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BATTLE CREEK, Mich., April 11, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ – The W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) announces the selection of Mr. Rui Mesquita Cordeiro as the director of Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) programs.

In this role he will lead strategic programming initiatives in the region, managing a team based in the foundation’s Mexico City office. He will report to James McHale, vice president – program strategy.

“Rui has been a dedicated contributor to the Kellogg Foundation’s work for nearly a decade. He is an experienced and capable international leader and we are pleased he will continue to contribute to the Kellogg Foundation’s work to ensure that all children have opportunities to realize their full potential,” said McHale.

“The Kellogg Foundation has had a long-term historical commitment to Latin America and to the Caribbean, with important work in leadership building, health, agriculture, philanthropy, local development, children and youth and racial equity. This commitment continues in a long-term, place-based strategy in Mexico and Haiti where we are striving to help create new conditions for social justice and development,” said Rui.

Over the past 10 years, Rui has held several positions at the foundation. From June 2003 to August 2005, he served as a consultant for WKKF work in Brazil. He joined the foundation’s staff in February 2007 as a program associate and was promoted to program officer for Brazil in 2010, leading the foundation’s program efforts there in racial equity and social inclusion. Since August 2012, he served as interim director of LAC programs.

Born in Fortaleza, Brazil, Rui is a passionate promoter of civil society and an experienced development professional. His areas of expertise in program development include children and youth issues, entrepreneurship, institutional development of nongovernmental organizations, local development, policymaking and social control of public policies, participation for social justice, racial equity and international cooperation. As an academic researcher and consultant, he has worked in Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, the United States, France, Czech Republic, the Netherlands and Australia.

Over the course of his professional career, he has served as executive staff, consultant and board member for several organizations, including: Volunteer Center of Recife, Casa de Passagem, the Social Development Academy Institute, the Charles Leopold Mayer Foundation, Oxfam Australia, UNOY Peacemakers and the Brazilian National Youth Council (representing GIFE – the Brazilian Group of Institutes, Foundations and Business).

Rui holds a master’s degree in development studies from the Institute of Social Studies at The Hague, Netherlands; a bachelor’s degree in administration from Pernambuco State University at Recife, Brazil; and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. from Fundacao Getulio Vargas in Sao Paulo. He is fluent in Portuguese, English and Spanish and speaks some French.

About the W.K. Kellogg Foundation
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF), founded in 1930 as an independent, private foundation by breakfast cereal pioneer, Will Keith Kellogg, is among the largest philanthropic foundations in the United States. Guided by the belief that all children should have an equal opportunity to thrive, WKKF works with communities to create conditions for vulnerable children so they can realize their full potential in school, work and life.

The Kellogg Foundation is based in Battle Creek, Mich., and works throughout the United States and internationally, as well as with sovereign tribes. Special emphasis is paid to priority places where there are high concentrations of poverty and where children face significant barriers to success. WKKF priority places in the U.S. are in Michigan, Mississippi, New Mexico and New Orleans; and internationally, are in Mexico and Haiti. For more information, visit www.wkkf.org.

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ATLANTA, April 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ – Cummins Power South today announced plans for expansion in the Caribbean as the official Cummins Power Generation distributor for the Bahamas and Turks & Caicos.  Through a network of dealer and distributor locations in Florida, Georgia, Chattanooga, TN and parts of the Caribbean, Cummins Power South provides sales and service expertise for Cummins diesel engines, power generation products and Cummins Genuine Parts throughout its territory.

While the company has maintained a presence within the Caribbean through local dealers who specialize in the sales and service of Cummins marine engines and generators, the company plans to grow its power generation business over the next year by providing dedicated support for Cummins commercial and residential generators.  David Hagewood, Vice President of Power Generation Sales and Marketing stated, “We are pleased to have the opportunity to serve the generator needs of the Bahamas and Turk & Caicos Islands.  We look forward to partnering with local businesses to provide world class support of Cummins Power Generation products and providing the exceptional customer service for which Cummins is well known.”

Detailed information on the company and the expansion in the Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos may be obtained by visiting the company’s website at www.cumminspowersouth.com/bahamas/.

Established in 2006, Cummins Power South, LLC is a joint venture distributorship within the Cummins North American Distributor System. Cummins Power South specializes in the sales and service of all Cummins engines, generators and related products within Georgia, Florida, and Chattanooga, Tennessee, as well as selected areas of the Caribbean.  Cummins Power South is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia (USA) with service locations in Atlanta, Albany, Augusta, Gainesville, Savannah, Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Miami, Ocala, Orlando, Tampa, West Palm Beach and Chattanooga, TN. Additional information about the company may be found at www.cumminspowersouth.com

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CaribPR Wire, NEW YORK, NY, Tues April 2, 2013: Following an announcement cancelling the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Investment Conference, (CHTIC), Invest Caribbean Now 2013, (ICN 2013), officials reiterated this week that ICN 2013 is going strong and on for June 4 and 5th in New York City.  ICN 2013 is now the only investment forum on the Caribbean region confirmed for 2013.

Grace Lappin, managing director of Avalon Partners and the marquee sponsor of Invest Caribbean Now 2013, said ICN is the definitive investment forum which has brought together over 600 high powered investors and Caribbean government officials in the past two years. This year it is returning in an expanded form, with a June 4th pre-forum VIP cocktail reception at The Yale Club and the major event the following morning at the Radisson Martinique Hotel.

Lappin said ICN 2013 is saddened to hear of the cancellation of CHIC, but insisted that the ICN 2013 forum is more than ready to fill the void by providing a platform to connect overseas businesses and investors with investment opportunities in the Caribbean. This year’s expanded format will ensure organizers reach their goal of boosting foreign direct investment in the region through ICN’s exclusive match-making platform.

“The event will begin on June 4th from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Yale Club with a private VIP cocktail reception while the June 5th forum will see ICN2013 focus on real investment opportunities in this emerging market from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Radisson Martinique hotel in NYC.  Targeted discussions and panel presentations will include a spotlight on the Turks & Caicos Islands; attention to the Jamaica Stock Exchange as well as an exploration of opportunities across the region,” said Lappin. “Real estate and marina development options will also be shared while our major corporate awardee will be announced.”

Sponsorship opportunities are still available by contacting Joe Bernstein at [email protected] or logging on to ICN’s brand new website at Investcaribbeannow.com.

Limited tickets for the June 5th forum are available. Register today at http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=7phqhyn6&oeidk=a07e6oz57kp0f880fbe

Media partners for ICN 2013 are: One Caribbean Television, The PR Newswire, CaribPR Wire, News Americas Now, Caribbean Lifestyle Communications of Trinidad, WINN FM of St. Kitts, South Florida Caribbean, Caribseek, Antigua Tribune, Bahamas Spectator, Barbados Gazette, British Caribbean News, Caribbean ET Roundup, Caribbean Financials, Cuba Chronicle, Dominica Gazette, Dominican Republic Post, Dutch Caribbean News, French Caribbean News, Grenada Chronicle, Guyana Inquirer, Haiti Gazette, Jamaica Inquirer, Puerto Rico Tribune, St. Kitts Gazette, St. Lucia Chronicle, St. Vincent Tribune, Trinidad Tribune, the Bajan Reporter and The Bahamas Weekly.

Supplementary information on the event can be found on the event’s pages on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/invest.caribbean and on Twitter at http://twitter.com/InvestingCarib

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CaribPR Wire, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. March 22, 2013: Chinese businesses looking at investment opportunities in the Caribbean are coming to the Avalon Partners Invest Caribbean Now power forum in New York City this June, set for the Radisson Martinique Hotel.

Digital media solutions company, Hard Beat Communications, which presents the annual forum in association with the Caribbean Tourism Organization, is this year also teaming up with the Chinese American Business Development Center to put the spotlight on Chinese foreign direct investment in the region. According to China’s Ministry of Commerce, investments in the Caribbean by China totaled nearly $7 billion in 2009, a more than 300 percent increase from the 2004 foreign direct investment of $1.7 billion.

In commenting on the partnership, Peter Zhang, President of the Chinese American Business Development Center, said: “We are very happy to be a partner of Invest Caribbean Now 2013, and although it’s the first year of our collaboration, we look forward to many years together and to providing a great platform for Chinese investors to understand and learn more about investment opportunities in the Caribbean.”

“In recent years, the Chinese have quickly expanded their business activities in the Caribbean region,” he added. “As those countries continue to develop, China will undoubtedly play a significant role in their business progress and advancement. We are confident this event would be a great opportunity for China and Caribbean governments and enterprises as well as U.S. investors, to communicate and achieve a win-win solution.”

Felicia Persaud, founder of Invest Caribbean Now, welcomed the partnership, noting that with growing Chinese investments in the region, and with millions of Chinese traveling abroad annually, the Chinese American Business Development Center’s involvement in ICN 2013 will only help to boost more interest and investment in the economically viable Caribbean region.

The Chinese American Business Development Center will bring together businesses from China interested in doing business in the Caribbean to be a part of the forum. Additionally, China’s Economic Counsel is expected to address delegates, who will include Premier Dr. Rufus Ewing of the Turks & Caicos Islands, as well as over a dozen ministers of government from the Caribbean, on why this region is such an attractive investment destination.

Invest Caribbean Now 2013, which will be more expansive and longer this year, with a broader focus from panels on the Caribbean and investment opportunities there, will be held on June 5^th from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in New York City. A private VIP reception will be held on June 4^th at The Yale Club.

More information on the event is available on ICN’s brand new website, which was launched this week at InvestCaribbeanNow.com.

Media partners for ICN 2013 are: One Caribbean Television, The PR Newswire, CaribPR Wire, News Americas Now, Caribbean Lifestyle Communications of Trinidad, WINN FM of St. Kitts, South Florida Caribbean, Caribseek, Antigua Tribune, Bahamas Spectator, Barbados Gazette, British Caribbean News, Caribbean ET Roundup, Caribbean Financials, Cuba Chronicle,Dominica Gazette,Dominican Republic Post, Dutch Caribbean News, French Caribbean News, Grenada Chronicle, Guyana Inquirer, Haiti Gazette, Jamaica Inquirer, Puerto Rico Tribune, St. Kitts Gazette, St. Lucia Chronicle, St. Vincent Tribune, Trinidad Tribune, The Bajan Reporter and The Bahamas Weekly.

Limited partnership and speaker/panellist opportunities are currently still available. For more information email Joe Bernstein at [email protected]

Limited tickets for the June 5^th forum are available. Register today at http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=7phqhyn6&oeidk=a07e6oz57kp0f880fbe

Supplementary information on the event can be found on the event’s pages on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/invest.caribbean and on Twitter at http://twitter.com/InvestingCarib

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CaribPR Wire, BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, WI, Thurs. Mar. 21, 2013: The American Advertising Federation, (AAF), has announced the prestigious 2013 District ADDY Winners. 26 entries from the Caribbean Advertising Federation, (CAF), have earned the right to compete as National Finalists in the National ADDY Competition.

The ADDY Awards are sponsored by AAF and is the advertising industry’s most comprehensive and prestigious competition recognizing creative excellence in numerous categories of various media types. The 3-tiered competition starts all over the US and Caribbean at over 200+ local competitions. The winners of these competitions are sent forward to each of the 15 districts to compete at that level. Winners from this tier are National finalists competing for a coveted National ADDY Award.

CAF is part of the 4^th District AAF, including agencies from all over Florida and around the Caribbean. 1,334 entries were judged at District. 92 entries earned Gold awards and 148 earned Silver. The Caribbean Advertising Federation earned 26 of those awards or 11% of the overall awards given at District.

“It is a great honor to have work awarded at the District Level, especially with the level of competition in Florida. Work for companies such as Guardsman Limited, Banks Breweries, Altman Real Estate and Garnier stands shoulder to shoulder with the likes of Disney and Carnival Cruise Lines,” said Renae Quinton, CAF President. “It is no longer a secret that our region’s creative ranks among the best in the world.”

Among the 26 winners were 6 Gold awards, each won by a different CAF member agency. The CAF ADDY Best of Show winner, 3Zero Rums, from Everything Slight Pepper in Trinidad, was awarded for Packaging.

Three-time National ADDY winner Christopher Guiness took Gold again this year with his Bepperton Entertainment Productions illustrated book design for “Poppitz, the frog who flew.” Red Advertising & Marketing took Gold for Abed’s “Ribbons” trade publication ad. “Hoop of Life” for the Ministry of National Security earned Gold for Ross Advertising for public service. McCann San Juan took Public Service Gold as well for their State Election Commission campaign. And Generousitas took Gold for their Guardsman Limited soundtrack.

Overall awards were lead by Generousitas from Jamaica and McCann Puerto Rico with 4 awards each. All of the Golds plus the 20 Silver awards will now move on to compete in the National ADDY competition.

To honor the winners, AAF 4th District will host the 2013 District ADDY Awards Gala on Saturday evening at 6 P.M., April 20th during the District Conference in Jacksonville, Florida. Entrants and supporters are invited to join advertising professionals and business owners from all over Florida and the Caribbean as the 2013 District ADDYs are awarded.

In addition, to the announced awards, 4AAF will also present the highest awards for the year, the “Charlie Awards” for the Best in Category. These results are not made public prior to the event. CAF District Gold entries are all eligible for these awards. For more information on the District Conference or to register for the ADDY Gala, visit <http://aafjacksonville.org/2013-annual-conference/> .

The Caribbean Advertising Federation is the first and only non-American member of the American Advertising Federation representing thousands of advertising companies in the US and Caribbean. For membership information and entry materials for the 2012 competition, email Terri Brown at [email protected] or visit www.facebook.com/CAFADDY. Like the page to get automatic updates on National ADDY wins, membership, programs and more.

2013 Caribbean Advertising District ADDY Winners

GOLD DISTRICT ADDY AWARDS

3ZERO RUMS

3ZERO Limited

Everything Slight Pepper

SALES PROMOTION— Packaging Single Unit

“Poppitz, the frog who flew”

Leizelle Guinness

Bepperton Entertainment Productions

COLLATERAL MATERIAL—Book Design

Abed’s “Ribbons” Mad Hatter Pantomime AD

Abeds

Red Advertising & Marketing Ltd.

CONSUMER OR TRADE PUBLICATION—Fractional Page Four-color

Hoop of Life

Ministry of National Security

ROSS ADVERTISING

PUBLIC SERVICE—Campaign

State Election Commission

The State Election Commission

McCann San Juan

PUBLIC SERVICE—Campaign

Guardsman Limited Audio

Guardsman Limited

Generousitas

ELEMENTS OF ADVERTISING—Sound / Music Only

SILVER AAF DISTRICT ADDY AWARDS

‘Welcome to Tobago’ Airport Sign

BP Trinidad and Tobago

McCann Port of Spain

OUT-OF-HOME / Outdoor Board Flat

Banks Can Launch “Obama” Magazine Ad

Banks Breweries

Red Advertising & Marketing Ltd

CONSUMER OR TRADE PUBLICATION

Grotto

Altman Real Estate

Virgo Communications

CONSUMER / TRADE PUBLICATION

SILVER AAF DISTRICT ADDY AWARDS (con’t)

Digicel – Value How I Roll

DIGICEL Trinidad

OGM Communications Limited

NEWSPAPER Color Campaign

Cama

Garnier

McCann San Juan

RADIO Local :30

Baño

Garnier

McCann San Juan

RADIO Local :30

Caídos

Garnier

McCann San Juan

RADIO Local Campaign

AL Thompsons – Valspar Paint TVC

AL Thompsons

Cayman 27

TELEVISION Local :30

No Weh No Betta Dan Yard

J. Wray & Nephew Ltd.

Advertising & Marketing (Ja.) Ltd.

