Trading Statement

Michael Page International PLC
05 October 2004


5 October 2004

                       2004 THIRD QUARTER TRADING UPDATE


Michael Page International plc, the specialist recruitment consultancy, reports
third quarter revenues (gross profit) of £53.5m, an increase of 19.0% over the
£45.0m recorded in the third quarter of 2003.

In the UK, third quarter revenues were 21.9% up on the third quarter of 2003.

In Continental Europe, third quarter revenues were 8.1% up on the third quarter
of 2003.

In Asia Pacific, third quarter revenues were 21.6% up on the third quarter of
2003.

In The Americas, third quarter revenues were 60.6% up on the third quarter of
2003.

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

"Our businesses in the United Kingdom, Asia Pacific and The Americas continue to
perform well. Market conditions in Continental Europe, although challenging,
have improved. Overall we remain confident of our prospects for the remainder of
the year."


Enquiries:

Michael Page International plc
Terry Benson                        Chief Executive                0207 269 2205
Stephen Puckett                     Group Finance Director         0207 269 2205

Financial Dynamics
David Yates/Richard Mountain                                       0207 269 7291




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