UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

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FORM 6-K

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REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

 

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

August 9, 2017

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NOVO NORDISK A/S

 (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

Novo Allé 

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

 

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Financial report for the period 1 January 2017 to 30 June 2017

9 August 2017

 

 

Novo Nordisk increased reported operating profit by 8% in the first six months of 2017

Sales increased by 4% measured in Danish kroner

 

Sales increased by 4% in Danish kroner and by 3% in local currencies to DKK 57.1 billion.

ŸSales of Tresiba® increased by 155% to DKK 3.7 billion (149% in local currencies).
ŸSales of Victoza® increased by 21% to DKK 11.5 billion (18% in local currencies).
ŸSales of Saxenda® increased by 98% to DKK 1.2 billion (90% in local currencies)
ŸSales in North America Operations increased by 5% (2% in local currencies).
ŸSales in International Operations increased by 4% (5% in local currencies).

 

Sales within diabetes and obesity care increased by 11% to DKK 47.5 billion (10% in local currencies). Sales within biopharmaceuticals declined by 19% to DKK 9.6 billion (20% in local currencies), primarily reflecting an impact from the introduction of a generic version of the hormone replacement therapy product Vagifem® and from rebate adjustments for human growth hormone in Q1 2016, both in the USA, whereas sales within haemophilia were broadly unchanged.

 

Operating profit increased by 8% reported in Danish kroner and by 6% in local currencies to DKK 26.9 billion.

 

Net profit increased by 4% to DKK 20.1 billion. Diluted earnings per share increased by 6% to DKK 8.07.

 

In June, Victoza® received a positive 17–2 vote from the FDA Advisory Committee acknowledging that clinical trial data provided substantial evidence of cardiovascular risk reduction. Furthermore, Novo Nordisk received EU approval for an update of both the Victoza® and Saxenda® labels reflecting the evidence of cardiovascular risk reduction.

 

The Board of Directors has approved an interim dividend for 2017 of DKK 3.00 per share of DKK 0.20 that will be paid in August 2017.

 

The financial outlook for 2017 has been updated and sales growth measured in local currencies is now expected to be in the range of 1% to 3% compared with the previous range of 0% to 3%. A negative currency impact of 3 percentage points is now expected, reflecting the recent and significant depreciation of the US dollar and most other key invoicing currencies versus the Euro and the Danish krone. Operating profit growth measured in local currencies is now expected to be in the range of 1% to 5% compared with the previous range of -1% to 3%. A negative currency impact of 4 percentage points is now expected.

 

For 2018, formulary negotiations with Pharmacy Benefit Managers and managed care organisations in the USA are progressing. Subject to the final outcome of these negotiations, average prices after rebates are expected to be lower compared with the levels in 2017, predominantly driven by the basal insulin segment. The market access for Novo Nordisk’s key products is, however, expected to remain broadly unchanged compared to 2017.

 

Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen, president and CEO: “We are well on track to deliver on our targets for 2017 based on sales growth driven by our new, innovative products within diabetes and obesity care and a continued focus on cost control. Although the formulary negotiations in the USA reflect the tough competitive environment, we remain confident that our long-term financial growth targets are achievable.”

 

 

Novo Nordisk A/S

Investor Relations

Novo Allé

2880 Bagsværd

Denmark

Telephone:

+45 4444 8888

www.novonordisk.com

CVR no:

24 25 67 90

 

Company announcement No 60 / 2017 
Financial report for the period 1 January 2017 to 30 June 2017Page 2 of 33

 

 

ABOUT NOVO NORDISK

Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company with more than 90 years of innovation and leadership in diabetes care. This heritage has given us experience and capabilities that also enable us to help people defeat other serious chronic conditions: haemophilia, growth disorders and obesity. Headquartered in Denmark, Novo Nordisk employs approximately 41,400 people in 77 countries, and markets its products in more than 165 countries. Novo Nordisk’s B shares are listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen (Novo-B). Its ADRs are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NVO). For more information, visit novonordisk.com.

 

CONFERENCE CALL DETAILS

On 9 August 2017 at 13.00 CEST, corresponding to 7.00 am EDT, a conference call will be held. Investors will be able to listen in via a link on novonordisk.com, which can be found under ‘Investors’. Presentation material for the conference call will be available approximately one hour before on the same page.

 

WEBCAST DETAILS

On 10 August 2017 at 14.15 CEST, corresponding to 8.15 am EDT, management will give a presentation to institutional investors and sell-side analysts in London. A webcast of the presentation can be followed via a link on novonordisk.com, which can be found under ‘Investors’. Presentation material for the webcast will be made available on the same page.

 

FINANCIAL CALENDAR

1 November 2017   Financial Statement for first nine months of 2017
1 February 2018   Financial Statement for 2017

 

CONTACTS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

 

Media:    
Katrine Sperling +45 3079 6718 krsp@novonordisk.com
Ken Inchausti (US) +1 267 809 7552 kiau@novonordisk.com
     
Investors:    
Peter Hugreffe Ankersen +45 3075 9085 phak@novonordisk.com
Hanna Ögren +45 3079 8519 haoe@novonordisk.com
Anders Mikkelsen +45 3079 4461 armk@novonordisk.com
Christina Jensen +45 3079 3009 cnje@novonordisk.com
Kasper Veje (US) +1 609 235 8567 kpvj@novonordisk.com

 

Further information about Novo Nordisk is available on novonordisk.com.

 

Company announcement No 60 / 2017 
Financial report for the period 1 January 2017 to 30 June 2017Page 3 of 33

 

 

LIST OF CONTENTS  
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE 4
  Consolidated financial statement for the first six months of 2017 4
  Sales development 5
  Diabetes and obesity care, sales development 6
  Biopharmaceuticals, sales development 11
  Development in costs and operating profit 11
  Financial items (net) 12
  Capital expenditure and free cash flow 12
  Key developments in the second quarter of 2017 13
OUTLOOK 14
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT UPDATE 16
  Diabetes   16
  Obesity   18
  Biopharmaceuticals 19
SUSTAINABILITY UPDATE 20
EQUITY   21
LEGAL MATTERS 22
MANAGEMENT STATEMENT 24
FINANCIAL INFORMATION 25
  Appendix 1: Quarterly numbers in DKK 25
  Appendix 2: Income statement and statement of comprehensive income 26
  Appendix 3: Balance sheet 27
  Appendix 4: Statement of cash flows 28
  Appendix 5: Statement of changes in equity 29
  Appendix 6: Regional sales split 30
  Appendix 7: Key currency assumptions 31
  Appendix 8: Quarterly numbers in USD (additional information) 32
  Appendix 9: Non-IFRS financial measures (additional information) 33

 

 

 

 

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Financial report for the period 1 January 2017 to 30 June 2017Page 4 of 33

 

 

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

 

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE FIRST SIX MONTHS OF 2017

These unaudited consolidated financial statements for the first six months of 2017 have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 ‘Interim Financial Reporting’ and on the basis of the same accounting policies as were applied in the Annual Report 2016 of Novo Nordisk. Novo Nordisk has adopted all new, amended or revised accounting standards and interpretations (‘IFRSs’) as published by the IASB that are endorsed by the EU and effective for the accounting period beginning on 1 January 2017. These IFRSs have not had a significant impact on the consolidated financial statements for the first six months of 2017. The impact of the new standards IFRS 9, IFRS 15 and IFRS 16, which are issued, but have not yet come into effect, is described in the Annual Report 2016. The assessment of the impact is unchanged. Furthermore, the financial report including the consolidated financial statements for the first six months of 2017 and Management’s review have been prepared in accordance with additional Danish disclosure requirements for interim reports of listed companies.

 

Amounts in DKK million, except number of shares, earnings per share and full-time equivalent employees.

 

PROFIT AND LOSS
 
 
DKK million
   H1 2017    H1 2016    

% change

H1 2016

to H1 2017

 
Net sales   57,090    54,671    4%
Gross profit   48,430    46,392    4%
Gross margin   84.8%   84.9%     
                
Sales and distribution costs   13,548    13,608    (0%)
Percent of sales   23.7%   24.9%     
                
Research and development costs   6,703    6,635    1%
Percent of sales   11.7%   12.1%     
                
Administrative costs   1,770    1,781    (1%)
Percent of sales   3.1%   3.3%     
                
Other operating income, net   467    438    7%
Operating profit   26,876    24,806    8%
Operating margin   47.1%   45.4%     
                
Financial items (net)   (1,229)   (251)   390%
Profit before income taxes   25,647    24,555    4%
                
Income taxes   5,540    5,132    8%
Effective tax rate   21.6%   20.9%     
                
Net profit   20,107    19,423    4%
Net profit margin   35.2%   35.5%     
OTHER KEY NUMBERS               
 Depreciation, amortisation and impairment losses   1,571    1,341    17%
Capital expenditure (tangible assets)   3,538    2,775    27%
                
Net cash generated from operating activities   22,215    21,972    1%
Free cash flow   18,792    19,102    (2%)
                
Total assets   97,825    88,269    11%
Equity   48,436    42,585    14%
Equity ratio   49.5%   48.2%     
                
Average number of diluted shares outstanding (million)   2,492.0    2,545.4    (2%)
Diluted earnings per share / ADR (in DKK)   8.07    7.63    6%
                
Full-time equivalent employees end of period   41,385    42,265    (2%)

 

 

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SALES DEVELOPMENT

Sales increased by 4% measured in Danish kroner and by 3% in local currencies. Sales growth was realised within diabetes and obesity care with the majority of growth originating from Tresiba®, Victoza®, NovoRapid® and Saxenda®, partly offset by declining sales of Levemir®. Sales within biopharmaceuticals declined, reflecting lower sales of human growth disorder products, Vagifem® and NovoSeven®.

