28th Jul 2006 07:00
28 July 2006 HAYS PLC ANNOUNCEMENT Hays confirms that in June 2006 it was visited by the UK Office of Fair Trading(`OFT') as part of an investigation into possible breaches of competition lawby Hays and other recruitment companies in the construction recruitment sector.The OFT investigation relates to a small part of Hays' Construction & Propertybusiness. Hays is cooperating fully with the OFT under the OFT's leniencyprogramme and the Board believes that any financial impact of the matters underinvestigation will not be material to the Group. - ends - EnquiriesPaul Venables Finance Director, Hays plc + 44 (0) 20 7628 9999Richard Jackson Investor Relations, Hays plc + 44 (0) 20 7628 9999Mike Smith Brunswick + 44 (0) 20 7404 5959ENDHAYS PLCRelated Shares:
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