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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 6, 2025

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NOVO NORDISK A/S
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

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Novo Allé
DK-2880 Bagsværd
Denmark
(Address of principal executive offices)

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Financial report for the period 1 January 2025 to 30 June 2025

6 August 2025    
                                                                                    
Novo Nordisk's sales increased by 16% in Danish kroner and by 18% at constant exchange rates to DKK 154.9 billion in the first six months of 2025

Operating profit increased by 25% in Danish kroner and 29% at constant exchange rates (CER) to DKK 72.2 billion.
Sales in US Operations increased by 16% in Danish kroner (17% at CER). Sales in the US were positively impacted by gross-to-net sales adjustments related to prior years, including an adjustment related to the 340B provision of around DKK 3 billion in the second quarter of 2025. Sales in International Operations increased by 16% in Danish kroner (19% at CER).

Sales within Diabetes and Obesity care increased by 16% in Danish kroner to DKK 145.4 billion (18% at CER), mainly driven by Obesity care growth of 56% in Danish kroner to DKK 38.8 billion (58% at CER) and GLP-1 diabetes sales growing 8% in Danish kroner (10% at CER). Rare disease sales increased by 14% measured in Danish kroner (15% at CER).

Within R&D, Novo Nordisk will advance subcutaneous and oral amycretin into phase 3 development in weight management based on completed clinical studies during the first quarter of 2025. Further, within obesity, REDEFINE 11 has been initiated to investigate further the potential efficacy and safety of CagriSema, and semaglutide 7.2 mg (a higher dose of Wegovy®) has been submitted to the EU regulatory authorities.

For the 2025 outlook, sales growth is now expected to be 8-14% at CER, and operating profit growth is now expected to be 10-16% at CER. Sales and operating profit growth reported in Danish kroner is now expected to be 3 and 5 percentage points lower than at CER, respectively. The lowered sales outlook for 2025 is driven by lower growth expectations for the second half of 2025, reflecting the persistent use of compounded GLP-1s, slower-than-expected market expansion and competition. The outlook is related to lower growth expectations for Wegovy® in the US obesity market, for Ozempic® in the US GLP-1 diabetes market as well as for Wegovy® in select IO markets. Novo Nordisk continues the global rollout of Wegovy® to more markets and invests in commercial activities towards driving market penetration for both Wegovy® and Ozempic®.

In July, Novo Nordisk announced that Maziar Mike Doustdar will succeed Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen as president and chief executive officer. Further, Novo Nordisk announced that it has decided to consolidate its research and development areas under the leadership of Martin Holst Lange. Lastly, Emil Kongshøj Larsen will succeed Mike Doustdar as executive vice president, International Operations. All changes are effective 7 August.
PROFIT AND LOSSH1 2025H1 2024Growth
as reported
Growth
at CER*
DKK million
Net sales154,944 133,409 16%18%
Operating profit72,240 57,780 25%29%
Net profit55,537 45,457 22%N/A
Diluted earnings per share (in DKK)12.49 10.17 23%N/A
* CER: Constant exchange rates (average 2024).
Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen, president and CEO: "While delivering 18% sales growth in the first half of 2025, we have lowered our full-year outlook due to lower growth expectations for our GLP-1 treatments in the second half of 2025. As a result, we are taking measures to sharpen our commercial execution further, and ensure efficiencies in our cost base while continuing to invest in future growth. With more than one billion people living with obesity globally, including more than 100 million living in the US, and only a few million on treatment, I am confident that under Mike Doustdar's leadership, Novo Nordisk will maximise the significant growth opportunities, supported by a strong product portfolio and future pipeline".

On 6 August 2025 at 13.00 CET, corresponding to 07.00 am EST, an earnings call will be held. Investors will be able to listen in via a link on novonordisk.com, which can be found under 'Investors' (the contents of the company's website do not form a part of this Form 6-K).
Novo Nordisk A/S
Investor Relations
Novo Alle 1
2880 Bagsværd
Denmark
Telephone:
+45 4444 8888
www.novonordisk.com
CVR Number:
24 25 67 90
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STRATEGIC ASPIRATIONS
STRATEGIC ASPIRATIONS 2025
The strategic aspirations are objectives that Novo Nordisk intends to work towards and are not a projection of Novo Nordisk's financial outlook or expected growth. Novo Nordisk intends to describe how its activities develop in relation to each of the four dimensions on an ongoing basis.

Performance highlights for the first six months of 2025 (blue indicates second-quarter development)

PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS
Purpose and sustainability (ESG)
Progress towards zero environmental impact:
Overall CO2e emissions (scope 1, 2 and full scope 3) increased by 31% compared to the first half of 2024
Adding value to society:
Medical treatment provided to 42.8 million people living with diabetes and 2.9 million people living with obesity

Being recognised as a sustainable employer:
Share of women in senior leadership positions has increased to 43% from 41% end of June 2024




Innovation and therapeutic focus
Further raise innovation bar for Diabetes treatment:
Ozempic® received positive opinion by CHMP for the treatment of peripheral arterial disease in the EU
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Develop superior treatment solutions for Obesity:
CagriSema demonstrated superior weight loss in REDEFINE 2
Oral semaglutide 25 mg for weight management submitted to the US regulatory authorities
In-license agreements of a GLP-1/GIP/Glucagon triple agonist and two oral molecules, incl Septerna for GPCR targets
Novo Nordisk to advance subcutaneous and oral amycretin for weight management into phase 3 clinical development
Initiation of phase 3b REDEFINE 11 trial with CagriSema
Semaglutide 7.2 mg submitted for regulatory approval in the EU
Once-weekly GLP-1/GIP development terminated in weight management
Strengthen and progress Rare disease pipeline:
Sogroya® non-replacement indications submitted in US and Japan
Alhemo® (concizumab) for the treatment of haemophilia A and B without inhibitors, received positive CHMP opinion in the EU and is approved in the US

Establish presence in Cardiovascular & Emerging Therapy Areas:
Semaglutide 2.4 mg in MASH submitted for regulatory approval in Japan, the EU and in the US, in which it has been granted priority review
Phase 2 trial with zalfermin in MASH completed, and development terminated
Phase 2 trial with CDR132L completed and initiation of two further phase 2 trials in patients with chronic heart failure and preserved or reduced ejection fraction
Commercial execution
Strengthen diabetes leadership to more than one-third:
Diabetes value market share declined by 1.4 percentage points to 32.6% (MAT)
More than DKK 25 billion* in Obesity care sales by 2025:
Obesity care sales increased by 58% (CER) to DKK 38.8 billion

Secure a sustained growth outlook for Rare Disease:
Rare disease sales increased by 15% (CER) to DKK 9.5 billion
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Financials
Deliver solid sales and operating profit growth:
Sales growth of 18% (CER)
Operating profit growth of 29% (CER), impacted by the impairment loss related to ocedurenone in 2024 and partially countered by impact related to the acquisition of the three former Catalent manufacturing sites
Drive operational efficiencies:
Operational leverage reflecting sales growth

Enable attractive capital allocation to shareholders:
Free cash flow of DKK 33.6 billion
DKK 36.5 billion returned to shareholders
Interim dividend for 2025 of DKK 3.75 for each Novo Nordisk A and B share of DKK 0.10 will be paid in August 2025.
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* on a full-year basis.







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PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE FIRST SIX MONTHS OF 2025
PROFIT AND LOSSH1 2025H1 2024 % change
 H1 2025 to
 H1 2024
 % change
 H1 2025 to
 H1 2024 at CER¹
(Amounts are in DKK million, except for earnings per share)
Net sales
154,944133,40916%18%
Gross profit129,208113,21914%16%
Gross margin83.4%84.9%
Sales and distribution costs(32,425)(28,190)15%15%
Percentage of sales20.9%21.1%
Research and development costs(21,998)(24,772)(11%)(11%)
Percentage of sales14.2%18.6%
Administrative costs(2,536)(2,314)10%11%
Percentage of sales1.6%1.7%
Other operating income and expenses(9)(163)N/AN/A
Operating profit (EBIT)
72,24057,78025%29%
Operating margin46.6%43.3%
Financial items (net)(1,402)(530)N/A              N/A
Profit before income taxes70,83857,25024%              N/A
Income taxes(15,301)(11,793)30%              N/A
Effective tax rate21.6%20.6%
Net profit55,53745,45722%              N/A
Net profit margin35.8%34.1%
OTHER KEY NUMBERS
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment losses 8,66311,759(26%)              N/A
Capital expenditure (PP&E)28,08318,94448%              N/A
Net cash generated from operating activities65,37664,8171%              N/A
Free cash flow1
33,57141,309(19%)              N/A
EBITDA1
80,90369,53916%19%
Adjusted net profit1
58,56952,24412%              N/A
Total assets482,153369,38331%              N/A
Equity168,066112,52249%              N/A
Equity ratio34.9%30.5%
Diluted earnings per share / ADR (in DKK)12.4910.1723%              N/A
Full-time equivalent employees end of period78,38769,26013%              N/A
1) See appendix 7: Non-IFRS financial measures (additional information).

These unaudited consolidated financial statements for the first six months of 2025 have been prepared in accordance
with IAS 34 ‘Interim Financial Reporting’ and additional Danish disclosure requirements for listed companies.
The accounting policies adopted in the preparation are consistent with those applied in the Annual Report 2024 of Novo
Nordisk.




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COMMERCIAL EXECUTION
SALES DEVELOPMENT ACROSS THERAPEUTIC AREAS
Sales grew by 16% measured in Danish kroner and by 18% at CER in the first six months of 2025, driven by Obesity care sales growth of 58% (CER) and Diabetes care sales growth of 8% (CER). Rare disease sales increased by 15% (CER).

Sales split per therapy Sales H1 2025
DKK million
 Sales H1 2024
DKK million
Growth
as reported
Growth
at CER
Share of growth
at CER
Diabetes and Obesity care segment
Injectable GLP-166,592 61,086 9%10%27%
 - Ozempic®
64,520 56,685 14%15%37%
 - Victoza®
2,072 4,401 (53%)(52%)(10%)
Rybelsus®
11,348 10,931 4%5%3%
Total GLP-177,940 72,017 8%10%30%
Long-acting insulin1
9,855 9,902 0%1%0%
Premix insulin2
5,449 5,404 1%1%1%
Fast-acting insulin3
9,594 8,355 15%15%5%
Human insulin2,845 3,316 (14%)(11%)(2%)
Total insulin27,743 26,977 3%4%4%
Other Diabetes care4
927 1,116 (17%)(16%)(1%)
Total Diabetes care106,610 100,110 6%8%33%
Wegovy®
36,888 21,036 75%78%70%
Saxenda®
1,908 3,903 (51%)(50%)(8%)
Total Obesity care38,796 24,939 56%58%62%
Diabetes and Obesity care total145,406 125,049 16%18%95%
Rare disease segment
Rare blood disorders5
6,017 5,752 5%6%1%
Rare endocrine disorders6
2,732 1,843 48%49%4%
Other Rare disease7
789 765 3%4%0%
Rare disease total9,538 8,360 14%15%5%
Total sales154,944 133,409 16%18%100%
1) Comprises Tresiba®, Xultophy®, Levemir® and Awiqli®.
2) Comprises Ryzodeg® and NovoMix®.
3) Comprises Fiasp® and NovoRapid®.
4) Primarily NovoNorm®, needles and GlucaGen® HypoKit®.
5) Comprises NovoSeven®, NovoEight®, Esperoct®, Refixia®, NovoThirteen® and Alhemo®.
6) Primarily Norditropin® and Sogroya®.
7) Primarily Vagifem® and Activelle®.



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DIABETES AND OBESITY CARE
Diabetes care, sales and market share development
Sales in Diabetes care increased by 6% measured in Danish kroner and by 8% at CER to DKK 106,610 million, mainly driven by growth of GLP-1-based products. Novo Nordisk's global diabetes value market share decreased by 1.4 percentage points over the last 12 months to 32.6%. The market share development was driven by market share losses in US Operations and International Operations. In IO countries, tirzepatide is categorised under GLP-1 diabetes only in IQVIA data, despite having indications for Diabetes and Obesity in most launched countries. Novo Nordisk has a strategic aspiration of strengthening the Diabetes care leadership, aiming at reaching a global value market share of more than one-third in 2025. Novo Nordisk has a total GLP-1 volume market share, across Diabetes and Obesity care, of 62.1% globally. Within the US and IO, Novo Nordisk has a total GLP-1 volume market share of 51.1% and 71.0%, respectively.

In the following sections, unless otherwise noted, market data are based on moving annual total (MAT) from May 2024 and May 2025 provided by the independent data provider IQVIA. EUCAN covers Europe and Canada, Emerging Markets covers mainly Latin America, the Middle East and Africa. APAC covers Japan, Korea, Oceania, and Southeast Asia. Region China covers Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Diabetes care, development per geographical areaNovo Nordisk’s share of the total diabetes market (value, MAT)Diabetes care, sales development
MayMay Sales H1 2025
DKK million
Growth
at CER
20252024
Global32.6%34.0%106,610 8%
US Operations33.8%35.0%58,106 10%
International Operations29.1%31.0%48,504 5%
- EUCAN *33.3%35.9%21,619 8%
- Emerging Markets **27.3%29.0%11,705 7%
- APAC ***17.9%18.9%6,467 4%
- Region China ****31.7%33.3%8,713 (4%)
Source: IQVIA, May 2025 data. *Data for EUCAN available for 26 European markets and Canada representing approximately 98% of Novo Nordisk’s Diabetes care in the area. **Data for Emerging Markets available for 13 markets representing approximately 80% of Novo Nordisk’s Diabetes care in the area. ***Data for APAC available for five markets representing approximately 78% of Novo Nordisk’s Diabetes care in the area ****Data for mainland China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan. In IO countries, tirzepatide is categorised under GLP-1 diabetes only, despite having indications for diabetes and obesity in most launched countries.

