General information

HeadquarterDenmark
InternationalInternational production facilities in six countries.
Affiliates or offices in 81 countries.
WorkforceMore than 27,068 employees (December 2008).
Approximately 48% of employees are located in Denmark (13,050) and 52% in the rest of the world (North America: 3,727, Japan & Oceania: 1,033, International Operations: 5,587, Europe: 3,671).
17% within research and development
30% in production and production administration
34% in international sales and marketing
19% in administration
Product areas Diabetes care
Haemostasis management (NovoSeven® )
Growth hormone therapy
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
Sales*45,553
Sales by business segment* Diabetes care 33,356
Biopharmaceuticals 12,197
Sales by region* Europe 17,219
North America 15,154
International Operations 8,425
Japan & Oceania 4,755

* million Danish kroner, Q4 2008

Novo Nordisk A/S
Bagsværd, Denmark,
CVR nr. 24 25 67 90