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GlaxoSmithKline plc (London: GSK)

980 Great West Rd., Brentford
London
TW8 9GS, United Kingdom (Map)
Phone: +44-20-8990-9000
Fax: +44-20-8990-4321
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http://www.gsk.com

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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 anti-infectives. The company's top product is asthma medication Advair, which combines two of the company's other products, Flovent and Serevent, to form a single, twice-daily treatment. Other bestsellers include herpes treatment Valtrex, epilepsy treatment Lamictal, antidepressants Paxil and Wellbutrin, migraine therapy Imitrex, and antibiotic Augmentin. The company's consumer products include Tums for sour stomachs and dental care products Aquafresh and Sensodyne.

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Key financials for GlaxoSmithKline plc (London: GSK)

Company Type Public (London: GSK; NYSE: GSK [ADR])
Fiscal Year-End December
2007 Sales (mil.) £22,940.1
1-Year Sales Growth 0.7%
2007 Net Income (mil.) £5,310.3
1-Year Net Income Growth 21.2%
2007 Employees 103,000
1-Year Employee Growth 3.0%
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Chairman Sir Christopher Charles (Chris) Gent
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CFO and Director Julian Heslop
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SVP Corporate Communications and Community Partnerships Duncan Learmouth
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  • #47 in FT Global 500
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