Focus on strategic brands continues to ensure solid operational performance in Q1 2022
HIGHLIGHTS First quarter of 2022 was strong. In aggregate, strategic brands grew 25% in the first quarter of 2022 reaching DKK 2,668 million or 61% of total revenue. Total revenue reached DKK 4,372 million in the quarter, an increase of 2%, as the quarter was impacted by lower revenue of Northera[®] following its loss of exclusivity in the first quarter of 2021 while also benefitting from appreciation of main currencies. EBIT reached DKK 875 million compared to DKK 882 million for the first quarter of 2021. Core EPS reached DKK 4.67 for the first quarter of 2022 compared to a Core EPS