BASEL, Switzerland, July 17, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Please note that Novartis International AG (NYSE:NVS) will publish its Group financial results for the first-half and second-quarter of 2003 on Monday 21 July 2003 at approximately 7.15 a.m. (Swiss time) through the usual channels.
Please see this full press release under the following link: http://reports.huginonline.com/911158/120403.pdf