6th Apr 2005 07:00
Michael Page International PLC06 April 2005 Michael Page International plc 6 April 2005 2005 FIRST QUARTER TRADING UPDATE Michael Page International plc, the specialist recruitment consultancy, reports2005 first quarter revenues (gross profit) of £59.8m, an increase of 24.3% overthe £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 quarterof 2004. In Asia Pacific, first quarter revenues were 26.7% up on the first quarter of2004. In The Americas, first quarter revenues were 74.8% up on the first quarter of2004. During the first quarter the Group repurchased 1.85m shares at an average priceof 195p. Commenting on the first quarter result, Chief Executive Terry Benson said: "All our geographic regions continued to show good growth in the first quarterand the outlook for the group remains encouraging." Enquiries: Michael Page International plcTerry Benson Chief Executive 01932 264144Stephen Puckett Group Finance Director 01932 264144Financial DynamicsRichard Mountain/Rob Gurner 020 7269 7291 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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