GLP-1-based therapies for type 2 diabetes
Sales of GLP-1-based products for type 2 diabetes (Rybelsus®, Ozempic® and Victoza®) increased by 8% measured in Danish kroner and by 10% at CER to DKK 77,940 million. The estimated global GLP-1 share of total diabetes prescriptions increased to 7.1% compared with 6.3% 12 months ago. It is possible for a patient to have a prescription for more than one diabetes treatment. Novo Nordisk is the global market leader in the diabetes GLP-1 segment with a 51.9% value market share.
GLP-1 diabetes, development per geographical areaNovo Nordisk's share of the diabetes GLP-1 market (value, MAT)GLP-1 diabetes, sales development
MayMay Sales H1 2025
DKK million
Growth
at CER
20252024
Global51.9%56.1%77,940 10%
US Operations50.4%53.4%49,944 9%
International Operations61.8%73.6%27,996 10%
- EUCAN *63.0%74.3%14,995 15%
- Emerging Markets **55.9%68.1%6,204 13%
- APAC ***54.2%75.7%3,575 11%
- Region China ****81.5%79.2%3,222 (11%)
Source: IQVIA, May 2025 data. Data for EUCAN available for 26 European markets and Canada representing approximately 98% of Novo Nordisk’s Diabetes care in the area. **Data for Emerging Markets available for 13 markets representing approximately 80% of Novo Nordisk’s Diabetes care in the area. ***Data for APAC available for five markets representing approximately 78% of Novo Nordisk’s Diabetes care in the area ****Data for mainland China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan. Note: the estimated GLP-1 share of prescriptions is based on volume packs from IQVIA. Volume packs are converted into full-year patients/prescriptions based on WHO assumptions for average daily doses, or if not available, Novo Nordisk assumptions. In IO countries, tirzepatide is categorised under GLP-1 diabetes only, despite having indications for diabetes and obesity in most launched countries.



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Ozempic® sales increased by 14% measured in Danish kroner and by 15% at CER to DKK 64,520 million. Sales growth was driven by both US Operations and International Operations.

Rybelsus® sales increased by 4% measured in Danish kroner and by 5% at CER to DKK 11,348 million. Sales growth was driven by International Operations, mainly within EUCAN and APAC, offset by decreasing sales in US Operations.

Victoza® sales decreased by 53% measured in Danish kroner and by 52% at CER to DKK 2,072 million. The decline was driven by the GLP-1 diabetes market moving towards once-weekly treatments in both US Operations and International Operations.

US Operations
Sales of GLP-1 Diabetes care products in US Operations increased by 8% measured in Danish kroner and by 9% at CER. The sales increase was driven by continued uptake of Ozempic®, partially countered by Victoza® and Rybelsus®. Ozempic® sales in the US were positively impacted by gross-to-net sales adjustments related to prior years. Novo Nordisk is the market leader with a 50.4% value market share. The estimated GLP-1 share of total diabetes prescriptions has increased to 19.1% compared with 16.7% 12 months ago.

Sales growth in US Operations was mainly driven by a prescription volume growth of the GLP-1 class around 15% in the second quarter of 2025 compared with the second quarter of 2024, countered by a decline in market share. Novo Nordisk's share of total monthly prescriptions was 46.5%, while the share of new-to-brand prescriptions amounts to 40.1%.

International Operations
Sales of GLP-1 Diabetes care products in International Operations increased by 8% measured in Danish kroner and by 10% at CER. The estimated GLP-1 share of total diabetes prescriptions has increased to 5.0% compared with 4.4% 12 months ago. Novo Nordisk is the market leader with a value market share of 61.8% compared with 73.6% 12 months ago.

EUCAN
Sales of GLP-1 Diabetes care products in EUCAN increased by 14% measured in Danish kroner and by 15% at CER. The sales growth mainly reflects the uptake of Ozempic® and Rybelsus®. The estimated GLP-1 share of total diabetes prescriptions has increased to 9.4% compared with 8.4% 12 months ago. Novo Nordisk is the market leader in EUCAN with a value market share of 63.0%.

Emerging Markets
Sales of GLP-1 Diabetes care products in Emerging Markets increased by 6% measured in Danish kroner and by 13% at CER. The sales growth reflects increased sales of Ozempic® as well as higher sales of Victoza®. The estimated GLP-1 share of total diabetes prescriptions has increased to 2.9% compared with 2.3% 12 months ago. Novo Nordisk is the market leader in Emerging markets with a value market share of 55.9%.

APAC
Sales of GLP-1 Diabetes care products in APAC increased by 11% in both Danish kroner and at CER. The sales growth reflects increased sales of Rybelsus® and Ozempic®, partially offset by lower sales of Victoza®. The estimated GLP-1 share of total diabetes prescriptions has increased to 2.9% compared with 2.3% 12 months ago. Novo Nordisk is the market leader with a value market share of 54.2%.

Region China
Sales of GLP-1 Diabetes care products in Region China decreased by 13% measured in Danish kroner and by 11% at CER. The sales decline is driven by lower sales of Ozempic® as well as Victoza®. Ozempic® is negatively impacted by wholesaler inventory movements. The GLP-1 share of total diabetes prescriptions has decreased to 3.1% compared with 3.6% 12 months ago. Novo Nordisk is the market leader in Region China with a value market share of 81.5%.


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Insulin
Sales of insulin increased by 3% measured in Danish kroner and by 4% at CER to DKK 27,743 million.
Insulin, development per geographical areaNovo Nordisk’s share of the total insulin market (volume, MAT)Insulin, sales development
MayMay Sales H1 2025
DKK million
Growth
at CER
20252024
Global43.3%44.9%27,743 4%
US Operations30.1%34.9%8,081 17%
International Operations46.9%47.8%19,662 (1%)
- EUCAN *45.1%45.4%6,361 (5%)
- Emerging Markets **51.8%51.8%5,357 2%
- APAC ***53.7%56.3%2,754 (3%)
- Region China ****40.2%41.1%5,190 3%
Source: IQVIA, May 2025 data. Data for EUCAN available for 26 European markets and Canada representing approximately 98% of Novo Nordisk’s Diabetes care in the area. **Data for Emerging Markets available for 13 markets representing approximately 80% of Novo Nordisk’s Diabetes care in the area. ***Data for APAC available for five markets representing approximately 78% of Novo Nordisk’s Diabetes care in the area ****Data for mainland China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan.

US Operations
Sales of insulin in US Operations increased by 16% measured in Danish kroner and by 17% at CER. The sales increase in US Operations was impacted by gross to net adjustments related to prior years as well as channel and payer mix, partially countered by a decline in volume. Novo Nordisk has a volume market share of 30.1% of the total US insulin market.

International Operations
Sales of insulin in International Operations decreased by 2% measured in Danish kroner and by 1% at CER. The sales decrease at CER was mainly driven by EUCAN. Novo Nordisk has a volume market share of 46.9% of the total insulin market in International Operations.

EUCAN
Sales of insulin in EUCAN decreased by 6% measured in Danish kroner and by 5% at CER. The sales decrease at CER was driven by long-acting insulin, fast-acting insulin and human insulin. Novo Nordisk has a volume market share of 45.1% of the total insulin market.

Emerging Markets
Sales of insulin in Emerging Markets increased by 2% in both Danish kroner and at CER. The sales increase at CER was mainly driven by premix insulin and long-acting insulin, partially countered by human insulin. Novo Nordisk has a volume market share of 51.8% of the total insulin market.

APAC
Sales of insulin in APAC decreased by 5% measured in Danish kroner and by 3% at CER. The sales decrease at CER was mainly driven by human insulin, premix insulin and fast-acting insulin. Novo Nordisk has a volume market share of 53.7% of the total insulin market.

Region China
Sales of insulin in Region China increased by 2% measured in Danish kroner and by 3% at CER. The sales increase at CER was mainly driven by long-acting insulin, partially countered by fast-acting insulin. Novo Nordisk has a volume market share of 40.2% of the total insulin market.







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Obesity care
Sales of Obesity care products, Wegovy® and Saxenda®, increased by 56% measured in Danish kroner and by 58% at CER to DKK 38,796 million. Sales growth was driven by both US Operations and International Operations. The volume growth of the global branded obesity market was 141%. Novo Nordisk is the global market leader with a branded volume market share of 64.6%.
Obesity care, development per geographical areaGlobal branded obesity market growth (Volume, MAT)Obesity care, sales development
May Sales H1 2025
DKK million
Growth
at CER
2025
Global141%38,796 58%
US Operations160%24,899 36%
International Operations113%13,897 125%
- EUCAN *78%7,060 64%
- Emerging Markets **150%3,260 157%
- APAC ***372%2,715 361%
- Region China ****N/A862 0%
Source: IQVIA, May 2025 data. *Data for EUCAN available for 26 European markets and Canada representing approximately 93% of Novo Nordisk’s Obesity care sales in the area. **Data for Emerging Markets available for 10 markets representing approximately 76% of Novo Nordisk’s Obesity care sales in the area. ***Data for APAC available for four markets representing approximately 54% of Novo Nordisk’s Obesity care sales in the area. **** Branded obesity market data for mainland China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan, is not fully covered by global IQVIA data. In IO countries, tirzepatide is categorised under GLP-1 diabetes only, despite having indications for diabetes and obesity in most launched countries.

Wegovy® sales increased by 75% measured in Danish kroner and by 78% at CER to DKK 36,888 million. Sales of Saxenda® decreased by 51% measured in Danish kroner and by 50% at CER to DKK 1,908 million as the obesity care market is moving towards once-weekly treatments.

US Operations
Sales of Obesity care products in US Operations increased by 34% measured in Danish kroner and by 36% at CER to DKK 24,899 million. Sales of Wegovy® increased by 36% measured in Danish kroner and by 37% at CER to DKK 24,716 million, driven by increased volumes, partially countered by lower realised prices. In the US, Wegovy® has around 280,000 weekly prescriptions, and the volume growth of the branded obesity market in the US was 160%. Prescriptions via NovoCare® Pharmacy (incl TeleHealth partnerships) are now captured by independent data provider IQVIA. The volume of compounded GLP-1s in the US is estimated to have impacted the uptake of Wegovy® prescriptions as well as the growth of the branded obesity market during the first half of 2025.

Despite the expiry of the FDA grace period for mass compounding on 22 May 2025, Novo Nordisk market research shows that unsafe and unlawful mass compounding has continued, and that multiple entities continue to market and sell compounded GLP-1s under the false guise of ‘personalisation’. Novo Nordisk is pursuing multiple strategies, including litigation, to protect patients from knockoff ‘semaglutide’ drugs. Novo Nordisk is deeply concerned that, without intervention by federal and state regulators and law enforcement, patients will continue to be exposed to the significant risks posed by knockoff ‘semaglutide’ drugs made with illicit foreign active pharmaceutical ingredients.

While unsafe and unlawful compounding has continued, the Wegovy® penetration within the cash channel has been lower than expected. Within this channel, NovoCare® Pharmacy was launched in March 2025. Wegovy® prescriptions via NovoCare® Pharmacy (including TeleHealth collaborations) amount to around 10,000 total weekly prescriptions, in addition to around 17,000 weekly prescriptions in the retail cash channel. Novo Nordisk will continue to invest in expanding direct-to-patient initiatives such as NovoCare® Pharmacy and further collaborations with telehealth organisations.

Within the insured channel, Novo Nordisk continues to engage in additional commercial initiatives and expects a regulatory decision around the Wegovy® MASH indication during the third quarter of 2025. Effective 1 July 2025, Wegovy® is now the only GLP-1 medicine covered for obesity care in CVS national template formulary. Novo Nordisk continues to work on expanding channels and access to Wegovy® in the US.




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International Operations
Sales of Obesity care products in International Operations increased by 117% measured in Danish kroner and by 125% at CER to DKK 13,897 million. Sales of Wegovy® increased by 320% measured in Danish kroner and by 335% at CER to DKK 12,172 million. Wegovy® has now been launched in around 35 countries in International Operations. This was partially countered by sales of Saxenda® in International Operations decreasing by 51% measured in Danish kroner and by 49% at CER to DKK 1,725 million. The volume growth of the branded obesity market in International Operations was 113%.

EUCAN
Sales of Obesity care products in EUCAN increased by 62% measured in Danish kroner and by 64% at CER to DKK 7,060 million, driven by Wegovy®, partially countered by declining Saxenda® sales. The volume growth of the branded obesity market in EUCAN was 78%.

Emerging Markets
Sales of Obesity care products in Emerging Markets increased by 135% measured in Danish kroner and by 157% at CER to DKK 3,260 million, driven by Wegovy®, partially countered by declining Saxenda® sales. The volume growth of the branded obesity market in Emerging Markets was 150%.

APAC
Sales of Obesity care products in APAC increased by 339% measured in Danish kroner and by 361% at CER to DKK 2,715 million, driven by uptake of Wegovy®, partially countered by declining Saxenda® sales. The volume growth of the branded obesity market in APAC was 372%.

