EXHIBIT 99.1

TUESDAY APRIL 16, 8:57 AM EASTERN TIME

PRESS RELEASE

SOURCE: Daisytek International

DAISYTEK IN DISCUSSIONS WITH ISA REGARDING POSSIBLE OFFER

U.K. SUPPLIES DISTRIBUTOR POTENTIAL PLATFORM FOR EUROPEAN EXPANSION

ALLEN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 16, 2002--Daisytek International
Corporation (Nasdaq:DZTK - news) today confirmed that it is in discussions with
the board of directors of ISA International plc (London AIM: ISA.L) to acquire
all ISA ordinary shares. These discussions could lead to an offer to ISA's
ordinary shareholders, however, no agreement exists and discussions could
terminate at any time.

Daisytek and ISA are discussing a potential cash offer not to exceed 7.5 pence
(approximately 11 cents) per ordinary share, and a share alternative of Daisytek
common stock at or around 10 pence (or 14.4 cents) per ordinary share. The
acquisition of approximately 59 million ISA ordinary shares has been an
alternative under consideration by Daisytek since its September 2001 investment
in ISA of 8 million Pounds Sterling (approximately $11.6 million) of convertible
preference shares.

ISA, one of the largest publicly listed pan-European distributors of IT
supplies, is based in Bradford, England, with other offices and distribution
centers in Ireland, Germany, France, Norway and Sweden. In addition, ISA
indirectly owns 47% of Kingfield Heath Limited, a privately owned U.K.-based
wholesaler of office products.

ISA said earlier this year that it "enjoyed strong sales growth in 2001 compared
to the previous year," with group turnover in excess of 350 million Pounds
Sterling (more than $500 million), excluding an additional 200 million Pounds
Sterling (approximately $285 million) in Kingfield Heath revenues. The company
also said Daisytek's investment provided needed cash and gave management freedom
to pursue completion of several projects that have improved its operational and
financial performance.

"Our interest in Europe is in keeping with Daisytek's strategy to continue
expansion into new markets outside the United States to help us achieve our goal
of being the world's leading distributor of computer supplies, office products
and accessories," said Jim Powell, Daisytek's president and CEO.

About Daisytek

Daisytek is a leading wholesale distributor of computer and office supplies and
professional tape products, in addition to providing marketing and demand
generation services.



Daisytek sells its products and services in the United States, Canada,
Australia, Mexico and South America. Daisytek distributes more than 17,000
nationally known, name-brand computer and office supplies products and over
2,800 professional tape products from numerous manufacturers. Daisytek is
headquartered near Dallas. This news release and more information about Daisytek
are available at www.daisytek.com. The company's annual report is at
www.dztkannualreport.com. These Web sites are not part of this release. Daisytek
is a registered trademark of Daisytek, Incorporated. All rights reserved.

Nothing in this announcement should be construed as an announcement by Daisytek
of a firm intention to make an offer for ISA under the terms of the City Code on
Takeovers and Mergers of the United Kingdom.

The matters discussed in this news release contain both historical and
forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical
fact are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking information within the meaning
of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the
Securities Act of 1934, as amended. You can identify these statements by the
fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts, but rather
reflect our current expectations concerning future results and events.
Forward-looking statements relating to such matters as our financial condition
and operations, including forecasted information, are based on our management's
current intent, belief or expectations regarding our industry or us. These
forward-looking statements including forecasts are not guarantees of future
performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult
to predict. In addition, some forward-looking statements are based upon
assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. Therefore,
actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expected or
forecasted in such forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to
update publicly any forward-looking statement for any reason, even if new
information becomes available or other events occur in the future.

Certain factors, including but not limited to, general economic conditions,
industry trends, the loss of or inability to hire skilled personnel, the loss of
key suppliers or customers, the loss or material decline in service of strategic
product shipping relationships, customer demand, product availability,
competition (including pricing and availability), risks inherent in acquiring,
integrating and operating new businesses, concentrations of credit risk,
distribution efficiencies, capacity constraints, technological difficulties,
including equipment failure or breach of our security measures, the volatility
of our common stock, economic and political uncertainties arising as a result of
terrorist attacks, seasonality, exchange rate fluctuations, and the regulatory
and trade environment (both domestic and foreign) could cause our actual results
to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations
expressed in our forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that
we do not currently view as material or that are not presently known.

Other factors that could affect Daisytek are set forth in Daisytek's 10-K for
the fiscal year ended March 31, 2001.

Contact:

     Daisytek International
     Jim Powell, 972/881-4700
     or
     Michael A. Burns & Associates
     Craig McDaniel, 214/521-8596
     Mobile: 214/616-7186
     cmcdaniel@mbapr.com