• 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.

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