JANISON EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED — M&A Activity 2009

Aug 4, 2009

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Takeover Bid by Charterhouse Pte. Ltd. For Hamilton James & Bruce Limited (ACN 091 302 975)

Wednesday, 5[th] August, 2009

The Directors of Hamilton James & Bruce (HJB) wish to advise Shareholders that on 4[th] August, 2009, an offer was made to all HJB Shareholders by Charterhouse Pte. Ltd.

The full terms of this offer can be viewed online at www.asx.com.au

At this time the Directors of Hamilton James & Bruce are considering the terms of the offer.

We wish to advise Shareholders that our recommendation with regard to this offer will be communicated in due course on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) website.

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Shareholder and Analyst Contact:

Hamilton James & Bruce

Deborah Wilson Executive Chairman and CEO Ph (02) 8248 7099

Media Enquiries:

Hamilton James & Bruce

Kirsty Janney Marketing and Communications Manager Ph (02) 8248 7068

More on Hamilton James & Bruce Group Limited

Hamilton James & Bruce is an acknowledged leader in the Australian recruitment industry. Having placed thousands of people in the financial, commercial, government and not for profit sectors since our inception in 1979, we have forged an enviable reputation as the recruitment company that gets it right.

Knowing people is at the core of our business. Be they executives, middle management or office support staff, Hamilton James & Bruce has the specialist resources, skills and processes to find the people you need.

We focus our business along the ten specialisation areas of Accounting, Banking & Finance, Government, Hospitality, Human Resources, Legal, Operations & Engineering, Sales, Marketing & Communications, Technology and Business Services.

The Hamilton James & Bruce Group Limited comprises the brands Hamilton James & Bruce, HJB Bowdens, and Provincial Personnel.

Operating in seven locations - Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Parramatta, Chatswood and Gold Coast - the Hamilton James & Bruce Group Limited can build an international, national or local solution to meet your recruitment needs.