On a proforma basis assuming the closing of this transaction Elan`s net debtwould be reduced by two-thirds from approximately $1

On a proforma basis, assuming the closing of this transaction, Elan`s net debtwould be reduced by two-thirds, from approximately $1.5 billion to approximately$0.5 billion. The agreement provides for additionalfunding obligations of the parties if needed. In consideration for the transfer of these rights and assets, Elan will receivea 49.9% equity interest in the newly formed Johnson & Johnson company that willacquire the AIP Program. Elan will be entitled to a 49.9% share of the profitsand certain royalty payments upon the commercialization of products under thecollaboration with Wyeth. The closing of the transaction, which is subject to clearance under theHart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act and other customary closingconditions, is expected in the second half of 2009.

Our long-term strategy of focusing on quality, cashgeneration and a strong balance sheet continues to prove to be resilient and,we believe, is the right strategy for our shareholders."The next report will be on 20 November 2009 when the Company issues its halfyear accounts for the 26 weeks to 26 September 2009.- Ends -For further information, please contact:Fuller, Smith & Turner P.L.C.Press Office 020 8996 2175/2198/2048Mobile: 07831 299 801/07748 657 854E: ichael Turner: Press 020 8996 2048James Douglas: Analysts 020 8996 2048Merlin 020 7653 6620Paul Downes 07900 244 888 (mobile)Toby Bates 07930 480 391 (mobile)END. As thesun has shone, our customers have defied the economic gloom to come and enjoyour outstanding cask conditioned ales, delicious food, great wines andexemplary service. However, although it is early in the year, the Companyhas enjoyed a good first quarter and we anticipate that we will perform atleast in line with our expectations for the full year.Michael Turner, Chairman, commented as follows:"I am pleased with our performance in the first 16 weeks of this year. At the end of the first quarter on 27 June 2009,net debt was £112m and net debt to EBITDA was under 2.6x (proforma for therecent acquisitions).The outlook for the rest of the financial year remains difficult to judge, withso much dependent on the direction of the economy and how the consumer willreact to the impending tax rises, the most significant being the increase ofVAT on 1 January 2010. Ourrecent acquisitions are performing well and our fastest growing beer has beenthe wonderfully refreshing Organic HoneyDew Cash generation has been good,aided by low borrowing costs.

Fuller'sInns saw like for like sales in its managed pubs and hotels increase by 2.9% inthe period, whilst tenanted like for like profits were down 1%. The Fuller'sBeer Company's own brewed beer volumes grew by 2%.Trading has benefited from the good weather compared to the prior year. 21-Jul-2009: Interim Management StatementFULLER, SMITH & TURNER P.L.C.INTERIM MANAGEMENT STATEMENT16 weeks to 18 July 2009Fuller, Smith & Turner P.L.C., today made the following Interim ManagementStatement for the 16 week period from 29 March 2009 to 18 July 2009, in advanceof the Company's Annual General Meeting to be held at 11.00 am, 21 July 2009,in the Hock Cellar, Griffin Brewery, Chiswick, London W4 2QB.The Company has traded well in the first 16 weeks to 18 July 2009. For latest earnings estimates made by Toyo Keizai, pleasedouble click on 7466.TK1.. July 21 (Reuters) -SPK CORPCONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (in billions of yen unless specified) 3 months ended3 months ended6 months to Year to Jun 30, 2009Jun 30, 2008Sep 30, 2009Mar 31, 2010 LATESTYEAR-AGOH1LATEST RESULTS RESULTS FORECASTFORECAST Sales 5.737.37 12.80 28.00 (-22.3 pct) Operating132 mln 274 mln 360 mln 970 mln(-51.7 pct) Recurring189 mln 306 mln 400 mln1.07 (-38.0 pct) Net105 mln 175 mln 230 mln 620 mln(-39.9 pct) EPS Y19.89Y31.91Y43.43 Y117.06 NOTE - SPK Corp is a wholesaler of replacement autoparts.

For latest earnings estimates made by Toyo Keizai, pleasedouble click on 9909.TK1.. If there is no Q1 or Q3 dividend, Q2 will in most casescorrespond to the first-half dividend and Q4 to the second-halfdividend announced before a new corporate law in 2006 allowedcompanies to pay and report dividends on a quarterly basis. For latest earnings estimates made by Toyo Keizai, pleasedouble click on 2719.TK1.. July 21 (Reuters) -AIKO CORPPARENT-ONLY FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (in billions of yen unless specified) 3 months ended3 months ended6 months to Year to Jun 20, 2009Jun 20, 2008Sep 20, 2009Mar 20, 2010 LATESTYEAR-AGOH1LATEST RESULTS RESULTS FORECASTFORECAST Sales 2.172.415.23 10.50 (-9.9 pct)(-6.0 pct) Operatingloss 56 mln loss 21 mln prft 12 mln prft 14 mln Recurringloss 34 mlnprft 2 mln prft 46 mln prft 83 mln(-91.9 pct) Netloss 22 mln prft 16 mln prft 23 mln prft 41 mln(-26.0 pct) EPS loss Y5.12prft Y3.71prft Y5.28prft Y9.56 NOTE - Aiko Corp is a wholesaler of lighting equipment and electric cable. July 21 (Reuters) -KITAMURA CO LTDCONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (in billions of yen unless specified) Year endedYear endedYear toSix months to Mar 31, 2009Mar 31, 2008Mar 31, 2010Sep 30, 2009 LATESTYEAR-AGOCOMPANY COMPANY RESULTS RESULTS FORECASTS H1 FORECASTS Sales 153.98162.97148.23 69.65 (-5.5 pct) (+16.9 pct) (-3.7%) (-9.6%) Operatingprft 1.21 prft 2.38prft 402 mln loss 2.80 (-49.1 pct) (-21.1 pct)(-66.8%) Recurringprft 2.16 prft 3.25 prft 1.23 loss 2.52 (-33.5 pct)(-7.6 pct)(-43.4%) Net prft 903 mln prft 1.15prft 300 mln loss 2.80 (-21.6 pct) (-13.3 pct)(-66.8%) EPSprft Y51.16 prft Y65.10 prft Y16.70loss Y156.27 Annual divY20.00Y20.00Y20.00 -Q4 divY20.00Y20.00Y20.00 NOTE - Kitamura Co Ltd operates a photo supplies and office equipment chain. For latest earnings estimates made by Toyo Keizai, pleasedouble click on 2719.TK1..