Novartis delivers solid Q3 results, with strong growth in Innovative Medicines. Announces strategic review of Sandoz

Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR

  • Q3 net sales grew +5% (cc¹, +6% USD)
    • Innovative Medicines grew +7% (cc, +8% USD)
    • Strong performance of key growth drivers: Entresto (+44% cc), Cosentyx (+22% cc), Kesimpta (USD 109 million), Jakavi (+26% cc), Zolgensma (+28% cc), Promacta/Revolade (+18% cc) and Kisqali (+27% cc)
    • Sandoz declined -2% (cc, -1% USD), affected by continued pricing pressures. Ex-US sales grew …