To: Loyalist who wrote (12992 ) 10/8/2003 12:42:16 AM From: Cal Gary Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 14101 Probably written August 2002: 2002 Annual Report In January 2001 , Dimethaid International entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Provalis Healthcare Limited for PENNSAID in the UK. As commitments were not met, this agreement was terminated on June 14, 2002 . To maintain continuous product supply to patients in the UK, interim distribution arrangements have been made and discussions with new distributors are expected to be completed within the calendar year . Page 24 After PENNSAID approval by the UK Medicines Control Agency, Dimethaid International entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Provalis Healthcare Ltd., a division of Provalis Plc. Provalis was responsible for all costs associated with marketing, distributing and selling PENNSAID in the UK. Dimethaid International received a fee for these rights and was entitled to a significant share of sales revenue. Following year-end, the agreement had to be terminated after Provalis encountered difficulties meeting contractual obligations. Dimethaid looks forward to signing a new UK marketing partner during the first half of fiscal 2003. Page 20 2003 Annual Report – Page 13 In December 2002, Provalis Healthcare Ltd. Initiated arbitration proceedings , challenging Dimethaid International’s right to terminate an exclusive agreement for PENNSAID in the UK. The Company believes this challenge is without merit and has filed a defense and counterclaim in these proceedings, which are expected to be completed in the next fiscal year . To maintain continuous product supply to UK patients, the Company has made interim distribution arrangements and expects to complete final sales and marketing arrangements for PENNSAID within the calendar year .