Bagsværd, Denmark, 9 September 2013 - On 8 August 2013, Novo Nordisk initiated a share repurchase programme in accordance with the provisions of the European Commission's regulation no 2273/2003 of 22 December 2003, also referred to as the Safe Harbour rules. This programme is part of the overall share repurchase programme of up to DKK 14.0 billion to be executed during a 12-month period beginning 31 January 2013.
