EXHIBIT 99.1

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        REYNOLDS AND REYNOLDS CFO DALE MEDFORD ANNOUNCES PLANS TO RETIRE

DAYTON, OHIO, FEBRUARY 28, 2005 - The Reynolds and Reynolds Company (NYSE: REY)
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."

ABOUT REYNOLDS

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.

Certain statements contained herein 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 by the company may be identified by the use of
words such as "expects," "intends," "plans," "anticipates," "believes," "seeks,"
"estimates," and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are not
guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and
assumptions which are difficult to predict. Actual outcomes and results may
differ materially from what is expressed, forecasted or implied in any
forward-looking statement. The company undertakes no obligation to update any
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future
events or otherwise. 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 November 3, 2004, which is incorporated herein by reference.

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