John G. King Joins Misys plc Board of Directors; King's 30-plus Years of Healthcare Industry Experience Provide Additional Strategic, Financial and Operational Expertise to Healthcare IT Leader

Business Wire, Jan 18, 2006

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Misys plc, the parent company of Misys Healthcare Systems, a market leader in healthcare information technology (IT), recently announced the appointment of John G. King to its board of directors. A prominent healthcare executive with more than 30 years of industry experience, King brings a strong vision of the future of healthcare IT to Misys. As a member of the board, King will provide overall advice and counsel as the company continues to develop. He will also serve on the Misys plc audit, remuneration and nomination committees. King's appointment follows his most recent role as CEO of Legacy Health Systems of Portland, OR.

"John King's leadership in healthcare is a tremendous addition to our board of directors," said Tom Skelton, CEO of Misys Healthcare Systems. "John's perspective will add to our ability to provide technology that meets the needs of our clients - his personal experience running a large health system, working with physicians and making technology decisions will be invaluable to us as the company continues to grow."

"I have great respect for the work that Misys has accomplished since it was founded more than 25 years ago," said King. "This is a critical, industry-changing time for healthcare, and I firmly believe that the Misys strategy is the right one. I am looking forward to working with the management team as Misys expands its presence as a clinical leader."

King's many roles have included CEO of healthcare delivery organizations Holy Cross Health System in South Bend, Ind., and Advocate Healthcare (formerly Evangelical Health Systems) in Chicago, Ill. He has also served as director of Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, Pacific University of Oregon, HealthEast Care System in Minnesota, and Health Dialog in Massachusetts. King is also a past chairman for the American Hospital Association in 1998.

King has received several awards during his illustrious career, most recently being honored with the American Hospital Association's (AHA) 2005 Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes significant lifetime contributions and service to healthcare institutions and associations. In addition, The Jewish National Fund presented King with the Tree of Life Award, acknowledging his dedication to community service, community involvement and devotion to peace and the security of human life. King has also received the 1999 Healthcare Executive of the Year Award from B'nai B'rith of New York and the 1998 American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Regent's Quality in Healthcare Award.

King is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE), and continues to serve on the Board of the Center for Healthcare Governance and Health Dialog. He is also a member of the Institute of Healthcare Research and Development.

About Misys Healthcare Systems

Misys Healthcare Systems, one of the top five healthcare IT companies in North America, develops and supports reliable, easy-to-use software and services of exceptional quality that enable physicians and caregivers to more easily manage the complexities of healthcare. Misys' family of leading clinical products and Web-based technologies - Misys Optimum(TM) solutions - are designed from the ground up to share patient data across all medical care settings. Misys Optimum connects community-based physicians and caregivers to the acute care enterprise, enabling increased efficiencies, better decision-making and improved hospital-physician relations. For more information, visit www.misyshealthcare.com.

About Misys plc

Misys plc (FTSE: MSY), the global software company, is one of the world's largest and longest-established providers of industry-specific software. Founded in 1979, Misys serves the international banking and healthcare industries and the UK general insurance industry, combining technological expertise with in-depth understanding of customers' markets and operational needs. In banking Misys is one of the top four software providers worldwide and the largest outside the US, with over 1,200 customers, including 49 of the world's top 50 banks. In healthcare Misys is a top five software provider in the US market, serving more than 92,000 physicians in 18,000 practice locations, 1,250 hospitals and 600 home care providers. In UK general insurance Misys is the market leader in software solutions. Through Sesame, a wholly-owned subsidiary, the company is also a leading provider of support services to over 8,000 financial advisers in the UK. Misys employs over 6,500 people who serve customers in more than 120 countries. For more information, visit www.misys.com.

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