Globally, Novartis AG (NYSE: NVS) is a world leader in pharmaceuticals and consumer health. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, Novartis Group companies employ about 72 900 people and operate in over 140 countries around the world. For more information about Novartis operations around the world, please visit our global website, www.novartis.com .

In Australasia, the Novartis businesses are aligned in two divisions:

Novartis Pharmaceuticals incorporates the Primary Care, Oncology, Transplantation, Ophthalmics and Mature Products business units. Novartis Pharmaceuticals provides a diverse range of innovative treatments for a wide range of medical conditions.

Novartis Consumer Health includes the Sandoz, Consumer Health, Animal Health, and CIBA Vision business units. Novartis Consumer Health products help restore, maitain and improve the health and well-being of people as well as farm and companion animals.