• On 28 February 2009 the net asset value per share in East Capital Explorer amounted to EUR 7.13 (corresponding to SEK 81.42*) • The change in net asset value per share (EUR) was -0.8 percent compared to 31 January 2009 • Cash and deposits per share amounted to EUR 4.88 (SEK 55.73), corresponding to a total of EUR 177m (SEK 2,021m) of which EUR 137.9m (SEK 1,575m) is available for future investments • The closing price per share on 27 February 2009 was SEK 40.00 (corresponding to EUR 3.50) The total number of shares in East Capital Explorer on the same date was 36,270,160. This report has not been subject to review by the Company's auditors. The full net asset value report including the portfolio on 28 February 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 • Annual General Meeting 2009 on 27 April 2009 in Stockholm • Interim Report 1 January - 31 March 2009 on 14 May 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 11.42 on 27 February 2009. Source: Reuters.