Novo Nordisk A/S: Share Repurchase Program

BAGSVAERD, DENMARK--(Marketwire - December 27, 2011) - On 2 November 2011 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.

Compnay Announcement no 81 2011:

http://hugin.info/2013/R/1573933/489957.pdf

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