Region China
Sales of Obesity care products in Region China amounted to DKK 862 million, driven by the launch of Wegovy®.

























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Rare disease, sales development
Rare disease sales increased by 14% measured in Danish kroner and by 15% at CER to DKK 9,538 million. Sales of rare endocrine disorder products increased by 48% measured in Danish kroner and by 49% at CER to DKK 2,732 million. Sales of rare blood disorder products increased by 5% measured in Danish kroner and by 6% at CER to DKK 6,017 million.
Rare disease, development per geographical areaRare disease, sales development
 Sales H1 2025
DKK million
Growth
at CER
Global9,538 15%
US Operations4,274 23%
International Operations5,264 10%
 - EUCAN2,533 1%
 - Emerging Markets1,369 6%
 - APAC1,027 22%
 - Region China335 93%
US Operations
Rare disease sales in US Operations increased by 22% measured in Danish kroner and by 23% at CER. The sales increase was mainly driven by Rare endocrine disorder products, increasing by 66% measured in Danish kroner and by 67% at CER. The sales increase was driven primarily by Norditropin®, positively impacted by channel and payer mix and Sogroya® launch uptake. Further, sales of Norditropin® in 2024 were negatively impacted by a reduction of manufacturing output. Rare blood disorder products increased by 5% measured in Danish kroner and by 6% at CER, mainly driven by increased NovoSeven® and Alhemo® sales, partially countered by sales of haemophilia A products.

International Operations
Rare disease sales in International Operations increased by 9% measured in Danish kroner and by 10% at CER. Rare endocrine disorder products increased by 31% measured in Danish kroner and by 30% at CER, driven by Norditropin® due to improvements in manufacturing output as well as Sogroya® launch uptake. Sales of rare blood disorder products increased by 4% measured in Danish kroner and by 6% at CER, driven by higher haemophilia B and Alhemo® sales.

EUCAN
Rare disease sales increased by 1% in both Danish kroner and at CER. Sales of rare endocrine disorder products increased by 18% in both Danish kroner and at CER. Sales of rare blood disorder products decreased by 2% in both Danish kroner and CER, mainly driven by lower sales of haemophilia A products.

Emerging Markets
Rare disease sales increased by 4% measured in Danish kroner and by 6% at CER. Sales of rare endocrine disorder products increased by 47% measured in Danish kroner and by 44% at CER, driven by sales of both Norditropin® and Sogroya®. Sales of rare blood disorder products decreased by 6% measured in Danish kroner and by 3% at CER, mainly driven by lower NovoSeven® sales.

APAC
Rare disease sales increased by 22% in both Danish kroner and at CER. Sales of rare endocrine disorder products increased by 32% measured in Danish kroner and by 31% at CER, driven by sales of both Norditropin® and Sogroya®. Sales of rare blood disorder products increased by 19% measured in Danish kroner and by 21% at CER, driven by higher sales of Alhemo®.

Region China
Rare disease sales increased by 88% measured in Danish kroner and by 93% at CER. This is driven by rare blood disorders, which increased by 93% measured in Danish kroner and by 97% at CER, mainly due to increased haemophilia A sales and positively impacted by timing of shipments, mainly for NovoSeven®.



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GEOGRAPHIC SALES DEVELOPMENT
Sales increased by 16% measured in Danish kroner and by 18% at CER to DKK 154,944 million in the first six months of 2025. In US Operations, sales increased by 16% measured in Danish kroner and by 17% at CER. Sales growth in the first six months of 2025 was positively impacted by gross-to-net sales adjustments related to prior years, including an adjustment related to the 340B provision of around DKK 3 billion in the second quarter. As of 30 June 2025, the provision for 340B statutory discounts amounts to USD 4.2 billion. Sales in International Operations increased by 16% measured in Danish kroner and by 19% at CER.

As of January 2025, North America Operations and International Operations were reorganised and financial reporting was divided into US Operations and International Operations. Please see appendix 8 for a breakdown of sales per area in 2024.

Sales split per geographical area Sales H1 2025
DKK million
Growth
as reported
Growth
at CER
Share of growth
at CER
US Operations87,279 16%17%54%
International Operations67,665 16%19%46%
 - EUCAN31,212 15%16%19%
 - Emerging Markets16,334 17%22%13%
 - APAC10,209 32%35%12%
 - Region China9,910 5%6%2%
Total sales154,944 16%18%100%
US Operations
Sales in US Operations increased by 16% measured in Danish kroner and by 17% at CER. The sales increase reflects Obesity care sales growing by 36% at CER, estimated to be negatively impacted by compounded GLP-1s, and GLP-1 diabetes sales growing by 9% at CER, including an adjustment related to the 340B provision of around DKK 3 billion in the second quarter of 2025. Insulin sales are increasing by 17% at CER, and Rare disease products are growing by 23% at CER.

International Operations
Sales in International Operations increased by 16% measured in Danish kroner and by 19% at CER. Sales growth was driven by Obesity care sales growing by 125% at CER and GLP-1 diabetes sales growing by 10% at CER. GLP-1 diabetes sales growth was negatively impacted by periodic supply constraints. Insulin sales decreased by 1% at CER, also negatively impacted by periodic supply constraints, while Rare disease sales increased by 10% at CER.

EUCAN
Sales in EUCAN increased by 15% measured in Danish kroner and by 16% at CER. Sales growth was driven by Obesity care, which grew by 64% at CER. Diabetes care sales increased by 8% at CER, driven by GLP-1 diabetes sales growing by 15% at CER, while insulin sales decreased by 5% at CER. Rare disease sales increased by 1% at CER.

Emerging Markets
Sales in Emerging Markets increased by 17% measured in Danish kroner and by 22% at CER. Sales growth was driven by Obesity care, which grew by 157% at CER. Diabetes care sales increased by 7% at CER, driven by GLP-1 diabetes sales growing by 13% at CER, and insulin sales increasing by 2% at CER. Rare disease sales increased by 6% at CER.

APAC
Sales in APAC increased by 32% measured in Danish kroner and by 35% at CER. Sales growth was driven by Obesity care sales increasing by 361% at CER and Diabetes care growing by 4% at CER, reflecting GLP-1 diabetes sales growing 11% at CER. Rare disease sales increased by 22% at CER.

Region China
Sales in Region China increased by 5% measured in Danish kroner and by 6% at CER. The sales increase at CER was driven by Obesity care sales amounting to DKK 862 million. GLP-1 diabetes sales decreased by 11% at CER negatively impacting wholesaler inventory movements. Insulin sales increased by 3% at CER, and Rare disease sales by 93% at CER.
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FINANCIALS
DEVELOPMENT IN COSTS AND OPERATING PROFIT
The cost of goods sold increased by 27% in both Danish kroner and at CER to DKK 25,736 million, resulting in a gross margin of 83.4%, measured in Danish kroner, compared with 84.9% in the first six months of 2024. The decline in gross margin mainly reflects amortisations and depreciations related to Catalent as well as costs related to ongoing capacity expansions. This is partially countered by a positive product mix driven by increased sales of GLP-1-based treatments.

Sales and distribution costs increased by 15% in both Danish kroner and at CER to DKK 32,425 million. The increase in costs is driven by both US Operations and International Operations. In US Operations, the cost increase is mainly driven by promotional activities related to Wegovy® and Ozempic®. In International Operations, the increase is primarily related to the Wegovy® launch and promotional activities. Sales and distribution costs amounted to 20.9% as a percentage of sales.

Research and development costs decreased by 11% in both Danish kroner and CER to DKK 21,998 million, driven by the impairment loss related to ocedurenone of DKK 5.7 billion and other impairments of intangible assets in 2024. This is partially countered by increasing investments within Obesity care and reflecting increased late-stage clinical trial activity as well as increased early research activities. Research and development costs amounted to 14.2% as a percentage of sales.

Administration costs increased by 10% measured in Danish kroner and by 11% at CER to DKK 2,536 million, or 1.6% of sales.

Other operating income and expenses (net) showed a loss of DKK 9 million compared to a loss of DKK 163 million in 2024. This is driven by transaction costs related to the Catalent acquisition during the first half of 2024.

Operating profit increased by 25% measured in Danish kroner and by 29% at CER to DKK 72,240 million, mainly impacted by the impairment loss related to ocedurenone in 2024, partially countered by impacts related to the acquisition of the three former Catalent manufacturing sites. EBITDA increased by 16% measured in Danish kroner and by 19% at CER.

Financial items (net) showed a net loss of DKK 1,402 million, compared with a net loss of DKK 530 million in the first six months of 2024. This primarily reflects financing costs related to the funding of the Catalent transaction.

In line with Novo Nordisk’s treasury policy, the most significant foreign exchange risks for Novo Nordisk have been hedged, primarily through foreign exchange forward contracts. The foreign exchange result was a net gain of DKK 20 million compared with a net loss of DKK 461 million in the first six months of 2024.

At the end of June 2025, a positive market value of financial contracts of approximately DKK 10.9 billion had been deferred for recognition in 2025 and 2026.

The effective tax rate was 21.6% in the first six months of 2025, compared with an effective tax rate of 20.6% in the first six months of 2024.

Net profit increased by 22% to DKK 55,537 million, and diluted earnings per share increased by 23% to DKK 12.49.

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KEY DEVELOPMENTS IN THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2025
Sales in the second quarter of 2025 increased by 13% measured in Danish kroner and by 18% at CER compared to the second quarter of 2024. Sales growth in US Operations 2025 was positively impacted by gross-to-net sales adjustments related to prior years, including an adjustment related to the 340B provision of around DKK 3 billion in the second quarter of 2025. Operating profit increased by 29% measured in Danish kroner and by 40% at CER, impacted by the impairment loss related to ocedurenone in the second quarter of 2024, partially countered by impacts related to the acquisition of the three former Catalent manufacturing sites. Please refer to appendix 1 for an overview of the quarterly numbers in DKK and to appendix 6 for additional details on sales in the second quarter of 2025.

Sales split per geographical area Sales Q2 2025
DKK million
Growth
as reported
Growth
at CER
Share of growth
at CER
US Operations42,963 12%18%55%
International Operations33,894 14%18%45%
 - EUCAN16,447 18%20%23%
 - Emerging Markets7,544 12%20%11%
 - APAC5,615 40%45%15%
 - Region China4,288 (14%)(9%)(4%)
Total sales76,857 13%18%100%

The increase in global sales of 18% at CER was driven by increased sales across the portfolio. GLP-1 diabetes sales increased by 8% at CER, and Obesity care sales increased by 53% at CER. Insulin sales increased by 5% at CER, and Rare disease sales increased by 28% at CER.

US Operations
Sales in US Operations increased by 12% measured in Danish kroner and by 18% at CER. Sales growth in the second quarter of 2025 was positively impacted by gross-to-net sales adjustments related to prior years, including an adjustment related to the 340B provision of around DKK 3 billion in the second quarter of 2025. Sales growth was driven by GLP-1 diabetes sales growing by 9% at CER. Ozempic® sales growth was positively impacted by gross-to-net sales adjustments related to prior years. Obesity care sales increased by 32% at CER. Insulin sales increased by 23% at CER, positively impacted by gross-to-net adjustments related to prior years and channel and payer mix, partially countered by lower realised volumes. Rare disease sales increased by 52% at CER, mainly driven by volume growth for rare endocrine disorder products, also positively impacted by gross-to-net adjustments related to prior years, as well as negative channel and payer mix and a reduction of manufacturing output of Norditropin® in the second quarter of 2024.

International Operations
Sales in International Operations increased by 14% measured in Danish kroner and by 18% at CER. Sales growth was driven by EUCAN, APAC and Emerging Markets. Sales in Region China declined, negatively impacted by wholesaler inventory movements within Diabetes GLP-1 and Obesity Care sales.
Sales growth was driven by Diabetes and Obesity care growing by 19% at CER, driven by Obesity care increasing by 115% at CER following the uptake of Wegovy®. GLP-1 diabetes sales grew by 8% at CER, and insulin sales decreased by 1% at CER. Rare disease sales increased by 14% at CER.
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PROFIT AND LOSSQ2 2025Q2 2024 % change
 Q2 2025 to
 Q2 2024
 % change
 Q2 2025 to
 Q2 2024 at CER
Net sales76,85768,06013%18%
Gross profit64,01157,78611%16%
Gross margin83.3%84.9%
Sales and distribution costs(17,533)(14,934)17%19%
Percentage of sales22.8%21.9%
Research and development costs(11,690)(16,166)(28%)(26%)
Percentage of sales15.2%23.8%
Administrative costs(1,316)(1,157)14%16%
Percentage of sales1.7%1.7%
Other operating income and expenses(23)405N/AN/A
Operating profit (EBIT)33,44925,93429%40%
Operating margin43.5%38.1%
Financial items (net)356(602)N/AN/A
Profit before income taxes33,80525,33233%N/A
Income taxes(7,302)(5,282)38%N/A
Effective tax rate21.6%20.9%
Net profit26,50320,05032%N/A
Net profit margin34.5%29.5%

Costs and operating profit
The gross margin was realised at 83.3% in the second quarter of 2025, compared with 84.9% in 2024. The gross margin decrease mainly reflects amortisations and depreciations related to Catalent, partially countered by a positive product mix driven by increased sales of GLP-1-based treatments and a positive price impact due to gross-to-net sales adjustments in the US related to prior years.

