Purchase of Own Securities

Michael Page International PLC
27 August 2002



                         MICHAEL PAGE INTERNATIONAL PLC


                             Purchase of Own Shares

Michael Page International plc announces that on 27 August 2002 it has purchased
for cancellation 250,000 of its ordinary shares at a price of £1.43.

Enquiries:
Michael Page International
Terry Benson       Chief Executive     020 7269 2205
Richard McBride    Company Secretary   01753 849 334


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