On 12 April 2010 JSC “Grindeks” has received the notification on obtaining significant holding from OJSC “Pharmstandart”. “Pharmstandart's” total holdings in the security of JSC “Grindeks” currently amount to 11.3% of the outstanding shares. “Grindeks” Chairman of the Board Janis Romanovskis: “OJSC “Pharmstandart” is the leading Russian pharmaceutical company and since 2008 is one of the most important cooperation partners of “Grindeks” that promotes and sells our brand product Mildrontate®. OJSC “Pharmstandart” as one of the biggest shareholders of “Grindeks” will strengthen our positions in Russia and provide new business opportunities.” In the attachment: Notification from “Pharmstandart” on 4 (four) pages. 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