Reynolds and Reynolds CFO Dale Medford Announces Plans to Retire

DAYTON, Ohio, Feb. 28, 2005 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today reported that Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and Director Dale Medford has announced his intention to retire from the company and its board of directors effective June 1, 2005.

"Dale has made many valuable contributions over the years, but perhaps his most important has been his role as the chief architect of our financial model," said Finbarr J. O'Neill, president and chief executive officer. "That model has generated significant returns for our shareholders and associates and provided the capital that fueled investments for the benefit of our customers. Our customers, associates and shareholders will realize the benefits of Dale's 31 years of tireless efforts for many years to come."

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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.