Transaction in Own Shares

21 December 2006 Hays Plc Close period share repurchase programme Hays Plc announces that it has commenced an irrevocable, non-discretionary programme to purchase shares on its own behalf, for cancellation or placing into treasury, during its close period. The programme commences on 31 December 2006 and runs up to and including 27 February 2007. Any acquisitions will be effected within certain pre-set parameters, and in accordance with both Hays' general authority to repurchase shares and Chapter 12 of the Listing Rules which requires the minimum price paid to be limited to no more than 105 per cent of the average middle market closing price of Hays' shares for the 5 dealing days preceding the date of purchase. Hays confirms that it currently has no unpublished price sensitive information. Further enquiries: Hays plc, Investor Relations: +44 20 7628 9999

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