Blocklisting Return

Hays plc Blocklisting Return Hays plc 1996 Company Share Option Plan ("CSOP") Hays plc (`the Company') The Company confirms that there has been no increase to the CSOP blocklisting and 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 the facility 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.