Confirmation of Board Appointment

21 February 2019

Micro Focus International plc

Confirmation of Board Appointment

Micro Focus International plc ("Micro Focus" or "the Group", LSE: MCRO.L, NYSE: MFGP), the international software product group, announces that further to the announcement made on 5^th November 2018, Brian McArthur-Muscroft has today joined the Board as Chief Financial Officer, replacing Chris Kennedy who has left the Board and the Group with effect from today.

Brian McArthur-Muscroft has held a variety of senior management positions, including the role of Chief Financial Officer at TeleCity Group plc and most recently as Chief Financial Officer of Paysafe Group plc. He is Senior Independent Director at Robert Walters plc and has been Chair of the Audit Committee since 2013. There are no further disclosures required in respect of Brian McArthur-Muscroft's appointment under paragraph 9.6.13 of the Listing Rules of the Financial Conduct Authority.

Enquiries:

Micro Focus                                                        Tel: +44 (0)1635 32646

Kevin Loosemore, Executive Chairman

Stephen Murdoch, CEO

Brian McArthur-Muscroft, CFO

Tim Brill, IR Director

Powerscourt                                                      Tel: +44 (0)20 7250 1446

Elly Williamson

Celine MacDougall

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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