GlaxoSmithKline plc (London: GSK)
London
TW8 9GS, United Kingdom (Map) Phone: +44-20-8990-9000
Fax: +44-20-8990-4321
Primary US Office:
Subscribers Only http://www.gsk.com
Overview
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) calms your nerves and helps you breathe easier. One of the top five pharmaceutical firms in the world, GSK's top sellers include central nervous system therapies, respiratory drugs, and antiviral therapies, as well as vaccines. The company's top product is asthma medication Advair, which combines two of the company's other products, Flovent and Serevent. Other bestsellers include herpes treatment Valtrex, epilepsy treatment Lamictal, antidepressant Paxil, migraine therapy Imitrex, and antibiotic Augmentin. The company's consumer products include Tums for sour stomachs, dental care products Aquafresh and Sensodyne, and smoking-cessation products NicoDerm and Nicorette.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for GlaxoSmithKline plc (London: GSK)
| Company Type | Public (London: GSK; NYSE: GSK [ADR]) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | £24,340.0 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | (22.3%) |
| 2008 Net Income (mil.) | £4,709.7 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | (34.5%) |
| 2008 Employees | 99,003 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | (3.9%) |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for GlaxoSmithKline plc (London: GSK)
| Chairman | Sir Christopher Charles (Chris) Gent (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| CEO and Director | Andrew Witty Connect to this executive |
| CFO and Director | Julian Heslop Connect to this executive |
Top Competitors from Hoover's UK
Top competitors of GlaxoSmithKline plc (London: GSK)
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Subsidiaries/affiliates of GlaxoSmithKline plc (London: GSK)
- GlaxoSmithKline Argentina S.A.
- GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals s.a.
- GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare
- GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Limited
- GlaxoSmithKline Research & Development
- GlaxoSmithKline S.p.A.
Rankings from Hoover's UK
See how GlaxoSmithKline plc (London: GSK) ranks in standard industry listings such as Fortune 500, S&P 500, and Dow Jones
- Dow Jones Global Titans
- Dow Jones STOXX 50
- #41 in FT Global 500
- FTSE 100