 

 

Sales split per therapy

 

 

 

The diabetes and obesity care segment

   Sales
H1 2017
DKK
million
    Growth
as reported
    Growth
in local
currencies
    Share of
growth
in local
currencies
 
New-generation insulin   4,185    160%   155%   144%
-    Tresiba ®   3,689    155%   149%   125%
-    Xultophy ®   284    219%   219%   11%
-    Ryzodeg ®   196    172%   164%   7%
Modern insulin   23,381    (1%)   (1%)   (20%)
-    NovoRapid ®   10,403    9%   8%   45%
-    Levemir ®   7,609    (12%)   (13%)   (68%)
-    NovoMix ®   5,369    0%   1%   3%
Human insulin   5,123    (5%)   (4%)   (13%)
Total insulin   32,689    7%   6%   111%
Victoza®   11,525    21%   18%   100%
Other diabetes care 1)   2,092    (3%)   (2%)   (3%)
Total diabetes care   46,306    10%   9%   208%
Obesity (Saxenda®)   1,225    98%   90%   32%
Diabetes and obesity care total   47,531    11%   10%   240%
The biopharmaceuticals segment                    
Haemophilia 2)   5,315    (1%)   (2%)   (8%)
-    NovoSeven ®   4,663    (5%)   (6%)   (18%)
-    NovoEight ®   576    44%   42%   10%
Human growth disorders   3,325    (27%)   (28%)   (74%)
Other biopharmaceuticals 3)   919    (52%)   (53%)   (58%)
Biopharmaceuticals total   9,559    (19%)   (20%)   (140%)
Total sales   57,090    4%   3%   100%

1) Primarily NovoNorm®and needles.

2) Comprises NovoSeven®, NovoEight® and NovoThirteen®.

3) Primarily Vagifem® and Activelle®.

 

Both International Operations and North America Operations contributed to sales growth with 68% and 32% respectively. Within International Operations, the main growth contributors were Region Europe, Region China and Region AAMEO (Africa, Asia, Middle East and Oceania). Sales growth in North America Operations was negatively impacted

 

 

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by approximately 5 percentage points due to non-recurring adjustments to rebates in the Medicaid patient segment in the first quarter of 2016 predominantly related to Norditropin® and the negative impact from the launch of a generic version of Vagifem®, both in the USA.

 

Sales split per region   Sales
H1 2017
DKK
million
    Growth
as reported
    Growth
in local
currencies
    Share of
growth

in local
currencies
 
North America Operations   30,043    5%   2%   32%
- USA   28,985    5%   2%   28%
International Operations   27,047    4%   5%   68%
- Region Europe   10,581    3%   4%   24%
- Region AAMEO   6,021    3%   4%   13%
- Region China   5,668    5%   7%   22%
- Region Japan & Korea   3,040    3%   1%   1%
- Region Latin America   1,737    14%   9%   8%
Total sales   57,090    4%   3%   100%

Please refer to appendix 6 for further details on sales in the first six months of 2017.

 

In the following sections, unless otherwise noted, market data are based on moving annual total (MAT) from May 2017 and May 2016 provided by the independent data provider IMS Health.

 

DIABETES AND OBESITY CARE, SALES DEVELOPMENT

Sales of diabetes and obesity care products increased by 11% measured in Danish kroner and by 10% in local currencies to DKK 47,531 million. Novo Nordisk is the world leader in diabetes care with a global value market share of 27%.

 

Insulin

Sales of insulin increased by 7% measured in Danish kroner and 6% in local currencies to DKK 32,689 million. Measured in local currencies, sales growth was driven by both North America Operations and International Operations where Region AAMEO, Region Latin America, Region China and Region Europe contributed to growth. Novo Nordisk is the global leader with 46% of the total insulin market and 44% of the market for modern insulin and new-generation insulin, both measured in volume.

 

Sales of new-generation insulin (Tresiba®, Xultophy®, Ryzodeg® and Fiasp®) reached DKK 4,185 million compared with DKK 1,609 million in 2016.

 

Sales of Tresiba® (insulin degludec), the once-daily new-generation insulin, reached DKK 3,689 million compared with DKK 1,448 million in 2016. The roll-out of Tresiba® continues and the product has now been launched in 56 countries. In the USA where Tresiba® was launched broadly in January 2016, the product maintains wide commercial and Medicare Part D formulary coverage. In Japan where Tresiba® was launched in

 

 

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March 2013 with similar reimbursement as insulin glargine U100, its share of the basal insulin market has grown steadily, and Tresiba® has now captured 41% of the basal insulin market measured in monthly value market share. Similarly, Tresiba® has shown solid penetration in other markets with reimbursement at a similar level to insulin glargine U100, whereas penetration remains modest in markets with restricted market access.

 

Sales of Xultophy® (IDegLira), a once-daily single-injection combination of insulin degludec (Tresiba®) and liraglutide (Victoza®), reached DKK 284 million compared with DKK 89 million in 2016. Sales growth was driven by both North America Operations and International Operations where predominantly Region Europe contributed to growth. Xultophy® has been launched in 15 countries; in the USA launched under the brand name Xultophy® 100/3.6 in May 2017.

 

Sales of Ryzodeg®, a soluble formulation of insulin degludec and insulin aspart, reached DKK 196 million compared with DKK 72 million in 2016. Sales growth was driven by International Operations, where Region Japan & Korea and Region AAMEO contributed to growth. Ryzodeg® has now been marketed in 14 countries, and feedback from patients and prescribers is encouraging.

 

The novel mealtime insulin Fiasp®, fast-acting insulin aspart, received marketing authorisation from the European Commission on 9 January 2017 and approvals were also received in Norway, Iceland and Canada. Fiasp® has now been launched in four countries including recent launches in the UK and Germany.

 

Sales of modern insulin decreased by 1% in both Danish kroner and in local currencies to DKK 23,381 million. The declining sales were driven by North America Operations reflecting the lower sales of Levemir® following the introduction of the new-generation insulin Tresiba® partly offset by sales growth in International Operations, where Region China and Region AAMEO were the main contributors to growth. Sales of modern insulin and new-generation insulin in total constitute 84% of Novo Nordisk’s sales of insulin measured in value.

 

INSULIN MARKET SHARES
(volume, MAT)
Novo Nordisk’s share
of total insulin market
Novo Nordisk’s share
of the modern insulin and
new-generation insulin market
  May
2017
May
2016
May
2017
May
2016
Global 46% 47% 44% 45%
North America Operations 37% 38% 38% 38%
USA 37% 37% 38% 38%
International Operations 50% 51% 48% 49%
Region Europe 45% 46% 44% 46%
Region China* 59% 60% 61% 61%
Region AAMEO** 57% 57% 51% 52%
Region Japan & Korea 49% 49% 49% 48%
Region Latin America*** 42% 40% 40% 41%

Source: IMS, May 2017 data. * Data for mainland China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan. ** Data for 11 selected private markets representing approximately 70% of total Novo Nordisk’s diabetes care sales in the region. *** Data for three selected private markets representing approximately 70% of total Novo Nordisk’s diabetes care sales in the region.

 

 

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North America Operations

Sales of insulin in North America Operations increased by 10% in Danish kroner and by 7% in local currencies. Sales growth was driven by higher sales of Tresiba® and NovoLog® due to underlying volume growth of both the basal and short-acting insulin market and market share gain in the basal insulin segment. Sales growth was partly countered by lower Levemir® sales due to the introduction of Tresiba® as well as lower realised prices for basal insulin. 56% of Novo Nordisk’s volume of the new-generation insulin and modern insulin in the USA is used in the prefilled devices FlexPen® and FlexTouch®.

 

International Operations

Sales of insulin in International Operations increased by 5% in Danish kroner and by 6% in local currencies. Sales growth was driven by both new-generation insulin and modern insulin, partly offset by declining human insulin sales.

 

Region Europe

Sales of insulin in Region Europe increased by 2% in Danish kroner and by 4% in local currencies. Sales were driven by the penetration of Tresiba® as well as a positive contribution from Xultophy® and NovoRapid® across the region, partly offset by contracting Levemir® sales reflecting the continued roll-out of Tresiba® as well as declining human insulin and NovoMix® sales.

 

Region China

Sales of insulin in Region China increased by 6% in Danish kroner and by 8% in local currencies. The sales growth is driven by continued growth in the modern insulin products, where Novo Nordisk has improved its market share in each insulin segment, partly offset by declining human insulin sales.

 

Region AAMEO

Sales of insulin in Region AAMEO increased by 7% in Danish kroner and by 9% in local currencies. The sales growth is driven by growth of the overall diabetes care market with solid contribution from NovoRapid®, NovoMix® and the new-generation insulin Tresiba® and Ryzodeg®. Currently, 63% of Novo Nordisk’s insulin volume in the major private markets in Region AAMEO is used in devices.

 

Region Japan & Korea

Sales of insulin in Region Japan & Korea increased by 1% in Danish kroner and decreased by 1% in local currencies. The sales development in local currencies reflects lower modern insulin and human insulin sales in the region reflecting the declining insulin volume market in Japan which is offset by continued uptake of Ryzodeg® and Tresiba® in Japan.

 

Region Latin America

Sales of insulin in Region Latin America increased by 14% in Danish kroner and by 11% in local currencies. The sales development reflects strong uptake of Tresiba® in selected countries and continued growth of both modern and human insulin. Currently, 46% of Novo Nordisk’s insulin volume in the major private markets in Region Latin America is used in devices, primarily FlexPen® and FlexTouch®.

