Rule 2.10 Announcement

14 July 2011

Micro Focus International plc

Rule 2.10 Announcement

In accordance with Rule 2.10 of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, Micro FocusInternational plc confirms that, as at the close of business on 13 July 2011, the Company had 197,781,557 ordinary shares of 10 pence each in issue on the main market of the London Stock Exchange, under the UK International Securities Identification Number ('ISIN code') GB00B079W581.

For further information, please contact:

Micro Focus Tel: +44 (0)1635 32646

Jane Smithard, Company Secretary

About Micro Focus:

Micro Focus, a member of the FTSE 250, provides innovative software that allows companies to dramatically improve the business value of their enterprise applications. Micro FocusEnterprise Application Modernization, Management and Testing software enables customers' business applications to respond rapidly to market changes and embrace modern architectures with reduced cost and risk. For additional information please visit www.microfocus.com