TELEVISION Local :30

bmobile Epic

TSTT bmobile

Collier Morrison Belgrave

TELEVISION Local :60 or more

BPTT “I4TANDT”

TV Campaign

BPTT

McCann Port of Spain

TELEVISION Local Campaign

STAG Santana Series

Carib Brewery Limited

Collier Morrison Belgrave

TELEVISION Local Campaign

Guardsman Limited Video

Guardsman Limited

Generousitas

TELEVISION Cinema Advertising

bmobile epic

TSTT bmobile

Collier Morrison Belgrave

TELEVISION Cinema Advertising

smartWorld Posters

McCann Worldgroup

Generousitas

ADVERTISING INDUSTRY SELF-PROMOTION Single Medium Campaign

1962 Productions/One People Documentary Logo

1962 Productions/One People Documentary

Generousitas

ELEMENTS OF ADVERTISING Logo

Poppitz, the frog who flew

Leizelle Guinness

Bepperton Entertainment Productions

ELEMENTS OF ADVERTISING Illustration

SILVER AAF DISTRICT ADDY AWARDS (con’t)

La Toya Woods Carnival Centerfold

Feb 19 Newsday MENTALITY

Julie Mango Productions Ltd

ELEMENTS OF ADVERTISING Photography

Dana Mc Intyre Centerfold

April 22 Newsday MENTALITY

Julie Mango Productions Ltd

ELEMENTS OF ADVERTISING Photography

Get Rubis, Get GoingRubis

West Indies Limited

Virgo Communications

ELEMENTS OF ADVERTISING Music with Lyrics

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TORONTO, March 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ – With a strong emphasis on client-focused values and a high-performance team, J. S. Cheng & Partners Inc. has rebranded itself to JSCP, Actuaries Who Care™.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130318/LT78998LOGO)

The new brand and attractive, effective web site (www.jscp.com) provide a mobile-savvy environment that highlights the firm’s extensive actuarial skills, services and experience. The site brings a new level of sophistication to the firm, while providing a comprehensive resource for anyone interested in risk assessment and management.

The new logo was developed/designed by tcgpr (The Communications Group Inc.) and Helena Ng Design. The website was designed by Trevithick & Farr.

“Our goal is to help clients, prospects and business executives learn what we do and who we are,” said Joe Cheng, JSCP Founder and President. “Building relationships and upholding our core values remain the foundation of everything our firm represents.”

Those four core values — genuinely caring for their clients, the profession, their employees and the community – guide the firm’s conduct and influence every decision made.  ‘Actuaries Who Care’ is more than a slogan for the firm.

Founded in 1991 as J. S. Cheng & Partners Inc., the firm has earned the respect of clients and industry peers. From its Toronto headquarters, JSCP delivers the highest level of service to a diverse roster of clients in Canada, the United States and the Caribbean.

As property-casualty actuarial consultants who do not accept commissions or sell insurance, JSCP maintains the strictest codes of objectivity and independence in their analysis; a right-sized team means they are large enough to handle the most complex assignments, and yet small enough to react quickly and provide personal client service.

“The services we offer are as diverse our clients,” said Mr. Cheng. “It’s important to retain that flexibility and nimbleness we have perfected through working across different industries and applying to the wealth of our experience to offering real-world solutions that are customized, comprehensive and practical.”

The new website reflects “the clear, concise and warm communication style that makes the JSCP team much more than number-crunchers. Success always comes down to people, and that extends not just to the way we demonstrate our regard for our clients but for our team as well,” added Mr. Cheng. “We’re proud of the quality of work produced and the exceptional dedication our team members display.  We cultivate an atmosphere that not only nurtures happy and productive employees, but also encourages innovation through new ideas and processes, while respecting those time-tested protocols that continue to comprise the industry’s best practices.”

JSCP is located at 1500 Don Mills Rd., Ste.706, Toronto, ON, M3B 3K4.  Telephone:  416-510-8360. E-mail: [email protected].

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The Bank teams up with SickKids to support telemedicine program

TORONTO, March 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ – Today, through Scotiabank’s global philanthropic program, Bright Future, the Bank announced a pledge of $1 million to support the Caribbean-SickKids Paediatric Cancer and Blood Disorders Project. These funds will be used to support the project’s telemedicine programs in Barbados, Jamaica, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, and The Bahamas.

The telemedicine element of the project will allow physicians in the Caribbean to connect directly with leading paediatric cancer and blood disorder experts at SickKids. As well, physicians specializing in areas other than cancer and blood diseases can also connect with both Caribbean and international colleagues, enhancing their ability to diagnose and care for Caribbean children. The goal of this project is to expand access to world-leading medical professionals allowing children to get the best care possible in their own country.

“The Caribbean is a big part of Scotiabank’s history and our future. This donation and our partnership with SickKids are directed at giving the next generation a better chance of growing up healthy and making their contribution to the Caribbean,” said Sabi Marwah, Scotiabank Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer. “Supporting our communities through the Bright Future program is a big part of Scotiabank’s culture and our way of giving back to the network of 55 countries we call home.”

Through SickKids Foundation, Scotiabank also previously pledged $1 million to the International Patient Program.

“We are grateful for Scotiabank’s generous support of the telemedicine element of the project,” said Ted Garrard, President and CEO, SickKids Foundation. “Too often, children in the Caribbean succumb to cancer because the proper diagnostics and treatments are not available. This gift will help build capacity for these Caribbean countries to more effectively diagnose and treat children.”

In the Caribbean, there is often a combination of factors that negatively impact on the ability to deliver clinical care, including: a lack of medical professionals with specialized training in paediatric cancer care; limited technological resources which often prohibits proper diagnoses; few nurses and pharmacists able to provide specialized front-line health care; and limited data on the effectiveness of treatments and epidemiology of paediatric cancer. Working with local hospital partners in the Caribbean, the Caribbean-SickKids Paediatric Cancer and Blood Disorders Project includes a five-year plan to address the region’s gaps in research, care and education in order to advance the diagnosis and management of paediatric cancer and blood disorders.

Elements of this five-year plan include using telemedicine, physician envoys, and the SickKids International Learner Programme to provide customized, hands-on training to local individuals, establishing and maintaining a patient registry to provide high-quality data and key outcomes, and increasing the knowledge of primary care practitioners and pharmacists in the region to improve cancer care access. Trainees will also travel from the Caribbean to SickKids on a regular basis for hands-on training and experience within the Garron Family Cancer Centre at SickKids.

For more information on the Caribbean-SickKids Paediatric Cancer and Blood Disorders Project, please visit www.sickkidsfoundation.com/caribbean. To watch a video about the Project, please visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvntNAnvuSY.

About SickKids Foundation
Established in 1972, SickKids Foundation raises funds on behalf of The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and is the largest charitable funder of child health research, learning and care in Canada. Philanthropy is a critical source of funding for SickKids — one of the world’s foremost paediatric health-care institutions. For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2012, SickKids Foundation made an investment of $61.3 million in children’s health, a direct result of community and corporate support. For more information, please visit www.sickkidsfoundation.com.

About Scotiabank
Scotiabank is committed to supporting the communities in which we live and work, both in Canada and abroad, through our global philanthropic program, Scotiabank Bright Future.  Recognized as a leader internationally and among Canadian corporations for our charitable donations and philanthropic activities, Scotiabank has provided on average approximately $47 million annually to community causes around the world over each of the last five years. Visit us at www.scotiabank.com.

For media enquiries:

Scotiabank
Paula Cufre, Scotiabank Media Communications, 416-866-4833 or
[email protected]

SickKids Foundation
Janessa Bishop, Media Relations; 416-813-2944;
[email protected]

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CaribPR Wire, BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Fri. Mar. 8, 2013: The Caribbean Advertising Federation, (CAF), President, Renae Quinton with Electric Villages, Inc., in Barbados today announced the 2013 Caribbean Advertising Federation ADDY Award winners in a release to media, members and entrants.

The CAF is a member of the American Advertising Federation, (AAF), which represents thousands of advertising companies in the United States and the Caribbean. The ADDY Awards are sponsored by the AAF and are the advertising industry’s most comprehensive and prestigious competition recognizing creative excellence in numerous categories of various media types.

This year’s 678 entries were judged from over 37 different companies representing Barbados, Trinidad & Tobago, Jamaica, U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Lucia, Grand Cayman and Puerto Rico. It was the largest submissions in the CAF history.

2013’s Best of Awards went to four different companies, with the coveted overall “2013 Best of Show” Award going to Everything Slight Pepper for the 3ZERO Rum bottle package design.

The judges, Gina Nacey, Creative Strategist with Adventure™ in Minnesota and Mike Rainy, Chief Creative Officer of Zehnder in Louisiana, and Interactive Judge Charles Rosenberger with MLB Creative felt the 3Zero high shouldered bottle to have elegant typography, excellent design of the bottle, dimensional label, cap, cork and seal.

Best of Print went to McCann Puerto Rico for The State Election Commission Poster Series. Best of TV to Collier, Morrison, Belgrave for Stag Santana Series Campaign, Best of Radio to Valdez & Torry for Lockhead Bake and Clutch “Beans” and Best of Interactive to Rostant DDB for  for Myenergytt.com web site for Trinidad & Tobago Energy Company.

The judges also awarded special recognition for Best Copywriting to Ross for Hoop of Life TV “for a flawless script;” Best Musical Score to Generousitas to Guardian Radio for incorporating  devices and gadgetry like listening to an episode of 24;” Best Illustration to Bepperton Entertainment Productions for Poppitz The Frog Who Flew because “every page was beautiful with phenomenal styling and creating a virtual environment for the mind;” Best Art Direction to OMG for Digital Voice – How I Roll for “subtle, elegant art direction” and Best Packaging to 3Zero Rum bottle.

An Award for best cultural diversity, The Mosaic Award, was given to Ross Advertising for “FireOne Independence Day Ad.”

Red Advertising & Marketing Ltd. from Barbados took the most awards with 15 Gold and 9 silver. Ross Advertising from Trinidad took 21 total awards; McCann Trinidad took 17; Generousitas from Jamaica 17, and Valdez & Torry 13, plus the Best of Radio award.

2013 ADDY Chairperson, Terri Brown with MLB Creative in St. Thomas, reported that entries increased by 58% over last year and the number of companies entering rose from 24 to 37.

President Renae Quinton was present at the judging in St. Thomas. “It is very inspiring to see such a huge collection of outstanding work created in the region,” said Quninton. “I am very impressed by the quality of work. The CAF had more entries than any other club in the 4^th District of Florida. As a result, we are sending more than 150 entries on to compete in the next level of awards, the District competition. We expect many of those entries to move on and compete in the top tier, the National ADDY competition, bringing even greater exposure to the creative talent in the Caribbean.”

The Caribbean Advertising Federation is the first and only non-American member of the American Advertising Federation and is part of the 4^th District of Florida and the Caribbean. For membership information and entry materials for the 2012 competition, email Terri Brown at [email protected].

Top awards were:

2013 Best of Show Overall:

Everything Slight Pepper — 3Zero Rums Packaging

2013 Best of Show TV:

Collier Morrison Belgrave — Stag Santana Series

2013 Best of Show Radio:

Valdez & Torry International — Lockheed & Brake Clutch Interview

2013 Best of Show Print:

McCann Erickson Puerto Rico – State Election Commission

2013 Best of Show Interactive:

Rostant DDB – MyenergyTT.com Website

Judges’ Choice for Outstanding Copywriting:

Ross Advertising — “Hoop of Life” TV

Judges’ Choice for Outstanding Music:

Generousitas — “Guardsman” Audio

Judges’ Choice for Illustration:

Bepperton Entertainment Productions — Poppitz, the frog who flew

Judges’ Choice for Best Art Direction:

OGM Communications Limited — Digital Value “How I Roll”

Judges’ Choice for Best Packaging:

Everything Slight Pepper — 3Zero Rums Packaging

2013 Mosaic Award:

Ross Advertising — FireOne Independence Day Ad

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CaribPR Wire, NEW YORK, NY, Feb. 22, 2013:  Recently-elected Turks & Caicos Premier, Hon. Dr. Rufus Ewing, will showcase investment opportunities in the economically vibrant territory, at the third annual Invest Caribbean Now Forum, presented by luxury real estate company Avalon Partners, on June 5^th from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Radisson Martinique Hotel in New York City.

The definitive investment event, aimed at educating U.S. investors about the viability and diversity of investing in the last emerging market on earth, is organized by award-winning digital media solutions company, Hard Beat Communications, in conjunction with the governmental regional tourism grouping, the Caribbean Tourism Organization during Caribbean Week in New York City each June.

This year it will feature Premier Ewing along with his Finance Minister, Washington Misick, spotlighting on TCI. Both will showcase the myriad of opportunities available in the British-dependent territory, whose GDP has shown a consistent uptick in recent years.

Premier Ewing is part of an exciting agenda of the Avalon-presented forum, which will be more expansive and longer this year, with a broader focus from panels on the Caribbean and investment opportunities there, to invited exhibitors from the regional arms of the various investment agencies as well as other companies.

In commenting on his participation, Premier Ewing said: “I am delighted to be a part of the Third Annual Invest Caribbean Now Forum. This forum will give investors an opportunity to see and hear first-hand investment opportunities which are paramount to both our investors and our Beautiful by Nature Turks and Caicos Islands.”

Grace Lappin, managing partner of Avalon Partners, Ltd., and Tropical Destinations Expert for The Language of Luxury, said: “The Company is proud to spotlight on TCI this year, one of the countries in the emerging market of the Caribbean that is ripe with tremendous investment potential.”

Additionally, the forum will feature:

1: An address on The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, (FATCA) & The Caribbean, by a deputy secretary in the U.S. Department of the Treasury

2:  Investing In The Caribbean Stock Exchanges – The Case Of Jamaica, by head of the Jamaica Stock Exchange, Mrs. Marlene Street-Forrest

3: Alan Loewenstein of Wedgewood Capital

4: Two panels on Development, Tourism, and Beyond TCI.

Media partners for ICN 2013 are: One Caribbean Television, The PR Newswire, CaribPR Wire,  News Americas Now, South Florida Caribbean, Caribseek, Antigua Tribune, Bahamas Spectator, Barbados Gazette, British Caribbean News, Caribbean ET Roundup, Caribbean Financials, Cuba Chronicle, Dominica Gazette, Dominican Republic Post, Dutch Caribbean News, French Caribbean News, Grenada Chronicle, Guyana Inquirer, Haiti Gazette, Jamaica Inquirer, Puerto Rico Tribune, St. Kitts Gazette, St. Lucia Chronicle, St. Vincent Tribune and Trinidad Tribune.

For partnership and special sponsorship/branding opportunities log on to the sponsorship section of investcaribbeannow.com/ or email Joe Bernstein at [email protected]. Delegates can now register for early bird rates at http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=7phqhyn6&oeidk=a07e6oz57kp0f880fbe

Supplementary information on the event can be found on the event’s pages on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/invest.caribbean and on Twitter at http://twitter.com/InvestingCarib.

About Invest Caribbean Now

The Invest Caribbean Now forum is the brainchild of Persaud, whose goal is to boost U.S. investors’ interest and investment in the region of her birth. Since its inaugural year, the event has earned rave reviews  and secured significant media coverage for its high powered attendees and presentations from top panelists, including: Wendell Dave Dowrich, vice president, Goldman Sachs; David Brillembourg, founder, chairman & chief executive officer, Brilla Group; Martin Mohabeer, managing director, Spackman Group and CEO of Spackman Capital; President and co-founder of Solamon Energy Corp, Jay Yeo; chairman and managing director of Blue Equity, LLC., Jonathan S. Blue and Lisa Lake, head of The Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship – Caribbean.

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LONDON, Feb. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Daniel Hodge, the Prime Minister of Curacao is set to address Defence IQ’s Caribbean Basin Coastal Surveillance and Maritime Security Summit (CABSEC) on the 12 – 14 March 2013 in Curacao: http://www.cabsecevent.com

The participants including ambassadors, defence ministers, senior government officials, chiefs of navies, defence staff and coast guards involved in regional and hemispheric security will discuss maritime security priorities and enforcement requirements for the region: http://www.cabsecevent.com

With the European Union drawing up its Joint EU-Caribbean strategy, the USA strengthening security along this major drug route and Brazil and other Latin American nations increasing efforts to secure this crucial export route, CABSEC comes at an important time for maritime security in the region. Solutions to the regions’ maritime security challenges and funding streams will also be under discussion.

Senior officials will attend the CABSEC Summit including:

• H.E. Mario Zamora Cordero, the Minister for Public Security of Costa Rica
• H.E. Ambassador Larry Palmer, the U.S. Ambassador to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean
• H.E. Ambassador Robert Kopecky, the Head of Delegation of the EU to Guyana, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, and the Dutch Overseas Countries and Territories
• H.E. Ambassador Adam Blackwell, Secretary of Multidimensional Security, Organization of American States
• H.E. Lucita Moeniralam, the Netherlands Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago
• Vice Admiral Edwin Dominici, Chief of Staff, The Navy of the Dominican Republic
• Lieutenant General Guy Thibault , Chair of Inter-American Defence Board (IADB), Organization of American States
• Major General Kenrick Maharaj, Chief of Defence Staff, Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force
• Major General Richard Foster, Deputy Commander (Continental), Canadian Joint Operations Command
• Major General Rene Osorio, Chief of Joint Staff, Armed Forces of Honduras

The CABSEC Summit includes a dedicated focus day on Counter-Narcotics, providing international perspectives on tackling the illicit traffic in narcotics and its global implications.

CABSEC will be attended by industry leaders and businesses with solutions to enhance coastal surveillance and maritime security. Sponsors include Damen Shipyards, Aerodata AG, Beechcraft Corporation, Venezuelan firm Aviaservice; Spanish defence giant Indra Sistemas, Swedish defence and security company Saab and Swedish Space Corporation, fastest-growing Canadian defence contractor Provincial Aerospace, along with Alphatron, Esri, OCEA and Pon Power and Caterpillar.

Notes:

CABSEC: 12 – 14 March, Curacao.

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Economist and Former Finance Minister and Financial Management Veteran Join Group Board

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ – Today, Pan-American Life Insurance Group (PALIG), a leading provider of insurance and financial services throughout the Americas, announced the appointments of Jerry Carlisle and Wendell Mottley to the company’s Board of Directors.

Jerry Carlisle is a financial consultant for the insurance and oil and gas industries, as well as the public sector.  He is an adjunct professor in the College of Business at Tulane University, and previously served as Deputy Inspector General, Audit & Review with the Office of Inspector General for the City of New Orleans.  For nearly 20 years Carlisle served in various financial management positions with The Louisiana Land and Exploration Company, including as Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, prior to his retirement in March 1997.   Carlisle is deeply involved in the New Orleans business community, and has served on a number of Boards and committees including with the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, Vistage International and Energy Partners, Ltd.  Carlisle earned a B.S. in Accounting from Mississippi State University and a Master of Business Administration from Loyola University.

Through December 2011, Wendell Mottley served as Managing Director and Senior Advisor at Credit Suisse in New York.  Mottley served as Finance Minister of Trinidad & Tobago between 1991 and 1995.  Most recently, he was named Chairman of the Trinidad & Tobago Unit Trust Corporation.  Mottley earned Economics degrees from Yale and Cambridge Universities.  Additionally, he won 2 Olympic Track and Field medals in the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.

“We are very pleased with the addition of Jerry and Wendell to our Board of Directors, as their experience will continue to strengthen the diverse and expert understanding necessary to reinforce our leadership position in the Americas,” said Jose S. Suquet, Chairman of the Board, President and CEO of Pan-American Life Insurance Group.  “Jerry’s vast hands-on experience in financial management, accounting and audit will be a valuable addition to our Audit Committee.  The company’s growth trend extends into the Caribbean region – an area of focus and significant impact to Pan-American Life’s success – just two months following the completion of the MetLife Alico/Algico assets acquisition in 13 Caribbean countries. Wendell’s distinguished reputation and his keen understanding of the region, including the investment and regulatory frameworks, will be vital to the Group’s expansion to the Caribbean.”

About Pan-American Life
The Pan-American Life Insurance Group is a leading provider of insurance and financial services throughout the Americas. New Orleans-based Pan-American Life Insurance Company, the Group’s flagship member, has been delivering trusted financial services since 1911, employing more than 1,300 worldwide, providing top-rated life and health insurance, employee benefits and financial services in 47 states, the District of Columbia (DC), Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Group’s member companies offer individual and/or group life and health insurance throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. The Group has branches and affiliates in Costa Rica, Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, and 15 Caribbean markets, including Barbados, Cayman Islands, Curacao and Trinidad and Tobago. For more information, visit the Pan-American Life Web site at palig.com.

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TORONTO, Feb. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ – The University of the West Indies (UWI) today announced the honorees for its fourth annual Toronto Benefit Gala, which includes: Dr. Budhendranauth Doobay – renowned cardiologist, community leader, and philanthropist, Dr. The Honourable Lennox Lewis – boxing legend, Dr. Upton Allen – physician and Division Head at Sick Kids Hospital, Nicholas Brathwaite – PETNA co-founder, Dr. The Honourable Mary Anne Chambers – former Ontario Cabinet Minister, Dr. The Honourable Professor Jamal Deen – McMaster University, Honourable Douglas Orane, non-Executive Chairman, GraceKennedy Limited; Ms. Brigitte Shim – celebrated Canadian architect and the University of Toronto.

The UWI Toronto Benefit Gala will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at the Ritz-Carlton, Toronto, and hosted by Vice-Chair for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League and renowned motivational speaker Michael “Pinball” Clemons and CTV anchor and Arts & Entertainment reporter Andria Case.

Under the theme Light, Learning and Liberty and the patronage of the Hon. G. Raymond Chang, OJ (Order of Jamaica), the UWI Toronto Benefit Gala raises funds for scholarships for outstanding academic achievers in the Caribbean, who are in great need of assistance.  Since the inaugural gala three years ago, 75 scholarships have been awarded.

The event also recognizes the outstanding and tireless work of community leaders. Past honorees include: award winning author Malcolm Gladwell, Dr. The Honourable Harry Belafonte; The Right Honourable Michaelle Jean, Former Deputy Chief of Toronto police Mr. Keith L. Forde, Mr. David Rudder; Hon. Michael Lee-Chin OJ, Olympian Mr. Donovan Bailey, leading professor of medicine Dr. Herbert Ho Ping Kong, Ryerson University and the University Health Network.

Awards in three categories will be presented during the evening to outstanding leaders of Caribbean and Canadian heritage. Dr. Budhendranauth Doobay, who provides spiritual and medical guidance in the community, and Lennox Lewis, retired boxer and undisputed world heavyweight champion are the recipients of the 2013 Luminary Award.

The 2013 Chancellor’s Award will be presented to the University of Toronto.

The Vice Chancellor’s Award will be awarded to six leaders, as follows:

• Dr. Upton Allen is the Chief of Infectious Disease Division at Sick Kids Hospital. He is an alumnus of UWI and McMaster University and practiced at Ottawa General Hospital.
• Mr. Nicholas Brathwaite is the son of Sir Nicholas A. Brathwaite, former prime minister of Grenada. Following a successful and rewarding career in the technology industry he co-founded the PETNA Foundation, a non-profit, charitable organization he started with his wife Janice. PETNA is committed to impacting lives and improving communities. It has provided financial support for students, funds to rebuild homes lost to natural disasters and donated supplies and services
• Mrs. Mary Anne Chambers is a Corporate Director, retired Senior Vice President at Scotiabank and a former Member of Provincial Parliament. She was appointed to the Executive Council of Ontario where she served four years, first as the Minister of Training Colleges and Universities and subsequently as the Minister of Children and Youth Services. In 2010, Ms. Chambers received an honorary doctorate of laws from the University of Toronto.
• Professor M. Jamal Deen is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at McMaster University and holds a Senior Canada Research Chair in Information Technology.
• Honourable Douglas Orane is the non-Executive Chairman of GraceKennedy Limited, one of the Caribbean’s largest and most dynamic corporate entities. The company, founded in 1922, was a small trading establishment and wharf operators. It has expanded and diversified from a privately-owned enterprise to a public company listed on the stock exchange of Jamaica, and Trinidad & Tobago.
• Ms. Brigitte Shim is a principal of Shim-Sutcliffe Architects in Toronto, an architecture and design firm interested in the integration of furniture, architecture and landscape. She is also a faculty member at the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design at the University of Toronto.

In addition to the awards ceremony, silent and live auctions, guests attending the UWI Toronto Benefit Gala will enjoy live performances by internationally renowned Canadian jazz and blues artist Shakura S’Aida, Harpist Elizabeth Asuncion and Panman Pat’s Strolling Band, SwizzleStick Theatre Moko Jumbies and Michie Mee.

Tickets for The University of the West Indies Gala are now on sale and range from $350 – $2000. They can be ordered using the online form at www.uwitorontogala.com, by calling 416-214-7848 or by emailing [email protected].

The University of the West Indies was established in 1948 as a College of the University of London. It achieved full university status in 1962. Today it is the only pan-Caribbean tertiary level institution offering a wide array of diverse and accredited programmes to 45,000 students throughout the region, with campuses in Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, Anguilla, Antigua, The Bahamas, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Turks and Caicos.

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– Voluntary recall of certain lots of Triaminic® Syrups, Theraflu Warming Relief® Syrups, Jack & Jill® brand pediatric syrups and Buckley’s® Complete Liquids, issued to consumers, retail customers and wholesalers in Curacao

– Consumers who may have the product(s) being recalled are asked to return the affected products and receive a full refund

– The products being recalled were produced at a Novartis Consumer Health manufacturing facility in the United States prior to the voluntary suspension of operations in December 2011, and at a third-party manufacturing site in Canada using the same bottle and cap components

PANAMA CITY, Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Novartis Pharma Logistics, Inc. announced today that it is voluntarily recalling certain lots of Triaminic® Syrups, Theraflu Warming Relief® Syrups, Jack & Jill® brand pediatric syrups and Buckley’s® Complete Liquids. Novartis Pharma Logistics has decided to issue a voluntary recall to consumers, retail customers and wholesalers in Curacao because the child-resistant feature of the bottle cap may not function properly, enabling the cap to be removed with the tamper-evident seal still in place. The affected bottle sizes are included at the end of this release.

Novartis Pharma Logistics has not received any adverse events due to the tamper evident seal causing a failure of the child resistant cap. Novartis Consumer Health, Inc. in the United States received four adverse events for Triaminic® Syrups related to this issue.

Triaminic® Syrups, Theraflu Warming Relief® Syrups, Jack & Jill® brand pediatric syrups and Buckley’s® Complete Liquids continue to be safe and effective when used as directed on the package label.

The products being recalled were produced at a Novartis Consumer Health manufacturing facility in US prior to the voluntary suspension of operations in December 2011. In addition to production at the US manufacturing site, Buckley’s Complete® was also produced until January 2013 at a third-party manufacturing site in Canada.  A consumer complaint in the US in late November 2012 triggered an internal investigation by Novartis Consumer Health that determined a voluntary recall was in the best interest of consumers.

Action to be taken by consumers
Novartis Pharma Logistics advises consumers who believe they have product included in this recall to discontinue use and return the recalled product to the store or pharmacy where it was purchased for a full refund.  Only recalled product in the original bottle will be eligible for a refund. Consumers may contact the Novartis Consumer Relationship Center at 877-769-8420 (available Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time) for more detailed information about the recall, including which products are impacted, and for information on how to return the affected products and receive a full refund.

Action to be taken by retailers and wholesalers
Retailers and wholesalers should stop distribution and return the affected lots using the Novartis Product Return information that is being provided to them. Retailers that receive product returns from consumers will be reimbursed by Novartis Pharma Logistics.

This recall is being conducted with the full knowledge of the Curacao Public Health Department.

Disclaimer
The foregoing release contains forward-looking statements including express or implied discussions regarding potential future revenues from Novartis OTC products. You should not place undue reliance on these statements. Such forward-looking statements reflect the current views of management regarding future events, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such statements. There can be no guarantee that Novartis OTC products will achieve any particular levels of revenue in the future. In particular, management’s expectations regarding such products could be affected by, among other things, unexpected regulatory actions or delays or government regulation generally; competition in general; government, industry and general public pricing pressures; unexpected manufacturing issues; the impact that the foregoing factors could have on the values attributed to the Novartis Group’s assets and liabilities as recorded in the Group’s consolidated balance sheet, and other risks and factors referred to in Novartis AG’s current Form 20-F on file with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Novartis is providing the information in this press release as of this date and does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this press release as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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Novartis provides innovative healthcare solutions that address the evolving needs of patients and societies. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, Novartis offers a diversified portfolio to best meet these needs: innovative medicines, eye care, cost-saving generic pharmaceuticals, preventive vaccines and diagnostic tools, over-the-counter and animal health products. Novartis is the only global company with leading positions in these areas. In 2012, the Group achieved net sales of USD 56.7 billion, while R&D throughout the Group amounted to approximately USD 9.3 billion (USD 9.1 billion excluding impairment and amortization charges). Novartis Group companies employ approximately 128,000 full-time-equivalent associates and operate in more than 140 countries around the world. For more information, please visit http://www.novartis.com.

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Theraflu Warming Relief® Syrups

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              Throat, 8.3 oz.                                       300436265081                    43626508                             10300436265088         8.3 oz                              10108935                     03/31/2013

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   Theraflu(R) Nighttime Warming Relief

       Severe Cold and Cough, 8.3 oz.                               300430460086                    43046008                             10300430460083         8.3 oz                              10104954                     04/30/2013

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Theraflu(R) Warming Relief Cold and Chest

            Congestion, 8.3 oz.                                     300436296085                    43629608                             10300436296082         8.3 oz                              10106482                     01/31/2013

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Theraflu(R) Warming Relief Sinus and Cold,

                  8.3 oz.                                           300436407085                    67640708                             10300436407082         8.3 oz                              10095358                     04/30/2013

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Triaminic® Syrups

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   Triaminic(R) Cold and Allergy, 4 oz.                             300436346049                    67634604                             10300436346046        4 oz                          10092519                     01/31/2013

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              Cough Club Pack                                       300436417121                         N/A                             10300436417135                                      10095327                     01/31/2013

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              Cough Combo Pack                                      300436216083                    67621608                             10300436216080                                      10095906                     01/31/2013

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Triaminic® Syrups (Cont.)

