GlaxoSmithKline plc (London: GSK)
London
TW8 9GS, United Kingdom (Map) Phone: +44-20-8047-5000
Primary US Office:
Subscribers Only http://www.gsk.com
Overview
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) gives anxiety, asthma, and other ailments the ax. One of the top five pharmaceutical firms in the world, GSK's bestsellers include neurological, respiratory, cardiovascular, and dermatology drugs, as well as vaccines and antivirals. One of the company's top products is asthma medication Advair, which combines two of the company's other products, Flovent and Serevent. Other products include herpes treatment Valtrex, epilepsy treatment Lamictal, antidepressant Paxil, prostate enlargement therapy Avodart, and antibiotic Augmentin. The company's consumer products include Tums, 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 |
| 2010 Sales (mil.) | £28,387.8 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | (2.8%) |
| 2010 Net Income (mil.) | £1,633.8 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | (71.3%) |
| 2010 Employees | 96,500 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | (3.4%) |
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 |
| SVP Global Communications | Philip (Phil) Thomson |
Top Competitors from Hoover's UK
Top competitors of GlaxoSmithKline plc (London: GSK)
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Hoover's Industries
- Pharmaceuticals(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
- #53 in FT Global 500 (June 2011)
- FTSE 100
- STOXX Europe 50
