KRKA, d. d., Novo mesto

Decision of the Higher Court in Ljubljana in the Valsacor case

Krka, d. d., Novo mesto (hereinafter Krka) announces to the interested public that on 27 July 2009 received the decision of the Higher Court in Ljubljana. The Higher Court in Ljubljana has refused the appeal filed by Novartis AG, Basel, Switzerland and has confirmed the decision of the District Court in Ljubljana dated 18 February 2009, which refused to issue the temporary injunction, that would prohibit Krka to manufacture and market the product Valsacor, film coated tablets in all strengths, or whichever other product that may infringe patent EP 1 410 797, in Slovenia.

The Higher Court decision is final.

Krka published the information, that the District Court in Ljubljana refused the temporary injunction, on 24 February 2009.

Date: 28. 7. 2009