JSC “Grindeks” hereby informs that on 6 October 2009 it has received a notification from “Franklin Resources”, Inc. about acquisition of essential participation in JSC “Grindeks” by “Templeton Asset Management” Ltd.. Notification is enclosed in the attachment. Further information: Laila Kļaviņa Head of the Communications Department JSC “Grindeks” Phones: (+371) 67083370, (+371) 29256012 Fax: (+371) 67083505 E-mail: laila.klavina@grindeks.lv