Directorate Change

7 Oct 2005 15:00

Danka Business Systems PLC07 October 2005 Embargoed until 3.00pm 7 October 2005 Danka Business Systems PLC ("Danka" or "the Company") Retirement of Michael B Gifford, non-executive Director Danka announces that Mr Michael Gifford a non-executive Director of the Companywill be retiring from the Board at the conclusion of the forthcoming AnnualGeneral Meeting which is scheduled for Wednesday 9th November 2005. Mr Giffordhas chosen to leave the Board as he will be reaching the age of 70 at thebeginning of 2006, the standard age for retirement for non-executive Directors. "We wish to thank Michael for his valuable contribution to the Company over anumber of years", said Andrew McKenna, Danka's Chairman. "We wish him well inhis retirement. The Board will miss his thoughtful and insightful input". - ends - For further information please contact: Danka Business Systems PLCDonald Thurman, Danka Investor Relations 001 770 280 3990Paul Dumond, Company Secretary 020 7605 0150 Weber Shandwick Square MileJames Chandler/Helen Thomas 020 7067 0700 About Danka Danka delivers value to clients worldwide by using its expert technical andprofessional services to implement effective document information solutions. Asone of the largest independent providers of enterprise imaging systems andservices, the company enables choice, convenience, and continuity. Danka'svision is to empower customers to benefit fully from the convergence of imageand document technologies in a connected environment. This approach willstrengthen the company's client relationships and expand its strategic value.For more information, visit Danka at www.danka.com. Danka is a registered trademark of Danka Business Systems PLC. All othertrademarks are the property of their respective owners. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange