Transaction in Own Shares

 | Source: Novo Nordisk A/S Novo Nordisk A/S

In continuation of the company's announcement dated 31 January 2007 concerning a planned share repurchase programme, and pursuant to Section 204.25 of the New York Stock Exchange Listed Company Manual, this is to report that Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE: NVO) and its wholly-owned affiliates on 30 September 2007 owned 9,925,484 of its own B shares of DKK 2, corresponding to a total nominal value of DKK 19,850,968 or 3.07% of the total share capital. Hereof the wholly-owned affiliates owned 99,000 B shares of DKK 2, corresponding to a total nominal value of DKK 198,000 or 0.03% of the total share capital.
 
In the third quarter of 2007 4,518,750 B shares were repurchased by Novo Nordisk A/S, and 107,880 B shares were disposed of to employees who exercised options granted by Novo Nordisk.

Novo Nordisk is a healthcare company and a world leader in diabetes care. The company has the broadest diabetes product portfolio in the industry, including the most advanced products within the area of insulin delivery systems. 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 23,600 full-time employees in 79 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 more information, visit novonordisk.com.
 
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Stock Exchange Announcement no 26 / 2007
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