 

 

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Victoza® (GLP-1 therapy for type 2 diabetes)

Victoza® sales increased by 21% in Danish kroner and by 18% in local currencies to DKK 11,525 million. Sales growth is predominantly driven by North America Operations comprising 91% share of growth. The GLP-1 segment’s value share of the total diabetes care market has increased to 10.7% compared with 8.8% 12 months ago. Victoza® is the market leader in the GLP-1 segment with a 54% value market share.

 

GLP-1 MARKET SHARES
(value, MAT)
GLP-1 share of total
diabetes care market
Victoza® share
of GLP-1 market
  May
2017
May
2016
May
2017
May
2016
Global 10.7% 8.8% 54% 62%
North America Operations 12.6% 10.1% 52% 60%
USA 12.7% 10.2% 52% 59%
International Operations 6.1% 5.5% 61% 70%
Region Europe 10.0% 9.2% 61% 70%
Region China* 0.9% 0.8% 61% 53%
Region AAMEO** 2.5% 2.1% 51% 58%
Region Japan & Korea 4.0% 2.8% 50% 67%
Region Latin America*** 4.9% 3.9% 83% 92%

Source: IMS, May 2017 data. * Data for mainland China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan. ** Data for 11 selected private markets representing approximately 70% of Novo Nordisk’s total diabetes care sales in the region. *** Data for three selected private markets representing approximately 70% of Novo Nordisk’s total diabetes care sales in the region.

 

North America Operations

Sales of Victoza® in North America Operations increased by 26% in Danish kroner and by 23% in local currencies. Sales growth is driven by an underlying prescription volume growth of the GLP-1 class of more than 25% in the USA, a positive impact from higher realised prices and inventory build-up. The growth of the GLP-1 market continues to be driven by competing once-weekly products and Victoza®. The value share of the GLP-1 class of the total North American diabetes care market has increased to 12.6%. Despite intensified competition, Victoza® is still the market leader with a 52% value market share.

 

International Operations

Sales of Victoza® in International Operations increased by 6% in both Danish kroner and in local currencies. Sales growth is driven by growth in Region AAMEO, Region Latin America and Region China, partly offset by declining sales in Region Europe. The value share of the GLP-1 class of the total International Operations diabetes care market has increased to 6.1% from 5.5% in 2016. Victoza® is the market leader with a 61% value market share.

 

Region Europe

Sales in Region Europe decreased by 2% in Danish kroner and by 1% in local currencies. The sales development reflects intensified competition from a recently introduced once-weekly, partly offset by growth in Germany and the Nordic countries. In Region Europe, the share of the GLP-1 class of the total diabetes care market in value has increased to 10.0%. Despite intensified competition, Victoza® remains the market leader in Region Europe with a 61% value market share.

 

 

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Region China

Sales in Region China increased by 29% in Danish kroner and by 28% in local currencies. In China, the GLP-1 class represents a modest 0.9% of the total diabetes care market measured in value, and Victoza® holds a GLP-1 value market share of 61%. In July 2017, Victoza® was the first GLP-1 to be listed on the Chinese National Reimbursement Drug List, and reimbursement is expected to be obtained across China as the provincial drug reimbursement lists are updated accordingly.

 

Region AAMEO

Sales in Region AAMEO increased by 32% in Danish kroner and by 31% in local currencies. Sales growth is primarily driven by a number of countries in the Middle East. The value share of the GLP-1 class of the total diabetes care market increased to 2.5%. Victoza® is the GLP-1 market leader across Region AAMEO with a value market share of 51%.

 

Region Japan & Korea

Sales in Region Japan & Korea increased by 1% in Danish kroner and decreased by 1% in local currencies. The sales development measured in local currencies reflects the intensified competition partly offset by continued expansion of the GLP-1 market in Japan. In Region Japan & Korea, the GLP-1 class represents 4.0% of the total diabetes care market value compared with 2.8% in 2016. Victoza® remains the leader in the class with a value market share of 50%.

 

Region Latin America

Sales in Region Latin America increased by 32% in Danish kroner and by 18% in local currencies. The sales growth reflects the continued expansion of the GLP-1 markets across the region. In Region Latin America, the GLP-1 class represents 4.9% of the total diabetes care market value compared with 3.9% in 2016. Victoza® remains the leader in the class with a value market share of 83%.

 

Other diabetes care

Sales of other diabetes care products, which predominantly consist of oral antidiabetic products and needles, declined by 3% in Danish kroner and by 2% in local currencies to DKK 2,092 million. Declining sales were seen in International Operations, where all regions apart from Region Latin America experienced lower sales, partly offset by increased sales in North America Operations.

 

Saxenda® (obesity care)

Sales of Saxenda®, liraglutide 3 mg for weight management, increased by 98% in Danish kroner and by 90% in local currencies to DKK 1,225 million. Sales growth was driven by both North America Operations and International Operations, where Region Latin America, Region AAMEO and Region Europe contributed to growth. Saxenda® was launched in May 2015 in the USA and has obtained broad commercial formulary market access. Saxenda® has now been launched in 19 countries.

 

 

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BIOPHARMACEUTICALS, SALES DEVELOPMENT

Sales of biopharmaceutical products declined by 19% measured in Danish kroner and by 20% in local currencies to DKK 9,559 million. Declining sales were observed in both North America Operations and International Operations.

 

Haemophilia

Sales of haemophilia products decreased by 1% measured in Danish kroner and by 2% in local currencies to DKK 5,315 million. The sales decline was primarily driven by lower NovoSeven® sales in Region AAMEO, Region Latin America and Region Japan & Korea as well as North America Operations. This was partly offset by a positive contribution from NovoSeven® and the roll-out of NovoEight® in Region Europe.

 

Human growth disorders

Sales of human growth disorder products decreased by 27% measured in Danish kroner and by 28% in local currencies to DKK 3,325 million. The sales decline reflects the significant positive non-recurring adjustment in the USA in the first quarter of 2016, related to rebates in the Medicaid patient segment for the period 2010-2015, as well as an impact from intensified competition impacting realised prices and to some extent volumes in the USA. The sales decline has been partly offset by a positive impact from International Operations driven by Region Japan & Korea and Region Latin America.

 

Novo Nordisk is the leading company in the global human growth disorder market with a 29% market share measured in volume.

 

Other biopharmaceuticals

Sales of other products within biopharmaceuticals, which predominantly consist of hormone replacement therapy-related (HRT) products, declined by 52% measured in Danish kroner and by 53% in local currencies to DKK 919 million. The sales decline reflects a negative impact from the launch of a generic version of Vagifem® in the USA in the fourth quarter of 2016.

 

DEVELOPMENT IN COSTS AND OPERATING PROFIT

The cost of goods sold increased by 5% both in Danish kroner and local currencies to DKK 8,660 million, resulting in a gross margin of 84.8% measured in Danish kroner and 84.5% in local currencies, compared with 84.9% in 2016. The gross margin was negatively impacted by lower prices primarily reflecting intensified competition in the insulin segment and lower prices following the non-recurring Medicaid rebate adjustments in 2016, both in the USA, as well as slightly lower capacity utilisation for certain products. The gross margin was impacted by positive contribution from product mix due to higher Tresiba® and Victoza® sales, partly countered by lower sales of Vagifem® following the launch of a generic version in the USA.

 

Sales and distribution costs were broadly unchanged in Danish kroner and declined by 1% in local currencies to DKK 13,548 million. The decline in sales and distribution costs measured in local currencies reflects lower promotional activities in the USA following the Tresiba® launch in 2016 and broad cost control initiatives, partly offset by higher

 

 

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costs for legal cases and increased sales and distribution costs in International Operations across all regions.

 

Research and development costs increased by 1% in both Danish kroner and local currencies to DKK 6,703 million. The increase in costs reflects higher development costs due to the initiation of the PIONEER programme for oral semaglutide, where all 10 planned trials have been initiated and a large part of patients are enrolled, partly countered by lower costs related to the completion of the cardiovascular outcomes trial DEVOTE and by lower biopharmaceuticals development costs. The increase in development costs were partially offset by lower research costs following the updated R&D strategy announced in October 2016 leading to the discontinuation of a number of research projects.

 

Administration costs decreased by 1% in Danish kroner and by 2% in local currencies to DKK 1,770 million. The lower administrative costs are mainly related to general cost control initiatives.

 

Other operating income (net) was DKK 467 million compared with DKK 438 million in 2016.

 

Operating profit increased by 8% in Danish kroner and by 6% in local currencies to DKK 26,876 million.

 

FINANCIAL ITEMS (NET)

Financial items (net) showed a net loss of DKK 1,229 million compared with a net loss of DKK 251 million in 2016.

 

In line with Novo Nordisk’s treasury policy, the most significant foreign exchange risks for the group have been hedged, primarily through foreign exchange forward contracts. The foreign exchange result was a loss of DKK 1,161 million compared with a loss of DKK 222 million in 2016. The development in the first half of 2017 reflects loss on foreign exchange hedging involving especially the US dollar and Chinese yuan versus the Danish krone.

 

The result of net financial items as per 30 June 2017 is reflecting that deferred gains on financial contracts of approximately DKK 1.6 billion, hereof approximately DKK 600 million related to the second half of 2017 and approximately DKK 1 billion related to 2018, have been deferred for later income recognition as the hedged cash flow materialises.

