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GlaxoSmithKline plc Overview

Address

980 Great West Rd.,
Brentford London, 
 TW8 9GS United Kingdom
Phone: 215-751-4000

GlaxoSmithKline plc Rankings

#53 in FT Global 500 (June 2011) 
#Dow Jones Global Titans 
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Company Description

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.

GlaxoSmithKline plc Company Profile Report

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Hoover's industry experts provide proprietary editorial analysis supplemented with content from multiple data sources to bring you the Company Profile Report. The depth of each report varies, so be sure to view the sample and review the report contents listed next.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Company Overview
  • Company Description
  • Company History
  • People
  • Biographies
  • Historical Events
  • Industry Information
  • Financial Summary
  • Annual Income Statement
  • Quarterly Cash Flow
  • Annual Balance Sheet
  • Quarterly Balance Sheet
  • Annual Cash Flow
  • Quarterly Income Statement
  • Earning Estimates
  • Financial Market Data
  • Historical Financials
  • Competitors List
  • Competitive Landscape

Company Profile Report Highlights

  • Company Description

    Quickly grasp how a company operates and understand its current business environment.

  • Industry Information

    Identify the often times disparate industries a company does business in, and find the corresponding SIC and NAICS codes.

  • Biographies

    Learn the background and technology interests of the company's executives, to better understand possible growth directions.

  • Company History

    When you want to know where a company is going, you'll be helped by first knowing where it's been. Use this to get up tp speed on a company's history.

  • Key People

    Uncover the roles and responsiblities of the management team and identify the correct decision maker, so you are sure to talk to the right contact.

  • Company Financials

    Review key financial information to gauge health and growth potential.

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Overview

The US pharmaceutical manufacturing industry includes about 1,500 companies with combined annual revenue of about $200 billion. Major companies include Abbott, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Eli Lilly, Johnson & Johnson, and Pfizer. The US industry is highly concentrated: the 50 largest companies account for more than 80 percent of revenue.

SIC: 2833, 2834, 2835

NAICS: 325411, 325412, 325413

 

Sample Questions & Answers

How is the company challenged by government regulations?

The pharmaceutical industry is heavily regulated by the FDA and subject to state and federal laws. The high profitability of many drug companies at a time of rising health care costs makes the industry a prime target for regulators, including...

 

How is the company preparing to handle expiration of its key patents?

Profits from sales of prescription drugs usually plummet once lower-cost generic alternatives are available. Generic drugs now account for more than half of all prescriptions filled in the US. Traditional drug companies must constantly discover or...

 

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General Report Description

Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Industry Overview
  • Quarterly Industry Update
  • Business Challenges
  • Trends and Opportunities
  • Call Preparation Questions
  • Financial Information
  • Industry Forecast
  • Website and Media Links
  • Glossary of Acronyms

    Industry Report Highlights:

    • Recent Developments

      Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

    • Trends & Opportunies

      Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

    • Call Preparation Questions

      Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

    • Industry Forecast

      Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

    • Business Challenges

      Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

    • Executive Insight

      Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

    • Financial Information

      Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

    • Web Links & Acronyms

      Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

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    Overview

    The US nonalcoholic beverage manufacturing industry includes about 450 companies with combined annual revenue of about $40 billion. Major companies include Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Dr Pepper Snapple Group, and Monster Beverage (formerly Hansen Natural).

    SIC: 2043, 2097, 2086

    NAICS: 311920, 312111, 312113, 312112

     

    Sample Questions & Answers

    If a bottler or wholesaler, what demands do manufacturers place on the company?

    To retain valuable relationships with national manufacturers, local bottlers and wholesalers have to meet certain financial and operating tests that restrict their ability to diversify. Local bottlers are also required to spend money on advertising...

     

    How is the company working to overcome health concerns about soft drink consumption?

    The large amounts of sugar in many sodas are believed to contribute strongly to the obesity epidemic in US children. Sodas typically contain 150 calories per can, entirely from sugar, and have no other nutritional value. Also criticized are the...

