UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 6-K
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REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
February 10, 2009
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NOVO NORDISK A/S
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
NOVO ALLE
DK-2880, BAGSVAERD
DENMARK
(Address of principal executive offices)
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports
under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F
Form 20-F [X] Form 40-F [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information
contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes [ ] No [X]
If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in
connection with Rule 12g-32(b):82-_____________________
NOVO NORDISK FILES ANNUAL REPORT WITH THE SEC
NOVO NORDISK A/S HAS FILED ITS ANNUAL REPORT 2008 ON FORM 20-F FOR THE FINANCIAL
YEAR 2008 WITH THE US SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (SEC), INCORPORATING BY
REFERENCE THE NOVO NORDISK A/S ANNUAL REPORT 2008. THE REPORTS ARE AVAILABLE AT
THE SEC'S WEBSITE, WWW.SEC.GOV AS WELL AS AT: NOVONORDISK.COM - INVESTORS -
DOWNLOAD CENTRE (LISTED UNDER 2008).
Shareholders and ADR holders may receive a hard copy of the annual reports free
of charge upon request by filling out a request form at
novonordisk.com/investors/download-centre or upon request to either tel no (609)
919 7937 or by e-mail to hrmm@novonordisk.com. When e-mailing, please state the
exact mailing address and the document(s) you wish to receive.
Novo Nordisk is a healthcare company and a world leader in diabetes care. 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 27,000 employees in 81
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.
Further information
Media: Investors:
Outside North America: Outside North America
Mike Rulis Mads Veggerby Lausten
Tel: (+45) 4442 3573 Tel: (+45) 4443 7919
mike@novonordisk.com mlau@novonordisk.com
Kasper Roseeuw Poulsen
Tel: (+45) 44424471
krop@novonordisk.com
In North America: In North America
Sean Clements Hans Rommer
Tel: (+1) 609 514 8316 Tel: (+1) 609 919 7937
secl@novonordisk.com hrmm@novonordisk.com
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf of the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: February 10, 2009 NOVO NORDISK A/S
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Lars Rebien Sorensen,
President and Chief Executive Officer