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PDMR Dealing London and New York, NY, 24 March, 2023 - OKYO Pharma Limited (Nasdaq: OKYO; LSE: OKYO) ("OKYO" or the "Company"), an ophthalmology-focused bio-pharmaceutical company which is developing OK-101 to treat dry

Key Takeaway: OKYO Pharma Limited has announced a purchase of 10,000 American Depositary Shares (ADSs) by Gabriele Cerrone, the Executive Chairman, at a price of $1.40 per ADS. This transaction occurred on March 23, 2023, as part of the company's ongoing development of its drug candidate OK-101 for treating dry eye disease. OK-101 is designed to provide long-term effects and has shown promising results in animal models for its anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties. The investment reflects confidence in the company's focus on addressing an important area within ophthalmology.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • OKYO Pharma is focusing on developing treatments for dry eye disease, addressing a significant unmet need in a multi-billion-dollar market.
  • The company has a beneficial interest by its Executive Chairman, Gabriele Cerrone, indicating confidence in the company's future.
  • OK-101 has demonstrated anti-inflammatory and pain-reducing effects in preclinical models, suggesting strong potential as a therapeutic option.

Full Press Release Details

and New York, NY, 24 March, 2023 - OKYO Pharma Limited (Nasdaq: OKYO; LSE: OKYO) ("OKYO" or the "Company"),
an ophthalmology-focused bio-pharmaceutical company which is developing OK-101 to treat dry eye disease ("DED") to address
the significant unmet need in this multi-billion-dollar market, 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 10,000 of the Company's ADSs on NASDAQ
at a price of US$1.40 per ADS (which would be equivalent to the purchase of 650,000 ordinary shares of no par value ("Ordinary Shares")
at a price of 0.0175 each).
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 ADSs representing 65 Ordinary Shares of no par value
b) Identification code of the Financial Instrument ISIN for OKYO Pharma Limited GG00BD3FV870
c) Nature of the transaction Market Purchase
d) Price(s) and volume(s) $1.40 - 10,000
f) Date of the transaction 23 March 2023
g) Place of the transaction NASDAQ
OKYO Pharma Limited Gary S. Jacob, Chief Executive Officer +44 (0)20 7495 2379
Investor Relations Paul Spencer +44 (0)20 7495 2379
Broker Robert Emmet, Optiva Securities Limited +44 (0)20 3981 4173
Pharma Limited (LSE: OKYO; NASDAQ: OKYO) is a life sciences company admitted to listing on NASDAQ and 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. For
further information, please visit www.okyopharma.com.
is a lipid conjugated chemerin peptide antagonist of the ChemR23 G-protein coupled receptor which is typically found on immune 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 dry eye disease. OK-101 has been shown to produce anti-inflammatory and pain-reducing
activities in mouse models of dry eye disease and corneal neuropathic pain; 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is OKYO Pharma Limited focused on?

OKYO Pharma Limited specializes in ophthalmology, developing treatments for dry eye disease.

Who purchased 10,000 ADSs of OKYO?

Gabriele Cerrone, the Executive Chairman, purchased 10,000 ADSs on NASDAQ.

What is the price of the newly purchased ADSs?

The ADSs were purchased at a price of $1.40 each.

What is OK-101 designed to treat?

OK-101 is a drug candidate developed to treat dry eye disease and corneal pain.

How does OK-101 work?

OK-101 uses a lipid anchor to enhance its residence time and reduce inflammation.

Last updated: Mar 24, 2023