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Triaminic(R) Dye‐free Long Acting Cough, 4

                    oz.                                             300436350046                    67635004                             10300436350043          4 oz                           10081942                     04/30/2013

------------------------------------------                          ------------                    --------                             --------------          ----                           --------                     ----------

10082283                                                              04/30/2013

--------                                                              ----------

10081940                                                              06/30/2013

--------                                                              ----------

10097082                                                              07/31/2013

--------                                                              ----------

10082927                                                              09/30/2013

--------                                                              ----------

10095893                                                              10/31/2013

--------                                                              ----------

10095894                                                              10/31/2013

--------                                                              ----------

10102049                                                              11/30/2013

--------                                                              ----------

10102048                                                              12/31/2013

--------                                                              ----------

10106251                                                              12/31/2013

--------                                                              ----------

10102051                                                              01/31/2014

--------                                                              ----------

10107021                                                              02/28/2014

--------                                                              ----------

10107022                                                              05/31/2014

--------                                                              ----------

10118430                                                              07/31/2014

--------                                                              ----------

10121529                                                              08/31/2014

--------                                                              ----------

10129170                                                              11/30/2014

--------                                                              ----------

 Triaminic(R) Fever Reducer Pain Reliever

              Bubblegum, 4 oz.                                      300436432049                    67643204                             10300436432046          4 oz                           10093941                     01/31/2013

 ----------------------------------------                           ------------                    --------                             --------------          ----                           --------                     ----------

10102270                                                              02/28/2013

--------                                                              ----------

10112423                                                              03/31/2013

--------                                                              ----------

10106334                                                              05/31/2013

--------                                                              ----------

10116891                                                              08/31/2013

--------                                                              ----------

 Triaminic(R) Fever Reducer Pain Reliever

                Grape, 4 oz.                                        300436431042                    67643104                             10300436431049          4 oz                           10092719                     01/31/2013

 ----------------------------------------                           ------------                    --------                             --------------          ----                           --------                     ----------

10108530                                                              02/28/2013

--------                                                              ----------

10112422                                                              03/31/2013

--------                                                              ----------

10106335                                                              05/31/2013

--------                                                              ----------

10093939                                                              08/31/2013

--------                                                              ----------

10126470                                                              10/31/2013

--------                                                              ----------

10127629                                                              11/30/2013

--------                                                              ----------

10130550                                                              11/30/2013

--------                                                              ----------

 Triaminic(R) Fever Reducer Pain Reliever

          Infant Bubblegum, 2 oz.                                   300676441597                    67644159                             10300676441594          2 oz                           10115515                     05/31/2013

 ----------------------------------------                           ------------                    --------                             --------------          ----                           --------                     ----------

10115516                                                              05/31/2013

--------                                                              ----------

10115520                                                              05/31/2013

--------                                                              ----------

10115521                                                              05/31/2013

--------                                                              ----------

10119567                                                              09/30/2013

--------                                                              ----------

10128589                                                              11/30/2013

--------                                                              ----------

 Triaminic(R) Fever Reducer Pain Reliever

            Infant Grape, 2 oz.                                     300676440590                    67644059                             10300676440597          2 oz                           10115517                     05/31/2013

 ----------------------------------------                           ------------                    --------                             --------------          ----                           --------                     ----------

10115518                                                              05/31/2013

--------                                                              ----------

10115519                                                              05/31/2013

--------                                                              ----------

10115522                                                              05/31/2013

--------                                                              ----------

10123421                                                              09/30/2013

--------                                                              ----------

10128599                                                              11/30/2013

--------                                                              ----------

10130570                                                              11/30/2013

--------                                                              ----------

Triaminic(R) Multi Symptom Fever, 3.4 oz.                           300676394343                    67639434                             10300676394340         3.4 oz                          10116856                     06/30/2013

-----------------------------------------                           ------------                    --------                             --------------         ------                          --------                     ----------

10116857                                                              06/30/2013

--------                                                              ----------

10126948                                                              09/30/2013

--------                                                              ----------

Triaminic® Syrups (Cont.)

           PRODUCT    Item UPC NUMBER           NDC NUMBER         Case UCC NUMBER                     Size LOT          EXPIRY DATE

           -------    ---------------           ----------         ---------------                     ---- ---          -----------

        Triaminic(R)

            Multi

           Symptom

         Fever, 4 oz.              300436394040           67639404               10300436394047        4 oz     10110769           02/28/2013

        -------------              ------------           --------               --------------        ----     --------           ----------

10095563                             03/31/2013

--------                             ----------

10102058                             03/31/2013

--------                             ----------

10102271                             05/31/2013

--------                             ----------

10116866                             06/30/2013

--------                             ----------

10116867                             06/30/2013

--------                             ----------

10116868                             06/30/2013

--------                             ----------

10121656                             08/31/2013

--------                             ----------

10126740                             10/31/2013

--------                             ----------

10128836                             11/30/2013

--------                             ----------

        Triaminic(R)

          Night Time

           Cold and

          Cough, 3.4

             oz.                   300436344342           67634434               10300436344349 3.4 oz          10097303           03/31/2013

        ------------               ------------           --------               -------------- ------          --------           ----------

10097552                             04/30/2013

--------                             ----------

10097554                             06/30/2013

--------                             ----------

10108819                             08/31/2013

--------                             ----------

10114273                             12/31/2013

--------                             ----------

10126947                             03/31/2014

--------                             ----------

        Triaminic(R)

          Night Time

           Cold and

         Cough, 4 oz.              300436344045           67634404               10300436344042        4 oz     10094309           01/31/2013

        -------------              ------------           --------               --------------        ----     --------           ----------

10095895                             03/31/2013

--------                             ----------

10097312                             04/30/2013

--------                             ----------

10097313                             04/30/2013

--------                             ----------

10104673                             05/31/2013

--------                             ----------

10102054                             06/30/2013

--------                             ----------

10106850                             07/31/2013

--------                             ----------

10108823                             08/31/2013

--------                             ----------

10111184                             08/31/2013

--------                             ----------

10101373                             11/30/2013

--------                             ----------

10114269                             12/31/2013

--------                             ----------

10118449                             12/31/2013

--------                             ----------

10121342A                            12/31/2013

---------                            ----------

10121812                             02/28/2014

--------                             ----------

10106851                             03/31/2014

--------                             ----------

10126742                             05/31/2014

--------                             ----------

Triaminic® Syrups (Cont.)

                                                  PRODUCT Item UPC NUMBER       DIN    SCC                   Size LOT

                                                  ------- ---------------       ---    ---                   ---- ---

Triaminic Chest & Nasal Congestion - Tropical Fruit                  58478 10163 7 2278308  20058478101631 100 mL All

---------------------------------------------------                  ------------- -------  -------------- ------ ---

Triaminic Cold & Cough- Cherry                                       58478 47100 6 2243739  20058478471000 100 mL All

------------------------------                                       ------------- -------  -------------- ------ ---

Triaminic Cold & Nighttime Cough - Grape                              58478 47102 0 896179  20058478471024 100 mL All

----------------------------------------                              ------------- ------  -------------- ------ ---

Triaminic Cough & Sore Throat - Grape                                58478 47108 2 2130564  20058478471086 100 mL All

-------------------------------------                                ------------- -------  -------------- ------ ---

Triaminic Long Acting Cough - Berry Punch                            58478 10168 2 2277972 200058478101686 100 mL All

-----------------------------------------                            ------------- ------- --------------- ------ ---

Triaminic Total Cold, Cough & Fever - Bubble Gum                      58478 47104 4 2239666 20058478471048 100 mL All

------------------------------------------------                      ------------- ------- -------------- ------ ---

Buckley´s® Complete Liquids

                                                    PRODUCT Item UPC NUMBER       DIN     SCC                 Size  LOT

                                                    ------- ---------------       ---     ---                 ----  ---

Buckley's Complete with Mucus Relief Extra Strength                     58478 10792 9 2357232 20058478107923 150 mL All

---------------------------------------------------                     ------------- ------- -------------- ------ ---

Buckley's Complete with Mucus Relief Extra Strength                     58478 10776 9 2357232 20058478107763 250 mL All

---------------------------------------------------                     ------------- ------- -------------- ------ ---

Buckley's Complete PM - Nighttime                                       58478 10777 6 2356457 20058478107770 150 mL All

---------------------------------                                       ------------- ------- -------------- ------ ---

Buckley's Complete                                                      58478 10295 5 2279703 20058478102959 250 mL All

------------------                                                      ------------- ------- -------------- ------ ---

Buckley's Complete                                                      58478 10295 5 2279703 20058478102959 250 mL All

------------------                                                      ------------- ------- -------------- ------ ---

Buckley's Complete                                                      58478 10064 7 2279703 20058478100641 150 mL All

------------------                                                      ------------- ------- -------------- ------ ---

Buckley's Complete                                                      58478 10064 7 2279703 20058478100641 150 mL All

------------------                                                      ------------- ------- -------------- ------ ---

Jack & Jill® Pediatric Syrups

                                                   PRODUCT Item UPC NUMBER       DIN     SCC                 Size  LOT

                                                   ------- ---------------       ---     ---                 ----  ---

Jack & Jill Bedtime - Grape                                            65515 00010 5 2241167 10065515000102 100 mL All

---------------------------                                            ------------- ------- -------------- ------ ---

Jack & Jill Cough & Cold – Cherry                                      65515 00021 1 2242588 10065515000218 100 mL All

---------------------------------                                      ------------- ------- -------------- ------ ---

Jack & Jill Children's Formula Cough Liquid - Cherry                   65515 00019 8  823023 10065515000195 100 mL All

----------------------------------------------------                   -------------  ------ -------------- ------ ---

Jack & Jill Cough Syrup - Raspberry                                    65515 00008 2  622036 10065515000089 100 mL All

-----------------------------------                                    -------------  ------ -------------- ------ ---

Jack & Jill Expectorant - Raspberry                                    58478 10798 1 2350084 20058478107985 100 mL All

-----------------------------------                                    ------------- ------- -------------- ------ ---

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- Voluntary recall of certain lots of Triaminic® Syrups, Theraflu Warming Relief® Syrups, Jack & Jill® brand pediatric syrups and Buckley’s ® Complete Liquids, issued to consumers, retail customers and wholesalers in Aruba

- Consumers who may have the product(s) being recalled are asked to return the affected products and receive a full refund

- The products being recalled were produced at a Novartis Consumer Health manufacturing facility in the United States prior to the voluntary suspension of operations in December 2011, and at a third-party manufacturing site in Canada using the same bottle and cap components

PANAMA CITY, Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Novartis Pharma Logistics, Inc. announced today that it is voluntarily recalling certain lots of Triaminic® Syrups, Theraflu Warming Relief® Syrups, Jack & Jill® brand pediatric syrups and Buckley’s® Complete Liquids. Novartis Pharma Logistics has decided to issue a voluntary recall to consumers, retail customers and wholesalers in Aruba because the child-resistant feature of the bottle cap may not function properly, enabling the cap to be removed with the tamper-evident seal still in place. The affected bottle sizes are included at the end of this release.

Novartis Pharma Logistics has not received any adverse events due to the tamper evident seal causing a failure of the child resistant cap. Novartis Consumer Health, Inc. in the United States received four adverse events for Triaminic® Syrups related to this issue.

Triaminic® Syrups, Theraflu Warming Relief® Syrups, Jack & Jill® brand pediatric syrups and Buckley’s® Complete Liquids continue to be safe and effective when used as directed on the package label.

The products being recalled were produced at a Novartis Consumer Health manufacturing facility in the US prior to the voluntary suspension of operations in December 2011. In addition to production in the US, Buckley’s Complete® was also produced until January 2013 at a third-party manufacturing site in Canada. A consumer complaint in the US in late November 2012 triggered an internal investigation by Novartis Consumer Health that determined a voluntary recall was in the best interest of consumers.

Action to be taken by consumers
Novartis Pharma Logistics advises consumers who believe they have product included in this recall to discontinue use and return the recalled product to the store or pharmacy where it was purchased for a full refund.  Only recalled product in the original bottle will be eligible for a refund. Consumers may contact the Novartis Consumer Relationship Center at 877-769-8420 (available Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time) for more detailed information about the recall, including which products are impacted, and for information on how to return the affected products and receive a full refund.

Action to be taken by retailers and wholesalers
Retailers and wholesalers should stop distribution and return the affected lots using the Novartis Product Return information that is being provided to them. Retailers that receive product returns from consumers will be reimbursed by Novartis Pharma Logistics.

This recall is being conducted with the full knowledge of the Aruba Public Health Department.

Disclaimer
The foregoing release contains forward-looking statements including express or implied discussions regarding potential future revenues from Novartis OTC products. You should not place undue reliance on these statements. Such forward-looking statements reflect the current views of management regarding future events, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such statements. There can be no guarantee that Novartis OTC products will achieve any particular levels of revenue in the future. In particular, management’s expectations regarding such products could be affected by, among other things, unexpected regulatory actions or delays or government regulation generally; competition in general; government, industry and general public pricing pressures; unexpected manufacturing issues; the impact that the foregoing factors could have on the values attributed to the Novartis Group’s assets and liabilities as recorded in the Group’s consolidated balance sheet, and other risks and factors referred to in Novartis AG’s current Form 20-F on file with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Novartis is providing the information in this press release as of this date and does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this press release as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

About Novartis
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Theraflu Warming Relief® Syrups

                          PRODUCT                                      Item UPC NUMBER                    NDC NUMBER                       Case UCC NUMBER                       Size                       LOT                        EXPIRY DATE

                          -------                                      ---------------                    ----------                       ---------------                       ----                       ---                        -----------

                   Theraflu (R) Warming                                             300436265081                    43626508                             10300436265088         8.3 oz                              10108935                     03/31/2013

                    Relief Flu and Sore

                      Throat, 8.3 oz.

                      ---------------

10096570                                                                              05/31/2013

--------                                                                              ----------

10121298                                                                              05/31/2013

--------                                                                              ----------

10123035                                                                              05/31/2013

--------                                                                              ----------

10106483                                                                              06/30/2013

--------                                                                              ----------

10126716                                                                              07/31/2013

--------                                                                              ----------

                    Theraflu(R) Daytime                                             300430461083                    43046108                             10300430461080         8.3 oz                              10096571                     04/30/2013

                   Warming Relief Severe

                  Cold and Cough, 8.3 oz.

