United Kingdom

Robert Walters plc announces that it now expects to achieve break-even or a small profit before tax for the year ending 31 December 2009.

This is as a consequence of the continued management of the Group's cost base and a slight improvement in trading conditions.

ENQUIRIES:

Robert Walters plc +44 (0) 20 7379 3333

Robert Walters, Chief Executive

Alan Bannatyne, Group Finance Director

Pelham PR

James Henderson +44 (0) 20 7337 1501

james.henderson@pelhampr.com

Archie Berens +44 (0) 20 7337 1509

archie.berens@pelhampr.com