Sales and distribution costs increased by 17% measured in Danish kroner and by 19% at CER compared with 2024. The increase in costs is driven by both US Operations and International Operations. In the US, the cost increase is mainly driven by promotional activities related to Wegovy®. In International Operations, the increase is mainly related to Wegovy® launch activities and promotion spend directed towards Ozempic®. Sales and distribution costs amounted to 22.8% as a percentage of sales.
Research and development costs decreased by 28% measured in Danish kroner and by 26% at CER compared with 2024. This is mainly driven by the impairment loss related to ocedurenone of DKK 5.7 billion and other impairments of intangible assets during the second quarter of 2024, partially countered by increased late-stage clinical trial and research activities mainly related to Obesity care. Research and development costs amounted to 15.2% as a percentage of sales.
Administrative costs increased by 14% measured in Danish kroner and by 16% at CER, compared with the same period in 2024. The cost increase is partly driven by severance costs related to previously announced changes in Executive Management. Administration costs amounted to 1.7% as a percentage of sales.

Other operating income and expenses showed a loss of DKK 23 million in the second quarter of 2025.

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Operating profit increased by 29% measured in Danish kroner and by 40% at CER compared with the second quarter of 2024. This is mainly impacted by the impairment loss related to ocedurenone in 2024, partially countered by impacts related to the acquisition of the three former Catalent manufacturing sites. EBITDA increased by 10%, measured in Danish kroner and by 18% at CER.

Financial items (net) showed a net gain of DKK 356 million compared with a net loss of DKK 602 million in the second quarter of 2024, mainly reflecting gains on hedged currencies, primarily the US dollar. This is partly countered by financing costs related to the funding of the Catalent transaction.

The effective tax rate was 21.6% in the second quarter of 2025, compared with an effective tax rate of 20.9% in the second quarter of 2024.

Net profit increased by 32% to DKK 26,503 million and diluted earnings per share increased by 33% to DKK 5.96.

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CASH FLOW AND CAPITAL ALLOCATION
FREE CASH FLOW IN THE FIRST SIX MONTHS OF 2025 AND CAPITAL EXPENDITURE
Free cash flow in the first six months of 2025 was DKK 33.6 billion compared to DKK 41.3 billion in the first six months of 2024. The reduction in free cash flow is driven by increased capital expenditures, partially countered by higher net cash generated from operating activities.

Capital expenditure for property, plant and equipment was DKK 28.1 billion compared with DKK 18.9 billion in 2024, primarily reflecting investments in additional capacity for active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) production and fill-finish capacity for both current and future injectable and oral products. Capital expenditure related to intangible assets was DKK 2.8 billion in the first six months of 2025 compared with DKK 3.3 billion in 2024, reflecting business development activities.

EQUITY
Total equity was DKK 168,066 million at the end of June 2025, equivalent to 34.9% of total assets, compared with 30.5% at the end of June 2024. Please refer to appendix 5 for further elaboration of changes in equity.

Interim dividend
The Board of Directors has decided to pay out an interim dividend for 2025 of DKK 3.75 for each Novo Nordisk A and B
share of DKK 0.10, an increase of around 7% compared to DKK 3.50 in August 2024. The interim dividend for 2025 will be paid in August 2025.The ex-dividend date for the interim dividend will be 15 August 2025 for A and B shares, while the ex-dividend date will be 18 August for the ADRs. The record date will be 18 August 2025 for the A and B shares as well as the ADRs. The payment date for the A and B shares will be 19 August 2025, while the payment date for the ADRs will be 26 August 2025. No dividend will be paid on the company’s own holding of B shares.

Treasury shares
As disclosed in the Financial report for the first three months of 2025, Novo Nordisk owned as of 6 May 2025 a total of 21,623,682 B shares of DKK 0.10 as treasury shares. Transactions related to Novo Nordisk's employee share programmes, including incentive programmes, have resulted in a net transfer from Novo Nordisk of 53,722 B shares of DKK 0.10 from 6 May 2025 to 5 August 2025. With the transactions stated above, Novo Nordisk now owns a total of 21,569,960 B shares of DKK 0.10 as treasury shares, corresponding to 0.5% of the share capital. The total amount of A and B shares of DKK 0.10 in the company is 4,465,000,000, including treasury shares.

Novo Nordisk’s capital allocation principles focus on attractive internal growth investments, including the significant supply chain expansion, and a dividend payout ratio of around 50% of net profit. Following the step-up in CAPEX investments in 2025, Novo Nordisk is not conducting a share buyback programme. An authorisation to the Board of Directors to buy back shares was, however, in line with previous years, adopted by the Annual General Meeting on 27 March 2025, should initiating a share buyback programme later be deemed relevant.

Issuance of Eurobonds
On 20 May 2025, Novo Nordisk announced the successful Eurobond issuance of EUR 6 billion, across five tranches, under its EUR 20 billion Euro Medium Term Note Programme. For further information, please see the press release here: https://www.novonordisk.com/investors/bond-investors.html (the contents of the company's website do not form a part of this Form 6-K). The net proceeds of the issuance are used for general corporate purposes, including the refinancing of existing indebtedness related to the acquisition of three fill-finish sites from Novo Holdings A/S in connection with Novo Holdings A/S’ acquisition of Catalent, Inc. With the latest issuance, Novo Nordisk has EUR 12.3 billion outstanding in bonds. The current rating from Moody's and S&P is Aa3 and AA, respectively.


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OUTLOOK
The current expectations for 2025 are summarised in the table below:
r
Expectations are as reported, if not otherwise statedExpectations
6 August 2025
Expectations
7 May 2025
Sales growth
at CER8% to 14%13% to 21%
as reported
Around 3 percentage points lower than at CER
Around 3 percentage points lower than at CER
Operating profit growth
at CER10% to 16%16% to 24%
as reported
Around 5 percentage points lower than at CER
Around 5 percentage points lower than at CER
Financial items (net)
Gain of around 1.6 bDKK
Gain of around 0.9 bDKK
Effective tax rate21% to 23%21% to 23%
Capital expenditure (PP&E)Around 65 bDKKAround 65 bDKK
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment lossesAround DKK 17 billionAround DKK 17 billion
Free cash flow (excluding impact from business development)Between 35 and 45 bDKKBetween 56 and 66 bDKK
Sales growth is now expected to be 8-14% at CER, and operating profit growth is now expected to be 10-16% at CER. Sales and operating profit growth reported in Danish kroner is now expected to be 3 and 5 percentage points lower than at CER, respectively. The lowered sales outlook for 2025 is driven by lower growth expectations for the second half of 2025. This is related to lower growth expectations for Wegovy® in the US obesity market, for Ozempic® in the US GLP-1 diabetes market and for Wegovy® in select IO markets.

The updated outlook reflects expectations for sales growth in both US Operations and International Operations, mainly driven by volume growth of GLP-1-based treatments for obesity and diabetes. In the US, Novo Nordisk is focused on preventing unlawful and unsafe compounding and on further expanding access to Wegovy®, such as through NovoCare® Pharmacy and collaborations with telehealth organisations. Moreover, Novo Nordisk continues to expect a volume contribution from changes to the CVS national template formulary effective 1 July 2025, where Wegovy® is now the only GLP-1 medicine covered for obesity. The company continues to engage in additional commercial initiatives and expects a regulatory decision around the Wegovy® MASH indication during the third quarter of 2025. With around 1 billion people living with obesity globally and only a few million on treatment, the outlook reflects a continued global rollout of Wegovy® to more markets.

Operating profit growth is now expected to be 10% to 16% at CER. Given the current exchange rates versus the Danish krone, growth reported in DKK is expected to be 5 percentage points lower than at CER, primarily due to depreciation of the USD/DKK exchange rate. The updated expectation for operating profit growth mainly reflects the lower sales growth outlook, partially countered by reduced spending. A negative mid-single-digit operating profit growth impact related to the acquisition of the three former Catalent manufacturing sites remains included in the guidance.

Novo Nordisk now expects financial items (net) for 2025 to amount to a gain of around DKK 1.6 billion. This is mainly driven by gains on hedged currencies, primarily the US dollar, partially offset by interest expenses related to funding of the debt-financed Catalent transaction.

The effective tax rate for 2025 is still expected to be in the range of 21-23%.

Capital expenditure is still expected to be around DKK 65 billion in 2025, reflecting the expansion of the global supply chain. The investments will create additional capacity across the supply chain, including the manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API), additional aseptic production and finished production processes as well as packaging capacity. In the coming years, the capital expenditure-to-sales ratio is still expected to be in the low double-digit range.

Depreciation, amortisation and impairment losses are still expected to be around DKK 17 billion and include depreciations and amortisations related to the Catalent transaction.
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The free cash flow is now expected to be DKK 35-45 billion, reflecting the lower-than-planned expected sales growth, mainly driven by lower volume growth of GLP-1-based treatments in the US and related cash flow implications amplified by the US gross-to-net system.

All of the above expectations are based on assumptions that the global or regional macroeconomic and political environment will not significantly change business conditions for Novo Nordisk during 2025, including energy and supply chain disruptions, the potential implications from major healthcare reforms and legislative changes, taxation changes, including changes in tariffs and duties, as well as outcome of legal cases including litigations related to the 340B Drug Pricing Program in the US, and that the currency exchange rates, especially the US dollar, will remain at the current level versus the Danish krone. The guidance is also based on assumptions in relation to the estimation of gross-to-net developments in the US gross sales. Finally, the guidance does not include the financial implications of any new significant business development transactions and significant impairments of intangible assets during 2025. The outlook further reflects periodic supply constraints and related drug shortage notifications for certain products and geographies.
FX (average rates)H1 2025H1 2024% changeSpot rate
31 July 2025
USD685 690 (1%)652 
CNY94 96 (2%)91 
JPY4.60 4.54 1%4.35 
CAD485 508 (5%)471 
BRL119 136 (13%)117 
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 currenciesImpact on Novo Nordisk's operating profit in the next 12 months of a 5% movement in currency
Hedging period (months)1
USDDKK 5,600 million12 
CNY2
DKK 540 million12
CADDKK 490 million0
BRLDKK 210 million0
JPYDKK 200 million12 
1) As of 31 July 2025.
2) Chinese yuan traded offshore (CNH) used as proxy when hedging Novo Nordisk’s CNY currency exposure.

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



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INNOVATION AND THERAPEUTIC FOCUS
Diabetes care
Ozempic® received a positive opinion from the European Medicines Agency for the treatment of peripheral arterial disease in people living with type 2 diabetes
In June 2025, the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) adopted a positive opinion for an update of the Ozempic® label based on STRIDE data. The trial achieved its primary objective by demonstrating a statistically significant and superior improvement in maximum walking distance of 13% for people treated with semaglutide 1.0 mg compared to placebo. Further, a 54% reduction in disease progression (composite endpoint of rescue treatment, all-cause death or major adverse limb events) was demonstrated. In the trial, semaglutide 1.0 mg appeared to have a safe and well-tolerated profile in line with previous semaglutide 1.0 mg trials.

Exploratory phase 1 study with zalfermin in combination with either semaglutide or placebo in type 1 diabetes initiated
In July 2025, Novo Nordisk initiated an exploratory study with once-weekly, subcutaneous zalfermin, a long-acting FGF-21 analogue, in a population with type 1 diabetes. The 32-week trial is investigating the efficacy and safety of zalfermin either in a fixed-dose combination with semaglutide or placebo on glycaemic control. The purpose of the trial is to generate data to inform potential future first human dose candidates rather than progress into next stage development phases.

Obesity care
Semaglutide 7.2 mg submitted to the EU regulatory authorities
In July 2025, Novo Nordisk announced the submission of a label extension application for semaglutide 7.2 mg (a higher dose of Wegovy®) to the EMA for the existing marketing authorisation for Wegovy®. The submission is based on the results of the STEP UP and STEP UP T2D programme for semaglutide 7.2 mg. Novo Nordisk is expecting a regulatory decision around the turn of the year. Wegovy® is currently approved in the EU at doses up to 2.4 mg for the treatment of overweight and obesity.

Initiation of CagriSema phase 3b trial, REDEFINE 11, in people living with obesity
In June 2025, Novo Nordisk initiated a phase 3b trial, REDEFINE 11, for CagriSema in people living with obesity. The main phase of the REDEFINE 11 trial lasts 80 weeks and investigates further potential efficacy and safety of subcutaneous CagriSema (a fixed dose combination of cagrilintide 2.4 mg and semaglutide 2.4 mg) compared to placebo. Following the first treatment period, an additional extension phase of 80 weeks is planned, with the purpose of exploring weight maintenance with three standardised doses of CagriSema concerning the long-term efficacy and safety outcomes. The trial is expected to enrol approximately 600 people living with obesity.

Novo Nordisk to advance subcutaneous and oral amycretin for weight management into phase 3 clinical development
In June 2025, Novo Nordisk announced that it will advance subcutaneous and oral amycretin into phase 3 development in weight management based on completed clinical studies. The decision to advance subcutaneous and oral amycretin into phase 3 is based on feedback received from regulatory authorities following end-of-phase 2 interactions for subcutaneous and oral amycretin in weight management. Novo Nordisk is now planning to initiate a phase 3 development programme with amycretin for adults with overweight or obesity during the first quarter of 2026. For further information, please see the company announcement here: https://www.novonordisk.com/news-and-media/news-and-ir-materials/news-details.html?id=916348 (the contents of the company's website do not form a part of this Form 6-K).

