Acquisition of LeO pharmacy chain

Over the past year, Pharmacy Chain 36.6 has doubled its presence in Western Siberia

December 27, 2007, MOSCOW – Pharmacy Chain 36.6 [MICEX: RU14APTK1007; RTS: APTK] announces the acquisition of a 100% stake in LeO pharmacy chain operating in the Kemerovo region.

LeO is the second-largest pharmacy chain in the Kemerovo region, holding 60% of the Prokopievsk market. LeO pharmacy chain’s turnover totaled $12.5 million in 2006. The chain has 27 pharmacies, including five optics stores, a veterinary pharmacy and a clinic.  The average area of the chain’s pharmacies is 118 sq. m., with an average sales space of 59 sq. m.

Breakdown of the chain's geographical distribution:

An internal audit and LeO pharmacy chain’s integration into the 36.6 chain are currently underway. Following the audit, a decision will be made on the rebranding and reformatting of the purchased pharmacies.

The financial details of the transaction are not being disclosed.

Number of pharmacies of Pharmacy Chain 36.6 by business unit as of December 27, 2007:

* Data includes organic net growth (newly opened pharmacies) of Pharmacy Chain 36.6.

Commentary

Jere Calmes, President, Pharmacy Chain 36.6:

“Acquiring top market players with high business profitability enables Pharmacy Chain 36.6 to secure a dominating role in a region, which is a part of our ongoing strategy to expand our presence in a growing market. Over the past year Pharmacy Chain 36.6 has doubled its presence in Western Siberia. Now a wider range of high-quality affordable products, modern technology and professional services will be available to a larger client base.”

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