Gen-Probe to Acquire Tepnel Life Sciences, Fast-Growing European Molecular Diagnostics Company, for 92.8 Million Pounds Sterling ($132.2 Millio...(mpany does not expect to comment on the ...),Health

Date:1/30/2009

mpany does not expect to comment on the transaction until that time. The webcast will be archived for at least 90 days. A telephone replay of the call also will be available for approximately 24 hours. The replay number is (888) 567-0405 for domestic callers and (402) 998-1779 for international callers.

UK Regulatory Document

Additional information about the offer, including a copy of the Rule 2.5 announcement issued in the United Kingdom, is contained in a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission today. The Rule 2.5 announcement can also be found on the investor relations section of Tepnel's website at: http://tinyurl.com/casdt8.

Discussion of Dealing Disclosure Requirements Under UK Law

Under the provisions of Rule 8.3 of the UK Takeover Code (the "Code"), if any person is, or becomes, "interested" (directly or indirectly) in 1% or more of any class of "relevant securities" of Tepnel, all "dealings" in any "relevant securities" of that company (including by means of an option in respect of, or a derivative referenced to, any such "relevant securities") must be publicly disclosed by no later than 3:30 pm (London time) on the London business day following the date of the relevant transaction. This requirement will continue until the date on which the offer becomes, or is declared, unconditional as to acceptances, lapses or is otherwise withdrawn or on which the "offer period" otherwise ends. If two or more persons act together pursuant to an agreement or understanding, whether formal or informal, to acquire an "interest" in "relevant securities" of Tepnel, they will be deemed to be a single person for the purpose of Rule 8.3.

Under the provisions of Rule 8.1 of the Code, all "dealings" in
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