Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Inc. Begins Tender Offer for All Outstanding Shares of Noven Pharmaceuti...( The Depositary for the tender offer i...),Health

The Depositary for the tender offer is American Stock Transfer and Trust Company, 59 Maiden Lane, Plaza Level, New York, NY 10038. The Information Agent for the tender offer is Georgeson Inc., 199 Water Street, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10038.

About Hisamitsu

Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Inc. is a leading pharmaceutical company that develops and markets prescription and over-the-counter ("OTC") pharmaceutical products using transdermal delivery systems technology. Its leading product in prescription pharmaceuticals is Mohrus((R)) series, ketoprofen patch for pain, and its leading brand in the OTC business is "Salonpas((R))". The company was founded in 1847 and is located in Saga, Japan. Additional information is available through its corporate website, http://www.hisamitsu.co.jp.

Additional Information

This press release is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell shares of Noven. Hisamitsu has filed a tender offer statement with the SEC, and will mail an offer to purchase, forms of letter of transmittal and related documents to Noven shareholders. Noven has filed with the SEC, and will mail to Noven shareholders, a solicitation/recommendation statement on Schedule 14D-9. These documents contain important information about the tender offer and shareholders of Noven are urged to read them carefully when they become available.

These documents will be available at no charge at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. The tender offer statement and the related materials may be obtained for free by directing a request by mail to Georgeson Inc., 199 Water Street, 26th Floor, New York, New York 10038 or by calling toll-free 888-897-6012.