Phase 2 trial completed with a once-weekly GLP-1/GIP co-agonist and development terminated in weight management
In June 2025, Novo Nordisk completed a phase 2 study with a once-weekly GIP/GLP-1 co-agonist analogue (NNC0519-0130) in people with overweight or obesity. The study investigated the safety and efficacy of different doses of NNC0519-0130. The primary objective was met, demonstrating statistically significantly greater body weight reductions compared with placebo across all doses investigated after 36 weeks of treatment. The safety profile of NNC0519-0130 was consistent with incretin-based therapies. Due to portfolio considerations, Novo Nordisk will not pursue further development of the GIP/GLP-1 co-agonist in weight management.

Phase 1 trial with INV-347 completed and development terminated
In May 2025, Novo Nordisk completed a phase 1 trial with INV-347, a next-generation oral small molecule CB1 receptor blocker. The trial investigated the safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of INV-347 administered once daily to participants with normal weight or overweight/obesity at both single and multiple ascending doses for up to 28 days. In
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the trial, INV-347 appeared to have a safe and well-tolerated profile. Following completion of the trial, Novo Nordisk has terminated further development of INV-347 due to the pharmacokinetic profile and portfolio considerations. The trial was conducted by Inversago Pharma, which was acquired by Novo Nordisk in 2023.

Phase 1 pharmacokinetics study with CagriSema single-chamber product presentations successfully completed
In June 2025, Novo Nordisk successfully completed a phase 1 pharmacokinetics study of CagriSema. The study demonstrated comparable exposure of a single dose of CagriSema (a fixed dose combination of cagrilintide 0.25 mg and semaglutide 0.25 mg) in a single-chamber drug product presentation compared to the dual-chamber presentation investigated in the REDEFINE programme. In the trial, CagriSema appeared to have a safe and well-tolerated profile. Novo Nordisk is planning for the next phase of clinical development for the single-chamber product presentation in 2026.

Cardiovascular & Emerging Therapy
Once-weekly semaglutide 2.4 mg in MASH submitted for regulatory approval in Japan
In May 2025, Novo Nordisk submitted once-weekly semaglutide 2.4 mg for regulatory approval in Japan for the treatment of MASH (F2-F3). In February 2025, Novo Nordisk submitted once-weekly semaglutide 2.4 mg for regulatory approval in the US. The submission has been granted priority review by the FDA, and approval is still expected in the third quarter of 2025.

Phase 2 trial with zalfermin in MASH completed and development terminated.
Earlier this year, Novo Nordisk completed a phase 2 trial in around 700 patients with MASH F2-F4, evaluating the safety and efficacy of zalfermin, a long-acting FGF-21 analogue, co-administered with semaglutide 2.4 mg compared to placebo. The fixed dose combination of zalfermin and semaglutide 2.4 mg did not meet the primary endpoint of superior improvement in liver fibrosis and no worsening of MASH, compared to placebo. In the trial, the fixed-dose combination of zalfermin and semaglutide 2.4 mg appeared safe and well tolerated. Following the completion of the trial, the development of zalfermin in MASH has been terminated due to portfolio considerations.

Phase 1 trial with ANGPTL3i completed and development terminated
In May 2025, Novo Nordisk completed a phase 1 trial with ANGPTL3i, a monoclonal antibody in development for dyslipidaemia. The objective of the phase 1 trial was to investigate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of a novel ANGPTL3i mAb. In the trial, ANGPLT3i appeared to have a safe and well-tolerated profile. Following the completion of the trial, Novo Nordisk has terminated the development of ANGPTL3i due to portfolio considerations.

Phase 2 trial with coramitug (PRX004) successfully completed in people living with ATTR cardiomyopathy
In July 2025, Novo Nordisk successfully completed a phase 2 trial with coramitug (PRX004, NNC6019-0001), an antibody designed to deplete amyloid deposits. The trial investigated efficacy and safety of once-monthly IV doses of coramitug compared to placebo in 105 participants living with the rare heart disease, ATTR-cardiomyopathy. The primary endpoints of the trial included the functional endpoints of a 6-minute walking test (6MWT) as well as a change in NT-proBNP at 52 weeks. Coramitug was acquired from Prothena Biosciences by Novo Nordisk in July 2021. Detailed data are expected to be shared at a medical conference later this year. Following the successful completion of this phase 2 trial, coramitug in ATTR-cardiomyopathy is expected to initiate a Phase 3 programme during 2025.

Phase 2 trial with CDR132L in patients with acute myocardial infarction and reduced left ventricular ejection fraction completed and initiation of two phase 2 trials with CDR132L in patients with chronic heart failure with preserved or reduced ejection fraction
In July 2025, Novo Nordisk completed the phase 2 trial HF-REVERT with CDR132L. CDR132L was part of the acquisition of Cardior Pharmaceuticals GmbH in 2024, and the HF-REVERT trial was conducted by Cardior. The trial investigated the efficacy and safety of 5 and 10 mg/kg of CDR132L, an antisense oligonucleotide targeting miR-132, in 294 patients with reduced left ventricular ejection fraction after an acute myocardial infarction. The trial did not meet the primary endpoint of percent change in left ventricular end-systolic volume index from baseline to month 6 with CDR132L versus placebo. In the trial, CDR132L appeared to have a safe and well-tolerated profile. Novo Nordisk is not planning further development of CDR132L within reduced left ventricular ejection fraction following myocardial infarction.

As planned, in June 2025, Novo Nordisk initiated two phase 2 trials with CDR132L in patients with chronic heart failure. The first trial will investigate the safety and efficacy of 3 dose levels of CDR132L over 48 weeks in 200 patients with heart failure with preserved injection fraction and left ventricular hypertrophy. The second trial will investigate the safety and efficacy of
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a single dose level of CDR132L over 48 weeks in 200 patients with heart failure with reduced injection fraction and left ventricular hypertrophy.

Phase 1 trial with NLRP3 inhibitor initiated
In July 2025, Novo Nordisk initiated a phase 1 trial with an oral NRLP3 inhibitor (NN6705), aiming for oral treatment in a broad range of liver, kidney and cardiometabolic diseases. The trial is investigating safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and biomarkers of the NLRP3 inhibitor.

Rare disease
Submission of Sogroya® non-replacement indications in the US and Japan successfully completed
In May 2025, based on data from REAL 8 and REAL 9, Novo Nordisk has submitted for regulatory approval in the US for Sogroya®, including the three indications Small for Gestational Age (SGA), Noonan Syndrome (NS) and Idiopathic short stature (ISS). Likewise, Novo Nordisk has submitted in Japan for regulatory approval for the SGA and NS indications. Regulatory decisions are expected during the first half of 2026. Finally, in REAL 8, the fourth sub-study in children with Turner Syndrome (TS) has read-out and met the primary endpoint of demonstrating non-inferiority in height velocity at week 52 for Sogroya® vs daily Norditropin®. In the trial, Sogroya® appeared to have a safe and well-tolerated profile, consistent with the known safety profile of daily Norditropin®.

Alhemo® (concizumab) regulatory milestones within haemophilia
In July 2025, concizumab was approved in the US for the treatment of haemophilia A and B without inhibitors. Concizumab was approved under the brand name Alhemo®. Further, in July 2025, the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) adopted a positive opinion of Alhemo® for the treatment of haemophilia A and B without inhibitors in the EU.

Business development
Novo Nordisk entered exclusive collaboration and licence agreement with Septerna Inc. for oral small molecules
In May 2025, Novo Nordisk and Septerna Inc. announced an exclusive global collaboration and licence agreement to discover, develop and commercialise oral small molecule medicines for key GPCR targets including GLP-1, GIP and glucagon receptors for the treatment of obesity, type 2 diabetes and other cardiometabolic diseases. Under the terms of the agreement, Septerna is eligible to receive approximately USD 2.2 billion from Novo Nordisk, including more than USD 200 million in upfront and near-term milestone payments. Septerna is also eligible to receive tiered royalties on global net sales of marketed products and has the right to opt in to a worldwide profit share for one programme in the collaboration in lieu of future milestones and royalties for that product candidate. For further information, please see the press release here: https://www.novonordisk.com/news-and-media/news-and-ir-materials/news-details.html?id=916006 (the contents of the company's website do not form a part of this Form 6-K).


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PURPOSE AND SUSTAINABILITY
ENVIRONMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCEUnitH1 2025H1 2024 % change
 H1 2025 to
 H1 2024
Total CO2e emissions
1,000 tonnes CO2e
1,3111,00131%
 - Scope 1 CO2e emissions
1,000 tonnes CO2e
613861%
 - Scope 2 CO2e emissions
1,000 tonnes CO2e
3210220%
 - Scope 3 CO2e emissions1
1,000 tonnes CO2e
1,21895328%
Plastic footprint (absolute)2
tonnes 15,67014,9165%
Plastic footprint per patient2
kg/patient0.340.35(3%)
1) Figure has been restated from 2,155 in H1 2024 Company announcement due to updated calculation methodology.
2) Plastic footprint over a 12-month period, calculated as a moving annual total.

Emissions
Novo Nordisk is committed to reaching net zero emissions across scope 1, scope 2 and scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 2045. Overall CO2e emissions (scope 1, 2 and full scope 3) increased by 31% compared to the first half of 2024.

Compared to the first six months of 2024, scope 1 CO2e emissions increased by 61% primarily due to the acquisition of new production sites and increased consumption of natural gas related hereto.

Scope 2 CO2e emissions increased by 220% compared to the first six months of 2024 primarily due to use of non-renewable electricity at the newly acquired production sites, mainly related to Catalent. Since 2020, Novo Nordisk has sourced 100% renewable electricity for its production sites. As of June 2025, the overall share of renewable electricity for production sites is 86% driven by recent acquisition of new sites without renewable electricity setup.

Scope 3 CO2e emissions increased by 28% compared to the first six months of 2024 due to an increase in raw material supply and increased investments in capital expenditure for property, plant and equipments. Novo Nordisk is actively working on reducing scope 3 CO2e emissions and has set a target for 2033, approved by the Science-Based Target initiative.

Plastic target
Novo Nordisk has set a global target to reduce the plastic footprint per patient from Diabetes and Obesity care products by 30% by 2033, compared to a baseline of 0.35 kg per patient in 2024. Due to increased production volumes, the absolute plastic footprint rose by 5%, while the relative footprint per patient decreased by 3%. This reduction was mainly driven by an increase in once-weekly treatments compared to once-daily treatments.

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SOCIAL
SOCIAL PERFORMANCEUnitH1 2025H1 2024 % change
 H1 2025 to
 H1 2024
Patients
Total numbers of patients reached
Estimate in millions1
45.742.19%
Patients reached with Novo Nordisk's Diabetes care products
Estimate in millions1
42.840.75%
Patients reached with Novo Nordisk's Obesity care products
Estimate in millions1
2.91.4107%
Vulnerable patients reached with Diabetes care products2
Estimate in millions1
7.58.6(13%)
Children reached through the Changing Diabetes® in Children programme
Number of children3
72,76056,82128%
Sustainable employer
Total number of employees (FTEs)Number78,38769,26013%
Gender in senior leadership positions4
Men:women57:43 59:41N/A
1) Calculated as a moving annual total. The estimated total number of full-year patients reached over a 12-month period.
2) Patients reached either through products sold under local affordability thresholds, or public tenders in low-, lower middle- or upper middle-income countries (LMICs), or through specific diabetes access and affordability programmes or humanitarian donations.
3) Total cumulative number of children. The number of children reached with Diabetes care treatment through the Changing Diabetes® in Children programme since the initiation of the partnership in 2009.
4) Defined as chief executive officer (CEO), executive vice presidents (EVP), senior vice presidents (SVP), corporate vice presidents (CVP) and vice presidents (VP). The number has been updated to reflect the entire Novo Nordisk group, and this restatement did not result in any change to the comparison number.

Patients
The number of people reached with Novo Nordisk products, across Diabetes and Obesity care, was 45.7 million at the end of June 2025. This is an increase of 3.6 million patients compared to end of June 2024.

By the end of June 2025, the number of vulnerable patients treated with Diabetes care products reached 7.5 million. This is a 13% decline compared to the same period last year, driven by fewer tender sales and portfolio consolidation of human insulin.

The Changing Diabetes® in Children programme aims to reach 100,000 children by 2030. By the end of June 2025, a total of 72,760 children were reached with Diabetes care treatment, an increase of 28% compared to the end of June 2024.

Sustainable employer
Novo Nordisk aspires to be a sustainable employer. At the end of June 2025, 43% of leaders in senior positions were women and 57% were men. At the end of June 2024, 41% of leaders in senior positions were women and 59% were men.

The number of full-time employees at the end of June 2025 was 78,387. This is an increase of 13% compared to end of June 2024. The increase is mainly driven by Product Supply. The acquisition of Catalent accounts for around 3,000 full-time employees.

International crises, geopolitical tensions and natural disasters
Novo Nordisk is committed to supporting the safety of our employees and ensuring uninterrupted access to essential
medicines during humanitarian crises. Our priorities include safeguarding our workforce and collaborating with
humanitarian organisations to provide critical medications to affected regions.

