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title: "Hays releases transcript of FY26 preliminary results call"
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description: "Hays released the FY26 preliminary results call transcript. The company unveiled a momentum strategy targeting significant productivity and conversion rate improvements. Financially, like-for-like net fees fell 8% to GBP 906 million, while pre-exceptional operating profit rose 3% to GBP 48.6 million. Cash from operations was GBP 92 million with a 189% cash conversion rate. Management highlighted plans for GBP 50 million in annualized structural savings for FY27, alongside expected additional restructuring costs."
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# Hays releases transcript of FY26 preliminary results call

-   Hays published the call transcript for its year-ended June 30, 2026 preliminary results, led by CEO Mark Dearnley with CFO James Hilton. \* Momentum strategy unveiled; aims for over 50% consultant net fee productivity lift, a 25%+ conversion rate, improved market share. \* Like-for-like net fees fell 8% to GBP 906 million; pre-exceptional operating profit rose 3% to GBP 48.6 million. \* Cash from operations reached GBP 92 million; year-end net cash was GBP 20.1 million; cash conversion was 189%. \* FY27 focus on about GBP 50 million annualized structural savings; management flagged significant additional exceptional restructuring costs. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Hays plc published the original content used to generate this news brief on August 20, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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