27th Sep 2006 07:02
Micro Focus International plc27 September 2006 Embargoed for 7.00am, 27 September 2006 Micro Focus International plc AGM Statement and Board Change Micro Focus International plc ("Micro Focus, LSE: MCRO.L) holds its AGM at1.00pm today. The following statement will be made by Chairman, KevinLoosemore: "We are pleased to announce that we are making positive progress in thefinancial year to date. We now anticipate that we will achieve modest revenuegrowth in the first half and have executed successfully on our cost reductionplans. We look forward to providing a further update at the interims inDecember. "Micro Focus also announces today that Non-executive Director, John Browett,steps down from the Board due to the potential for a conflict arising from hisother responsibilities. The Board thanks John for his valuable contribution tothe business and wishes him every continued success. It is intended to appointa replacement for John as soon as practically possible." Enquiries: Micro Focus Tel: +44 (0)1635 32646Stephen Kelly, Chief Executive OfficerNick Bray, Chief Financial Officer Financial Dynamics Tel: +44 (0)20 7831 3113Giles SandersonHarriet KeenHaya Chelhot About Micro Focus Micro Focus provides software that enables customers to significantly enhancetheir existing or "legacy" applications in a modern context. Through improvementof existing systems, our customers are able to avoid the high risk of, andassociated costs of replacement. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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