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
December 13, 2007
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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-_____________________
HOLDING(S) IN COMPANY
MAJOR SHAREHOLDER NOTIFICATION
In accordance with Section 29 of the Securities Trading Act, Novo Nordisk on 24
October 2007 reported that Capital Group Companies on 12 October 2007 informed
Novo Nordisk that Capital Group Companies held 48,127,241 B shares of DKK 2
equal to 14.88% of the total share capital in Novo Nordisk.
On 5 December 2007, Novo Nordisk reported that Capital Group Companies on 4
December 2007 informed Novo Nordisk that Capital Group Companies held 93,507,562
B shares of DKK 1 equal to 15.76% of the total share capital in Novo Nordisk. On
10 December 2007, Capital Group Companies informed Novo Nordisk that the
reportable threshold has not been crossed because the 93,507,562 B shares of DKK
1 correspond to 14.45% and not 15.76% of the total share capital.
Consequently, Novo Nordisk hereby corrects the notification issued 5 December
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 approximately 25,800 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.
FURTHER INFORMATION:
Media: Investors:
Outside North America: Outside North America:
Elin K Hansen Mads Veggerby Lausten
Tel (direct): (+45) 4442 3450 Tel (direct): (+45) 4443 7919
ekh@novonordisk.com mlau@novonordisk.com
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Hans Rommer
Tel (direct): (+45) 4442 4765
hrmm@novonordisk.com
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In North America: In North America:
Sean Clements Christian Qvist Frandsen
Tel (direct): (+1) 609 514 8316 Tel (direct): (+1) 609 919 7937
secl@novonordisk.com cqfr@novonordisk.com
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Stock Exchange Announcement no 36 / 2007
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: December 13, 2007 NOVO NORDISK A/S
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Lars Rebien Sorensen,
President and Chief Executive Officer