Hikma Pharmaceuticals Regulatory News (HIK)

Name of applicant:

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC

Name of scheme:

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC 2004 Stock Option Plan & Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan

Period of return:

From:

21 October 2009

To:

1 April 2010

Balance of unallotted securities under scheme(s) from previous return:

2,485,600 ordinary shares of 10 pence each

Plus:  The amount by which the block scheme(s) has been increased since the date of the last return (if any increase has been applied for):

LTIP - 700,000 ordinary shares of 10p each on 16 March 2010

Less:  Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme(s) during period (see LR3.5.7G):

999,700

Equals:  Balance under scheme(s) not yet issued/allotted at end of period:

2,185,900

Name of contact:

Mark Duckworth

Telephone number of contact:

0207 399 2766