Novartis AG (NVS)

OTHER PAYMENTS TO MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

During 2008 and 2007, no payments (or waivers of claims) other than those set out in the compensation tables below were made to members of the Executive Committee or to “persons closely linked”(3) to them.

Other Payments to Members of the Executive Committee

        During 2008, no payments (or waivers of claims) other than those set out in the compensation table below were made to members of the Executive Committee or to "persons closely linked"⁽³⁾ to them.

Other Payments to Members of the Executive Committee

During 2007, no payments (or waivers of claims) other than those set out in the Executive Compensation table above were made to current members of the Executive Committee or to ^“persons closely linked^” (3) to them.

(3)          “Persons closely linked” are (i) their spouse, (ii) their children below age 18, (iii) any legal entities that they own or otherwise control, and (iv) any legal or natural person who is acting as their fiduciary.

Other Payments to Members of the Executive Committee

        During 2007, no payments (or waivers of claims) other than those set out in the Executive Compensation table below were made to current members of the Executive Committee or to "persons closely linked"⁽³⁾ to them.

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"Persons closely linked" are (i) their spouse, (ii) their children below age 18, (iii) any legal entities that they own or otherwise control, and (iv) any legal or natural person who is acting as their fiduciary.