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Reynolds and Reynolds Increases Share Repurchase Authorization

24 August 2000

Reynolds and Reynolds Increases Share Repurchase Authorization

    DAYTON, Ohio, Aug. 24 The Reynolds and Reynolds Company's
board of directors has increased the company's existing share
repurchase authorization by four million shares.  The company now has 9.2
million shares authorized for repurchase.  During its current fiscal quarter,
the company has purchased 1.5 million shares.
    "Repurchasing shares, particularly at current prices, represents a good
value and is an important element of our strategy to drive shareholder value,"
said David R. Holmes, chairman and CEO.

    Reynolds and Reynolds headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, is the leading
provider of integrated information management solutions to the automotive
retailing marketplace.  The company's services include a full range of retail
and enterprise management systems, networking and support, e-business
applications, Web services, learning and consulting services, customer
relationship management solutions and leasing services.  To find out more
about the company, it's vision, products and services, visit
http://www.reyrey.com.

    Certain statements in this news release constitute forward-looking
statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995.  The forward-looking statements are based on current expectations,
estimates, forecasts and projections of future company or industry performance
based on management's judgment, beliefs, current trends and market conditions.
Forward-looking statements made or to be made by or on behalf of the company
may be identified by the use of words such as "expects," "anticipates,"
"intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates" and similar expressions.
Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and
involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to
predict.  Actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is
expressed, forcasted or implied in the forward-looking statements. See also
the discussion of factors that may affect future results contained in the
company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 9, 2000,
which we incorporate herein by reference.  The company undertakes no
obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of
new information, future events or otherwise.