Escalon(R) Medical Corp. Commences its Exchange Offer to Acquire Drew Scientific Group PLC

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Escalon(R) Medical Corp. Commences its Exchange Offer to Acquire Drew Scientific Group PLC WAYNE, Pa., May 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today Escalon Medical Corp. commenced its exchange offer for the outstanding ordinary shares of Drew Scientific Group PLC (London Stock Exchange: DRW). Drew Scientific is a diagnostics company that specializes in analytical systems for laboratory testing worldwide, with seventy percent of its sales in the United States according to its March 31, 2004 Annual Report. Drew shareholders approved a 1 for 2 rights issue of approximately 29,673,864 shares, thereby increasing the number of Drew shares outstanding to 89,021,593. Consequently, due to the rights issue, currency exchange rate changes and changes in Escalon's share price, Escalon's offer sent to Drew shareholders today is for 0.0051 shares of Escalon common stock in exchange for each ordinary share of Drew Scientific that is validly tendered. The exchange offer values each Drew Scientific share at 0.06 pounds (approximately $0.11) based on the closing price of $21.00 per share of Escalon common stock on May 12, 2004. If all of the outstanding shares of Drew Scientific are exchanged, Escalon would issue approximately 454,010 shares of Escalon common stock in the exchange offer. Drew Scientific, with manufacturing operations in Texas and Connecticut, is a diagnostics company specializing in the design, manufacture, sale and distribution of analytical systems for laboratory testing worldwide. Drew Scientific provides instrumentation and consumables for the diagnosis and monitoring of medical disorders in the areas of diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and hematology, as well as Veterinary hematology and blood chemistry. Founded in 1987, Escalon develops, markets and distributes ophthalmic diagnostic, surgical and pharmaceutical products as well as vascular access devices. Escalon seeks to further diversify its product line to achieve critical mass in sales and take better advantage of Escalon's distribution capabilities through internal product development, acquisitions or strategic partnerships. Escalon has headquarters in Wayne, Pennsylvania and manufacturing operations in Long Island, New York and New Berlin, Wisconsin. This announcement does not constitute an offer or invitation to purchase any securities. The formal offer document containing the full terms and conditions of the exchange offer, together with a form of acceptance will be distributed to the shareholders of Drew Scientific at a later date. To U.S. Holders of Drew Scientific Shares: This intention to make a tender offer is made for the securities of a foreign company. The offer is subject to disclosure requirements of a foreign country that are different from those of the United States. Financial statements included in the document, if any, have been prepared in accordance with foreign accounting standards that may not be comparable to the financial statements of United States companies. It may be difficult for you to enforce your rights and any claim you may have arising under the federal securities laws, since Drew Scientific is located in a foreign country, and some or all of its officers and directors may be residents of a foreign county. You may not be able to sue a foreign company or its officers or directors in a foreign court for violations of the U.S. securities laws. It may be difficult to compel a foreign company and its affiliates to subject themselves to a U.S. court's judgment. You should be aware that Escalon may purchase securities otherwise than under the tender offer, such as in open market or privately negotiated purchases. Note: This press release contains statements that are considered forward- looking under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements about Escalon's future prospects. They are based on Escalon's current expectations and are subject to a number of uncertainties and risks, and actual results may differ materially. The uncertainties and risks include whether Escalon is able to improve upon the operations of Escalon's business units, generate cash and identify, finance and enter into business relationships and acquisitions, uncertainties and risks related to new product development, commercialization, manufacturing and market acceptance of new products, marketing acceptance of existing products in new markets, research and development activities, including failure to demonstrate clinical efficacy, delays by regulatory authorities, scientific and technical advances by Escalon or third parties, introduction of competitive products, third party reimbursement and physician training as well as general economic conditions. Further information about these and other relevant risks and uncertainties may be found in Escalon's report on Form 10-K, and its other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, all of which are available from the Commission as well as other sources. DATASOURCE: Escalon Medical Corp. CONTACT: Richard J. DePiano, Chairman and CEO of Escalon Medical Corp., +1-610-688-6830; or Alison Ziegler of Financial Relations Board, +1-212-445-8432, for Escalon Medical Corp.

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