Novozymes and Chr. Hansen to combine and create a leading global biosolutions partner

Chr. Hansen Holding A/S

DECEMBER 12, 2022 – ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 13

Novozymes and Chr. Hansen have entered into an agreement to create a leading global biosolutions partner through a statutory merger of the two companies. The combination is expected to unleash the full potential of biological solutions and generate significant value for all stakeholders and society at large.

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Novozymes: Investor Relations Tobias Cornelius Björklund +45 3077 8682 tobb@novozymes.com	Chr. Hansen: Investor Relations Anders Mohr Christensen +45 2515 2364 dkamc@chr-hansen.com
Press Relations Lina Danstrup +45 3077 0552 lind@novozymes.com	Press Relations Sanne Seyer-Hansen +45 6038 6207 dksash@chr-hansen.com

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• No. 13 Novozymes and Chr. Hansen to combine and create a leading global biosolutions partner