Blucora Announces TaxAct Leadership Transition

BELLEVUE, WA--(Marketwired - July 01, 2016) - Blucora, Inc. (NASDAQ: BCOR), a leading provider of technology-enabled financial solutions to consumers, small businesses and tax professionals, today announced that JoAnn Kintzel will step down as President of TaxAct and plans to pursue other opportunities.

The Company has entered into a transition agreement under which Ms. Kintzel will remain in her current role until a successor is appointed. Blucora has retained Heidrick & Struggles, a leading executive search firm, to help identify candidates that can accelerate the significant momentum in this business.

"I want to thank JoAnn for her valuable contributions as President of TaxAct," said John Clendening, President and Chief Executive Officer of Blucora. "JoAnn's leadership has helped to build TaxAct into the successful business it is today with significant opportunities ahead. In the five years under her leadership, the team continued a streak of seventeen straight years of revenue growth. It's a remarkable achievement, one that very few companies can claim. Our aim is to build on this track record in 2017 and beyond."

"I am grateful for the opportunity to lead TaxAct over the last five years," said Ms. Kintzel. "I am confident that the business, led by its strong management team, is well-positioned to continue to grow under future leadership."

"TaxAct is a terrific business and we are proud of the value it provides to customers. It will continue to be a major component of our success going forward," Clendening concluded.

About Blucora®
Blucora, Inc. (NASDAQ: BCOR) is a leading provider of technology-enabled financial solutions to consumers, small businesses and tax professionals. Our products and services in tax preparation and wealth management, through TaxAct and HD Vest, help consumers manage their financial lives. TaxAct is an affordable digital tax preparation solution for individuals, business owners and tax professionals. HD Vest Financial Services ® supports an independent network of tax professionals who provide comprehensive financial planning solutions. For more information on Blucora or its businesses, please visit www.blucora.com.

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