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Paris, 28 April 2010: Bull (Euronext Paris: BULL), an expert in open, flexible
and secure information systems and mission-critical systems and one of Europe's
leading players in the IT industry, today announces that its Board of Directors
has received the resignation of Didier Lamouche, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer.
Didier La mouche pointed out: "After more than 5 years at the head of Bull, my
mission of transformation of the company is accomplished. With the acquisition
early this year of Amesys, and the constitution of a long-term shareholder
base, the Bull group now has the means to ensure its development. I would like
to thank everyone at Bull for their commitment and their support over these
years and I wish them further success in the next phase."
The Board has taken note of this decision that will become effective as of
10 May, 2010, at which time the Board of Directors will designate the next
Chairman and CEO.
The Board underlined the importance of Didier Lamouche's contribution over the
last 5 years, as well as the success in the group's repositioning, and saluted
his efforts while at the head of Bull.
The Board has decided the constitution of a work group composed of Bull
management and animated by Philippe Vannier, member of the board of directors.
This group will be charged with making proposals to comfort the strategy of
the company.
Financial Calendar
• 29 April 2010: First quarter 2010 revenue.
For further information: http://www.bull.com/investors/news/
100423results.html
Prior to the designation of the next Chairman and CEO, Bull management
will comment only the business activity of the first quarter of 2010.
• 10 May 2010: Bull board of directors' meeting
• 16 June 2010: Annual shareholders' meeting
About Bull
Bull is an Information Technology company, dedicated to helping Corporations
and Public Sector organizations optimize the architecture, operations and the
financial return of their Information Systems and their mission-critical
related businesses.
Bull focuses on open and secure systems and mission-critical systems, and as
such is the only European-based company offering expertise in all the key
elements of the IT value chain.
For more information visit: http://www.bull.com/
Investor Relations contact:
Bull: Peter Campbell: Tel: +33 (0)1 58 04 04 23 - peter.campbell@bull.net
Press Relations contact:
Bull: Barbara Coumaros: Tel: +33 (0)6 85 52 84 84 - barbara.coumaros@bull.net
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