• On 31 May 2009 the net asset value per share in East Capital Explorer amounted to EUR 8.11 (corresponding to SEK 86.53*). The total net asset value amounted to EUR 287.8m (corresponding to SEK 3,070.8m) • The change in the total net asset value (EUR) was 6.4 percent compared to 30 April 2009 and 8.6 percent year-to-date • Cash and deposits per share amounted to EUR 4.22 (SEK 45.03), corresponding to a total of EUR 149.9m (SEK 1,599.4m) of which EUR 70.8m (SEK 755.4m) is available for future investments • The closing price per share on 31 May 2009 was SEK 60.00 (corresponding to EUR 5.62) As announced earlier, the 771,000 shares that were repurchased by the Company between 12 March - 9 April 2009 under the existing repurchase authorization, were canceled in accordance with the decision at the Annual General Meeting on 27 April 2009. The total number of outstanding shares in East Capital Explorer thereby amount to 35,499,160 as of 31 May 2009. This report has not been subject to review by the Company's auditors. The full net asset value report including the portfolio on 31 May 2009 is included in the attached pdf-file. Contact information: Gert Tiivas, CEO East Capital Explorer +46 8 505 977 30 Louise Hedberg, Head of Communications/IR East Capital Explorer +46 8 505 977 20 Financial reporting calendar - East Capital Explorer: • Monthly Net Asset Value report on the fifth working day after the end of each month • Interim Report 1 January - 30 June 2009 on 20 August 2009 • Interim Report 1 January - 30 September 2009 on 12 November 2009 About East Capital Explorer │ East Capital Explorer AB is a Swedish company, created with the specific aim of bringing unique investment opportunities in Eastern Europe to a broader investor base. The company invests mainly in East Capital's private equity and semi-public equity funds that provide exposure to companies not otherwise accessible via the local stock exchanges in Eastern Europe. East Capital Explorer targets fast growing sectors such as the power utilities, financial, retail and consumer goods and real estate sectors. East Capital Explorer has appointed East Capital to manage its investment activities. Since 9 November 2007, East Capital Explorer is listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm, Mid Cap. This information is disclosed in accordance with the Securities Markets Act, the Financial Instruments Trading Act or demands made in the exchange rules. ---------- * 1 EUR = SEK 10.67 on 29 May 2009. Source: Reuters.