US investors

Novartis company-sponsored Direct ADS Purchase Plan in US

Since May 11, 2000, Novartis shares also have been available in the form of ADSs (American Depositary Shares) traded on the New York Stock Exchange.

Before you decide to invest in Novartis ADSs, you should read the entire prospectus carefully.

Download the prospectus (1.45 MB)

 

The prospectus is not an offer to sell our ADSs, and we are not soliciting offers to buy our ADSs in any jurisdiction where such offer or sale is not permitted. We have not taken any action, nor will we take any action, that would permit an offering of our ADSs or possession or distribution of the prospectus in any jurisdiction where action for that purpose is required, other than the United States. Persons outside the United States into whose possession the Plan prospectus comes are required to inform themselves about, and to observe any restrictions as to, the offering of our ADSs and the distribution of the prospectus.