Bagsværd, Denmark, 6 November 2017 – On 1 November 2017, Novo Nordisk initiated a share repurchase programme in accordance with Article 5 of Regulation No. 596/2014 of the European Parliament and Council of 16 April 2014 (MAR), also referred to as the Safe Harbour rules. This programme is part of the overall share repurchase programme of up to DKK 17 billion to be executed during a 12-month period beginning 2 February 2017.