Micro Focus International plc Response to speculation (4631Q)

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RNS Number : 4631Q

Micro Focus International plc

21 October 2019

21 October 2019

For immediate release

Response to Speculation

The Board of Micro Focus International plc ("Micro Focus" or the "Group") notes the announcement by Open Text Corporation ("Open Text") confirming that it is not considering a potential acquisition of Micro Focus.

Enquiries:

   Micro Focus                                                         Tel: [phone] 
   Kevin Loosemore, Executive Chairman                [e-mail] 

Stephen Murdoch, CEO

Brian McArthur-Muscroft, CFO

Ben Donnelly, Investor relations

   Brunswick (PR adviser)                                     Tel: [phone] 
   Sarah West                                                           [e-mail] 

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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