In recent crises, including the Israel-Hamas and Israel-Iran conflicts and Russia's invasion of Ukraine, we have maintained essential supplies to ensure patients can continue their treatments, underscoring our dedication to supporting communities in need.



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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Changes in Executive Management
In May, Novo Nordisk announced changes in Executive Management. After an accomplished career of 34 years with the company, including eight years as CEO, Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen will step down from his role, by mutual agreement with the Novo Nordisk Board.

In July, it was announced that Mike Doustdar, executive vice president, International Operations, has been appointed as president and chief executive officer as of 7 August 2025. Mike Doustdar joined Novo Nordisk in 1993 and held leadership roles in finance and IT prior to leading commercial areas in the Middle East and Malaysia. Mike Doustdar became senior vice president of International Operations in 2013 and executive vice president in 2015.

At the same time, additional changes to Executive Management were announced. Novo Nordisk has decided to merge the company’s Research & Early Development with its Development area into a new, consolidated R&D unit, under the leadership of Martin Holst Lange, MD, PhD. Martin Holst Lange, currently executive vice president, Development, will be appointed chief scientific officer (CSO), effective 7 August.

Marcus Schindler, executive vice president, Research & Early Development and CSO, has decided to retire from the company. Marcus Schindler joined Novo Nordisk in January 2018 as senior vice president of External Innovation and Strategy and has been CSO since 2021. Marcus Schindler has played an integral role in leading the discovery of early scientific innovation.

Lastly, Emil Kongshøj Larsen, currently senior vice president of the Europe and Canada region (EUCAN), will join Executive Management and succeed Mike Doustdar in the role of executive vice president, International Operations. Emil Kongshøj Larsen has previously led other business areas throughout Europe, Africa and the Middle East, as well as Commercial Affairs and Strategy in International Operations.

With these changes, Executive Management will have the following members, effective 7 August:
Mike Doustdar, president and CEO*
Thilde Hummel Bøgebjerg, EVP, Quality, IT & Environmental Affairs
Emil Kongshøj Larsen, EVP, International Operations
Ludovic Helfgott, EVP, Product & Portfolio Strategy
Karsten Munk Knudsen, EVP, chief financial officer*
Martin Holst Lange, EVP, chief scientific officer, Research & Development
David Moore, EVP, US Operations
Tania Sabroe, EVP, People, Organisation and Corporate Affairs
Henrik Wulff, EVP, CMC & Product Supply
* Registered as an executive with the Danish Business Authority.


Changes in the Board of Directors
Dr. Mikael Dolsten has joined the Novo Nordisk Board of Directors as an observer effective 5 August 2025, with the intention of being nominated for election as a Board member at the Annual General Meeting in 2026.

Dr. Mikael Dolsten brings more than 30 years of leadership experience from the pharmaceutical industry across Europe and the US, most notably from his 16-year tenure at Pfizer Inc., where he served as chief scientific officer and president of Research & Development. He has also held leadership roles at Boehringer Ingelheim, AstraZeneca and Wyeth. Dr. Mikael Dolsten is a Swedish and American citizen and holds a Ph.D. in Tumor Immunology and an M.D. from the University of Lund, Sweden. Dr. Mikael Dolsten will add deep scientific and strategic R&D expertise to the Novo Nordisk Board as the company continues to advance its leading R&D pipeline in Diabetes and Obesity.





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STATEMENT BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT
The Board of Directors and Executive Management have today considered and approved this financial report of Novo Nordisk A/S containing condensed financial information and condensed sustainability information for the first six months of 2025. This financial report has not been audited or reviewed by the company's independent auditors.

The condensed financial information in this financial report has been prepared in accordance with the recognition and measurement requirements in the IFRS Accounting Standards as adopted by the EU and the accounting policies are consistent with those applied in the Annual Report 2024.

The condensed sustainability information in this financial report has been prepared in accordance with the ESRS and the accounting policies are consistent with those applied in the Annual Report 2024.

In our opinion, the accounting policies used are appropriate, and the overall presentation of this financial report is
adequate. Furthermore, in our opinion, this financial report includes a true and fair view of the financial position at 30 June 2025 as well as of the results of the operations, the cash flows and the sustainability performance for the period 1 January - 30 June 2025. Furthermore, in our opinion, Management's Review contains a fair review of the development of the Group's business and financial matters, the results for the period and of the financial position, together with a description of the principal risks and uncertainties that the Group faces in accordance with Danish disclosure requirements for listed companies.


Bagsværd, 6 August 2025
Executive Management:
Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen
President and CEO
Karsten Munk Knudsen
CFO
Board of Directors:
Helge Lund
Chair
Henrik Poulsen
Vice chair
Elisabeth Dahl Christensen
Laurence DebrouxAndreas FibigSylvie Grégoire
Liselotte HyveledMette Bøjer JensenKasim Kutay
Christina LawMartin MackayThomas Rantzau

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About Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company founded in 1923 and headquartered in Denmark. Our purpose is to drive change to defeat serious chronic diseases built upon our heritage in diabetes. We do so by pioneering scientific breakthroughs, expanding access to our medicines and working to prevent and ultimately cure disease. Novo Nordisk employs about 78,400 people in 80 countries and markets its products in around 170 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, Facebook, X, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Financial Calendar
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Contacts for further information
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Statements containing projections of or targets for revenues, costs, income (or loss), earnings per share, capital expenditures, dividends, capital structure, net financials and other financial measures;
Statements regarding future economic performance, future actions and outcome of contingencies such as legal proceedings; and
Statements regarding the assumptions underlying or relating to such statements.
These statements are based on current plans, estimates, opinions, views and projections. Although Novo Nordisk believes that the expectation reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectation will prove to be correct. By their very nature, forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions, both general and specific, and actual results may differ materially from those contemplated, expressed or implied by any forward-looking statement.

Factors that may affect future results include, but are not limited to, global as well as local political, economic and environmental conditions, such as interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations or climate change, delay or failure of projects related to research and/or development, unplanned loss of patents, interruptions of supplies and production, including as a result of interruptions or delays affecting supply chains on which Novo Nordisk relies, shortages of supplies, including energy supplies, 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 including the risk of cybersecurity breaches, 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, and taxation changes, including changes in tariffs and duties, 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, strikes and other labour market disputes, failure to recruit and retain the right employees, failure to maintain a culture of compliance, epidemics, pandemics or other public health crises, the effects of domestic or international crises, civil unrest, war or other conflict and factors related to the foregoing matters and other factors not specifically identified herein.

For an overview of some, but not all, of the risks that could adversely affect Novo Nordisk’s results or the accuracy of forward-looking statements in the Annual Report 2024, reference is made to the overview of risk factors in ‘Risks’ of the Annual Report 2024.

None of Novo Nordisk or its subsidiaries or any such person's officers, or employees accept any responsibility for the future accuracy of the opinions expressed in the Annual Report 2024, Form 20-F, any quarterly financial reports, and written information released, shown, or oral statements made, to the public in the future by or on behalf of Novo Nordisk or the actual occurrence of the forecasted developments.

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

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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
20252024Q2 2025 vs.
Q2Q1Q4Q3Q2Q1Q2 2024
Net sales76,85778,08785,68371,31168,06065,34913%
Gross profit64,01165,19772,65960,00357,78655,43311%
Gross margin83.3%83.5%84.8%84.1%84.9%84.8%
Sales and distribution costs(17,533)(14,892)(18,701)(15,210)(14,934)(13,256)17%
Percentage of sales22.8%19.1%21.8%21.3%21.9%20.3%
Research and development costs1
(11,690)(10,308)(13,802)(9,488)(16,166)(8,606)(28%)
Percentage of sales15.2%13.2%16.1%13.3%23.8%13.2%
Administrative costs(1,316)(1,220)(1,580)(1,382)(1,157)(1,157)14%
Percentage of sales1.7%1.6%1.8%1.9%1.7%1.8%
Other operating income and expenses(23)14(1,839)(101)405(568)N/A
Operating profit (EBIT)33,44938,79136,73733,82225,93431,84629%
Operating margin43.5%49.7%42.9%47.4%38.1%48.7%
Financial income5,3143,4253,913(821)9602,146454%
Financial expenses(4,958)(5,183)(5,093)1,383(1,562)(2,074)217%
Financial items (net)356(1,758)(1,180)562(602)72(159%)
Profit before income taxes33,80537,03335,55734,38425,33231,91833%
Income taxes(7,302)(7,999)(7,327)(7,083)(5,282)(6,511)38%
Net profit26,50329,03428,23027,30120,05025,40732%
Depreciation, amortisation and impairment losses4,8333,8305,1982,1508,8452,914(45%)
Capital expenditure (PP&E)14,66113,42216,10112,11910,4708,47440%
Net cash flows from operating activities
40,78524,59112,30143,85050,50314,314(19%)
Free cash flow24,0799,492(86,467)30,45136,2895,020(34%)
EBITDA38,28242,62141,93535,97234,77934,76010%
Adjusted net profit28,26530,30430,51627,79725,79526,44910%
Total assets482,153489,162465,795397,441369,383298,92131%
Total equity168,066138,540143,486120,522112,52298,91149%
Equity ratio34.9%28.3%30.8%30.3%30.5%33.1%
Full-time equivalent employees end of period78,38777,40676,30271,88069,26066,01513%
Basic earnings per share/ADR (in DKK)5.966.546.346.134.505.7032%
Diluted earnings per share/ADR (in DKK)5.966.536.346.124.495.6833%
Average number of shares outstanding (million)4,443.44,439.54,446.24,452.34,457.74,459.60%
Average number of diluted shares outstanding (million)4,446.74,446.44,455.54,460.54,465.44,470.50%
Sales by business segment:
   Total GLP-138,36639,57442,17334,93537,03534,9824%
   Long-acting insulin4,4675,3885,1584,0354,7375,165(6%)
   Premix insulin2,6362,8132,8672,5182,4362,9688%
   Fast-acting insulin4,5425,0526,0174,1503,8684,48717%
   Human insulin1,1011,7441,8451,8061,5711,745(30%)
   Total insulin12,74614,99715,88712,50912,61214,3651%
   Other Diabetes care454473512492533583(15%)
   Total Diabetes care51,56655,04458,57247,93650,18049,9303%
   Wegovy®
19,52817,36019,86617,30411,6599,37767%
   Saxenda®
8441,0641,5401,4972,2451,658(62%)
   Total Obesity care
20,37218,42421,40618,80113,90411,03547%
   Diabetes and Obesity care total71,93873,46879,97866,73764,08460,96512%
   Rare blood disorders3,0962,9213,3982,9882,8642,8888%
   Rare endocrine disorders1,4201,3121,9231,2277301,11395%
   Other Rare disease4033863843593823835%
   Rare disease total4,9194,6195,7054,5743,9764,38424%
Sales by geographic segment:
US Operations42,96344,31652,37139,84738,40436,78212%
International Operations33,89433,77133,31231,46429,65628,56714%
 - EUCAN16,44714,76516,41814,09813,91013,11918%
 - Emerging Markets7,5448,7907,1948,3236,7587,24012%
 - APAC5,6154,5945,3764,3354,0253,70240%
 - Region China4,2885,6224,3244,7084,9634,506(14%)
Segment operating profit:
   Diabetes and Obesity care32,93138,24736,04433,47326,98431,21822%
   Rare disease518544693349(1,050)628(149%)
1) Research and development costs include an impairment loss of DKK 5.7 billion in the second quarter of 2024 related to ocedurenone. The impairment loss is recognised in the segment Diabetes and Obesity.

