Trading Statement

Michael Page International PLC
02 April 2004


                       Michael Page International plc

                                                                    2 April 2004

                     2004 FIRST QUARTER TRADING UPDATE



Michael Page International plc, the specialist recruitment consultancy, reports
first quarter revenues (gross profit) of £48.1m, an increase of 12.3% over
£42.8m recorded in the first quarter of 2003.



In the UK, first quarter revenues were 18% up on the first quarter of 2003.



In Continental Europe, as anticipated, market conditions remained challenging
and first quarter revenues were 4% below the first quarter of 2003.



In Asia Pacific, first quarter revenues were 25% up on the first quarter of
2003, with Hong Kong and Singapore particularly strong.



In the Americas, first quarter revenues were 80% up on the first quarter of
2003.  As planned, we opened an office in Boston at the beginning of March and
the Chicago office will open during the second quarter.



Commenting on the first quarter result, Chief Executive Terry Benson said: "
Whilst, as expected, trading conditions in Continental Europe remain tough, we
are encouraged by the increased activity levels we experienced in Asia Pacific,
The Americas and in particular the United Kingdom."




Enquiries:


Michael Page International plc
Terry Benson           Chief Executive                   01932 264000
Stephen Puckett        Group Finance Director

Financial Dynamics
Richard Mountain                                         020 7269 7291






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