First Quarter 2018 Investor Presentation
Investor Presentation
First three months of 2018
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Highlights First three months of 2018
Sales development
Sales decreased by 5% in Danish kroner and increased by 5% in local currencies to DKK 26.9 billion
International Operations sales were flat in Danish kroner and grew by 8% in local currencies
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• Region Latin America sales increased by 44% in Danish kroner and increased by 73% in local currencies
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Region AAMEO sales declined by 2% in Danish kroner and grew by 12% in local currencies
Region China declined by 1% in Danish kroner and grew by 6% in local currencies
North America Operations sales decreased by 11% in Danish kroner and increased by 3% local currencies
VictozaⓇ and TresibaⓇ accounted for the largest share of growth and grew by 18% and 33% in local currencies, respectively
Research and Development
OzempicⓇ granted marketing authorisation by the European Commission and approved in Japan
Successful completion of the first phase 3a trial, PIONEER 1, with oral semaglutide
TresibaⓇ label in the USA updated to include cardiovascular safety data and 40% reduction of severe hypoglycaemic events
compared to insulin glargine U100
Financials
Operating profit decreased by 8% in Danish kroner and increased by 6% in local currencies to DKK 12.4 billion
Net profit increased by 6% to DKK 10.8 billion
Diluted earnings per share increased by 8% to 4.40 DKK per share
2018 financial outlook:
changing
diabetes®
Sales growth is now expected to be 3-5% measured in local currencies (now around 6% lower reported)
Operating profit growth is now expected to be 2-5% measured in local currencies (now around 9% lower reported)
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