                  -----------------------

10117845                                                                              04/30/2013

--------                                                                              ----------

10102070                                                                              06/30/2013

--------                                                                              ----------

10118134                                                                              06/30/2013

--------                                                                              ----------

10118135                                                                              08/31/2013

--------                                                                              ----------

10126586                                                                              08/31/2013

--------                                                                              ----------

10126729                                                                              10/31/2013

--------                                                                              ----------

                        Theraflu(R)                                                 300436412164                    67641216                             10300436412161                                             10120065                     03/01/2013

                 Daytime/Nighttime Severe

                  Cold & Cough Value Pack

                  -----------------------

10116591A                                                                             03/13/2013

---------                                                                             ----------

10116591                                                                              03/31/2013

--------                                                                              ----------

10116593                                                                              03/31/2013

--------                                                                              ----------

10106487                                                                              05/31/2013

--------                                                                              ----------

10108285                                                                              05/31/2013

--------                                                                              ----------

10116594                                                                              06/30/2013

--------                                                                              ----------

10116597                                                                              06/30/2013

--------                                                                              ----------

10116598                                                                              06/30/2013

--------                                                                              ----------

10116600                                                                              06/30/2013

--------                                                                              ----------

10116601                                                                              08/31/2013

--------                                                                              ----------

10116602                                                                              08/31/2013

--------                                                                              ----------

                   Theraflu(R) Nighttime                                            300430460086                    43046008                             10300430460083         8.3 oz                              10104954                     04/30/2013

                   Warming Relief Severe

                  Cold and Cough, 8.3 oz.

                  -----------------------

10104955                                                                              05/31/2013

--------                                                                              ----------

10107018                                                                              05/31/2013

--------                                                                              ----------

10118113                                                                              05/31/2013

--------                                                                              ----------

10123039                                                                              05/31/2013

--------                                                                              ----------

10104956                                                                              07/31/2013

--------                                                                              ----------

10126861                                                                              08/31/2013

--------                                                                              ----------

                Theraflu(R) Warming Relief                                          300436296085                    43629608                             10300436296082         8.3 oz                              10106482                     01/31/2013

                      Cold and Chest

                    Congestion, 8.3 oz.

                    -------------------

10102071                                                                              07/31/2013

--------                                                                              ----------

10113497                                                                              07/31/2013

--------                                                                              ----------

10122891                                                                              08/31/2013

--------                                                                              ----------

10123274                                                                              08/31/2013

--------                                                                              ----------

10126440                                                                              09/30/2013

--------                                                                              ----------

10128457                                                                              11/30/2013

--------                                                                              ----------

                Theraflu(R) Warming Relief                                          300436407085                    67640708                             10300436407082         8.3 oz                              10095358                     04/30/2013

                  Sinus and Cold, 8.3 oz.

                  -----------------------

10104966                                                                              07/31/2013

--------                                                                              ----------

Triaminic® Syrups

                         PRODUCT                                     Item UPC NUMBER                    NDC NUMBER                       Case UCC NUMBER                     Size                    LOT                      EXPIRY DATE

                         -------                                     ---------------                    ----------                       ---------------                     ----                    ---                      -----------

                  Triaminic(R) Cold and                                           300436346049                    67634604                             10300436346046        4 oz                          10092519                     01/31/2013

                     Allergy, 4 oz.

                     --------------

10096507                                                                            02/28/2013

--------                                                                            ----------

10092518                                                                            04/30/2013

--------                                                                            ----------

10102344                                                                            05/31/2013

--------                                                                            ----------

10102052                                                                            06/30/2013

--------                                                                            ----------

10098505                                                                            07/31/2013

--------                                                                            ----------

10106511                                                                            11/30/2013

--------                                                                            ----------

10099191                                                                            12/31/2013

--------                                                                            ----------

10122929                                                                            02/28/2014

--------                                                                            ----------

10125956                                                                            05/31/2014

--------                                                                            ----------

                 Triaminic(R) Cough and                                           300436348043                    67634804                             10300436348040        4 oz                          10104678                     02/28/2013

                   Sore Throat, 4 oz.

                   ------------------

10107025                                                                            02/28/2013

--------                                                                            ----------

10107026                                                                            05/31/2013

--------                                                                            ----------

10117681                                                                            06/30/2013

--------                                                                            ----------

10118052                                                                            08/31/2013

--------                                                                            ----------

10126850                                                                            09/30/2013

--------                                                                            ----------

                  Triaminic(R) Day Time                                           300436345042                    67634504                             10300436345049        4 oz                          10092520                     01/31/2013

                  Cold and Cough, 4 oz.

                  ---------------------

10095545                                                                            01/31/2013

--------                                                                            ----------

10117453                                                                            02/28/2013

--------                                                                            ----------

10097308                                                                            03/31/2013

--------                                                                            ----------

10095904                                                                            04/30/2013

--------                                                                            ----------

10099699                                                                            05/31/2013

--------                                                                            ----------

10102053                                                                            06/30/2013

--------                                                                            ----------

10103616                                                                            07/31/2013

--------                                                                            ----------

10107024                                                                            08/31/2013

--------                                                                            ----------

10103617                                                                            09/30/2013

--------                                                                            ----------

10114266                                                                            10/31/2013

--------                                                                            ----------

10116660                                                                            11/30/2013

--------                                                                            ----------

10116869                                                                            12/31/2013

--------                                                                            ----------

10116870                                                                            02/28/2014

--------                                                                            ----------

10126445                                                                            03/31/2014

--------                                                                            ----------

                      Triaminic(R)                                                300436417121                         N/A                             10300436417135                                      10095327                     01/31/2013

                 Daytime/Nighttime Cold

                    & Cough Club Pack

                    -----------------

10095907                                                                            01/31/2013

--------                                                                            ----------

10097748                                                                            01/31/2013

--------                                                                            ----------

10095298                                                                            04/30/2013

--------                                                                            ----------

10117817                                                                            12/31/2013

--------                                                                            ----------

10117818                                                                            03/31/2014

--------                                                                            ----------

10117819                                                                            03/31/2014

--------                                                                            ----------

                      Triaminic(R)                                                300436216083                    67621608                             10300436216080                                      10095906                     01/31/2013

                Daytime/Nighttime Cold &

                    Cough Combo Pack

                    ----------------

10099216                                                                            02/28/2013

--------                                                                            ----------

10100792                                                                            04/30/2013

--------                                                                            ----------

10100793                                                                            04/30/2013

--------                                                                            ----------

10101494                                                                            05/31/2013

--------                                                                            ----------

10101495                                                                            05/31/2013

--------                                                                            ----------

10106846                                                                            05/31/2013

--------                                                                            ----------

10104675                                                                            06/30/2013

--------                                                                            ----------

10106086                                                                            06/30/2013

--------                                                                            ----------

10106088                                                                            07/31/2013

--------                                                                            ----------

10106284                                                                            07/31/2013

--------                                                                            ----------

10106848                                                                            08/31/2013

--------                                                                            ----------

10110968                                                                            08/31/2013

--------                                                                            ----------

10113146                                                                            09/30/2013

--------                                                                            ----------

10113147                                                                            11/30/2013

--------                                                                            ----------

10115037                                                                            11/30/2013

--------                                                                            ----------

10116592                                                                            12/31/2013

--------                                                                            ----------

Triaminic® Syrups (Cont.)

                           PRODUCT                                       Item UPC NUMBER                    NDC NUMBER                       Case UCC NUMBER                       Size                     LOT                      EXPIRY DATE

                           -------                                       ---------------                    ----------                       ---------------                       ----                     ---                      -----------

                        Triaminic(R)                                                  300436216083                    67621608                             10300436216080                                         10116595                     12/31/2013

                   Daytime/Nighttime Cold

                     & Cough Combo Pack

                           (Cont.)

                           ------

10116596                                                                                12/31/2013

--------                                                                                ----------

10116599                                                                                03/31/2014

--------                                                                                ----------

10123383                                                                                03/31/2014

--------                                                                                ----------

10123388                                                                                03/31/2014

--------                                                                                ----------

                 Triaminic(R) Dye‐free Long                                           300436350046                    67635004                             10300436350043          4 oz                           10081942                     04/30/2013

                     Acting Cough, 4 oz.

                     -------------------

10082283                                                                                04/30/2013

--------                                                                                ----------

10081940                                                                                06/30/2013

--------                                                                                ----------

10097082                                                                                07/31/2013

--------                                                                                ----------

10082927                                                                                09/30/2013

--------                                                                                ----------

10095893                                                                                10/31/2013

--------                                                                                ----------

10095894                                                                                10/31/2013

--------                                                                                ----------

10102049                                                                                11/30/2013

--------                                                                                ----------

10102048                                                                                12/31/2013

--------                                                                                ----------

10106251                                                                                12/31/2013

--------                                                                                ----------

10102051                                                                                01/31/2014

--------                                                                                ----------

10107021                                                                                02/28/2014

--------                                                                                ----------

10107022                                                                                05/31/2014

--------                                                                                ----------

10118430                                                                                07/31/2014

--------                                                                                ----------

10121529                                                                                08/31/2014

--------                                                                                ----------

10129170                                                                                11/30/2014

--------                                                                                ----------

                 Triaminic(R) Fever Reducer                                           300436432049                    67643204                             10300436432046          4 oz                           10093941                     01/31/2013

                  Pain Reliever Bubblegum,

                            4 oz.

                            -----

10102270                                                                                02/28/2013

--------                                                                                ----------

10112423                                                                                03/31/2013

--------                                                                                ----------

10106334                                                                                05/31/2013

--------                                                                                ----------

10116891                                                                                08/31/2013

--------                                                                                ----------

                 Triaminic(R) Fever Reducer                                           300436431042                    67643104                             10300436431049          4 oz                           10092719                     01/31/2013

                 Pain Reliever Grape, 4 oz.

                 --------------------------

10108530                                                                                02/28/2013

--------                                                                                ----------

10112422                                                                                03/31/2013

--------                                                                                ----------

10106335                                                                                05/31/2013

--------                                                                                ----------

10093939                                                                                08/31/2013

--------                                                                                ----------

10126470                                                                                10/31/2013

--------                                                                                ----------

10127629                                                                                11/30/2013

--------                                                                                ----------

10130550                                                                                11/30/2013

--------                                                                                ----------

                 Triaminic(R) Fever Reducer                                           300676441597                    67644159                             10300676441594          2 oz                           10115515                     05/31/2013

                    Pain Reliever Infant

                      Bubblegum, 2 oz.

                      ----------------

10115516                                                                                05/31/2013

--------                                                                                ----------

10115520                                                                                05/31/2013

--------                                                                                ----------

10115521                                                                                05/31/2013

--------                                                                                ----------

10119567                                                                                09/30/2013

--------                                                                                ----------

10128589                                                                                11/30/2013

--------                                                                                ----------

                 Triaminic(R) Fever Reducer                                           300676440590                    67644059                             10300676440597          2 oz                           10115517                     05/31/2013

                 Pain Reliever Infant Grape,

                            2 oz.

                            -----

10115518                                                                                05/31/2013

--------                                                                                ----------

10115519                                                                                05/31/2013

--------                                                                                ----------

10115522                                                                                05/31/2013

--------                                                                                ----------

10123421                                                                                09/30/2013

--------                                                                                ----------

10128599                                                                                11/30/2013

--------                                                                                ----------

10130570                                                                                11/30/2013

--------                                                                                ----------

                     Triaminic(R) Multi                                               300676394343                    67639434                             10300676394340         3.4 oz                          10116856                     06/30/2013

                   Symptom Fever, 3.4 oz.

                   ----------------------

10116857                                                                                06/30/2013

--------                                                                                ----------

10126948                                                                                09/30/2013

--------                                                                                ----------

Triaminic® Syrups (Cont.)

                        PRODUCT                                     Item UPC NUMBER                    NDC NUMBER                       Case UCC NUMBER                       Size                       LOT                        EXPIRY DATE

                        -------                                     ---------------                    ----------                       ---------------                       ----                       ---                        -----------

                   Triaminic(R) Multi                                            300436394040                    67639404                             10300436394047          4 oz                               10110769                     02/28/2013

                  Symptom Fever, 4 oz.

                  --------------------

10095563                                                                           03/31/2013

--------                                                                           ----------

10102058                                                                           03/31/2013

--------                                                                           ----------

10102271                                                                           05/31/2013

--------                                                                           ----------

10116866                                                                           06/30/2013

--------                                                                           ----------

10116867                                                                           06/30/2013

--------                                                                           ----------

10116868                                                                           06/30/2013

--------                                                                           ----------

10121656                                                                           08/31/2013

--------                                                                           ----------

10126740                                                                           10/31/2013

--------                                                                           ----------

10128836                                                                           11/30/2013

--------                                                                           ----------

                Triaminic(R) Night Time                                          300436344342                    67634434                             10300436344349         3.4 oz                              10097303                     03/31/2013

                Cold and Cough, 3.4 oz.

                -----------------------

10097552                                                                           04/30/2013

--------                                                                           ----------

10097554                                                                           06/30/2013

--------                                                                           ----------

10108819                                                                           08/31/2013

--------                                                                           ----------

10114273                                                                           12/31/2013

--------                                                                           ----------

10126947                                                                           03/31/2014

--------                                                                           ----------

                Triaminic(R) Night Time                                          300436344045                    67634404                             10300436344042          4 oz                               10094309                     01/31/2013

                 Cold and Cough, 4 oz.

                 ---------------------

10095895                                                                           03/31/2013

--------                                                                           ----------

10097312                                                                           04/30/2013

--------                                                                           ----------

10097313                                                                           04/30/2013

--------                                                                           ----------

10104673                                                                           05/31/2013

--------                                                                           ----------

10102054                                                                           06/30/2013

--------                                                                           ----------

10106850                                                                           07/31/2013

--------                                                                           ----------

10108823                                                                           08/31/2013

--------                                                                           ----------

10111184                                                                           08/31/2013

--------                                                                           ----------

10101373                                                                           11/30/2013

--------                                                                           ----------

10114269                                                                           12/31/2013

--------                                                                           ----------

10118449                                                                           12/31/2013

--------                                                                           ----------

10121342A                                                                          12/31/2013

---------                                                                          ----------

10121812                                                                           02/28/2014

--------                                                                           ----------

10106851                                                                           03/31/2014

--------                                                                           ----------

10126742                                                                           05/31/2014

--------                                                                           ----------

Triaminic® Syrups (Cont.)