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APPENDIX 2: INCOME STATEMENT AND STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
DKK millionH1 2025H1 2024Q2 2025Q2 2024
Income statement
Net sales154,944133,40976,85768,060
Cost of goods sold(25,736)(20,190)(12,846)(10,274)
Gross profit129,208113,21964,01157,786
 
Sales and distribution costs(32,425)(28,190)(17,533)(14,934)
Research and development costs(21,998)(24,772)(11,690)(16,166)
Administrative costs(2,536)(2,314)(1,316)(1,157)
Other operating income and expenses(9)(163)(23)405
Operating profit72,24057,7805778000000033,44925,934
Financial income8,7393,1065,314960
Financial expenses(10,141)(3,636)(4,958)(1,562)
Profit before income taxes70,83857,25033,80525,332
Income taxes(15,301)(11,793)(7,302)(5,282)
NET PROFIT55,53745,4574545700000026,50320,050
Basic earnings per share (DKK)12.5010.205.964.50
Diluted earnings per share (DKK)12.4910.175.964.49
Segment Information
Segment sales:
   Diabetes and Obesity care145,406125,04971,93864,084
   Rare disease9,5388,3604,9193,976
Segment operating profit:
   Diabetes and Obesity care71,17858,20232,93126,984
    Operating margin49.0%46.5%45.8%42.1%
   Rare disease1,062(422)518(1,050)
    Operating margin11.1%(5.0)%10.5%(26.4)%
Total segment operating profit72,24057,78033,44925,934
Statement of comprehensive income
Net profit
55,53745,45726,50320,050
Other comprehensive income
    Items that will not subsequently be reclassified to the Income
    statement
Remeasurements of defined benefit obligations
87(34)539
Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to the income statement
87(34)539
    Items that will be reclassified subsequently to the Income
    statement
Exchange rate adjustments of investments in subsidiaries
(7,959)1,194(5,440)769
Cash flow hedges:
    Realisation of previously deferred (gains)/losses
3,243(679)1,472933
    Deferred gains/(losses) on hedges, incurred during the period
13,404(2,490)8,968(1,243)
Tax and other items
(4,113)626(2,608)53
Items that will be reclassified subsequently to the income statement4,575(1,349)2,392512
 Other comprehensive income
4,662(1,383)2,397551
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
60,19944,07428,90020,601
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APPENDIX 3: CASH FLOW STATEMENT
DKK millionH1 2025H1 2024
Net profit 55,537 45,457 
Adjustment for non-cash items:
    Income taxes in the income statement
15,301 11,793 
    Depreciation, amortisation and impairment losses8,663 11,759 
    Other non-cash items7,076 11,297 
Change in working capital(11,673)249 
Interest received824 547 
Interest paid(1,952)(217)
Income taxes paid(8,400)(16,068)
Net cash flows from operating activities
65,376 64,817 
 
Purchase of intangible assets(2,778)(3,303)
Purchase of property, plant and equipment(28,083)(18,944)
Cash used for acquisition of businesses
— (668)
Purchase of other financial assets (199)(32)
Purchase of marketable securities(498)(10,993)
Sale of marketable securities10,637 17,165 
Net cash flows from investing activities
(20,921)(16,775)
Purchase of treasury shares(1,388)(10,285)
Dividends paid(35,100)(28,557)
Proceeds from borrowings72,598 34,513 
Repayment of borrowings(76,889)(5,370)
Net cash flows from financing activities
(40,779)(9,699)
Net cash generated from activities
3,676 38,343 
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year15,655 14,392 
Exchange gain/(loss) on cash and cash equivalents(896)86 
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period18,435 52,821 


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APPENDIX 4: BALANCE SHEET
DKK million30 Jun 202531 Dec 2024
ASSETS
Intangible assets107,866 111,090 
Property, plant and equipment180,758 162,488 
Investments in associated companies390 400 
Deferred income tax assets23,747 24,627 
Other receivables and prepayments4,439 4,016 
Other financial assets2,248 2,277 
TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS319,448 304,898 
Inventories45,652 40,849 
Trade receivables69,575 71,949 
Tax receivables2,995 2,853 
Other receivables and prepayments13,273 12,612 
Marketable securities499 10,653 
Derivative financial instruments12,276 6,326 
Cash at bank18,435 15,655 
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS162,705 160,897 
TOTAL ASSETS482,153 465,795 
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Share capital446 446 
Treasury shares(2)(2)
Retained earnings164,453 144,448 
Other reserves3,169 (1,406)
TOTAL EQUITY168,066 143,486 
Borrowings87,305 89,674 
Deferred income tax liabilities9,796 5,426 
Retirement benefit obligations810 903 
Other liabilities17 23 
Provisions8,637 8,755 
Total non-current liabilities106,565 104,781 
Borrowings11,963 13,113 
Trade payables28,206 28,846 
Tax payables16,927 9,716 
Other liabilities32,970 37,993 
Derivative financial instruments5,329 7,531 
Provisions1
112,127 120,329 
Total current liabilities207,522 217,528 
TOTAL LIABILITIES314,087 322,309 
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES482,153 465,795 
1) At 30 June 2025, the provision for 340B statutory discounts amounts to USD 4.2 billion. Given the passage of time and the current legal and regulatory landscape relating to enforcement of the 340B program, the Company has reduced the provision for 340B statutory discounts by USD 0.4 billion (around DKK 3 billion) from USD 4.6 billion (as of 31 December 2024) to USD 4.2 billion, reflecting an assessment of current applicable laws, historical legal and administrative rulings as well as attrition and experience from historical claims. During the first six months of 2024, the Company increased the provision for 340B statutory discounts by a total of USD 0.4 billion.

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APPENDIX 5: EQUITY STATEMENT
DKK millionShare
capital
Treasury
shares
Retained
earnings
Other reservesTotal
H1 2025
Balance at the beginning of the year446 (2)144,448 (1,406)143,486 
Net profit
55,537 55,537 
Other comprehensive income for the period87 4,575 4,662 
Total comprehensive income for the period55,624 4,575 60,199 
Transactions with owners:
Dividends(35,100)(35,100)
Share-based payments906 906 
Purchase of treasury shares(1,388)(1,388)
Tax related to transactions with owners
(37)(37)
Balance at the end of the period446 (2)164,453 3,169 168,066 
DKK millionShare
capital
Treasury
shares
Retained
earnings
Other reservesTotal
H1 2024
Balance at the beginning of the year451 (5)104,839 1,276 106,561 
Net profit45,457 45,457 
Other comprehensive income for the period(34)(1,349)(1,383)
Total comprehensive income for the period45,423 (1,349)44,074 
Transactions with owners:
Dividends(28,557)(28,557)
Share-based payments829 829 
Purchase of treasury shares(1)(10,284)(10,285)
Reduction of the B share capital(5)— 
Tax related to transactions with owners
(100)(100)
Balance at the end of the period446 (1)112,150 (73)112,522 


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APPENDIX 6: SALES SPLIT PER AREA
Q2 2025 sales split per area
DKK millionTotalUS OperationsInternational
 Operations
EUCANEmerging MarketsAPACRegion China
Diabetes and Obesity care segment
Injectable GLP-132,71322,13010,5836,0722,2199301,362
% change at CER10%12%6%25%8%(2%)(35%)
Ozempic®
31,79921,9729,8275,8771,8278711,252
% change at CER15%19%8%28%5%4%(34%)
Victoza®
91415875619539259110
% change at CER(57%)(87%)(19%)(34%)29%(47%)(51%)
Rybelsus®
5,6532,2623,3911,85353994059
% change at CER(1%)(18%)15%12%16%21%9%
Total GLP-138,36624,39213,9747,9252,7581,8701,421
% change at CER8%9%8%22%10%8%(34%)
Long-acting insulin4,4671,0863,3811,594722333732
% change at CER(2%)(16%)4%(5%)8%4%23%
Awiqli®
606022335
% change at CER
Tresiba®
2,8009751,825899486215225
% change at CER27%93%7%(2%)25%9%9%
Xultophy®
1,132571,0754707695434
% change at CER10%13%10%(7%)10%2%36%
Levemir®
475544212031602038
% change at CER(65%)(93%)(27%)(23%)(25%)(36%)(44%)
Premix insulin2,6361302,5062386085341,126
% change at CER11%119%8%(9%)29%5%4%
Ryzodeg®
1,3631,36355265345698
% change at CER20%20%24%55%18%12%
NovoMix®
1,2731301,143183343189428
% change at CER2%119%(4%)(16%)15%(13%)(7%)
Fast-acting insulin4,5421,9362,6061,229779264334
% change at CER21%71%(1%)(4%)8%(11%)3%
Fiasp®
515704453415252
% change at CER(5%)(40%)7%7%8%4%
NovoRapid®
4,0271,8662,161888727212334
% change at CER26%85%(2%)(8%)7%(14%)3%
Human insulin1,101236865157337219152
% change at CER(26%)(12%)(29%)(28%)(39%)(10%)(24%)
Total insulin12,7463,3889,3583,2182,4461,3502,344
% change at CER5%23%(1%)(7%)(2%)6%
Other Diabetes care1
454404141317368142
% change at CER(12%)(11%)(12%)(4%)(3%)(5%)(24%)
Total Diabetes care51,56627,82023,74611,2745,2773,2883,907
% change at CER7%10%4%12%5%4%(14%)
Wegovy®
19,52812,8626,6663,5001,3341,676156
% change at CER75%36%298%114%
Saxenda®
84498746385266932
% change at CER(61%)(73%)(58%)(50%)(59%)(72%)(90%)
Total Obesity care 20,37212,9607,4123,8851,6001,769158
% change at CER53%32%115%62%120%451%471%
Diabetes and Obesity care total71,93840,78031,15815,1596,8775,0574,065
% change at CER17%16%19%21%20%46%(11%)
Rare disease segment
Rare blood disorders2
3,0961,2961,800838458287217
% change at CER13%8%16%(2%)25%36%73%
Haemophilia A58495489248906586
% change at CER(1%)(2%)(1%)(17%)94%51%(23%)
Haemophilia B33811822015717424
% change at CER(4%)(22%)10%5%55%23%
NovoSeven®
1,9919861,005411334133127
% change at CER16%11%21%2%11%9%
Rare endocrine disorders3
1,4208166042301452236
% change at CER100%335%14%31%(19%)33%250%
Other Rare disease4
403713322206448
% change at CER8%44%3%(5%)64%(2%)(67%)
Rare disease total4,9192,1832,7361,288667558223
% change at CER28%52%14%2%14%31%73%
Total sales76,85742,96333,89416,4477,5445,6154,288
% change at CER18%18%18%20%20%45%(9%)
% change as reported13%12%14%18%12%40%(14%)
Share of growth100%55%45%23%11%15%(4%)
1) Primarily NovoNorm®, needles and GlucaGen® HypoKit®.
2) Comprises NovoSeven®, NovoEight®, Esperoct®, Refixia®, NovoThirteen® and Alhemo®.
3) Primarily Norditropin® and Sogroya®.
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H1 2025 sales split per area
DKK millionTotalUS OperationsInternational
Operations
EUCAN
Emerging Markets
APAC
Region China
Diabetes and Obesity care segment
Injectable GLP-166,59245,27321,31911,2615,1381,8143,106
% change at CER10%12%8%13%14%2%(12%)
Ozempic®
64,52044,84119,67910,8154,4011,7012,762
% change at CER15%18%10%15%10%9%(5%)
Victoza®
2,0724321,640446737113344
% change at CER(52%)(82%)(13%)(19%)47%(48%)(46%)
Rybelsus®
11,3484,6716,6773,7341,0661,761116
% change at CER5%(10%)20%23%8%22%7%
Total GLP-177,94049,94427,99614,9956,2043,5753,222
% change at CER10%9%10%15%13%11%(11%)
Long-acting insulin9,8552,8756,9803,1541,5876721,567
% change at CER1%(5%)3%(4%)6%(1%)19%
Awiqli®
11911935579
% change at CER
Tresiba®
6,3772,6753,7021,7621,006433501
% change at CER27%83%4%(1%)15%3%4%
Xultophy®
2,3411462,195952164184895
% change at CER9%(1%)9%(4%)(3%)(7%)38%
Levemir®
1,018549644054175092
% change at CER(62%)(96%)(21%)(22%)(9%)(18%)(49%)
Premix insulin5,4492675,1824781,1511,0282,525
% change at CER1%4%1%(9%)12%(5%)1%
Ryzodeg®
2,7952,7951124846441,555
% change at CER16%16%24%42%3%15%
NovoMix®
2,6542672,387366667384970
% change at CER(11%)4%(13%)(16%)(2%)(16%)(16%)
Fast-acting insulin9,5944,3695,2252,3821,568554721
% change at CER15%47%(3%)(4%)5%(6%)(10%)
Fiasp®
1,349476873653114106
% change at CER20%49%8%5%26%9%
NovoRapid®
8,2453,8934,3521,7291,454448721
% change at CER14%47%(5%)(7%)3%(9%)(10%)
Human insulin2,8455702,2753471,051500377
% change at CER(11%)(10%)(11%)(22%)(14%)4%(9%)
Total insulin27,7438,08119,6626,3615,3572,7545,190
% change at CER4%17%(1%)(5%)2%(3%)3%
Other Diabetes care1
92781846263144138301
% change at CER(16%)(23%)(15%)(5%)(1%)(31%)
Total Diabetes care106,61058,10648,50421,61911,7056,4678,713
% change at CER8%10%5%8%7%4%(4%)
Wegovy®
36,88824,71612,1726,1792,6222,529842
% change at CER78%37%335%128%
Saxenda®
1,9081831,72588163818620
% change at CER(50%)(53%)(49%)(45%)(44%)(69%)(63%)
Total Obesity care38,79624,89913,8977,0603,2602,715862
% change at CER58%36%125%64%157%361%
Diabetes and Obesity care total145,40683,00562,40128,67914,9659,1829,575
% change at CER18%17%19%18%24%37%4%
Rare disease segment
Rare blood disorders2
6,0172,6153,4021,630924528320
% change at CER6%6%6%(2%)(3%)21%97%
Haemophilia A1,138186952501162121168
% change at CER(5%)(34%)4%(8%)13%22%26%
Haemophilia B68026042029238819
% change at CER9%8%10%4%146%12%
NovoSeven®
3,8701,9791,891795700253143
% change at CER5%8%2%(4%)(9%)3%
Rare endocrine disorders3
2,7321,5301,20244433740912
% change at CER49%67%30%18%44%31%160%
Other Rare disease4
789129660459108903
% change at CER4%31%0%1%4%(2%)(57)%
Rare disease total9,5384,2745,2642,5331,3691,027335
% change at CER15%23%10%1%6%22%93%
Total sales154,94487,27967,66531,21216,33410,2099,910
% change at CER18%17%19%16%22%35%6%
% change as reported16%16%16%15%17%32%5%
Share of growth100%54%46%19%13%12%2%
1) Primarily NovoNorm®, needles and GlucaGen® HypoKit®.
2) Comprises NovoSeven®, NovoEight®, Esperoct®, Refixia®, NovoThirteen® and Alhemo®.
3) Primarily Norditropin® and Sogroya®.
4) Primarily Vagifem® and Activelle®.
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APPENDIX 7: NON-IFRS FINANCIAL MEASURES (ADDITIONAL INFORMATION)
In this Company Announcement, Novo Nordisk discloses certain financial measures of the Group’s financial performance, financial position and cash flows that reflect adjustments to the directly comparable measures calculated and presented in accordance with IFRS. These non-IFRS financial measures may not be defined and calculated by other companies in the same manner and may thus not be comparable with such measures. The non-IFRS financial measures presented in the Company Announcement are Net sales and operating profit at CER, EBITDA, EBITDA at CER, Adjusted net profit and Free cash flow.

