Trading Statement

Michael Page International PLC
06 April 2005

                         Michael Page International plc

6 April 2005

                       2005 FIRST QUARTER TRADING UPDATE

Michael Page International plc, the specialist recruitment consultancy, reports
2005 first quarter revenues (gross profit) of £59.8m, an increase of 24.3% over
the £48.1m recorded in the first quarter of 2004.

In the UK, first quarter revenues were 17.1% up on the first quarter of 2004.

In Continental Europe, first quarter revenues were 30.9% up on the first quarter
of 2004.

In Asia Pacific, first quarter revenues were 26.7% up on the first quarter of
2004.

In The Americas, first quarter revenues were 74.8% up on the first quarter of
2004.

During the first quarter the Group repurchased 1.85m shares at an average price
of 195p.

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

"All our geographic regions continued to show good growth in the first quarter
and the outlook for the group remains encouraging."


Enquiries:

Michael Page International plc
Terry Benson                        Chief Executive              01932 264144
Stephen Puckett                     Group Finance Director       01932 264144
Financial Dynamics
Richard Mountain/Rob Gurner                                      020 7269 7291


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