 

CAPITAL EXPENDITURE AND FREE CASH FLOW

Net capital expenditure for property, plant and equipment was DKK 3.5 billion compared with DKK 2.8 billion in 2016. Net capital expenditure was primarily related to investments in a new production facility for a range of diabetes active pharmaceutical ingredients in Clayton, North Carolina, USA, a new diabetes care filling capacity in

 

 

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Hillerød, Denmark and an expansion of the manufacturing capacity for biopharmaceutical products in Kalundborg, Denmark.

 

Free cash flow was DKK 18.8 billion compared with DKK 19.1 billion in 2016. The decrease of 2% compared with 2016 primarily reflects a negative impact from higher income taxes paid.

 

KEY DEVELOPMENTS IN THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2017

Please refer to appendix 1 for an overview of the quarterly numbers in DKK and to appendix 6 for details on sales in the second quarter of 2017.

 

Sales in the second quarter of 2017 increased by 4% in Danish kroner and by 3% in local currencies compared with the same period in 2016. The growth was driven by new-generation insulin, Victoza® and Saxenda® partly offset by Vagifem®, modern insulin and human growth disorders. From a geographic perspective, sales growth in local currencies was driven by both International Operations and North America Operations, growing by 5% and 2%, respectively.

 

The gross margin was 84.6% in the second quarter of 2017 compared with 85.3% in the same period last year. The decline of 0.7 percentage point of the gross margin reflects a negative price effect in the USA as well as slightly lower capacity utilisation for certain products, partly offset by a positive impact from product mix.

 

Sales and distribution costs decreased by 2% in both Danish kroner and local currencies compared with the same period in 2016 reflecting lower promotional activities in the USA following the Tresiba® launch in 2016 and broad cost control initiatives, partly offset by increased sales and distribution costs in International Operations, mainly in Region AAMEO.

 

Research and development costs increased by 2% in both Danish kroner and local currencies compared with the same period in 2016. The increase in costs is driven by increased research costs for the early diabetes and obesity portfolio as well as increased development costs for oral semaglutide and other diabetes care development programmes partly offset by lower costs related to the completion of the cardiovascular outcomes trial DEVOTE.

 

Administrative costs decreased by 2% in Danish kroner and by 3% in local currencies compared with the same period in 2016 mainly related to general cost control initiatives.

 

Other operating income (net) was DKK 189 million in the second quarter of 2017 compared with DKK 154 million in the same period last year.

 

Operating profit increased by 7% in Danish kroner and by 6% in local currencies compared with the same period in 2016.

 

 

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OUTLOOK

 

OUTLOOK 2017

 

The current expectations for 2017 are summarised in the table below:

 

Expectations are as reported,
if not otherwise stated
Expectations
9 August 2017
Expectations
3 May 2017
Sales growth    
in local currencies 1% to 3% 0% to 3%
as reported Around 3 percentage points lower Around 1 percentage point higher
Operating profit growth    
in local currencies 1% to 5% -1% to 3%
as reported Around 4 percentage points lower Around 1 percentage point higher
Financial items (net) Loss of around DKK 0.2 billion Loss of around DKK 1.8 billion
Effective tax rate 21% to 22% 21% to 23%
Capital expenditure Around DKK 9.5 billion Around DKK 10.0 billion
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment losses Around DKK 3.0 billion Around DKK 3.0 billion
Free cash flow DKK 29-33 billion DKK 29-33 billion

 

For 2017, sales growth is now expected to be in the range of 1% to 3% growth, measured in local currencies. This reflects expectations for continued robust performance for Victoza® and Tresiba® as well as a contribution from Saxenda® and Xultophy®. This is expected to be partly countered by an impact from lower realised prices in the USA, especially in the basal insulin and growth hormone segments, the loss of exclusivity for Vagifem® in the USA, further intensifying competition within diabetes and biopharmaceuticals especially in the USA, as well as adverse macroeconomic conditions in several markets in International Operations. Given the significant 8% depreciation of the US dollar and most other key invoicing currencies versus the Euro and the Danish krone since the report for the first three months of 2017, growth reported in DKK is now expected to be around 3 percentage points lower than the local currency level.

 

For 2018, formulary negotiations with Pharmacy Benefit Managers and managed care organisations in the USA are progressing. Subject to the final outcome of these negotiations, average prices after rebates are expected to be lower compared with the levels in 2017, predominantly driven by the basal insulin segment. The market access for Novo Nordisk’s key products is, however, expected to remain broadly unchanged compared to 2017.

 

For 2017, operating profit growth is now expected to be in the range of 1% to 5% growth, measured in local currencies. The expectation for operating profit growth primarily reflects the modest outlook for sales growth. The outlook also reflects an increase in second half of 2017 in the sales and distribution cost ratio to support commercialisation efforts for key products as well as in the research and development cost ratio to support the progress of Novo Nordisk’s pipeline. Given the current

 

 

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exchange rates versus the Danish krone, growth reported in DKK is now expected to be around 4 percentage points lower than the local currency level.

 

For 2017, Novo Nordisk now expects financial items (net) to amount to a loss of around DKK 0.2 billion. The current expectation reflects losses on non-hedged currencies partly offset by gains associated with foreign exchange hedging contracts, mainly related to the US dollar and Japanese yen versus the Danish krone.

 

The effective tax rate for 2017 is now expected to be in the range of 21-22%, a level broadly similar to the statutory corporate tax rate in Denmark of 22%.

 

Capital expenditure is now expected to be around DKK 9.5 billion in 2017, primarily related to investments in additional capacity for active pharmaceutical ingredient production within diabetes care, a capacity expansion of the diabetes care filling and an expansion of the manufacturing capacity for biopharmaceutical products. Depreciation, amortisation and impairment losses are still expected to be around DKK 3.0 billion. Free cash flow is still expected to be DKK 29-33 billion.

 

All of the above expectations are based on the assumptions that the global economic and political environment will not significantly change business conditions for Novo Nordisk during 2017, and that currency exchange rates, especially the US dollar, will remain at the current level versus the Danish krone. Please refer to appendix 7 for key currency assumptions.

 

Novo Nordisk has hedged expected net cash flows in a number of invoicing currencies and, all other things being equal, movements in key invoicing currencies will impact Novo Nordisk’s operating profit as outlined in the table below.

 

 

Key invoicing
currencies
Annual impact on Novo Nordisk’s
operating profit of a 5%
movement in currency
Hedging period
(months)
USD DKK 1,900 million 12
CNY DKK 305 million 6*
JPY DKK 185 million 12
GBP DKK 85 million 13
CAD DKK 80 million 11

* Chinese yuan traded offshore (CNH) used as proxy when hedging Novo Nordisk’s CNY currency exposure

 

The financial impact from foreign exchange hedging is included in Financial items (net).

 

 

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RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT UPDATE

 

DIABETES

 

Novo Nordisk submits applications in the USA and the EU for including data from the DEVOTE trial in the Tresiba® (NN1250) label

In May 2017, Novo Nordisk announced the submission of a supplemental application to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for including data in the label for Tresiba® (insulin degludec) from the DEVOTE trial, a long-term, randomised, double-blinded and event-driven trial conducted to confirm the cardiovascular safety of Tresiba® compared to insulin glargine U100 when added to standard of care, in people with type 2 diabetes. Furthermore, in June 2017 Novo Nordisk announced the submission of a Type II variation application to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for including data from the DEVOTE trial in the label for Tresiba®.

 

In the DEVOTE trial, the primary endpoint was achieved by demonstrating non- inferiority of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) with Tresiba® compared to insulin glargine U100. The trial thereby confirmed the results of the DEVOTE interim analysis submitted to the FDA in March 2015, on the basis of which Tresiba® and Ryzodeg® 70/30 were approved in the US in September 2015.

 

The primary endpoint of the DEVOTE study was defined as the composite MACE outcome of the first occurrence of cardiovascular death, non-fatal myocardial infarction or non-fatal stroke and showed a hazard ratio of 0.91 in favour of Tresiba® relative to insulin glargine U100, with no statistically significant difference between the two treatments.

 

From a mean HbA1c baseline of 8.4%, the trial showed a similar blood sugar reduction with Tresiba® compared to insulin glargine U100 with an end-of-trial treatment difference of 0.01 percentage point between the two treatment arms, thus fulfilling the requirements for objectively comparing hypoglycaemia rates between the two treatments.

 

In the trial, Tresiba® demonstrated superiority on the secondary confirmatory endpoint of severe hypoglycaemia: 27% fewer patients in the group treated with Tresiba® experienced an episode of severe hypoglycaemia, resulting in a 40% overall rate reduction of total episodes of adjudicated severe hypoglycaemia. Furthermore, patients in the group treated with Tresiba® experienced a 53% relative reduction in the rate of nocturnal severe hypoglycaemia. These differences were all statistically significant.

 

Tresiba® appeared to have a safe and well-tolerated profile consistent with previous clinical studies conducted with Tresiba®.

 

Review of Novo Nordisk’s application in the USA for including data from the two SWITCH trials and the DEVOTE trial in the Tresiba® (NN1250) label continues

 

 

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In September 2016, Novo Nordisk announced the submission of a supplemental application to the FDA for including data from the two SWITCH phase 3b trials in the label for Tresiba®. In the SWITCH trials, the safety profile and efficacy of Tresiba® was compared with insulin glargine U100. FDA is continuing the review of the SWITCH application and it is Novo Nordisk’s assessment that FDA now plans to review the SWITCH studies in the context of the data from the recently submitted DEVOTE trial.

