Torex and McDonald´s Sign Licensing Arrangement

Torex Retail Holdings Limited (Torex(TM)), the leading
European-based global provider of software and solutions to the
extended retail marketplace, today announced a new licensing
arrangement with McDonald´s Corp. regarding its Torex(TM) NewPOS-POS
Point-Of-Service software.

The new agreement is an evolution of a long standing relationship
enjoyed by Torex and McDonald´s that now encompasses a consultative
relationship giving both parties the ability to develop the solution
independently going forward.

McDonald´s has successfully deployed Torex NewPOS-POS software in
restaurants in 84 countries on a wide range of platforms including
handheld terminals, kiosks and POS systems, where benefits have
included increased productivity and improved customer service.

McDonald´s selected Torex NewPOS-POS software due to its many
successful implementations worldwide within the McDonald´s restaurant
community and because the solution has the best fit for McDonald´s
future plans.

"Our relationship with McDonald´s is an example of the strategic
approach Torex has to delivering end-to-end solutions to our global
customers. We are committed to working with our customers to ensure
that our solutions are tailored to their business requirements in
order to achieve maximum benefit," said Mike Greenough, Chairman and
CEO, Torex.

The Torex NewPOS-POS Restaurant Platform is the fastest growing
international POS application for Quick Service Restaurants. Torex
NewPOS-POS significantly improves operational results including
increased counter and drive thru speed of service, improved order
accuracy and streamlined kitchen production.

The Torex NewPOS-POS Platform is designed for large-scale
enterprises and provides food service operators with groundbreaking
customization and support models to tailor the solution to meet their
unique operational needs. Torex NewPOS-POS Enterprise Management tools
help clients streamline deployment, support and software distribution,
to deliver lower overall cost of ownership.

About Torex - www.torexretail.com

With more than 20 years experience, Torex is the leading
European-based global provider of proven, best-in-class solutions that
help over 7,000 customers provide a defining customer experience in
the retail, petroleum & convenience, fast moving consumer goods, and
leisure, food & beverage markets.

The systems developed by Torex cover every aspect of retailing
from in-store point of sale and merchandising, to back office planning
and scheduling, to head office performance and productivity
management.

Headquartered in Dunstable, UK Torex employs 2,100 staff across 19
countries and counts among its current and past customers McDonald´s
Corp., Tesco, Selfridges and Argos. For further information please go
to www.torexretail.com.