Disposal

Hays PLC
24 March 2004

                                                                   24 March 2004

                                    HAYS PLC

       DISPOSAL OF RENTACRATE AND MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES BUSINESSES


Hays plc is pleased to announce the disposal of its Rentacrate business for a
cash consideration of £4.0m. The Management Support Services business has also
been disposed for a nominal consideration.


In the year ended 30 June 2003 the businesses disposed generated turnover of
£11.6m and recorded operating losses of £1.0m. After tax and transaction costs,
the net proceeds are expected to amount to £3.7m. Tangible net assets disposed
amount to £2.2m.


Enquiries:

Jon Coles, Brunswick                                        [phone]


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