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 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.
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 |
| 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% |
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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| CFO and Director | Julian Heslop Connect to this executive |
| SVP Corporate Communications and Community Partnerships | Duncan Learmouth Connect to this executive |
Top Competitors from Hoover's UK
Top competitors of GlaxoSmithKline plc (London: GSK)
There are 24 competitors for GlaxoSmithKline; see more.Significant Developments
View company events at GlaxoSmithKline plc (London: GSK) such as IPOs, bankruptcies, or executive changes
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Industry Information from Hoover's UK
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Pharmaceuticals
- Pharmaceuticals Manufacturers (primary)
Subsidiaries/Affiliates Covered By Hoover's UK
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
- #47 in FT Global 500
- FTSE 100
