Today the Board of Directors of Dako A/S has decided to divest its only subsidiary Dako Denmark A/S to the private equity fund EQT V. Dako Denmark A/S is the sole owner of the global business activities for the Dako Group, one of the world's leading companies within cancer diagnostics. Novo Nordisk has been a shareholder since 1992 and currently owns around 27% of the capital in Dako A/S. Following a successful development of Dako's business and in preparation for encouraging future prospects, the current shareholders in response to an ongoing consolidation of the cancer diagnostics industry have concluded that a new ownership structure would be in the best long-term interest of Dako. Jesper Brandgaard, chief financial officer, said: "As one of the main shareholders we are pleased that an attractive ownership solution has been found for Dako, which will facilitate the continued expansion of the company's business activities." The sales agreement is subject to a number of conditions including the approval of the transaction by applicable competition authorities and the approval of the transaction by a shareholders' meeting of Dako A/S. As a consequence of this transaction, Novo Nordisk now expects to record an income in 2007 of around DKK 1.5 billion in relation to Dako's sale of Dako Denmark A/S, which will be recorded under 'Share of profit in associated companies' in the 'net financials' part of the income statement. Updated guidance for the 'net financials' including impact from currency development will be provided in connection with the release of the financial statements for the first three months of 2007 on 2 May 2007. 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 more than 23,600 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. The Dako Group is a Denmark-based, world leading provider of systems for cancer diagnostics. Hospital and research laboratories worldwide use Dako products to make precise diagnoses and determine the most effective treatment of patients suffering from cancer. With more than 1,300 employees and a presence in more than 20 countries, Dako covers most of the global pathology markets. Remaining markets are covered by distributors in 50 countries. www.dako.com Contacts for further information: