Blocklisting Return

HAYS PLC - Blocklisting Return

PR Newswire

London, February 1

Hays plc

Blocklisting Return

Hays plc (`the Company')

The Company confirms that there has been no increase to the CSOP blocklistingand no securities have been allotted or issued under the CSOP between 1 August 2012 and 31 January 2013. All the share options granted under the CSOP have now expired. Consequently, the previous balance of 12,066,148 unallotted securities in the Company under the CSOP blocklisting has been reduced to nil.

No further returns will be announced in relation to this blocklisting as thefacility is no longer required.

For further information in respect of this announcement please contact:

Neil Tsappis

Deputy Company Secretary

Enquiries: +44 (0) 20 7383 2266.