Trading Statement

Michael Page International PLC
05 October 2005



                                                                  5 October 2005



                       2005 THIRD QUARTER TRADING UPDATE

Michael Page International plc, the specialist recruitment consultancy, reports
third quarter revenues (gross profit) of £69.2m, an increase of 29.2% over the
£53.5m recorded in the third quarter of 2004.

In the UK, third quarter revenues were 18.4% up on the third quarter of 2004.

In Continental Europe, third quarter revenues were 44.4% up on the third quarter
of 2004.

In Asia Pacific, third quarter revenues were 29.5% up on the third quarter of
2004.

In The Americas, third quarter revenues were 71.5% up on the third quarter of
2004.



Commenting on the third quarter result, Chief Executive Terry Benson said:

"We have recorded another quarter of strong growth across all our geographic
regions.  We are encouraged with the strengthening growth of our European
businesses, particularly from our permanent recruitment business in France, and
we remain confident of our prospects for the remainder of the year."



Enquiries:

Michael Page International plc
Terry Benson                             Chief Executive           01932 264144
Stephen Puckett                          Group Finance Director    01932 264144

Financial Dynamics
David Yates/Richard Mountain                                       0207 269 7291





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