 

Victoza® (NN2211) approved in the EU as the only GLP-1 with a label to include prevention of cardiovascular events

In July 2017, the European Commission approved an update to the Victoza® (liraglutide) EU label that expands the indication to reflect both improving blood sugar and cardiovascular (CV) events as integral parts of type 2 diabetes treatment. Victoza® is the only GLP-1 that is proven to prevent CV events in people with type 2 diabetes and high CV risk. The update of the label was based on the results from the LEADER trial. The trial investigated the long-term effects of Victoza® in more than 9,300 people with type 2 diabetes, at high risk of major CV events.

 

In the LEADER trial, Victoza® (liraglutide up to 1.8 mg) statistically significantly reduced the risk of CV death, non-fatal myocardial infarction (heart attack) or non-fatal stroke by 13% versus placebo, when added to standard of care. The overall risk reduction was driven by a statistically significant 22% reduction in CV death with Victoza® treatment versus placebo and non-significant reductions in non-fatal myocardial infarction and non-fatal stroke.

 

Novo Nordisk received positive 17-2 vote from FDA Advisory Committee that Victoza® (NN2211) provides substantial evidence of cardiovascular risk reduction in patients with type 2 diabetes

In June 2017, Novo Nordisk announced that the Endocrinologic and Metabolic Drugs Advisory Committee (EMDAC) of the FDA had completed its meeting regarding the supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for inclusion of the data from the cardiovascular outcomes trial LEADER in the label for Victoza®.

 

The Advisory Committee voted 19-0 in favour of Victoza® on the question: "Do the results of LEADER establish that use of Victoza® in patients with type 2 diabetes is not associated with excess cardiovascular risk?"

 

The Advisory Committee voted 17-2 in favour of Victoza® on the question: "Does the LEADER trial provide the substantial evidence needed to establish that Victoza® (liraglutide 1.8 mg) reduces cardiovascular risk in patients with type 2 diabetes?"

 

The sNDA for Victoza® was submitted to the FDA in October 2016 and regulatory feedback in the US is expected in Q3 2017.

 

 

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American Diabetes Association (ADA) meeting 9-13 June 2017 in San Diego, California, USA

At the 77th annual meeting of the ADA held in San Diego, California, USA results from Novo Nordisk’s research and development activities were presented in 60 accepted abstracts. Among the key presentations was an ADA-hosted symposium where detailed data from the DEVOTE study were presented. DEVOTE is the first randomised, double- blind, treat-to-target, event-driven trial comparing two basal insulins, Tresiba® and insulin glargine U100, in adults with type 2 diabetes at high risk of CV disease.

 

The results presented at ADA also comprised additional results from the LEADER trial with Victoza® and a cross-trial comparison of the SUSTAIN 1 to 5 with the once-weekly GLP-1 analogue semaglutide. In addition, the phase 3b results from the DUAL VII trial were presented, demonstrating that Xultophy® 100/3.6 reduced the risk of hypoglycaemic events and lowered body weight compared with a basal-bolus treatment in people with type 2 diabetes.

 

OBESITY

 

CHMP endorses EU label update of Saxenda® (NN8022) based on the LEADER trial In June 2017, Novo Nordisk announced that CHMP, under the EMA, had endorsed an update of the EU label for Saxenda®. The update was based on the results from the LEADER trial which investigated the long-term effects of Victoza® in people with type 2 diabetes and established cardiovascular disease.

 

The CHMP has previously concluded that, although the Saxenda® dosing of liraglutide 3.0 mg was not investigated in the LEADER trial, the results would also be supportive for the assessment of Saxenda® for any potential cardiovascular risk. The Saxenda® label has been updated with immediate effect to reflect the primary outcome of the LEADER trial.

 

Novo Nordisk reports up to 13.8% weight loss in people with obesity receiving semaglutide (NN9536) in phase 2 trial

In June 2017, Novo Nordisk announced the headline results from a 52-week double- blind phase 2 clinical trial with once-daily subcutaneous semaglutide investigating safety and potential for inducing and maintaining weight loss in people with obesity.

 

In the trial, 957 people with obesity were randomised to treatment with doses of semaglutide between 0.05 to 0.4 mg/day or placebo. Liraglutide 3.0 mg/day was included for comparison. Approximately 100 people were included in each active treatment arm in combination with diet and exercise. All people in the trial were treated for 52 weeks followed by a 7-week follow-up period.

 

From a mean baseline weight of around 111 kg and a body mass index of approximately 39 kg/m2, a weight loss up to 17.8 kg was observed after 52 weeks of treatment with semaglutide. This corresponded to an estimated 13.8% weight loss compared to the weight loss of 2.3% achieved by diet, exercise and placebo alone, with all treatment

 

 

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arms adjusted for people discontinuing treatment in the study. The results from the liraglutide 3.0 mg treatment arm were broadly in line with previously reported data.

 

In the trial, once-daily semaglutide appeared to have a well-tolerated safety profile, with the most common adverse events being gastrointestinal side effects.

 

Novo Nordisk is now preparing the phase 3 programme with semaglutide with the objective to confirm the results, and the phase 3 programme is expected to begin in 2018

 

BIOPHARMACEUTICALS

 

Novo Nordisk received US FDA approval of REBINYN® (nonacog beta pegol; N9-GP; NN7999)

In May 2017, Novo Nordisk announced that the FDA had approved the Biologics License Application for REBINYN® for the treatment of adults and children with haemophilia B.

 

REBINYN® is the brand name for nonacog beta pegol, N9-GP, in the USA. REBINYN® is indicated for on-demand treatment and control of bleeding episodes and the perioperative management of bleeding around the time of surgery in adults and children with haemophilia B. The efficacy and safety evaluation was based on 115 patients across the five paradigm clinical trials, and the approval follows the Blood Products Advisory Committee meeting held 4 April 2017.

 

Novo Nordisk received EU approval of Refixia® (nonacog beta pegol; N9-GP; NN7999) In June 2017, Novo Nordisk announced that the European Commission had granted marketing authorisation for Refixia® for the treatment of adolescents and adults with haemophilia B. The authorisation covers all 28 European Union member states.

 

Refixia® is the brand name for nonacog beta pegol, N9-GP, in the EU. Refixia® is indicated for prophylaxis, on-demand treatment of bleeding and surgical procedures in adolescent (>12 years of age) and adult patients with haemophilia B (congenital factor IX deficiency). The efficacy and safety evaluation was based on 115 patients across the five paradigm clinical trials, and the marketing authorisation follows the positive opinion from the CHMP, under the EMA, provided 24 March 2017.

 

Novo Nordisk submits New Drug Application for nonacog beta pegol (N9-GP; N7999) in Japan

In July 2017, Novo Nordisk submitted the New Drug Application (NDA) to the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare for nonacog beta pegol (N9-GP). The filing of nonacog beta pegol is based on the results from the paradigm clinical trial programme, which involved 115 patients with severe or moderately severe haemophilia B. Nonacog beta pegol was found to be efficacious in routine prophylaxis, treatment of bleeding episodes and surgery for adults, adolescents and children. Furthermore, nonacog beta pegol appeared to be well-tolerated and no safety concerns were identified.

 

 

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Positive results from phase 3 trial with long-acting growth hormone somapacitan (NN8640) for treatment of Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency (AGHD).

In August 2017, Novo Nordisk completed the main phase of REAL 1, the pivotal phase 3 trial with the long-acting recombinant growth hormone, somapacitan. REAL 1 was a 34- week trial that enrolled 301 treatment-naïve adults with growth hormone deficiency. The trial was a placebo-controlled efficacy trial with the primary endpoint being change in truncal fat percentage from baseline to 34 weeks. At the end of the trial, there was a statistically significant difference between somapacitan and placebo, with the somapacitan-treated patients showing a greater reduction in truncal fat percentage.

 

Somapacitan also demonstrated significant beneficial effects on other body composition measures such as lean body mass (LBM) and visceral fat tissue. The safety profile observed in this study was consistent with that known for Norditropin®.

 

Novo Nordisk will soon finalise recruitment in REAL 3, a phase 2 study in prepubertal growth hormone deficient (GHD) children evaluating weekly treatment with once-weekly somapacitan versus daily injections of Norditropin®. In addition, Novo Nordisk is planning for the pivotal phase 3 somapacitan programs in GHD children as well as in children born small for gestational age (SGA).

 

SUSTAINABILITY UPDATE

 

The number of employees in Novo Nordisk decreased by 2.2%

The number of full-time equivalent employees at the end of the first six months of 2017 decreased by 2.2% compared with 12 months ago. The total number of employees was 41,833, corresponding to 41,385 full-time positions. The decrease is the result of workforce reductions, effectuated in the last quarter of 2016, in North America Operations, Region Europe and R&D, and the transfer of the activities and employees of the Steno Diabetes Center to the Capital Region of Denmark. Areas in which there was notable growth include Region AAMEO and the Global Service Centre in Bangalore.

 

Novo Nordisk replaces cartridge holders for insulin pens to protect patient safety

In June 2017, Novo Nordisk detected a potential safety issue with some batches of NovoPen Echo® and NovoPen® 5, used for insulin treatment by people with diabetes. The insulin cartridge holder may crack or break if exposed to certain chemicals in for example cleaning agents, and as a result the pen may give a slightly smaller dose of insulin than expected. The risk that a patient will experience high blood sugar over the lifetime of an affected pen is less than 0.1%. The affected pens had been distributed in 38 countries. In the interest of patient safety, Novo Nordisk immediately put in place measures by which cartridge holders distributed to patients could be replaced. Affected pens in stock at wholesalers and pharmacies have been recalled. The issue has thereby been mitigated.

