Reynolds and Reynolds Declares Regular Second Quarter Dividend, Appoints New President and CEO to Board of Directors

DAYTON, Ohio, Feb. 17, 2005 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company's board of directors today declared a regular second quarter Class A common stock dividend of 11 cents per share, payable April 8, 2005, to shareholders of record as of March 22, 2005.

The company also announced that new President and CEO, Finbarr J. O'Neill has been appointed to the board of directors.

About Reynolds

Reynolds and Reynolds ( http://www.reyrey.com/ ) is the leading provider of integrated solutions that help automotive retailers manage change and improve their profitability. Serving the automotive retailing industry since 1927, Reynolds enables OEMs and retailers to work together to build the lifetime value of their customers. The company's award-winning product, service and training solutions include a full range of retail and enterprise management systems, Web and Customer Relationship Management solutions, learning and consulting services, documents, data management and integration, networking and support and leasing services. Reynolds serves more than 20,000 customers. They comprise nearly 90 percent of the automotive retailers and virtually all OEMs doing business in North America. Reynolds serves automotive retailers and OEMs globally through its Incadea solution and a worldwide partner network, as well as through its consulting practice.