2013-01-02 15:24:48 -

BAGSVAERD, DENMARK -- (Marketwire) -- 01/02/13 -- On 9 November 2012 Novo Nordisk initiated
a share repurchase programme in accordance with the provisions of the
European Commission's regulation no 2273/2003 of 22 December 2003, also
referred to as the Safe Harbour rules.





Company Announcement No 01 2013:
hugin.info/2013/R/1667827/541465.pdf : hugin.info/2013/R/1667827/541465.pdf



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