Product Licence

Genus PLC 9 July 2001 9 July 2001 Genus plc New Product Licence Genus plc, ('Genus') the international agriculture and technology specialist, has been awarded a product licence from the Veterinary Medicines Directorate ('VMD') for an inhalation anaesthetic, Isoflurane, which is being marketed by Genus' Distribution Division under the trade name Isocare. The product is for use in the companion animals sector, predominantly domestic cats and dogs, and will be marketed alongside other pharmaceuticals already handled by Genus Distribution, the marketer and wholesale distributor of veterinary products. The UK market for inhalation anaesthetic for small animals is currently worth approximately £7 million per annum. Isocare is one of a few products competing in the sector and sales since its launch on 18 June 2001 have been well above expectations. For further information: Genus Tel: + 44 (0)1270 536 500 Richard Wood, Chief Executive Philip Acton, Finance Director Buchanan Communications Tel: + 44 (0)20 7466 5000 Charles Ryland / Catherine Miles