Natco Pharma Ltd.

Natco Pharma has informed that the board of directors of the company at its meeting held on November 08, 2012, has allotted 2,25,122 equity shares of Rs.10 each to the eligible employees under ESOP. Further the company has informed that it has acquired 51% of the paid-up equity capital of NATCO Organics during the quarter.

The above information is a part of company's filings submitted to BSE.