                                 PRODUCT Item UPC NUMBER       DIN     SCC                   Size    LOT

                                 ------- ---------------       ---     ---                   ----    ---

Triaminic Chest & Nasal                              58478 10163 7 2278308  20058478101631 100 mL All

Congestion - Tropical Fruit

---------------------------

Triaminic Cold & Cough- Cherry                       58478 47100 6 2243739  20058478471000 100 mL All

------------------------------                       ------------- -------  -------------- ------ ---

Triaminic Cold & Nighttime Cough                     58478 47102 0  896179  20058478471024 100 mL All

- Grape

-------

Triaminic Cough & Sore Throat -                      58478 47108 2 2130564  20058478471086 100 mL All

Grape

-----

Triaminic Long Acting Cough -                        58478 10168 2 2277972 200058478101686 100 mL All

Berry Punch

-----------

Triaminic Total Cold, Cough &                        58478 47104 4 2239666  20058478471048 100 mL All

Fever - Bubble Gum

------------------

Buckley’s® Complete Liquids

                                  PRODUCT Item UPC NUMBER       DIN     SCC                  Size    LOT

                                  ------- ---------------       ---     ---                  ----    ---

Buckley's Complete with Mucus                         58478 10792 9 2357232 20058478107923 150 mL All

Relief Extra Strength

---------------------

Buckley's Complete with Mucus                         58478 10776 9 2357232 20058478107763 250 mL All

Relief Extra Strength

---------------------

Buckley's Complete PM - Nighttime                     58478 10777 6 2356457 20058478107770 150 mL All

---------------------------------                     ------------- ------- -------------- ------ ---

Buckley's Complete                                    58478 10295 5 2279703 20058478102959 250 mL All

------------------                                    ------------- ------- -------------- ------ ---

Buckley's Complete                                    58478 10295 5 2279703 20058478102959 250 mL All

------------------                                    ------------- ------- -------------- ------ ---

Buckley's Complete                                    58478 10064 7 2279703 20058478100641 150 mL All

------------------                                    ------------- ------- -------------- ------ ---

Buckley's Complete                                    58478 10064 7 2279703 20058478100641 150 mL All

------------------                                    ------------- ------- -------------- ------ ---

Jack & Jill® Pediatric Syrups

                                   PRODUCT Item UPC NUMBER       DIN     SCC                  Size    LOT

                                   ------- ---------------       ---     ---                  ----    ---

Jack & Jill Bedtime - Grape                            65515 00010 5 2241167 10065515000102 100 mL All

---------------------------                            ------------- ------- -------------- ------ ---

Jack & Jill Cough & Cold – Cherry                      65515 00021 1 2242588 10065515000218 100 mL All

---------------------------------                      ------------- ------- -------------- ------ ---

Jack & Jill Children's Formula                         65515 00019 8  823023 10065515000195 100 mL All

Cough Liquid - Cherry

---------------------

Jack & Jill Cough Syrup -                              65515 00008 2  622036 10065515000089 100 mL All

Raspberry

---------

Jack & Jill Expectorant - Raspberry                    58478 10798 1 2350084 20058478107985 100 mL All

-----------------------------------                    ------------- ------- -------------- ------ ---

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– Voluntary recall of certain lots of Triaminic® Syrups, Theraflu Warming Relief® Syrups, Jack & Jill® brand pediatric syrups and Buckley’s® Complete Liquids, issued to consumers, retail customers and wholesalers in Jamaica

– Consumers who may have the product(s) being recalled are asked to return the affected products and receive a full refund

– The products being recalled were produced at a Novartis Consumer Health manufacturing facility in the United States prior to the voluntary suspension of operations in December 2011, and at a third-party manufacturing site in Canada using the same bottle and cap components

PANAMA CITY, Fla., Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Novartis Pharma Logistics, Inc. announced today that it is voluntarily recalling certain lots of Triaminic® Syrups, Theraflu Warming Relief® Syrups, Jack & Jill® brand pediatric syrups and Buckley’s® Complete Liquids. Novartis Pharma Logistics has decided to issue a voluntary recall to consumers, retail customers and wholesalers in Jamaica because the child-resistant feature of the bottle cap may not function properly, enabling the cap to be removed with the tamper-evident seal still in place. The affected bottle sizes are included at the end of this release.

Novartis Pharma Logistics has not received any adverse events due to the tamper evident seal causing a failure of the child resistant cap. Novartis Consumer Health, Inc.  in the United States received four adverse events for Triaminic® Syrups related to this issue.

Triaminic® Syrups, Theraflu Warming Relief® Syrups, Jack & Jill® brand pediatric syrups and Buckley’s® Complete Liquids continue to be safe and effective when used as directed on the package label.

The products being recalled were produced at a Novartis Consumer Health manufacturing facility in the US prior to the voluntary suspension of operations in December 2011. In addition to production at the US site, Buckley’s Complete® was also produced until January 2013 at a third-party manufacturing site in Canada. A consumer complaint in the US in late November 2012 triggered an internal investigation by Novartis Consumer Health that determined a voluntary recall was in the best interest of consumers.

Action to be taken by consumers

Novartis Pharma Logistics advises consumers who believe they have product included in this recall to discontinue use and return the recalled product to the store or pharmacy where it was purchased for a full refund.  Only recalled product in the original bottle will be eligible for a refund. Consumers may contact the Novartis Consumer Relationship Center at 877-769-8420 (available Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time) for more detailed information about the recall, including which products are impacted, and for information on how to return the affected products and receive a full refund.

Action to be taken by retailers and wholesalers

Retailers and wholesalers should stop distribution and return the affected lots using the Novartis Product Return information that is being provided to them. Retailers that receive product returns from consumers will be reimbursed by Novartis Pharma Logistics.

This recall is being conducted with the full knowledge of the Jamaica Ministry of Health.

Disclaimer

The foregoing release contains forward-looking statements including express or implied discussions regarding potential future revenues from Novartis OTC products. You should not place undue reliance on these statements. Such forward-looking statements reflect the current views of management regarding future events, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such statements. There can be no guarantee that Novartis OTC products will achieve any particular levels of revenue in the future. In particular, management’s expectations regarding such products could be affected by, among other things, unexpected regulatory actions or delays or government regulation generally; competition in general; government, industry and general public pricing pressures; unexpected manufacturing issues; the impact that the foregoing factors could have on the values attributed to the Novartis Group’s assets and liabilities as recorded in the Group’s consolidated balance sheet, and other risks and factors referred to in Novartis AG’s current Form 20-F on file with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Novartis is providing the information in this press release as of this date and does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this press release as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

About Novartis

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Theraflu Warming Relief® Syrups

                  PRODUCT                              Item UPC NUMBER                    NDC NUMBER                       Case UCC NUMBER                       Size                       LOT                        EXPIRY DATE

                  -------                              ---------------                    ----------                       ---------------                       ----                       ---                        -----------

Theraflu (R) Warming Relief Flu and Sore

 Throat, 8.3 oz.                                                    300436265081                    43626508                             10300436265088  8.3 oz                                     10108935                     03/31/2013

----------------------------------------                            ------------                    --------                             --------------  ------                                     --------                     ----------

                                  10096570                            05/31/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

                                  10121298                            05/31/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

                                  10123035                            05/31/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

                                  10106483                            06/30/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

                                  10126716                            07/31/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

Theraflu(R) Daytime Warming Relief Severe

 Cold and Cough, 8.3 oz.                                            300430461083                    43046108                             10300430461080  8.3 oz                                     10096571                     04/30/2013

-----------------------------------------                           ------------                    --------                             --------------  ------                                     --------                     ----------

                                  10117845                            04/30/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

                                  10102070                            06/30/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

                                  10118134                            06/30/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

                                  10118135                            08/31/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

                                  10126586                            08/31/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

                                  10126729                            10/31/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

Theraflu(R) Daytime/Nighttime Severe Cold

 & Cough Value Pack                                                 300436412164                    67641216                             10300436412161                                             10120065                     03/01/2013

-----------------------------------------                           ------------                    --------                             --------------                                             --------                     ----------

10116591A                                                             03/13/2013

---------                                                             ----------

                                  10116591                            03/31/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

                                  10116593                            03/31/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

                                  10106487                            05/31/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

                                  10108285                            05/31/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

                                  10116594                            06/30/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

                                  10116597                            06/30/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

                                  10116598                            06/30/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

                                  10116600                            06/30/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

                                  10116601                            08/31/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

                                  10116602                            08/31/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

Theraflu(R) Nighttime Warming Relief

 Severe Cold and Cough, 8.3 oz.                                     300430460086                    43046008                             10300430460083  8.3 oz                                     10104954                     04/30/2013

------------------------------------                                ------------                    --------                             --------------  ------                                     --------                     ----------

                                  10104955                            05/31/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

                                  10107018                            05/31/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

                                  10118113                            05/31/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

                                  10123039                            05/31/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

                                  10104956                            07/31/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

                                  10126861                            08/31/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

Theraflu(R) Warming Relief Cold and Chest

 Congestion, 8.3 oz.                                                300436296085                    43629608                             10300436296082  8.3 oz                                     10106482                     01/31/2013

-----------------------------------------                           ------------                    --------                             --------------  ------                                     --------                     ----------

                                  10102071                            07/31/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

                                  10113497                            07/31/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

                                  10122891                            08/31/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

                                  10123274                            08/31/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

                                  10126440                            09/30/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

                                  10128457                            11/30/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

Theraflu(R) Warming Relief Sinus and Cold,

 8.3 oz.                                                            300436407085                    67640708                             10300436407082  8.3 oz                                     10095358                     04/30/2013

------------------------------------------                          ------------                    --------                             --------------  ------                                     --------                     ----------

                                  10104966                            07/31/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

Triaminic® Syrups

                  PRODUCT                       Item UPC

                                                 NUMBER       NDC NUMBER    Case UCC NUMBER         Size                    LOT                      EXPIRY DATE

                  -------                         --------    ----------    ---------------         ----                    ---                      -----------

Triaminic(R) Cold and Allergy, 4 oz.          300436346049        67634604    10300436346046  4 oz                                10092519                     01/31/2013

------------------------------------          ------------        --------    --------------  ----                                --------                     ----------

                                  10096507                        02/28/2013

                                  --------                        ----------

                                  10092518                        04/30/2013

                                  --------                        ----------

                                  10102344                        05/31/2013

                                  --------                        ----------

                                  10102052                     06/30/2013

                                  --------                     ----------

                                  10098505                     07/31/2013

                                  --------                     ----------

                                  10106511                     11/30/2013

                                  --------                     ----------

                                  10099191                     12/31/2013

                                  --------                     ----------

                                  10122929                     02/28/2014

                                  --------                     ----------

                                  10125956                     05/31/2014

                                  --------                     ----------

Triaminic(R) Cough and Sore Throat, 4 oz.     300436348043        67634804    10300436348040  4 oz                                10104678                     02/28/2013

-----------------------------------------     ------------        --------    --------------  ----                                --------                     ----------

                                  10107025                     02/28/2013

                                  --------                     ----------

                                  10107026                     05/31/2013

                                  --------                     ----------

                                  10117681                     06/30/2013

                                  --------                     ----------

                                  10118052                     08/31/2013

                                  --------                     ----------

                                  10126850                     09/30/2013

                                  --------                     ----------

Triaminic(R) Day Time Cold and Cough, 4

 oz.                                          300436345042        67634504    10300436345049  4 oz                                10092520                     01/31/2013

---------------------------------------       ------------        --------    --------------  ----                                --------                     ----------

                                  10095545                     01/31/2013

                                  --------                     ----------

                                  10117453                     02/28/2013

                                  --------                     ----------

                                  10097308                     03/31/2013

                                  --------                     ----------

                                  10095904                     04/30/2013

                                  --------                     ----------

                                  10099699                     05/31/2013

                                  --------                     ----------

                                  10102053                     06/30/2013

                                  --------                     ----------

                                  10103616                     07/31/2013

                                  --------                     ----------

                                  10107024                     08/31/2013

                                  --------                     ----------

                                  10103617                     09/30/2013

                                  --------                     ----------

                                  10114266                     10/31/2013

                                  --------                     ----------

                                  10116660                     11/30/2013

                                  --------                     ----------

                                  10116869                     12/31/2013

                                  --------                     ----------

                                  10116870                     02/28/2014

                                  --------                     ----------

                                  10126445                     03/31/2014

                                  --------                     ----------

Triaminic(R) Daytime/Nighttime Cold &

 Cough Club Pack                              300436417121             N/A    10300436417135                                      10095327                     01/31/2013

-------------------------------------         ------------             ---    --------------                                      --------                     ----------

                                  10095907                     01/31/2013

                                  --------                     ----------

                                  10097748                     01/31/2013

                                  --------                     ----------

                                  10095298                     04/30/2013

                                  --------                     ----------

                                  10117817                     12/31/2013

                                  --------                     ----------

                                  10117818                     03/31/2014

                                  --------                     ----------

                                  10117819                     03/31/2014

                                  --------                     ----------

Triaminic(R) Daytime/Nighttime Cold &

 Cough Combo Pack                             300436216083        67621608                                                        10095906                     01/31/2013

                                                                              10300436216080

---

                                  10099216                     02/28/2013

                                  --------                     ----------

                                  10100792                     04/30/2013

                                  --------                     ----------

                                  10100793                     04/30/2013

                                  --------                     ----------

                                  10101494                     05/31/2013

                                  --------                     ----------

                                  10101495                     05/31/2013

                                  --------                     ----------

                                  10106846                     05/31/2013

                                  --------                     ----------

                                  10104675                     06/30/2013

                                  --------                     ----------

                                  10106086                     06/30/2013

                                  --------                     ----------

                                  10106088                     07/31/2013

                                  --------                     ----------

                                  10106284                     07/31/2013

                                  --------                     ----------

                                  10106848                     08/31/2013

                                  --------                     ----------

                                  10110968                     08/31/2013

                                  --------                     ----------

                                  10113146                     09/30/2013

                                  --------                     ----------

                                  10113147                     11/30/2013

                                  --------                     ----------

                                  10115037                     11/30/2013

                                  --------                     ----------

                                  10116592                     12/31/2013

                                  --------                     ----------

Triaminic® Syrups (Cont.)

                  PRODUCT                       Item UPC

                                                 NUMBER             NDC NUMBER          Case UCC NUMBER           Size                     LOT                      EXPIRY DATE

                  -------                         --------          ----------          ---------------           ----                     ---                      -----------

Triaminic(R) Daytime/Nighttime Cold &

 Cough Combo Pack (Cont.)                     300436216083                    67621608    10300436216080                                         10116595                     12/31/2013

-------------------------------------         ------------                    --------    --------------                                         --------                     ----------

10116596                                        12/31/2013

--------                                        ----------

10116599                                        03/31/2014

--------                                        ----------

10123383                                        03/31/2014

--------                                        ----------

10123388                                        03/31/2014

--------                                        ----------

Triaminic(R) Dye-free Long Acting Cough,

 4 oz.                                        300436350046                    67635004    10300436350043  4 oz                                   10081942                     04/30/2013

----------------------------------------      ------------                    --------    --------------  ----                                   --------                     ----------

10082283                                        04/30/2013

--------                                        ----------

10081940                                        06/30/2013

--------                                        ----------

10097082                                        07/31/2013

--------                                        ----------

10082927                                        09/30/2013

--------                                        ----------

10095893                                        10/31/2013

--------                                        ----------

10095894                                        10/31/2013

--------                                        ----------

10102049                                        11/30/2013

--------                                        ----------

10102048                                        12/31/2013

--------                                        ----------

10106251                                        12/31/2013

--------                                        ----------

10102051                                        01/31/2014

--------                                        ----------

10107021                                        02/28/2014

--------                                        ----------

10107022                                        05/31/2014

--------                                        ----------

10118430                                        07/31/2014

--------                                        ----------

10121529                                        08/31/2014

--------                                        ----------

10129170                                        11/30/2014

--------                                        ----------

Triaminic(R) Fever Reducer Pain Reliever

 Bubblegum, 4 oz.                             300436432049                    67643204    10300436432046  4 oz                                   10093941                     01/31/2013

----------------------------------------      ------------                    --------    --------------  ----                                   --------                     ----------

10102270                                        02/28/2013

--------                                        ----------

10112423                                        03/31/2013

--------                                        ----------

10106334                                        05/31/2013

--------                                        ----------

10116891                                        08/31/2013

--------                                        ----------

Triaminic(R) Fever Reducer Pain Reliever

 Grape, 4 oz.                                 300436431042                    67643104    10300436431049  4 oz                                   10092719                     01/31/2013

----------------------------------------      ------------                    --------    --------------  ----                                   --------                     ----------

10108530                                        02/28/2013

--------                                        ----------

10112422                                        03/31/2013

--------                                        ----------

10106335                                        05/31/2013

--------                                        ----------

10093939                                        08/31/2013

--------                                        ----------

10126470                                        10/31/2013

--------                                        ----------

10127629                                        11/30/2013

--------                                        ----------

10130550                                        11/30/2013

--------                                        ----------

Triaminic(R) Fever Reducer Pain Reliever

 Infant Bubblegum, 2 oz.                      300676441597                    67644159    10300676441594  2 oz                                   10115515                     05/31/2013

----------------------------------------      ------------                    --------    --------------  ----                                   --------                     ----------

10115516                                        05/31/2013

--------                                        ----------

10115520                                        05/31/2013

--------                                        ----------

10115521                                        05/31/2013

--------                                        ----------

10119567                                        09/30/2013

--------                                        ----------

10128589                                        11/30/2013

--------                                        ----------

Triaminic(R) Fever Reducer Pain Reliever

 Infant Grape, 2 oz.                          300676440590                    67644059    10300676440597  2 oz                                   10115517                     05/31/2013

----------------------------------------      ------------                    --------    --------------  ----                                   --------                     ----------

10115518                                        05/31/2013

--------                                        ----------

10115519                                        05/31/2013

--------                                        ----------

10115522                                        05/31/2013

--------                                        ----------

10123421                                        09/30/2013

--------                                        ----------

10128599                                        11/30/2013

--------                                        ----------

10130570                                        11/30/2013

--------                                        ----------

Triaminic(R) Multi Symptom Fever, 3.4 oz.     300676394343                    67639434    10300676394340  3.4 oz                                 10116856                     06/30/2013

-----------------------------------------     ------------                    --------    --------------  ------                                 --------                     ----------

10116857                                        06/30/2013

--------                                        ----------

10126948                                        09/30/2013

--------                                        ----------

Triaminic® Syrups (Cont.)

