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Investor Presentation
First six months of 2018.
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First six months of 2018
Sales development
Sales decreased by 5% in Danish kroner and increased by 4% in local currencies to DKK 54.3 billion
International Operations sales increased by 1% in Danish kroner and grew by 8% in local currencies
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Region AAMEO sales increased by 1% in Danish kroner and grew by 15% in local currencies
Region Latin America sales increased by 19% in Danish kroner and grew by 46% in local currencies
Region China increased by 2% in Danish kroner and grew by 6% in local currencies
North America Operations sales decreased by 10% in Danish kroner and was unchanged in local currencies
The GLP-1 diabetes franchise increased by 14% in local currencies and accounted for 77% share of growth
Research and Development
Successful completion of additional four phase 3a trials, PIONEER 2, 3, 4 and 7, with oral semaglutide
OzempicⓇ label updated in the EU to reflect updated device offering
Updated CVOT plans for OzempicⓇ and oral semaglutide to use a bridging strategy between SUSTAIN 6 and PIONEER 6 trials
Four phase 3a STEP trials with injectable semaglutide 2.4 mg for people with obesity initiated
Positive results from phase 2 trial with somapacitan in children with growth hormone deficiency
Financials
Operating profit decreased by 8% in Danish kroner and increased by 4% in local currencies to DKK 24.7 billion
Net profit increased by 5% to DKK 21.1 billion
Diluted earnings per share increased by 7% to 8.66 DKK per share
2018 financial outlook:
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Sales growth is still expected to be 3-5% measured in local currencies (now around 5% lower reported)
Operating profit growth is still expected to be 2-5% measured in local currencies (now around 7% lower reported)
An interim dividend of DKK 3.00 per share of DKK 0.20 will be paid in August 2018View entire presentation