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