Reynolds and Reynolds Earns Training Magazine's Elite Top 100 Recognit

DAYTON, Ohio, March 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company , the leading provider of software and services to the automotive retailing industry, announced today that it continues its ascent on the "Training Top 100" list published by Training magazine. Reynolds ranked 29th on this year's list, up from 32nd a year ago.

The 2005 Training Top 100 recognizes U.S. companies with the best internal training and employee development performance. The magazine annually evaluates candidates on a series of qualitative and quantitative criteria, including strategic training goals; evaluative processes and mechanisms; metrics; workplace surveys; the number of training professionals; amount of tuition reimbursement, training as a percentage of payroll; and number of hours dedicated to training.

"Reynolds is among those select companies that has raised the bar with its training initiatives," said Richard Ausman, publisher of Training magazine. "Reynolds has embraced training and performance improvement as a strategy, and has dedicated significant resources to its training efforts."

Other organizations appearing in the Training Top 100 include: IBM, ranked No. 1; Pfizer, No. 3; Sprint, No. 4; Verizon, No. 14; Wells Fargo, No. 30; BMW Group Financial Services, No. 36; Microsoft, No. 38; LexisNexis, No. 46; and NCR, No. 76.

"It's a proud moment to see our company recognized for its efforts and successes in shaping an environment of continuous learning opportunities for our associates," said Susan Moll, senior director of Reynolds University, the company's training arm. "The recognition is a testament to our efforts through Reynolds University to ensure that our associates remain a key factor that differentiates our company in the marketplace and with our customers."

In announcing Reynolds' ranking, Training magazine acknowledged that Reynolds University (RU) Online, implemented last October, takes company associate training to a new threshold. Specifically, RU Online offers associates:

* The same 24/7 access to training content as it does Reynolds automotive dealership customers. * More than 450 audio recorded educational sessions and quick, five- minute "Knowledge Nuggets" to help associates learn about company applications. * The ability to individually track their training.

The Training magazine listing builds on the national recognition Reynolds received last October, when Reynolds University received the Excellence in Distance Learning Award from the U.S. Distance Learning Association. That award honors an organization that delivers outstanding and comprehensive distance learning program services.

Reynolds University has 1,684 unique courses available for associate learning. RU partners with Reynolds' business groups to identify critical competencies and develop coursework and consulting services that are tightly aligned with Reynolds business objectives. Associate training opportunities include company culture, core skills, leadership development, marketing, sales, service and support, team behaviors and technology courses.

During fiscal 2004, more than 3,000 associates enrolled in RU educational programs.

The entire Training Top 100 listing can be reviewed at: http://www.trainingmag.com/training/reports_analysis/feature_display.jsp?vnu_c ontent_id=1000791084

Information on Reynolds University can be found at http://www.reyrey.com/for_customers/resources/reynolds_university/index.asp .

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 worldwide through its Incadea solution and a partner network, as well as through its global consulting practice.