Completion of Acquisition

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13 February 2018

Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC ("Dechra")

Completion of Acquisition

Dechra is pleased to announce that the Acquisition of AST Farma B.V. ("AST Farma") and Le Vet Beheer B.V. ("Le Vet") has now completed. Admission of the 3,670,625 Consideration Shares is expected on the 14 February 2018.

About Dechra

Dechra is an international specialist veterinary pharmaceuticals and related products business.  Its expertise is in the development, manufacture and sales and marketing of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.  The majority of its products are focused on key therapeutic categories where it has leading market positions, and many of its products are used to treat medical conditions for which there is no other effective solution or have a clinical or dosing advantage over competitor products.  For more information, please visit: www.dechra.com

Stock Code: Full Listing (Pharmaceuticals): DPH

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