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                  The Profit Recovery Group International, Inc.

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                  THE PROFIT RECOVERY GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC.
                            2300 Windy Ridge Parkway
                                 Suite 100 North
                             Atlanta, GA 30339-8426


                                                                  April 27, 2001


Dear Fellow Shareholder:

We have previously sent to you proxy material for the Annual Meeting of
Shareholders of The Profit Recovery Group International, Inc. to be held on May
25, 2001. According to our latest records, we have not yet received your proxy.

Your vote is important, no matter how many or how few shares you may own. Please
help your company avoid the expense of further solicitation by signing, dating
and returning the enclosed proxy card today.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Very truly yours,



John M. Cook
Chairman of the Board
and Chief Executive Officer


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