East Capital Explorer AB hereby reports that the Company, in accordance with the
decision of the Board regarding the utilization of the authorization to
repurchase own shares as announced on 25 March 2015, has repurchased 95,000
shares between 25 March and 2 April 2015, at an average price of SEK 55.78 per
share.

Shares can be purchased up to and including 13 April 2015, observing blackout
periods in accordance with applicable rules. Execution of the resolution to
repurchase shares is dependent upon market terms, applicable rules and
regulations and the Company's capital position at any point in time.

Prior to 25 March 2015, the Company did not hold any own shares. The total
number of outstanding shares in East Capital Explorer, including shares held by
the Company, amounts to 29,943,260. The Board intends to propose to the 2016
AGM, or sooner, that the share capital in the company be reduced by cancelling
the repurchased shares.

Contact information

Mia Jurke, CEO, East Capital Explorer, +46 8 505 885 32
Lena Krauss, CFO and Head of Investor Relations, East Capital Explorer,
+46 73 988 44 66

Financial reporting calendar

* Annual General Meeting 2015 - 21 Apr 2015
* Interim Report, Q1 2015 - 13 May 2015
* Interim Report, Q2 2015 - 20 Aug 2015
* Interim Report, Q3 2015 - 5 Nov 2015

About East Capital Explorer

East Capital Explorer AB (publ) is a Swedish investment company, created with
the specific aim of bringing unique investment opportunities in Eastern Europe
to a broader investor base. The company makes direct investments into private
and public companies but investments are also made through East Capital's
private equity, real estate and alternative investment funds. East Capital
Explorer's main investment theme is domestic growth and the Company targets fast
growing sectors such as Retail and Consumer goods, Financials and Real Estate.
East Capital Explorer has appointed East Capital to manage its investment
activities. East Capital Explorer is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Mid Cap.

Listing: Nasdaq Stockholm, Mid Cap - Ticker: ECEX - ISIN: SE0002158568 -
Reuters: ECEX.ST - Bloomberg: ECEX SS Equity

This information is disclosed in accordance with the Securities Markets Act, the
Financial Instruments Trading Act and demands made in the exchange rules. It was
released for publication at 08:00 a.m. CET on 7 April 2015.

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