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and New York, NY, 18 May, 2022 - OKYO Pharma Limited (LSE: OKYO; NASDAQ: OKYO), a biotechnology company focused on the discovery
and development of novel molecules to treat inflammatory dry eye diseases and ocular pain, today announces that it has been notified
that Panetta Partners Limited, an entity in which Gabriele Cerrone, the Executive Chairman has a beneficial interest, purchased 25,000
ADSs (each representing 65 ordinary shares of no par value in the market) at a price of US$3.8749 per ADS.
acquisition increase Mr Cerrone's beneficial interests in the capital of the Company from 39.52% to 39.64% (however the impact
of the announced offering closing on 19 May 2022 (the "Offering") will reduce this holding to, in aggregate, 38.50% after
allowing for; (i) the ordinary shares to be issued in the Offering; and (ii) the 25,000 ADS purchased by Mr Cerrone in the Offering).
| 1. | Details of PDMR / person closely associated | ||
| a) | Name | Gabriele Cerrone | |
| 2. | Reason for the notification | ||
| a) | Position / status | Chairman | |
| b) | Initial notification /amendment | Initial notification | |
| 3. | Details of the issuer | ||
| a) | Name | OKYO Pharma Limited | |
| b) | LEI | 213800VVN5CB56Y15A05 | |
| 4. | Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted | ||
| a) | Description of the financial instrument | ADS representing 65 Ordinary Shares of no par value | |
| b) | Identification code of the Financial Instrument | ISIN for OKYO Pharma Limited ADS: US6793451088 | |
| c) | Nature of the transaction | Market Purchase | |
| d) | Price(s) and volume(s) | US$3.8749 - 25,000 | |
| f) | Date of the transaction | 17 May 2022 | |
| g) | Place of the transaction | NASDAQ |
| OKYO Pharma Limited | Gary S. Jacob, Chief Executive Officer Gabriele Cerrone, Non-Executive Chairman | +44 (0)20 7495 2379 | ||
| Optiva Securities Limited (Broker) | Robert Emmet | +44 (0)20 3981 4173 | ||
| RedChip Companies Inc. (Investor Relations) | Dave Gentry | dave@redchip.com +1 407-491-4498 |
Pharma Limited (LSE: OKYO; NASDAQ: OKYO) is a life sciences and biotechnology company admitted to listing on the standard segment of
the Official List of the UK Financial Conduct Authority and to trading on the main market for listed securities of London Stock Exchange
plc. OKYO is focusing on the discovery and development of novel molecules to treat inflammatory dry eye diseases and chronic pain.
is a lipidated chemerin peptide antagonist of the ChemR23 G-protein coupled receptor which is typically found on immunological cells
of the eye responsible for the inflammatory response. OK-101 was developed using a membrane-anchored-peptide (MAP) Technology to produce
a novel long-acting drug candidate for treating DED. OK-101 has been shown to produce anti-inflammatory activity in mouse models of DED
and is designed to combat washout through the inclusion of the lipid anchor' contained in the candidate drug molecule to
enhance the residence time of OK-101 within the ocular environment.
Dry Eye Disease (DED)
eye is a multifactorial disease that results in ocular discomfort and tear film instability that can lead to ocular surface damage. It
is often a chronic problem, particularly in older adults, and is expected to become even more prevalent with the aging population and
increased use of digital screens such as computers and smart phones. Despite new product approvals, dry eye disease (DED) remains a significant
unmet medical need and is one of the leading causes for patient visits to eye care specialists. Novel therapies that improve the signs
and symptoms of dry eye disease will be beneficial to dry eye patients.
further information, please visit the Company's website at www.okyopharma.com.