 

Novo Nordisk signs agreement that secures CO2 neutral steam and heating for the company’s largest production facility

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company’s largest production facility in Kalundborg, Denmark. Based on this agreement DONG Energy will rebuild its Asnæs Power Station, which supplies Novo Nordisk’s site in Kalundborg, so that by 2020 coal is replaced with sustainable wood chips as the primary source for producing steam and heating. As a result, the Novo Nordisk site will by then be CO2 neutral, and total CO2 emissions from the company’s global production will be reduced by 45%.

 

EQUITY

 

Total equity was DKK 48,436 million at the end of the first six months of 2017, equivalent to 49.5% of total assets, compared with 48.2% at the end of the first six months of 2016. Please refer to appendix 5 for further elaboration of changes in equity.

 

Interim dividend

The Board of Directors has decided to pay out interim dividend for 2017 of DKK 3.00 for each Novo Nordisk A and B share of DKK 0.20, which will be paid in August 2017. The ex-dividend date for the interim dividend will be 18 August 2017. The record date will be 21 August 2017 for the A and B shares as well as ADRs. The payment date for the A and B shares will be 22 August 2017, while the payment date for the ADRs will be 29 August 2017. No dividend will be paid on the company’s holding of B shares.

 

2017 share repurchase programme

On 3 May 2017, Novo Nordisk announced a share repurchase programme of up to DKK 4.3 billion to be executed from 3 May to 7 August 2017, as part of an overall 2017 programme of up to DKK 16 billion to be executed during a 12-month period. The purpose of the programme was to reduce the company’s share capital and to meet obligations arising from share-based incentive programmes. Under the programme, Novo Nordisk has repurchased 15,465,578 B shares for an amount of DKK 4.3 billion in the period from 3 May to 7 August 2017. The programme was concluded on 7 August 2017.

 

As of 7 August 2017, Novo Nordisk A/S and its wholly-owned affiliates owned 33,054,841 of its own B shares, corresponding to 1.3% of the total share capital.

 

The execution of Novo Nordisk’s 2017 share repurchase programme of up to DKK 16 billion to be executed during a 12-month period beginning 2 February 2017 continues, and a new share repurchase programme has been initiated in accordance with Article 5 of Regulation No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and Council of 16 April 2014 (MAR). For that purpose, Novo Nordisk has appointed Nordea Danmark, filial af Nordea Bank AB (publ) as lead manager to execute the programme independently and without influence from Novo Nordisk. The purpose of the programme is to reduce the company's share capital and to meet obligations arising from share-based incentive programmes.

 

Under the agreement, Nordea Danmark, filial af Nordea Bank AB (publ) will repurchase shares on behalf of Novo Nordisk for an amount of DKK 3.9 billion during the trading period starting today, 9 August and ending on 30 October 2017. A maximum of 462,106 shares can be bought during one single trading day, equal to 20% of the average daily

 

 

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trading volume of Novo Nordisk B shares on Nasdaq Copenhagen during the month of July 2017, and a maximum of 27,264,254 shares in total can be bought during the trading period. At least once every seven trading days, Novo Nordisk will issue an announcement in respect of the transactions made under the repurchase programme.

 

LEGAL MATTERS

 

Novo Nordisk involved in seven class action lawsuits relating to drug prices in the USA Since 12 May 2017, three additional class action lawsuits have been brought against Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly, and/or certain Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) on behalf of classes of US purchasers of diabetes products. One of the class action lawsuits was filed as an add-on action in the US District Court for the District of New Jersey, resulting in five pending actions in New Jersey. The remaining two lawsuits are filed in the US District Court for the Central District of California and the US District Court for the Western District of Washington. All pending matters allege that the manufacturers and PBMs colluded to artificially inflate list prices paid by consumers for diabetes products, while offering reduced prices to PBMs through rebates used to secure formulary access. Novo Nordisk does not expect the lawsuits to have a material impact on Novo Nordisk’s financial position, operating profit or cash flow.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Novo Nordisk’s reports filed with or furnished to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including this document as well as the company’s Annual Report 2016 and Form 20-F, both filed with the SEC in February 2017, and written information released, or oral statements made, to the public in the future by or on behalf of Novo Nordisk, may contain forward-looking statements. Words such as ‘believe’, ‘expect’, ‘may’, ‘will’, ‘plan’, ‘strategy’, ‘prospect’, ‘foresee’, ‘estimate’, ‘project’, ‘anticipate’, ‘can’, ‘intend’, ‘target’ and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial performance identify forward-looking statements. Examples of such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:

Ÿstatements of targets, plans, objectives or goals for future operations, including those related to Novo Nordisk’s products, product research, product development, product introductions and product approvals as well as cooperation in relation thereto
Ÿstatements containing projections of or targets for revenues, costs, income (or loss), earnings per share, capital expenditures, dividends, capital structure, financial items (net) and other financial measures
Ÿstatements regarding future economic performance, future actions and outcome of contingencies such as legal proceedings
Ÿstatements regarding the assumptions underlying or relating to such statements.

 

In this document, examples of forward-looking statements can be found under the headings ‘Outlook’, ‘Research and Development update’, Equity’ and ‘Legal matters’.

 

These statements are based on current plans, estimates and projections. By their very nature, forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, both general and specific. Novo Nordisk cautions that a number of important factors, including those described in this document, could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in any forward-looking statements.

 

Factors that may affect future results include, but are not limited to, global as well as local political and economic conditions, including interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations, delay or failure of projects related to research and/or development, unplanned loss of patents, interruptions of supplies and production, product recalls, unexpected contract breaches or terminations, government-mandated or market-driven price decreases for Novo Nordisk’s products, introduction of competing products, reliance on information technology, Novo Nordisk’s ability to successfully market current and new products, exposure to product liability and legal proceedings and investigations, changes in governmental laws and related interpretation thereof, including on reimbursement, intellectual property protection and regulatory controls on testing, approval, manufacturing and marketing, perceived or actual failure to adhere to ethical marketing practices, investments in and divestitures of domestic and foreign companies, unexpected growth in costs and expenses, failure to recruit and retain the right employees, and failure to maintain a culture of compliance.

 

Please also refer to the overview of risk factors in ‘Risk management’ on pp 40-43 of the Annual Report 2016 available on novonordisk.com.

 

Unless required by law, Novo Nordisk is under no duty and undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement after the distribution of this document, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

 

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MANAGEMENT STATEMENT

 

The Board of Directors and Executive Management have reviewed and approved the financial report of Novo Nordisk A/S for the first six months of 2017. The financial report has not been audited or reviewed by the company’s independent auditors.

 

The financial report for the first six months of 2017 has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 ‘Interim Financial Reporting’ and accounting policies set out in the Annual Report 2016 of Novo Nordisk, amended with accounting policy regarding associated companies. Furthermore, the financial report for the first six months of 2017 and Management’s Review are prepared in accordance with additional Danish disclosure requirements for interim reports of listed companies.

 

In our opinion, the accounting policies used are appropriate and the overall presentation of the financial report for the first six months of 2017 is adequate. Furthermore, in our opinion, Management’s Review includes a true and fair account of the development in the operations and financial circumstances, of the results for the period and of the financial position of the Group as well as a description of the most significant risks and elements of uncertainty facing the Group in accordance with Danish disclosure requirements for listed companies.

 

Besides what has been disclosed in the quarterly financial report, no changes in the Group’s most significant risks and uncertainties have occurred relative to what was disclosed in the consolidated annual report for 2016.

 

Bagsværd, 9 August 2017

 

 

Executive Management:    
     
Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen Jesper Brandgaard Lars Green
President and CEO CFO  
     
Mads Krogsgaard Thomsen Henrik Wulff  
     
     
Board of Directors:    
     
Göran Ando Jeppe Christiansen Brian Daniels
Chairman Vice chairman  
     
Sylvie Grégoire Liz Hewitt Liselotte Hyveled
     
Kasim Kutay Anne Marie Kverneland Helge Lund
     
Søren Thuesen Pedersen Stig Strøbæk  

 

 

 

 

 

 

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FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

APPENDIX 1: QUARTERLY NUMBERS IN DKK

 

 

(Amounts in DKK million, except number of full-time equivalent employees, earnings per share and number of shares outstanding).

 

