Bagsværd, Denmark, 2 March 2015 - On 30 January 2015, 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 15.0 billion to be executed during a 12-month period beginning 30 January 2015. Further information Media: Anne Margrethe Hauge +45 3079 3450 amhg@novonordisk.com Investors: Kasper Roseeuw Poulsen +45 3079 4303 krop@novonordisk.com Jannick Lindegaard Denholt +45 3079 8519 jlis@novonordisk.com Daniel Bohsen +45 3079 6376 dabo@novonordisk.com Melanie Raouzeos +45 3075 3479 mrz@novonordisk.com Frank Daniel Mersebach (US) +1 609 235 8567 fdni@novonordisk.com Company announcement No 16 / 2015 [HUG#1898674]