Micro Focus International PLC (MCRO.LN) said Friday it has been informed by Borland Software Corporation (BORL) that it has received a preliminary non-binding indication of interest from another party and it is monitoring the situation closely.

MAIN FACTS:

-Micro Focus continues to believe that its fully funded offer, which has been unanimously recommended, is based on strong strategic rationale and is therefore in the best interests of both companies, their employees, customers and shareholders.

-The Board of Micro Focus will continue to monitor the situation closely and, in any event, will maintain its strict financial acquisition criteria.

 
-By London Bureau, Dow Jones Newswires; +44 (0)20 7842 9296; ian.walker@dowjones.com