                     % change  
   2017  2016  Q2 2017 vs  
   Q2  Q1  Q4  Q3  Q2  Q1  Q2 2016  
                      
Net sales   28,638    28,452    29,572    27,537    27,459    27,212    4%
Gross profit   24,229    24,201    24,654    23,551    23,414    22,978    3%
Gross margin   84.6%   85.1%   83.4%   85.5%   85.3%   84.4%     
Sales and distribution costs   6,761    6,787    7,909    6,860    6,867    6,741    (2%)
Percentage of sales   23.6%   23.9%   26.7%   24.9%   25.0%   24.8%     
Research and development costs   3,414    3,289    4,470    3,458    3,331    3,304    2%
Percentage of sales   11.9%   11.6%   15.1%   12.6%   12.1%   12.1%     
Administrative costs   857    913    1,166    1,015    873    908    (2%)
Percentage of sales   3.0%   3.2%   3.9%   3.7%   3.2%   3.3%     
Other operating income, net   189    278    97    202    154    284    23%
Operating profit   13,386    13,490    11,206    12,420    12,497    12,309    7%
Operating margin   46.7%   47.4%   37.9%   45.1%   45.5%   45.2%     
Financial income   421    258    (21)   (3)   93    23    353%
Financial expenses   1,164    744    243    116    (12)   379    N/A 
Financial items (net)   (743)   (486)   (264)   (119)   105    (356)   N/A 
Profit before income taxes   12,643    13,004    10,942    12,301    12,602    11,953    0%
Income taxes   2,692    2,848    2,243    2,498    2,634    2,498    2%
Net profit   9,951    10,156    8,699    9,803    9,968    9,455    0%
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment losses   863    708    1,116    736    717    624    20%
Capital expenditure (net)   1,934    1,604    2,502    1,784    1,684    1,091    15%
Net cash generated from operating activities   10,117    12,098    11,153    15,189    14,497    7,475    (30%)
Free cash flow   8,392    10,400    8,388    12,501    12,743    6,359    (34%)
Total assets   97,825    94,213    97,539    87,340    88,269    82,368    11%
Total equity   48,436    40,301    45,269    41,327    42,585    37,284    14%
Equity ratio   49.5%   42.8%   46.4%   47.3%   48.2%   45.3%     
Full-time equivalent employees end of period   41,385    41,636    41,971    42,605    42,265    41,571    (2%)
Basic earnings per share/ADR (in DKK)   4.01    4.07    3.46    3.88    3.93    3.72    2%
Diluted earnings per share/ADR (in DKK)   4.01    4.06    3.46    3.87    3.92    3.71    2%
Average number of shares outstanding (million)   2,480.2    2,495.8    2,512.6    2,526.5    2,536.3    2,544.3    (2%)
Average number of diluted shares                                   
outstanding (million)   2,484.1    2,500.0    2,517.1    2,530.9    2,540.8    2,550.1    (2%)
Sales by business segment:                                   
New-generation insulin   2,493    1,692    1,707    1,143    983    626    154%
Modern insulin   11,289    12,092    12,219    11,770    11,806    11,715    (4%)
Human insulin   2,521    2,602    2,938    2,760    2,667    2,725    (5%)
Total insulin   16,303    16,386    16,864    15,673    15,456    15,066    5%
Victoza®   5,775    5,750    5,397    5,106    4,952    4,591    17%
Other diabetes care   1,006    1,086    1,026    1,095    1,015    1,131    (1%)
Total diabetes care   23,084    23,222    23,287    21,874    21,423    20,788    8%
Obesity (Saxenda®)   686    539    540    418    376    243    82%
Diabetes and obesity care total   23,770    23,761    23,827    22,292    21,799    21,031    9%
Haemophilia   2,739    2,576    2,821    2,285    2,530    2,836    8%
Human growth disorders   1,679    1,646    2,202    2,003    2,158    2,407    (22%)
Other biopharmaceuticals   450    469    722    957    972    938    (54%)
Biopharmaceuticals total   4,868    4,691    5,745    5,245    5,660    6,181    (14%)
Sales by geographic segment:                                   
North America Operations   15,103    14,940    15,873    14,719    14,453    14,197    4%
- USA   14,583    14,402    15,343    14,174    13,947    13,730    5%
International Operations   13,535    13,512    13,699    12,818    13,006    13,015    4%
- Region Europe   5,355    5,226    5,275    5,093    5,298    5,016    1%
- Region AAMEO   3,057    2,964    2,937    2,790    2,842    3,011    8%
- Region China   2,608    3,060    2,540    2,534    2,509    2,875    4%
- Region Japan & Korea   1,573    1,467    1,691    1,588    1,611    1,335    (2%)
- Region Latin America   942    795    1,256    813    746    778    26%
Segment operating profit:                                   
Diabetes and obesity care   10,735    10,631    8,575    9,874    9,229    8,424    16%
Biopharmaceuticals   2,651    2,859    2,631    2,546    3,268    3,885    (19%)

 

 

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APPENDIX 2: INCOME STATEMENT AND STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

 

     H1      H1      Q2      Q2  
DKK million   2017    2016    2017    2016 
                     
Income statement                    
                     
Net sales   57,090    54,671    28,638    27,459 
Cost of goods sold   8,660    8,279    4,409    4,045 
Gross profit   48,430    46,392    24,229    23,414 
                     
Sales and distribution costs   13,548    13,608    6,761    6,867 
Research and development costs   6,703    6,635    3,414    3,331 
Administrative costs   1,770    1,781    857    873 
Other operating income, net   467    438    189    154 
Operating profit   26,876    24,806    13,386    12,497 
                     
Financial income   679    116    421    93 
Financial expenses   1,908    367    1,164    (12)
Profit before income taxes   25,647    24,555    12,643    12,602 
                     
Income taxes   5,540    5,132    2,692    2,634 
NET PROFIT   20,107    19,423    9,951    9,968 
                     
Basic earnings per share (DKK)   8.08    7.65    4.01    3.93 
Diluted earnings per share (DKK)   8.07    7.63    4.01    3.92 
                     
Segment Information                    
                     
Segment sales:                    
Diabetes and obesity care   47,531    42,830    23,770    21,799 
Biopharmaceuticals   9,559    11,841    4,868    5,660 
                     
Segment operating profit:                    
Diabetes and obesity care   21,366    17,653    10,735    9,229 
Operating margin   45.0%   41.2%   45.2%   42.3%
                     
Biopharmaceuticals   5,510    7,153    2,651    3,268 
Operating margin   57.6%   60.4%   54.5%   57.7%
                     
                     
Total segment operating profit   26,876    24,806    13,386    12,497 
                     
                     
Statement of comprehensive income                    
                     
Net profit for the Period   20,107    19,423    9,951    9,968 
                     
Other comprehensive income                    
Items that will not subsequently be reclassified to the Income statement                    
Remeasurements on defined benefit plans   85    (138)   -    (43)
                     
Items that will be reclassified subsequently to the Income statement                    
Exchange rate adjustments of investments in subsidiaries   (357)   (3)   (301)   (18)
Cash flow hedges, realisation of previously deferred (gains)/losses   1,236    497    647    133 
Cash flow hedges, deferred gains/(losses) incurred during the period   2,276    (248)   2,282    (1,582)
Other items   (152)   (261)   (14)   (95)
Tax on other comprehensive income, income/(expense)   (733)   (59)   (752)   425 
Other comprehensive income for the Period, net of tax   2,355    (212)   1,862    (1,180)
                     
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE PERIOD   22,462    19,211    11,813    8,788 

 

 

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APPENDIX 3: BALANCE SHEET

 

 

DKK million   30 Jun 2017    31 Dec 2016 
           
ASSETS          
           
Intangible assets   2,647    2,714 
Property, plant and equipment   31,888    30,179 
Investment in associated company   789    809 
Deferred income tax assets   2,314    2,683 
Other financial assets   1,213    1,388 
TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS   38,851    37,773 
           
Inventories   15,028    14,341 
Trade receivables   17,366    20,234 
Tax receivables   659    1,552 
Other receivables and prepayments   2,830    2,411 
Marketable securities   3    2,009 
Derivative financial instruments   1,761    529 
Cash at bank   21,327    18,690 
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS   58,974    59,766 
           
TOTAL ASSETS   97,825    97,539 
           
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES          
           
Share capital   500    510 
Treasury shares   (5)   (9)
Retained earnings   47,014    46,111 
Other reserves   927    (1,343)
TOTAL EQUITY   48,436    45,269 
           
Deferred income tax liabilities   569    13 
Retirement benefit obligations   1,359    1,451 
Provisions   3,637    3,370 
Total non-current liabilities   5,565    4,834 
           
Current debt   1,683    229 
Trade payables   4,257    6,011 
Tax payables   3,706    3,976 
Other liabilities   13,787    14,181 
Derivative financial instruments   521    2,578 
Provisions   19,870    20,461 
Total current liabilities   43,824    47,436 
           
TOTAL LIABILITIES   49,389    52,270 
           
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES   97,825    97,539 

 

 

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APPENDIX 4: STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

 

 

DKK million   H1 2017    H1 2016 
           
Net profit   20,107    19,423 
           
Adjustment for non-cash items:          
Income taxes in the Income Statement   5,540    5,132 
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment losses   1,571    1,341 
Other non-cash items   1,463    214 
Change in working capital   (1,683)   (1,117)
Interest received   69    96 
Interest paid   (41)   (30)
Income taxes paid   (4,811)   (3,087)
Net cash generated from operating activities   22,215    21,972 
           
           
Purchase of intangible assets   (255)   (121)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment   6    1 
Purchase of property, plant and equipment   (3,159)   (2,776)
Proceeds from other financial assets   11    1 
Purchase of other financial assets   (40)   - 
Sale of marketable securities   2,006    2,019 
Purchase of marketable securities   -    (531)
Dividend received from associated company   14    25 
Net cash used in investing activities   (1,417)   (1,382)
           
           
Purchase of treasury shares, net   (8,005)   (7,363)
Dividends paid   (11,448)   (16,230)
Net cash used in financing activities   (19,453)   (23,593)
           
NET CASH GENERATED FROM ACTIVITIES   1,345    (3,003)
           
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year   18,461    15,850 
Exchange gain/(loss) on cash and cash equivalents   (162)   (86)
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period   19,644    12,761 

  

 

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APPENDIX 5: STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

 

                   Other reserves      
DKK million  Share
capital
   Treasury
shares
   Retained
earnings
   Exchange
rate adjust-
ments
   Cash flow
hedges
   Tax and
other
adjust-
ments
   Total
other
reserves
   Total 
                                         
H1 2017                                        
                                         
Balance at the beginning of the period   510    (9)   46,111    (924)   (1,915)   1,496    (1,343)   45,269 
Net profit for the period             20,107                        20,107 
Other comprehensive income for the period             85    (357)   3,512    (885)   2,270    2,355 
Total comprehensive income for the period             20,192    (357)   3,512    (885)   2,270    22,462 
                                         
