AGM Statement

Alliance Pharma PLC 21 June 2005 For Immediate Release 21 June 2005 ALLIANCE PHARMA PLC Annual General Meeting Statement Alliance Pharma plc (AIM: APH), an emerging speciality pharmaceutical company, held its Annual General Meeting in London today, at which all resolutions were duly passed. At the meeting, Michael Gatenby, Alliance Pharma's Chairman, said: 'The first quarter has seen a continuation of the progress reported at our full year results. Sales have continued to grow, and are on target to meet expectations. At the full year we highlighted our improving gross margin, and I am pleased to report that first quarter trading has continued to reflect this trend. 'Good progress continues to be made with our development projects: Posidorm (melatonin) for sleep disorders and Isprelor (misoprostol) for induction of labour. 'In addition, and in line with our strategy, we will continue to seek high quality, cash generative acquisitions of established prescription brands.' At the Extraordinary General Meeting later the same day the Company Share Option Scheme was approved. ENDS For further information: Alliance Pharma plc + 44 (0) 1249 466966 John Dawson, Chief Executive Maddy Scott, Finance Director www.alliancepharma.co.uk Buchanan Communications + 44 (0) 20 7466 5000 Mark Court/Lisa Baderoon/Rebecca Skye Dietrich This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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