Director declaration and resignation
Source: RNS02 September 2019
Micro Focus International plc
Director declaration and resignation
Pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.14(2) Micro Focus International plc ("Micro Focus" or "the Group", LSE: MCRO.L, NYSE: MFGP) today announces that Kevin Loosemore, Executive Chairman, has been appointed to the Board of De La Rue plc as a non-executive director and chairman designate with effect from 2nd September 2019. At the same time he has relinquished the Chairmanship of IRIS Software Group to ensure that he can continue to fulfil his obligations as Executive Chairman of Micro Focus. Kevin will succeed the incumbent De La Rue chairman on 1 October 2019.
Micro Focus also announces that Darren Roos, non-executive director, will be leaving the Board with immediate effect. Darren joined the Board as a Director nominated by HPE as part of the HPE transaction. The period for HPE to nominate directors has now expired and Darren is stepping down to focus on his growing executive commitments. The Board would like to thank Darren for his commitment and contributions over the past two years and wish him well.
Enquiries:
Micro Focus Tel: +44 (0)1635 32646
Kevin Loosemore, Executive Chairman Investors@microfocus.com
Stephen Murdoch, CEO
Brian McArthur-Muscroft, CFO
Ben Donnelly, Investor relations
Brunswick Tel: +44 (0) 20 7404 5959
Sarah West MicroFocus@brunswickgroup.com
Jonathan Glass
Craig Breheny
Notes to Editors:
About Micro Focus
Micro Focus (LSE: MCRO.L, NYSE: MFGP) is a global enterprise software company supporting the technology needs and challenges of the Global 2000. Our solutions help organizations leverage existing IT investments, enterprise applications and emerging technologies to address complex, rapidly evolving business requirements while protecting corporate information at all times. Our product portfolios are Security, IT Operations Management, Application Delivery Management, Information Management & Governance and Application Modernization & Connectivity. For more information, visit: www.microfocus.com
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