Transactions with owners:                                        
Dividends             (11,448)                       (11,448)
Share-based payments             158                        158 
Tax credit related to restricted stock units             -                        - 
Purchase of treasury shares        (6)   (7,999)                       (8,005)
Reduction of the B share capital   (10)   10                             - 
Balance at the end of the period   500    (5)   47,014    (1,281)   1,597    611    927    48,436 

 

 

                   Other reserves     
DKK million  Share
capital
   Treasury
shares
   Retained
earnings
   Exchange
rate adjust-
ments
   Cash flow
hedges
   Tax and
other
adjust-
ments
   Total
other
reserves
    Total 
                                         
H1 2016                                        
                                         
Balance at the beginning of the period   520    (10)   46,816    (917)   (686)   1,246    (357)   46,969 
Net profit for the period             19,423                        19,423 
Other comprehensive income for the period             (138)   (3)   249    (320)   (74)   (212)
Total comprehensive income for the period             19,285    (3)   249    (320)   (74)   19,211 
                                         
Transactions with owners:                                        
Dividends             (16,230)                       (16,230)
Share-based payments             209                        209 
Tax credit related to restricted stock units             (211)                       (211)
Purchase of treasury shares        (4)   (7,359)                       (7,363)
Reduction of the B share capital   (10)   10                             - 
Balance at the end of the period   510    (4)   42,510    (920)   (437)   926    (431)   42,585 

 

 

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APPENDIX 6: REGIONAL SALES SPLIT

 

 

 

Q2 2017 sales split per region

 

DKK million  Total   North
America
Operations
   USA   Inter-
national
Operations
   Region
Europe
   Region
AAMEO
   Region
China
   Region Japan
& Korea
   Region Latin
America
 
                                              
The diabetes and obesity care segment                                             
New-generation insulin   2,493    1,641    1,639    852    412    87    1    249    103 
% change in local currencies   149%   246%   246%   63%   102%   37%   -    30%   59%
Tresiba®   2,198    1,603    1,603    595    251    62    1    186    95 
% change in local currencies   139%   238%   238%   35%   60%   41%   -    2%   62%
Modern insulin   11,289    5,666    5,490    5,623    2,138    1,519    1,357    409    200 
% change in local currencies   (5%)   (14%)   (15%)   7%   (3%)   22%   15%   (13%)   16%
NovoRapid®   5,089    2,773    2,677    2,316    1,073    597    310    249    87 
% change in local currencies   3%   (3%)   (3%)   12%   3%   32%   21%   (3%)   37%
Levemir®   3,597    2,464    2,394    1,133    591    247    172    38    85 
% change in local currencies   (17%)   (23%)   (23%)   0%   (9%)   10%   35%   (22%)   2%
NovoMix®   2,603    429    418    2,174    474    675    875    122    28 
% change in local currencies   (1%)   (24%)   (24%)   5%   (8%)   20%   10%   (27%)   7%
Human insulin   2,521    503    461    2,018    442    578    713    62    223 
% change in local currencies   (5%)   21%   25%   (9%)   (13%)   (8%)   (10%)   (23%)   4%
Total insulin   16,303    7,810    7,589    8,493    2,992    2,184    2,071    720    526 
% change in local currencies   5%   4%   4%   6%   2%   13%   5%   (3%)   16%
Victoza®   5,775    4,318    4,185    1,457    867    238    84    155    113 
% change in local currencies   15%   18%   18%   6%   (1%)   34%   40%   (4%)   20%
Other diabetes care   1,006    219    179    787    146    128    393    108    12 
% change in local currencies   0%   (2%)   (4%)   0%   (6%)   6%   2%   (4%)   18%
Total diabetes care   23,084    12,347    11,953    10,737    4,005    2,550    2,548    983    651 
% change in local currencies   7%   8%   9%   5%   1%   14%   5%   (3%)   17%
Obesity (Saxenda®)    686    576    536    110    23    30    -    -    57 
% change in local currencies   77%   57%   54%   478%   300%   263%   -    -    1175%
Diabetes and obesity care total   23,770    12,923    12,489    10,847    4,028    2,580    2,548    983    708 
% change in local currencies   8%   10%   10%   6%   2%   15%   5%   (3%)   25%
                                              
The biopharmaceuticals segment                                             
Haemophilia   2,739    1,380    1,354    1,359    729    248    56    166    160 
% change in local currencies   7%   7%   9%   6%   12%   0%   34%   (15%)   14%
NovoSeven®   2,352    1,221    1,197    1,131    567    232    55    119    158 
% change in local currencies   2%   2%   3%   1%   4%   (4%)   34%   (23%)   12%
NovoEight®   347    137    137    210    153    10    1    44    2 
% change in local currencies   60%   84%   84%   47%   58%   125%   -    7%   - 
Human growth disorders   1,679    618    616    1,061    418    172    4    394    73 
% change in local currencies   (23%)   (42%)   (42%)   (5%)   (3%)   (32%)   (25%)   3%   47%
Other biopharmaceuticals   450    182    124    268    180    57    -    30    1 
% change in local currencies   (54%)   (75%)   (81%)   (1%)   (3%)   (2%)   (100%)   15%   - 
Biopharmaceuticals total   4,868    2,180    2,094    2,688    1,327    477    60    590    234 
% change in local currencies   (15%)   (29%)   (29%)   1%   5%   (15%)   26%   (2%)   23%
Total sales   28,638    15,103    14,583    13,535    5,355    3,057    2,608    1,573    942 
% change in local currencies   3%   2%   2%   5%   2%   9%   6%   (3%)   25%
% change as reported   4%   4%   5%   4%   1%   8%   4%   (2%)   26%
Share of growth   100%   30%   27%   70%   13%   27%   15%   (5%)   20%

 

H1 2017 sales split per region

 

DKK million  Total   North
America
Operations
   USA   Inter-
national
Operations
   Region
Europe
   Region
AAMEO
   Region
China
   Region Japan
& Korea
   Region Latin
America
 
                                              
The diabetes and obesity care segment                                             
New-generation insulin   4,185    2,605    2,603    1,580    747    182    2    466    183 
% change in local currencies   155%   283%   283%   65%   101%   46%   -    36%   50%
Tresiba®   3,689    2,567    2,567    1,122    475    117    2    358    170 
% change in local currencies   149%   277%   277%   41%   73%   44%   -    9%   52%
Modern insulin   23,381    12,226    11,864    11,155    4,285    2,851    2,857    777    385 
% change in local currencies   (1%)   (8%)   (8%)   6%   (1%)   13%   17%   (12%)   14%
NovoRapid®   10,403    5,910    5,716    4,493    2,105    1,109    645    472    162 
% change in local currencies   8%   6%   6%   11%   5%   19%   25%   (2%)   30%
Levemir®   7,609    5,320    5,175    2,289    1,237    463    350    71    168 
% change in local currencies   (13%)   (19%)   (19%)   1%   (5%)   2%   33%   (21%)   5%
NovoMix®   5,369    996    972    4,373    943    1,279    1,862    234    55 
% change in local currencies   1%   (14%)   (14%)   5%   (6%)   13%   11%   (26%)   6%
Human insulin   5,123    927    840    4,196    878    1,157    1,648    120    393 
% change in local currencies   (4%)   8%   10%   (7%)   (13%)   (4%)   (4%)   (20%)   (4%)
Total insulin   32,689    15,758    15,306    16,931    5,910    4,190    4,507    1,363    961 
% change in local currencies   6%   7%   7%   6%   4%   9%   8%   (1%)   11%
Victoza®   11,525    8,684    8,421    2,841    1,683    472    161    289    236 
% change in local currencies   18%   23%   23%   6%   (1%)   31%   28%   (1%)   18%
Other diabetes care   2,092    456    376    1,636    298    237    877    197    27 
% change in local currencies   (2%)   (2%)   (3%)   (2%)   (4%)   0%   (1%)   (8%)   13%
Total diabetes care   46,306    24,898    24,102    21,408    7,891    4,899    5,545    1,849    1,224 
% change in local currencies   9%   12%   12%   5%   2%   10%   7%   (2%)   12%
Obesity (Saxenda®)    1,225    985    910    240    39    74    -    -    127 
% change in local currencies   90%   62%   57%   682%   344%   438%   -    -    1717%
Diabetes and obesity care total   47,531    25,883    25,013    21,648    7,930    4,973    5,545    1,849    1,351 
% change in local currencies   10%   13%   13%   6%   3%   11%   7%   (2%)   22%
                                              
The biopharmaceuticals segment                                             
Haemophilia   5,315    2,601    2,530    2,714    1,478    552    112    325    247 
% change in local currencies   (2%)   1%   2%   (6%)   16%   (28%)   11%   (9%)   (33%)
NovoSeven®   4,663    2,356    2,290    2,307    1,188    529    111    236    243 
% change in local currencies   (6%)   (2%)   (1%)   (11%)   10%   (30%)   11%   (15%)   (34%)
NovoEight®   576    200    200    376    274    14    1    83    4 
% change in local currencies   42%   51%   51%   38%   44%   117%   -    8%   - 
Human growth disorders   3,325    1,187    1,184    2,138    810    377    8    805    138 
% change in local currencies   (28%)   (53%)   (53%)   1%   (3%)   (15%)   (13%)   11%   35%
Other biopharmaceuticals   919    372    259    547    363    119    3    61    1 
% change in local currencies   (53%)   (74%)   (81%)   7%   7%   0%   50%   23%   (50%)
Biopharmaceuticals total   9,559    4,160    3,972    5,399    2,651    1,048    123    1,191    386 
% change in local currencies   (20%)