           PRODUCT Item UPC NUMBER           NDC NUMBER         Case UCC NUMBER                     Size LOT          EXPIRY DATE

           ------- ---------------           ----------         ---------------                     ---- ---          -----------

Triaminic(R)

 Multi

 Symptom

 Fever, 4 oz.                   300436394040           67639404               10300436394047 4 oz            10110769           02/28/2013

-------------                   ------------           --------               -------------- ----            --------           ----------

10095563                          03/31/2013

--------                          ----------

10102058                          03/31/2013

--------                          ----------

10102271                          05/31/2013

--------                          ----------

10116866                          06/30/2013

--------                          ----------

10116867                          06/30/2013

--------                          ----------

10116868                          06/30/2013

--------                          ----------

10121656                          08/31/2013

--------                          ----------

10126740                          10/31/2013

--------                          ----------

10128836                          11/30/2013

--------                          ----------

Triaminic(R)

 Night Time

 Cold and

 Cough, 3.4

 oz.                            300436344342           67634434               10300436344349 3.4 oz          10097303           03/31/2013

------------                    ------------           --------               -------------- ------          --------           ----------

10097552                          04/30/2013

--------                          ----------

10097554                          06/30/2013

--------                          ----------

10108819                          08/31/2013

--------                          ----------

10114273                          12/31/2013

--------                          ----------

10126947                          03/31/2014

--------                          ----------

Triaminic(R)

 Night Time

 Cold and

 Cough, 4 oz.                   300436344045           67634404               10300436344042 4 oz            10094309           01/31/2013

-------------                   ------------           --------               -------------- ----            --------           ----------

10095895                          03/31/2013

--------                          ----------

10097312                          04/30/2013

--------                          ----------

10097313                          04/30/2013

--------                          ----------

10104673                          05/31/2013

--------                          ----------

10102054                          06/30/2013

--------                          ----------

10106850                          07/31/2013

--------                          ----------

10108823                          08/31/2013

--------                          ----------

10111184                          08/31/2013

--------                          ----------

10101373                          11/30/2013

--------                          ----------

10114269                          12/31/2013

--------                          ----------

10118449                          12/31/2013

--------                          ----------

10121342A                         12/31/2013

---------                         ----------

10121812                          02/28/2014

--------                          ----------

10106851                          03/31/2014

--------                          ----------

10126742                          05/31/2014

--------                          ----------

Triaminic® Syrups (Cont.)

                                                  PRODUCT Item UPC NUMBER       DIN    SCC                   Size    LOT

                                                  ------- ---------------       ---    ---                   ----    ---

Triaminic Chest & Nasal Congestion - Tropical Fruit                  58478 10163 7 2278308  20058478101631 100 mL All

---------------------------------------------------                  ------------- -------  -------------- ------ ---

Triaminic Cold & Cough- Cherry                                       58478 47100 6 2243739  20058478471000 100 mL All

------------------------------                                       ------------- -------  -------------- ------ ---

Triaminic Cold & Nighttime Cough - Grape                              58478 47102 0 896179  20058478471024 100 mL All

----------------------------------------                              ------------- ------  -------------- ------ ---

Triaminic Cough & Sore Throat - Grape                                58478 47108 2 2130564  20058478471086 100 mL All

-------------------------------------                                ------------- -------  -------------- ------ ---

Triaminic Long Acting Cough - Berry Punch                            58478 10168 2 2277972 200058478101686 100 mL All

-----------------------------------------                            ------------- ------- --------------- ------ ---

Triaminic Total Cold, Cough & Fever - Bubble Gum                      58478 47104 4 2239666 20058478471048 100 mL All

------------------------------------------------                      ------------- ------- -------------- ------ ---

Buckley´s® Complete Liquids

                                                    PRODUCT Item UPC NUMBER       DIN     SCC                  Size    LOT

                                                    ------- ---------------       ---     ---                  ----    ---

Buckley's Complete with Mucus Relief Extra Strength                     58478 10792 9 2357232 20058478107923 150 mL All

---------------------------------------------------                     ------------- ------- -------------- ------ ---

Buckley's Complete with Mucus Relief Extra Strength                     58478 10776 9 2357232 20058478107763 250 mL All

---------------------------------------------------                     ------------- ------- -------------- ------ ---

Buckley's Complete PM - Nighttime                                       58478 10777 6 2356457 20058478107770 150 mL All

---------------------------------                                       ------------- ------- -------------- ------ ---

Buckley's Complete                                                      58478 10295 5 2279703 20058478102959 250 mL All

------------------                                                      ------------- ------- -------------- ------ ---

Buckley's Complete                                                      58478 10295 5 2279703 20058478102959 250 mL All

------------------                                                      ------------- ------- -------------- ------ ---

Buckley's Complete                                                      58478 10064 7 2279703 20058478100641 150 mL All

------------------                                                      ------------- ------- -------------- ------ ---

Buckley's Complete                                                      58478 10064 7 2279703 20058478100641 150 mL All

------------------                                                      ------------- ------- -------------- ------ ---

Jack & Jill® Pediatric Syrups

                                                   PRODUCT Item UPC NUMBER       DIN     SCC                  Size    LOT

                                                   ------- ---------------       ---     ---                  ----    ---

Jack & Jill Bedtime - Grape                                            65515 00010 5 2241167 10065515000102 100 mL All

---------------------------                                            ------------- ------- -------------- ------ ---

Jack & Jill Cough & Cold – Cherry                                      65515 00021 1 2242588 10065515000218 100 mL All

---------------------------------                                      ------------- ------- -------------- ------ ---

Jack & Jill Children's Formula Cough Liquid - Cherry                   65515 00019 8  823023 10065515000195 100 mL All

----------------------------------------------------                   -------------  ------ -------------- ------ ---

Jack & Jill Cough Syrup - Raspberry                                    65515 00008 2  622036 10065515000089 100 mL All

-----------------------------------                                    -------------  ------ -------------- ------ ---

Jack & Jill Expectorant - Raspberry                                    58478 10798 1 2350084 20058478107985 100 mL All

-----------------------------------                                    ------------- ------- -------------- ------ ---

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- Voluntary recall of certain lots of Triaminic® Syrups, Theraflu Warming Relief® Syrups, Jack & Jill® brand pediatric syrups and Buckley’s ® Complete Liquids, issued to consumers, retail customers and wholesalers in the Bahamas

- Consumers who may have the product(s) being recalled are asked to return the affected products and receive a full refund

- The products being recalled were produced at a Novartis Consumer Health manufacturing facility in the United States prior to the voluntary suspension of operations in December 2011, and at a third-party manufacturing site in Canada using the same bottle and cap components

PANAMA CITY, Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Novartis Pharma Logistics, Inc. announced today that it is voluntarily recalling certain lots of Triaminic® Syrups, Theraflu Warming Relief® Syrups, Jack & Jill® brand pediatric syrups and Buckley’s® Complete Liquids. Novartis Pharma Logistics has decided to issue a voluntary recall to consumers, retail customers and wholesalers in the Bahamas because the child-resistant feature of the bottle cap may not function properly, enabling the cap to be removed with the tamper-evident seal still in place. The affected bottle sizes are included at the end of this release.

Novartis Pharma Logistics has not received any adverse events due to the tamper evident seal causing a failure of the child resistant cap. Novartis Consumer Health, Inc. in the United States received four adverse events for Triaminic® Syrups related to this issue.

Triaminic® Syrups, Theraflu Warming Relief® Syrups, Jack & Jill® brand pediatric syrups and Buckley’s® Complete Liquids continue to be safe and effective when used as directed on the package label.

The products being recalled were produced at a Novartis Consumer Health manufacturing facility in the US prior to the voluntary suspension of operations in December 2011. In addition to production at the US manufacturing site, Buckley’s Complete® was also produced until January 2013 at a third-party manufacturing site in Canada. A consumer complaint in the US in late November 2012 triggered an internal investigation by Novartis Consumer Health that determined a voluntary recall was in the best interest of consumers.

Action to be taken by consumers
Novartis Pharma Logistics advises consumers who believe they have product included in this recall to discontinue use and return the recalled product to the store or pharmacy where it was purchased for a full refund.  Only recalled product in the original bottle will be eligible for a refund. Consumers may contact the Novartis Consumer Relationship Center at 877-769-8420 (available Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time) for more detailed information about the recall, including which products are impacted, and for information on how to return the affected products and receive a full refund.

Action to be taken by retailers and wholesalers
Retailers and wholesalers should stop distribution and return the affected lots using the Novartis Product Return information that is being provided to them. Retailers that receive product returns from consumers will be reimbursed by Novartis Pharma Logistics.

This recall is being conducted with the full knowledge of the Bahamas Ministry of Health.

Disclaimer
The foregoing release contains forward-looking statements including express or implied discussions regarding potential future revenues from Novartis OTC products. You should not place undue reliance on these statements. Such forward-looking statements reflect the current views of management regarding future events, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such statements. There can be no guarantee that Novartis OTC products will achieve any particular levels of revenue in the future. In particular, management’s expectations regarding such products could be affected by, among other things, unexpected regulatory actions or delays or government regulation generally; competition in general; government, industry and general public pricing pressures; unexpected manufacturing issues; the impact that the foregoing factors could have on the values attributed to the Novartis Group’s assets and liabilities as recorded in the Group’s consolidated balance sheet, and other risks and factors referred to in Novartis AG’s current Form 20-F on file with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Novartis is providing the information in this press release as of this date and does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this press release as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

About Novartis
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Theraflu Warming Relief® Syrups

                  PRODUCT                              Item UPC NUMBER                    NDC NUMBER                       Case UCC NUMBER                       Size                       LOT                        EXPIRY DATE

                  -------                              ---------------                    ----------                       ---------------                       ----                       ---                        -----------

Theraflu (R) Warming Relief Flu and Sore

 Throat, 8.3 oz.                                                    300436265081                    43626508                             10300436265088  8.3 oz                                     10108935                     03/31/2013

----------------------------------------                            ------------                    --------                             --------------  ------                                     --------                     ----------

                                  10096570                            05/31/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

                                  10121298                            05/31/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

                                  10123035                            05/31/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

                                  10106483                            06/30/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

                                  10126716                            07/31/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

Theraflu(R) Daytime Warming Relief Severe

 Cold and Cough, 8.3 oz.                                            300430461083                    43046108                             10300430461080  8.3 oz                                     10096571                     04/30/2013

-----------------------------------------                           ------------                    --------                             --------------  ------                                     --------                     ----------

                                  10117845                            04/30/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

                                  10102070                            06/30/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

                                  10118134                            06/30/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

                                  10118135                            08/31/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

                                  10126586                            08/31/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

                                  10126729                            10/31/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

Theraflu(R) Daytime/Nighttime Severe Cold

 & Cough Value Pack                                                 300436412164                    67641216                             10300436412161                                             10120065                     03/01/2013

-----------------------------------------                           ------------                    --------                             --------------                                             --------                     ----------

10116591A                                                             03/13/2013

---------                                                             ----------

                                  10116591                            03/31/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

                                  10116593                            03/31/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

                                  10106487                            05/31/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

                                  10108285                            05/31/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

                                  10116594                            06/30/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

                                  10116597                            06/30/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

                                  10116598                            06/30/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

                                  10116600                            06/30/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

                                  10116601                            08/31/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

                                  10116602                            08/31/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

Theraflu(R) Nighttime Warming Relief

 Severe Cold and Cough, 8.3 oz.                                     300430460086                    43046008                             10300430460083  8.3 oz                                     10104954                     04/30/2013

------------------------------------                                ------------                    --------                             --------------  ------                                     --------                     ----------

                                  10104955                            05/31/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

                                  10107018                            05/31/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

                                  10118113                            05/31/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

                                  10123039                            05/31/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

                                  10104956                            07/31/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

                                  10126861                            08/31/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

Theraflu(R) Warming Relief Cold and Chest

 Congestion, 8.3 oz.                                                300436296085                    43629608                             10300436296082  8.3 oz                                     10106482                     01/31/2013

-----------------------------------------                           ------------                    --------                             --------------  ------                                     --------                     ----------

                                  10102071                            07/31/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

                                  10113497                            07/31/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

                                  10122891                            08/31/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

                                  10123274                            08/31/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

                                  10126440                            09/30/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

                                  10128457                            11/30/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

Theraflu(R) Warming Relief Sinus and Cold,

 8.3 oz.                                                            300436407085                    67640708                             10300436407082  8.3 oz                                     10095358                     04/30/2013

------------------------------------------                          ------------                    --------                             --------------  ------                                     --------                     ----------

                                  10104966                            07/31/2013

                                  --------                            ----------

Triaminic® Syrups

                  PRODUCT                       Item UPC

                                                 NUMBER     NDC NUMBER  Case UCC NUMBER         Size                    LOT                      EXPIRY DATE

                  -------                         --------  ----------  ---------------         ----                    ---                      -----------

Triaminic(R) Cold and Allergy, 4 oz.          300436346049    67634604    10300436346046  4 oz                                10092519                     01/31/2013

------------------------------------          ------------    --------    --------------  ----                                --------                     ----------

