Novozymes A/S approved distribution of profit in accordance with the annual report for 2019 with payment of a dividend of DKK 5.25 per share of DKK 2, an increase of 5% compared with 2018, at its AGM held on February 26, 2020.

The company approved election of Cornelis (Cees) de Jong as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors and election of Heine Dalsgaard, Sharon James as members of the Board of Directors, at its AGM held on February 26, 2020.