Basel, Switzerland, April 14, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Novartis (NYSE:NVS) (Other OTC:NVSEF): Please note that we will publish our Group financial results for the first quarter of 2003 on Tuesday, April 15, 2003 at approximately 7:15 a.m. (Swiss time) through the usual channels.
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