Novartis AG (Swiss: NOVN)
CH-4056 Basel, Switzerland (Map) Phone: +41-61-324-1111
Fax: +41-61-324-8001
Primary US Office:
Subscribers Only http://www.novartis.com
Overview
Although it's based in neutral Switzerland, Novartis has been aggressive in attacking illnesses on four fronts: pharmaceuticals, vaccines and diagnostics, generics, and consumer health. Its largest division, Pharmaceuticals, develops and manufactures prescription drugs to treat a wide spectrum of ailments. Vaccine and Diagnostics manufactures vaccines and blood-screening tools. Its Sandoz generics subsidiary produces generic drugs, as well as active pharmaceutical ingredients. Novartis' consumer health unit includes OTC medications such as Benefiber, Excedrin, and Theraflu, along with CIBA Vision's contact lenses and eye care products and Animal Health's companion and agricultural animal care products.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Novartis AG (Swiss: NOVN)
| Company Type | Public (Swiss: NOVN; NYSE: NVS [ADR]) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | £29,408.5 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 9.3% |
| 2008 Net Income (mil.) | £5,685.7 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | (31.2%) |
| 2008 Employees | 96,717 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | (1.5%) |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Novartis AG (Swiss: NOVN)
| Chairman and CEO | Daniel L. Vasella (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| CFO | Raymond Breu Connect to this executive |
| Deputy CFO | Jonathan R. (Jon) Symonds Connect to this executive |
Top Competitors from Hoover's UK
Top competitors of Novartis AG (Swiss: NOVN)
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Subsidiaries/affiliates of Novartis AG (Swiss: NOVN)
- Chiron Corporation
- CIBA VISION Corporation
- CIBA Vision (UK) Ltd.
- Idenix Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- NeuTec Pharma Ltd.
- Novartis Corporation
Rankings from Hoover's UK
See how Novartis AG (Swiss: NOVN) ranks in standard industry listings such as Fortune 500, S&P 500, and Dow Jones
- Dow Jones Global Titans
- Dow Jones STOXX 50
- #26 in FT Global 500
- Swiss Market

