Novo Nordisk repurchased a total of 1,590,000 B shares during the fourth quarter, while a total of 6,500 options covered by Novo Nordisk treasury shares were exercised.
This announcement is pursuant to Section 204.33, Treasury Stock Changes, of the New York Stock Exchange Listed Company Manual.
Novo Nordisk is a focused healthcare company and the world leader in diabetes care. In addition, Novo Nordisk has a leading position within areas such as haemostasis management, growth hormone therapy and hormone replacement therapy. Novo Nordisk manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products and services that make a significant difference to patients, the medical profession and society. With headquarters in Denmark, Novo Nordisk employs approximately 18,000 people in 68 countries and markets its products in 179 countries. Novo Nordisk's B shares are listed on the stock exchanges in Copenhagen and London. Its ADRs are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol 'NVO'. For further company information visit www.novonordisk.com
For further information please contact:
Media:
Outside North America:
Elin K Hansen
Phone (direct): (+45) 4442 3450
Outside North America:
Elin K Hansen
Phone (direct): (+45) 4442 3450
In North America:
Susan Jackson
Phone (direct): (+1) 609 919 7776
Susan Jackson
Phone (direct): (+1) 609 919 7776
Investors:
Outside North America:
Peter Haahr
Phone (direct): (+45) 4442 1207
Outside North America:
Peter Haahr
Phone (direct): (+45) 4442 1207
Palle Holm Olesen
Phone (direct): (+45) 4442 6175
Phone (direct): (+45) 4442 6175
In North America
Rasmus Jorgensen
Phone (direct): (+1) 212 582 3676
Rasmus Jorgensen
Phone (direct): (+1) 212 582 3676
Stock Exchange Announcement No 1 / 2003