10096507                                                      02/28/2013

--------                                                      ----------

10092518                                                      04/30/2013

--------                                                      ----------

10102344                                                      05/31/2013

--------                                                      ----------

10102052                                                   06/30/2013

--------                                                   ----------

10098505                                                   07/31/2013

--------                                                   ----------

10106511                                                   11/30/2013

--------                                                   ----------

10099191                                                   12/31/2013

--------                                                   ----------

10122929                                                   02/28/2014

--------                                                   ----------

10125956                                                   05/31/2014

--------                                                   ----------

Triaminic(R) Cough and Sore Throat, 4 oz.     300436348043    67634804    10300436348040  4 oz                                10104678                     02/28/2013

-----------------------------------------     ------------    --------    --------------  ----                                --------                     ----------

10107025                                                   02/28/2013

--------                                                   ----------

10107026                                                   05/31/2013

--------                                                   ----------

10117681                                                   06/30/2013

--------                                                   ----------

10118052                                                   08/31/2013

--------                                                   ----------

10126850                                                   09/30/2013

--------                                                   ----------

Triaminic(R) Day Time Cold and Cough, 4

 oz.                                          300436345042    67634504    10300436345049  4 oz                                10092520                     01/31/2013

---------------------------------------       ------------    --------    --------------  ----                                --------                     ----------

10095545                                                   01/31/2013

--------                                                   ----------

10117453                                                   02/28/2013

--------                                                   ----------

10097308                                                   03/31/2013

--------                                                   ----------

10095904                                                   04/30/2013

--------                                                   ----------

10099699                                                   05/31/2013

--------                                                   ----------

10102053                                                   06/30/2013

--------                                                   ----------

10103616                                                   07/31/2013

--------                                                   ----------

10107024                                                   08/31/2013

--------                                                   ----------

10103617                                                   09/30/2013

--------                                                   ----------

10114266                                                   10/31/2013

--------                                                   ----------

10116660                                                   11/30/2013

--------                                                   ----------

10116869                                                   12/31/2013

--------                                                   ----------

10116870                                                   02/28/2014

--------                                                   ----------

10126445                                                   03/31/2014

--------                                                   ----------

Triaminic(R) Daytime/Nighttime Cold &

 Cough Club Pack                              300436417121         N/A    10300436417135                                      10095327                     01/31/2013

-------------------------------------         ------------         ---    --------------                                      --------                     ----------

10095907                                                   01/31/2013

--------                                                   ----------

10097748                                                   01/31/2013

--------                                                   ----------

10095298                                                   04/30/2013

--------                                                   ----------

10117817                                                   12/31/2013

--------                                                   ----------

10117818                                                   03/31/2014

--------                                                   ----------

10117819                                                   03/31/2014

--------                                                   ----------

Triaminic(R) Daytime/Nighttime Cold &

 Cough Combo Pack                             300436216083    67621608    10300436216080                                      10095906                     01/31/2013

-------------------------------------         ------------    --------    --------------                                      --------                     ----------

10099216                                                   02/28/2013

--------                                                   ----------

10100792                                                   04/30/2013

--------                                                   ----------

10100793                                                   04/30/2013

--------                                                   ----------

10101494                                                   05/31/2013

--------                                                   ----------

10101495                                                   05/31/2013

--------                                                   ----------

10106846                                                   05/31/2013

--------                                                   ----------

10104675                                                   06/30/2013

--------                                                   ----------

10106086                                                   06/30/2013

--------                                                   ----------

10106088                                                   07/31/2013

--------                                                   ----------

10106284                                                   07/31/2013

--------                                                   ----------

10106848                                                   08/31/2013

--------                                                   ----------

10110968                                                   08/31/2013

--------                                                   ----------

10113146                                                   09/30/2013

--------                                                   ----------

10113147                                                   11/30/2013

--------                                                   ----------

10115037                                                   11/30/2013

--------                                                   ----------

10116592                                                   12/31/2013

--------                                                   ----------

Triaminic® Syrups (Cont.)

                  PRODUCT                       Item UPC

                                                 NUMBER             NDC NUMBER          Case UCC NUMBER           Size                     LOT                      EXPIRY DATE

                  -------                         --------          ----------          ---------------           ----                     ---                      -----------

Triaminic(R) Daytime/Nighttime Cold &

 Cough Combo Pack (Cont.)                     300436216083                    67621608    10300436216080                                         10116595                     12/31/2013

-------------------------------------         ------------                    --------    --------------                                         --------                     ----------

10116596                                        12/31/2013

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10116599                                        03/31/2014

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10123383                                        03/31/2014

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10123388                                        03/31/2014

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Triaminic(R) Dye‐free Long Acting Cough, 4

 oz.                                          300436350046                    67635004    10300436350043  4 oz                                   10081942                     04/30/2013

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10082283                                        04/30/2013

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10081940                                        06/30/2013

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10097082                                        07/31/2013

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10082927                                        09/30/2013

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10095893                                        10/31/2013

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10095894                                        10/31/2013

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10102049                                        11/30/2013

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10102048                                        12/31/2013

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10107021                                        02/28/2014

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10107022                                        05/31/2014

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10118430                                        07/31/2014

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10121529                                        08/31/2014

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10129170                                        11/30/2014

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Triaminic(R) Fever Reducer Pain Reliever

 Bubblegum, 4 oz.                             300436432049                    67643204    10300436432046  4 oz                                   10093941                     01/31/2013

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10102270                                        02/28/2013

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10112423                                        03/31/2013

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10106334                                        05/31/2013

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10116891                                        08/31/2013

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Triaminic(R) Fever Reducer Pain Reliever

 Grape, 4 oz.                                 300436431042                    67643104    10300436431049  4 oz                                   10092719                     01/31/2013

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10108530                                        02/28/2013

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10112422                                        03/31/2013

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10106335                                        05/31/2013

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10093939                                        08/31/2013

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10126470                                        10/31/2013

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10127629                                        11/30/2013

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10130550                                        11/30/2013

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Triaminic(R) Fever Reducer Pain Reliever

 Infant Bubblegum, 2 oz.                      300676441597                    67644159    10300676441594  2 oz                                   10115515                     05/31/2013

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10115516                                        05/31/2013

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10115521                                        05/31/2013

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10119567                                        09/30/2013

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10128589                                        11/30/2013

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Triaminic(R) Fever Reducer Pain Reliever

 Infant Grape, 2 oz.                          300676440590                    67644059    10300676440597  2 oz                                   10115517                     05/31/2013

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10115518                                        05/31/2013

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10123421                                        09/30/2013

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10128599                                        11/30/2013

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10130570                                        11/30/2013

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Triaminic(R) Multi Symptom Fever, 3.4 oz.     300676394343                    67639434    10300676394340  3.4 oz                                 10116856                     06/30/2013

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10116857                                        06/30/2013

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10126948                                        09/30/2013

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Triaminic® Syrups (Cont.)

           PRODUCT          Item UPC NUMBER           NDC NUMBER         Case UCC NUMBER                     Size LOT          EXPIRY DATE

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Triaminic(R)

 Multi

 Symptom

 Fever, 4 oz.                            300436394040           67639404               10300436394047 4 oz            10110769           02/28/2013

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                   10095563                03/31/2013

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                   10102271                05/31/2013

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                   10128836                11/30/2013

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Triaminic(R)

 Night Time

 Cold and

 Cough, 3.4

 oz.                                     300436344342           67634434               10300436344349 3.4 oz          10097303           03/31/2013

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                   10108819                08/31/2013

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                   10126947                03/31/2014

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Triaminic(R)

 Night Time

 Cold and

 Cough, 4 oz.                            300436344045           67634404               10300436344042 4 oz            10094309           01/31/2013

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                   10095895                03/31/2013

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Triaminic® Syrups (Cont.)

                                                  PRODUCT Item UPC NUMBER       DIN    SCC                   Size    LOT

                                                  ------- ---------------       ---    ---                   ----    ---

Triaminic Chest & Nasal Congestion - Tropical Fruit                  58478 10163 7 2278308  20058478101631 100 mL All

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Triaminic Cold & Cough- Cherry                                       58478 47100 6 2243739  20058478471000 100 mL All

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Triaminic Cold & Nighttime Cough - Grape                              58478 47102 0 896179  20058478471024 100 mL All

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Triaminic Cough & Sore Throat - Grape                                58478 47108 2 2130564  20058478471086 100 mL All

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Triaminic Long Acting Cough - Berry Punch                            58478 10168 2 2277972 200058478101686 100 mL All

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Triaminic Total Cold, Cough & Fever - Bubble Gum                      58478 47104 4 2239666 20058478471048 100 mL All

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Buckley´s® Complete Liquids

                                                    PRODUCT Item UPC NUMBER       DIN     SCC                  Size    LOT

                                                    ------- ---------------       ---     ---                  ----    ---

Buckley's Complete with Mucus Relief Extra Strength                     58478 10792 9 2357232 20058478107923 150 mL All

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Buckley's Complete with Mucus Relief Extra Strength                     58478 10776 9 2357232 20058478107763 250 mL All

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Buckley's Complete PM - Nighttime                                       58478 10777 6 2356457 20058478107770 150 mL All

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Buckley's Complete                                                      58478 10295 5 2279703 20058478102959 250 mL All

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Buckley's Complete                                                      58478 10295 5 2279703 20058478102959 250 mL All

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Buckley's Complete                                                      58478 10064 7 2279703 20058478100641 150 mL All

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Buckley's Complete                                                      58478 10064 7 2279703 20058478100641 150 mL All

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Jack & Jill® Pediatric Syrups

                                                   PRODUCT Item UPC NUMBER       DIN     SCC                  Size    LOT

                                                   ------- ---------------       ---     ---                  ----    ---

Jack & Jill Bedtime - Grape                                            65515 00010 5 2241167 10065515000102 100 mL All

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Jack & Jill Cough & Cold – Cherry                                      65515 00021 1 2242588 10065515000218 100 mL All

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Jack & Jill Children's Formula Cough Liquid - Cherry                   65515 00019 8  823023 10065515000195 100 mL All

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Jack & Jill Cough Syrup - Raspberry                                    65515 00008 2  622036 10065515000089 100 mL All

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Jack & Jill Expectorant - Raspberry                                    58478 10798 1 2350084 20058478107985 100 mL All

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The U.S. Agency for International Development, Office of Inspector General (USAID OIG) and La Fondation Heritage pour Haiti (LFHH), the Haitian chapter of Transparency International (TI), have begun operating an anti-corruption hotline in Haiti.

The hotline will help fight corruption and promote accountability in aid programs in Haiti and
is widely advertised on radio, television, and vehicles used by USAID’s implementing partners.  The
24-hour hotline accepts allegations in English, French, and Creole and has been receiving complaints since it launched in December 2012.

Developed as part of USAID OIG’s ongoing partnership with LFHH, the hotline models the approach of the Pakistan Anti-Fraud Hotline run by Transparency International-Pakistan and the OIG.  Both hotlines cover not only USAID projects and implementers, but also receive complaints across the spectrum of international and local assistance programs in their respective countries.

USAID Deputy Inspector General, Michael G. Carroll, said, “This new hotline gives the Haitian people a way to help fight corruption in the programs and services meant to benefit them.  OIG remains firmly committed to rooting out fraud and corruption in assistance programs across the country, and to help improve donor assistance in Haiti.”

The anti-corruption hotline in Haiti is funded by USAID in coordination with USAID OIG through a three-year, $168,000 cooperative agreement with and LFHH.

Complaints can be made to the hotline by:

• Telephone, at (509) 3701-7089 or (509) 2513-7089, toll free
• Text message, at *550 in Haiti
• Email ([email protected]), or
• Mail, at:

La Fondation Heritage pour Haiti
Section Haitienne de Transparency International (TI)
Boite postale 16136
Bureau Postal de Petion-Ville
Petion-Ville, Haiti NT 6140

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CaribPR Wire, NEW YORK, NY, Jan. 25, 2013:  Investment opportunities in the last emerging market on earth will again take the spotlight this June 5^th as luxury real estate company, Avalon Partners, presents the third edition of the Invest Caribbean Now Power Forum, ICN 2013, during Caribbean Week in New York City.

The event, organized since 2011 by award-winning digital media solutions company, Hard Beat Communications, in conjunction with the governmental regional tourism grouping, the Caribbean Tourism Organization, has attracted a high caliber of delegates in the past two years, including over 600 investment bankers, private equity investors, ministers’ of governments, hotel developers, tourism officials, architects, real estate developers, financial advisers, entrepreneurs and the media.

In 2013, the Avalon-presented forum will be more expansive, with a longer event and broader focus on the Caribbean and investment opportunities there through invited exhibitors from the regional arms of the various investment agencies as well as other companies.

A stellar agenda is already being developed that will include spotlighting the investment opportunities in the economically viable territory of  The Turks & Caicos Islands, with attendance slated from a cadre of government and business leaders. Additionally, the forum will feature an address on The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, (FATCA) & The Caribbean, by a deputy secretary in the U.S. Department of the Treasury; Investing In The Caribbean Stock Exchanges – The Case Of Jamaica, by head of the Jamaica Stock Exchange, Mrs. Marlene Street, as well as opportunities in luxury real estate and marina development.

Invest Caribbean Now founder and Hard Beat Communications, CEO, Felicia Persaud, welcomed the partnership with Avalon for 2013.

“We are very excited to welcome Avalon as presenters this year in a forum that is definitively dedicated to connecting U.S. investors with opportunities in what is truly the last emerging market on earth – the Caribbean,” said Persaud. “Avalon Partners attended this event in our inaugural year and this year they are our lead sponsor – which shows we are doing something right.”

Grace Lappin, managing partner of Avalon Partners, Ltd., and Tropical Destinations Expert for The Language of Luxury, said the company’s marquee sponsorship of ICN 2013 marks Avalon’s commitment and dedication to promoting the region through the Invest Caribbean Now Forum.

“As someone who has worked in the Caribbean real estate market for many years, I feel it is critical to support this important event. ICN is a groundbreaking forum that spotlights the economic viability of this region, a region often overlooked even by savvy investors. We hope our emphasis and outreach will encourage investors to revisit this region’s rich potential and support its rightful placement in the global economy.” said Lappin.

Additional partners for ICN 2013 are One Caribbean Television, The PR Newswire, CaribPR Wire and News Americas Now.  For partnership and special sponsorship/branding opportunities log on to here or email Joe Bernstein at [email protected].

About Invest Caribbean Now:

The Invest Caribbean Now forum is the brainchild of Persaud, whose goal is to boost U.S. investors’ interest and investment in the region of her birth. Since its inaugural year, the event has earned rave reviews  and secured significant media coverage for its high powered attendees and presentations from top panelists, including: Wendell Dave Dowrich, vice president, Goldman Sachs; David Brillembourg, founder, chairman & chief executive officer, Brilla Group; Martin Mohabeer, managing director, Spackman Group and CEO of Spackman Capital; President and co-founder of Solamon Energy Corp, Jay Yeo; Chairman and Managing Director of Blue Equity, LLC., Jonathan S. Blue and Lisa Lake, head of The Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship – Caribbean.

Supplementary information on the event can be found at InvestCaribbeanNow.com, the event’s pages on Facebook and on Twitter. When tweeting about this event, use #InvestCarib.

About Avalon Partners

Avalon Partners is a luxury boutique firm specializing in incomparable personalized service. Its client base spans the globe and seeks out Avalon because of the company’s integrity, experience, and dedication, as well as its reputation for excellence. The company represents owners, financiers, and developers of unique properties, luxurious villas, ocean front estates, exceptional homes, and investment and commercial properties.

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