Novartis corporate press kit

Novartis is a world leader in the research, development, manufacturing and marketing of products to protect and improve health and well-being. Our goal is to discover, develop and successfully market innovative products to prevent and cure diseases, to ease suffering and to enhance the quality of life. We also want to provide a shareholder return that reflects outstanding performance and to adequately reward those who invest ideas and work in our company.

The information in the press kit on these pages was factually accurate on the date of publication, January 28, 2009. This press kit remains on Novartis website for historical purposes only. Novartis assumes no duty to update the information to reflect subsequent developments. Readers should not rely upon the information in these pages as current or accurate after their publication dates.