Novo Nordisk repurchased a total of 180,000 B shares during the third quarter of 2002, while a total of 14,150 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.
With headquarters in Denmark, Novo Nordisk employs approximately 17,900 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:
Outside North America:
Elin K Hansen
Phone (direct): (+45) 4442 3450
Susan Jackson
Phone (direct): (+1) 609 919 7776
Outside North America:
Palle Holm Olesen
Phone (direct): (+45) 4442 6175
Rasmus Jorgensen
Phone (direct): (+1) 212 582 3676