     

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    General Report Description

    Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

     

    Sections Included in Report

    • Industry Overview
    • Quarterly Industry Update
    • Business Challenges
    • Trends and Opportunities
    • Call Preparation Questions
    • Financial Information
    • Industry Forecast
    • Website and Media Links
    • Glossary of Acronyms

      Industry Report Highlights:

      • Recent Developments

        Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

      • Trends & Opportunies

        Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

      • Call Preparation Questions

        Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

      • Industry Forecast

        Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

      • Business Challenges

        Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

      • Executive Insight

        Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

      • Financial Information

        Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

      • Web Links & Acronyms

        Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

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      Personal Care Products Manufacturing Industry Report

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      Overview

      The US personal care products manufacturing industry includes about 800 companies with combined annual revenue of $40 billion. Major companies include Estee Lauder, Johnson & Johnson, and Procter & Gamble. The industry is concentrated: the 50 largest firms account for about 85 percent of industry revenue.

      SIC: 2844

      NAICS: 325620

       

      Sample Questions & Answers

      How have changes in raw material prices affected the company?

      Raw material price increases and competitive consumer price pressures squeeze margins for personal care products manufacturers. Suppliers pass price increases for surfactants, palm oil, chemical additives, plastic packaging, and other raw materials...

       

      How vulnerable is the company to changes in consumer spending?

      Sales of high-end personal care products are susceptible to decreased consumer spending. Luxury items within the industry, such as high-end perfume, makeup, or skin care products, are particularly vulnerable to economic downturns. Consumers tend to...

       

      To read this full Call Prep Question and others, purchase the full report.

       

      General Report Description

      Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

       

      Sections Included in Report

      • Industry Overview
      • Quarterly Industry Update
      • Business Challenges
      • Trends and Opportunities
      • Call Preparation Questions
      • Financial Information
      • Industry Forecast
      • Website and Media Links
      • Glossary of Acronyms

        Industry Report Highlights:

        • Recent Developments

          Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

        • Trends & Opportunies

          Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

        • Call Preparation Questions

          Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.

        • Industry Forecast

          Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

        • Business Challenges

          Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

        • Executive Insight

          Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

        • Financial Information

          Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

        • Web Links & Acronyms

          Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

        Personal Care Products Manufacturing Industry Report

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        GlaxoSmithKline plc  Overview

        Top 3 Competitiors

        Company: Abbott Laboratories
        Location: Abbott Park, IL

        Company: Amgen Inc.
        Location: Thousand Oaks, CA

        Company: AstraZeneca PLC
        Location: London, United Kingdom

        Industries where GlaxoSmithKline plc Competes

        Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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        Consumer Products Manufacturing
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        Personal Care Products Manufacturing
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        Vitamin, Nutritional Supplement & Other Health-Related Product Manufacturing
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        Over-the-Counter Medication Manufacturing
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        Competitive Landscape Brief

        Demand is driven by population growth and consumer preferences. The profitability of individual companies depends on product innovation, effective sales and marketing, and efficient operations. Large companies have scale advantages in purchasing, manufacturing, distribution, and marketing. Small companies can compete effectively by offering specialized products. The industry is capital-intensive: average annual revenue per worker exceeds $800,000. Nearly all large US manufacturers are expanding operations, sales, and distribution internationally. Exports, primarily to Canada and the UK, are about 15 percent of US production. Imports are significant, representing about 12 percent of the US market. Key import sources are France and Canada.

        GlaxoSmithKline plc Competitive Landscape

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        Providing a complete view of how this company and its competitors stack up against one another, the Competitive Landscape report includes benchmarks on over 30 parameters related to sales, employees, market cap, profitability, and growth. Exclusive to Hoover's, this landscape can be used to conduct competitive analysis, inform corporate strategy, and identify trends.

         

        Sections Included in Report

        • Key Numbers
        • Profitability
        • Valuation
        • Operations
        • Financial Ratios
        • Per Share Data ($)
        • Growth Statistics
        • *Data provided for 3 to 30 competitors

          Company Landscape Report Highlights

          • Competitors List

            Identify specific primary and secondary competitors, allowing you evaluate the chances of sucessfully introducing new products.

          • Competive Landscape

            Acess detailed financial metrics on a company's top competitors, so you can quickly determine their relative health and add credibility-boosting quantitative data to your presentations.

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