KRKA, d. d., Novo mesto

Rejected motion for temporary injunction relating to active ingredient montelukast in Slovenia

The District Court in Ljubljana rejected the motion by Merck Frosst Canada Limited, Purdy's Wharf Tower One, 1959 Upper Water Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, for temporary injunction against defendants Salus, d. d., Mašera Spasičeva ulica 10, Ljubljana, Slovenia and Krka, d. d., Novo mesto, Slovenia, prohibiting manufacturing, offering for sale, marketing, and importing of Monkasta medicine or any other product containing montelukast active pharmaceutical ingredient in Slovenia.

The verdict is not yet final. The plaintiff has a right to an appeal.

Salus, d. d. markets the product Monkasta, which is manufactured by Krka, d. d., Novo mesto.

Date: 14. 6. 2007