Transaction in Own Shares

Michael Page International PLC
12 May 2005





Michael Page International plc (the "Company") announces that in accordance with
the authority granted by shareholders at the Company's Annual General Meeting on
27 May 2004 it purchased 1,600,000 of its Ordinary shares of 1 pence each
("shares") on 11 May 2005 at a price of 195.68 pence per share.

The Company intends to hold these shares in Treasury.

Following the purchase of these shares, the Company holds 13,365,000 of its
shares in Treasury and has 343,837,799 shares in issue (excluding Treasury
shares).

This announcement does not constitute, or form part of, an offer or any
solicitation of an offer to purchase or subscribe for securities in any
jurisdiction.



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