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Novo Nordisk repurchases 41.7 million B shares under DKK 15 billion buy‑back program
Novo Nordisk has bought back 41,714,179 B shares since February 2026, spending DKK 11.56 billion at an average price of DKK 277.23 per share. The repurchases are part of a programme that allows up to DKK 15 billion of buy‑backs over a 12‑month period that began on 4 February 2026. As of 2 November 2026 the company holds 55,754,876 B shares as treasury stock, representing about 1.2 % of its share capital.
Why it matters
The company expects to repurchase up to DKK 15 billion, which will reduce the number of shares outstanding and return cash to shareholders ().
Key facts
- 1Novo Nordisk has repurchased 41,714,179 B shares as of 2 November 2026. stocktitan.net
- 2The total transaction value of those repurchases is DKK 11,564,364,801. stocktitan.net
- 3The average purchase price was DKK 277.23 per B share. stocktitan.net
- 4The share‑repurchase programme allows up to DKK 15 billion of buy‑backs during a 12‑month period beginning 4 February 2026. stocktitan.net
- 5Under the programme, Novo Nordisk may repurchase B shares for up to DKK 11,200,000,010.45 between 6 May 2026 and 1 February 2027. stocktitan.net
- 6Novo Nordisk holds 55,754,876 B shares as treasury shares, equal to about 1.2 % of the share capital. globenewswire.com
Summary written by AlphAI AI Desk from 2 of 2 sources. Not investment advice. Figures are as stated by the linked sources.