Company Update

Ark Therapeutics Group plc

Company Update

London, UK, 9 July 2013 - Ark Therapeutics Group plc (LSE: AKT) ("Ark") confirms that the contract with Crawford Healthcare relating to the sale of the Woundcare Business sold to Crawford Healthcare in 2011 has been terminated and in return for an immediate payment of £300,000 Ark has agreed to release Crawford Healthcare from any future obligations under the contract.

David Venables, Non-Executive Director commented: "We have reached an amicable agreement which benefits both parties."

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