Moscow, 26 June 2012 – JSC Pharmstandard announces the acquisition of 50.1% stake in BIGPEARL TRADING LIMITED (Cyprus).

In February,2012 Russia's Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) has granted approval for OJSC Pharmastand's bid to acquire 50.1% of the voting shares of Cyprus-based Bigpearl Trading Limited.

More detailed information about the acquisition will be published in the next Company's press release.