Net sales and operating profit growth at CER
'Growth at CER’ means that the effect of changes in exchange rates is excluded. It is defined as Net sales/Operating profit for the period measured at the average exchange rates for the same period prior year compared with Net sales/Operating profit for the same period prior year. Price adjustments within hyperinflation countries, as defined in IAS 29 ‘Financial reporting in hyperinflation economies’, are excluded from the calculation to avoid growth at CER being artificially inflated.

Growth at CER is considered to be relevant information for investors in order to understand the underlying development in net sales and operating profit by adjusting for the impact of currency fluctuations.

Net sales at CER
DKK millionH1 2025H1 2024 % change
H1 2025 to
H1 2024
Q2 2025Q2 2024 % change
Q2 2025 to
Q2 2024
Net sales154,944133,409 16%76,85768,060 13%
Effect of exchange rates 2,106782 3,335(176)
Net sales at CER
157,050134,191 N/A80,19267,884 N/A
Net sales previous period133,40968,060
% increase/(decrease) in constant exchange rates18 %18 %
Operating profit at CER
DKK millionH1 2025H1 2024 % change
H1 2025 to
H1 2024
Q2 2025Q2 2024 % change
Q2 2025 to
Q2 2024
Operating profit72,24057,780 25%33,44925,934 29%
Effect of exchange rates2,110628 2,740(120)
Operating profit at CER74,35058,408 N/A36,18925,814 N/A
Operating profit previous period57,78025,934
% increase/(decrease) in constant exchange rates29 %40 %


EBITDA and EBITDA at CER
Novo Nordisk has significantly increased its Business Development M&A activities and Capital expenditure for property, plant and equipment during recent years. Novo Nordisk defines EBITDA as ’Net profit’ adjusted for 'income taxes', 'financial items', 'depreciation and amortisation' and 'impairment losses and reversals'. EBITDA is a measure that is widely used by investors and analysts as it helps analyse operating results from core business operations without including the effects of capital structure, tax rates and depreciation and amortisation and impairment losses. These factors can vary substantially between companies. 'EBITDA at CER’ means that the effect of changes in exchange rates is excluded by measuring EBITDA (as defined above) at the average exchange rates for the same period prior year.

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EBITDA and EBITDA at CER
DKK millionH1 2025H1 2024 % change
H1 2025 to
H1 2024
Q2 2025Q2 2024 % change
Q2 2025 to
Q2 2024
Net profit55,53745,457 22%26,503 20,050 32%
Income taxes15,30111,793 30%7,302 5,282 38%
Financial income
(8,739)(3,106)181%(5,314)(960)454%
Financial expenses
10,1413,636 179%4,958 1,562 217%
Operating profit (EBIT)72,24057,780 25%33,449 25,934 29%
Depreciation, amortisation, impairment losses and reversals
8,66311,759 (26%)4,833 8,845 (45%)
EBITDA80,90369,539 16%38,282 34,779 10%
Effect of exchange rates2,138633 2,790 (134)
EBITDA at CER83,04170,172 N/A41,07234,645 N/A
EBITDA previous period69,53934,779
% increase/(decrease) in constant exchange rates19%18%

Adjusted net profit
Novo Nordisk defines Adjusted net profit as ’Net profit’ excluding 'impairment losses and reversals on intangible assets', 'amortisations on intangible assets' and the related 'Tax effects of impairment losses and reversals and amortisations of intangible assets'. Adjusted net profit is considered to be relevant information for investors to enhance the comparability as it helps analyse financial performance from core business operations without including the effects of amortisation and impairment losses. These factors can vary substantially between companies and from year to year.

Adjusted net profit
DKK millionH1 2025H1 2024 % change
H1 2025 to
H1 2024
Q2 2025Q2 2024 % change
Q2 2025 to
Q2 2024
Net profit55,53745,457 22%26,503 20,050 32%
Impairment losses and reversals on intangible assets6377,565 (92%)635 6,808 (91%)
Amortisations on intangible assets3,2441,117 190%1,621 531 205%
Tax effects of impairment losses and reversals and amortisations of intangible assets
(849)(1,895)(55%)(494)(1,594)(69%)
Adjusted net profit58,56952,244 12%28,26525,795 10%

Free cash flow
Novo Nordisk defines free cash flow as ’net cash generated from operating activities’, less ‘net cash used in investing activities’, less repayment on lease liabilities and excluding net change of marketable securities. Free cash flow is a measure of the amount of cash generated in the period which is available for the Board of Directors to allocate between Novo Nordisk's capital providers, through e.g. dividends, share repurchases and repayment of debt (excluding lease liability repayments) or for retaining in the business to fund future growth.

The following table shows a reconciliation of Free cash flow with Net cash generated from operating activities, the most directly comparable IFRS financial measure:

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Free cash flow
DKK millionH1 2025H1 2024Q2 2025Q2 2024
Net cash generated from operating activities65,376 64,817 40,785 50,503 
Net cash used in investing activities(20,921)(16,775)(14,248)(20,731)
Add-back of net purchase (net sale) of marketable securities(10,139)(6,172)(2,111)6,808 
Repayment on lease liabilities(745)(561)(347)(291)
Free cash flow33,571 41,309 24,079 36,289 
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APPENDIX 8: NEW SALES SPLIT PER AREA (ADDITIONAL INFORMATION)
As of January 2025, North America Operations and International Operations were reorganised and the sales split per area was restated to reflect the new organisation consisting of US Operations and International Operations. International Operations cover the following Regions: EUCAN (covering Europe and Canada), Emerging Markets (covering mainly Latin America, Middle East and Africa), APAC (covering Japan, Korea, Oceania and Southeast Asia) and Region China (covering Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan).

Q2 2024 sales split per area
DKK millionTotalUS OperationsInternational
 Operations
EUCANEmerging MarketsAPACRegion China
Diabetes and Obesity care segment
Injectable GLP-131,11720,70910,4084,9632,2429752,228
Ozempic®
28,87519,4489,4274,6641,9148661,983
Victoza®
2,2421,261981299328109245
Rybelsus®
5,9182,9093,0091,65353576853
Total GLP-137,03523,61813,4176,6162,7771,7432,281
Long-acting insulin4,7371,3843,3531,699701329624
Awiqli®
222
Tresiba®
2,2975471,750925405202218
Xultophy®
1,067541,0135077894334
Levemir®
1,3717835882652183372
Premix insulin2,436632,3732614425311,139
Ryzodeg®
1,1631,16345157306655
NovoMix®
1,273631,210216285225484
Fast-acting insulin3,8681,2042,6641,279732312341
Fiasp®
5651444213184954
NovoRapid®
3,3031,0602,243961683258341
Human insulin1,5712861,285220589261215
Total insulin12,6122,9379,6753,4592,4641,4332,319
Other Diabetes care1
533474861377974196
Total Diabetes care50,18026,60223,57810,2125,3203,2504,796
Wegovy®
11,6599,9071,7521,648104
Saxenda®
2,2453921,85377970134231
Total Obesity care13,90410,2993,6052,42780534231
Diabetes and Obesity care total64,08436,90127,18312,6396,1253,5924,827
Rare disease segment
Rare blood disorders2
2,8641,2551,609859402217131
Haemophilia A6131025112985245116
Haemophilia B36115820315311354
NovoSeven®
1,80293287040432712811
Rare endocrine disorders3
7301965341741921662
Other Rare disease4
3825233023839503
Rare disease total3,9761,5032,4731,271633433136
Total sales68,06038,40429,65613,9106,7584,0254,963
1) Primarily NovoNorm®, needles and GlucaGen® HypoKit®.
2) Comprises NovoSeven®, NovoEight®, Esperoct®, Refixia®, NovoThirteen® and Alhemo®.
3) Primarily Norditropin® and Sogroya®.
4) Primarily Vagifem® and Activelle®.
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APPENDIX 8: NEW SALES SPLIT PER AREA - CONTINUED (ADDITIONAL INFORMATION)
H1 2024 sales split per area
DKK millionTotalUS OperationsInternational
 Operations
EUCANEmerging MarketsAPACRegion China
Diabetes and Obesity care segment
Injectable GLP-161,08640,84220,24410,1214,7491,7983,576
Ozempic®
56,68538,39218,2939,5684,2081,5822,935
Victoza®
4,4012,4501,951553541216641
Rybelsus®
10,9315,2455,6863,0301,1221,426108
Total GLP-172,01746,08725,93013,1515,8713,2243,684
Long-acting insulin9,9023,0516,8513,2991,5306931,329
Awiqli®
222
Tresiba®
5,0601,4713,5891,784885430490
Xultophy®
2,1901482,042997187201657
Levemir®
2,6501,4321,21851645862182
Premix insulin5,4042595,1455259711,1042,545
Ryzodeg®
2,4302,430903236411,376
NovoMix®
2,9742592,7154356484631,169
Fast-acting insulin8,3553,0045,3512,4731,464603811
Fiasp®
1,13232380962088101
NovoRapid®
7,2232,6814,5421,8531,376502811
Human insulin3,3166422,6744471,306499422
Total insulin26,9776,95620,0216,7445,2712,8995,107
Other Diabetes care1
1,1161051,011279148140444
Total Diabetes care100,11053,14846,96220,17411,2906,2639,235
Wegovy®
21,03618,1392,8972,7231731
Saxenda®
3,9033903,5131,6241,21561856
Total Obesity care24,93918,5296,4104,3471,38861956
Diabetes and Obesity care total125,04971,67753,37224,52112,6786,8829,291
Rare disease segment
Rare blood disorders2
5,7522,4853,2671,671987443166
Haemophilia A1,216287929543151101134
Haemophilia B62324338028513739
NovoSeven®
3,7541,8561,89882579725323
Rare endocrine disorders3
1,8439249193752303095
Other Rare disease4
765100665462103937
Rare disease total8,3603,5094,8512,5081,320845178
Total sales133,40975,18658,22327,02913,9987,7279,469
1) Primarily NovoNorm®, needles and GlucaGen® HypoKit®.
2) Comprises NovoSeven®, NovoEight®, Esperoct®, Refixia®, NovoThirteen® and Alhemo®.
3) Primarily Norditropin® and Sogroya®.
4) Primarily Vagifem® and Activelle®.



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APPENDIX 8: NEW SALES SPLIT PER AREA - CONTINUED (ADDITIONAL INFORMATION)
2024 sales split per area
DKK millionTotalUS OperationsInternational
 Operations
EUCANEmerging MarketsAPACRegion China
Diabetes and Obesity care segment
Injectable GLP-1125,82485,90139,92320,9878,7123,4876,737
Ozempic®
120,34284,20236,14019,8187,4483,1125,762
Victoza®
5,4821,6993,7831,1691,264375975
Rybelsus®
23,30110,79512,5066,7832,1823,030511
Total GLP-1149,12596,69652,42927,77010,8946,5177,248
Long-acting insulin19,0955,53913,5566,6982,8031,3592,696
Awiqli®
1919136
Tresiba®
9,9052,8077,0983,6321,642846978
Xultophy®
4,5032814,2222,0683473931,414
Levemir®
4,6682,4512,217985814120298
Premix insulin10,78963210,1571,0392,0672,2674,784
Ryzodeg®
4,9294,9291866271,3342,782
NovoMix®
5,8606325,2288531,4409332,002
Fast-acting insulin18,5227,77410,7484,9623,1111,2011,474
Fiasp®
1,8692141,6551,269192194
NovoRapid®
16,6537,5609,0933,6932,9191,0071,474
Human insulin6,9671,5355,4328682,7451,013806
Total insulin55,37315,48039,89313,56710,7265,8409,760
Other Diabetes care1
2,1202121,908553277296782
Total Diabetes care206,618112,38894,23041,89021,89712,65317,790
Wegovy®
58,20645,77012,4367,7052,6771,858196
Saxenda®
6,9407786,1622,7952,1951,070102
Total Obesity care65,14646,54818,59810,5004,8722,928298
Diabetes and Obesity care total271,764158,936112,82852,39026,76915,58118,088
Rare disease segment
Rare blood disorders2
12,1385,3886,7503,3912,040956363
Haemophilia A2,4545381,9161,112348220236
Haemophilia B1,3064868206143815117
NovoSeven®
7,9834,1353,8481,6131,604521110
Rare endocrine disorders3
4,9932,9212,07281851170241
Other Rare disease4
1,5081591,3499461951999
Rare disease total18,6398,46810,1715,1552,7461,857413
Total sales290,403167,404122,99957,54529,51517,43818,501
1) Primarily NovoNorm®, needles and GlucaGen® HypoKit®.
2) Comprises NovoSeven®, NovoEight®, Esperoct®, Refixia®, NovoThirteen® and Alhemo®.
3) Primarily Norditropin® and Sogroya®.
4) Primarily Vagifem® and Activelle®.




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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: August 6, 2025
Novo Nordisk A/S

Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen
Chief Executive Officer





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