Purchase by Pharmainvest Master Account LP, of 631,783 the shares of Eastpharma Ltd

EASTPHARMA LTD. Purchase by Pharmainvest Master Account LP, of 631,783 the shares of Eastpharma Ltd (London, 06 October 2008) - Pharmainvest Master Account LP; one of the funds, under the management of GEM Global Equities Management SA ("GEM"), has purchased 631,783 shares of Eastpharma Ltd. ("Eastpharma") representing approximately 0.93% of the issued share capital of Eastpharma on 30 September 2008. After this purchase, Pharmainvest Master Account LP has increased its holdings to 52.49%, while the funds under the management of GEM, as the controlling shareholders have increased their holdings to 64.92% of the issued share capital of Eastpharma. For further information contact: EastPharma Ltd. Idil Bora - Investor Relations Tel: + 90 (212) 692 9326 Fax.: + 90 (212) 697 0614 ---END OF MESSAGE---