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    GSK (GSK)

    GSK (GlaxoSmithKline) is a global biopharma company dedicated to advancing science, technology, and talent to address diseases worldwide. The company develops, manufactures, and commercializes a diverse range of medicines, vaccines, and over-the-counter (OTC) products. Its offerings span treatments for various diseases, including HIV, respiratory conditions, cancer, and bacterial infections, as well as vaccines for numerous illnesses.

    1. Specialty Medicines - Focuses on innovative treatments for HIV, oncology, respiratory conditions, and immunology, addressing complex and specialized medical needs.

      • HIV Medicines - Includes products developed by ViiV Healthcare for HIV treatment and prevention.
      • Respiratory/Immunology - Offers medicines for respiratory diseases and immune system disorders.
    2. General Medicines - Provides established pharmaceuticals for respiratory conditions and other common diseases.

      • Respiratory Products - Includes Trelegy Ellipta and Anoro Ellipta for respiratory care.
      • Other Pharmaceuticals - Features products like Augmentin and Lamictal for broader therapeutic use.
    3. Vaccines - Develops vaccines for diseases such as shingles, RSV, hepatitis, bacterial meningitis, and HPV infections.

      • Shingrix - A leading shingles vaccine.
      • Arexvy - A vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

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    Dame Emma Walmsley

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    Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

    Independent Director at Microsoft, Inc.

    Dame Emma Walmsley has been the CEO of GSK since April 1, 2017. Previously, she served as CEO of GSK Consumer Healthcare from March 2015 to March 2017 and joined GSK in 2010 from L'Oréal.

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    Deborah Waterhouse

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    President of Global Health at GSK

    Non-Executive Director of Schroders plc

    Deborah Waterhouse is the President of Global Health at GSK and has been part of the GSK Leadership Team since January 2020, after joining GSK in 1996. Previously, she served as CEO of ViiV Healthcare since April 2017 and held several senior roles within GSK.

    James Ford

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    Senior Vice President (SVP) and Group General Counsel, Legal and Compliance

    Director of the European General Counsel Association; Director of the Association of Corporate Counsel; Co-chair of the US-based Civil Justice Reform Group

    James Ford is the Senior Vice President (SVP) and Group General Counsel, Legal and Compliance at GSK, having joined the GSK Leadership Team in 2018 and expanded his responsibilities in 2021. He has been with GSK since 1995, serving in multiple senior legal roles.

    Julie Brown

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    Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

    Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit Committee at Diageo plc

    Julie Brown has been serving as GSK's CFO since 1 May 2023 after being appointed on 3 April 2023. She is an Executive Director on the Board and brings extensive financial leadership experience, with an upcoming role as Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit Committee at Diageo plc.

    Luke Miels

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    Chief Commercial Officer

    Member of the Singapore Economic Development Board

    Luke Miels has been the Chief Commercial Officer at GSK since 2017, overseeing the company’s commercial portfolio of medicines and vaccines. He also co-chairs the Portfolio Investment Board and serves on the ViiV Healthcare Board.

    Regis Simard

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    President, Global Supply Chain

    Member of the Board of ViiV Healthcare

    Regis Simard has been serving as President, Global Supply Chain at GSK since 2018, overseeing the manufacturing and supply of GSK's medicines and vaccines. He began his GSK career in 2005 as a Site Director in France and advanced to Senior Vice President of Global Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing before his current role.

    David Redfern

    Executive

    President, Corporate Development

    Chairman of the Board of ViiV Healthcare Limited; Non-Executive Director of Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Limited

    David Redfern joined GSK in 1994 and was appointed to the GSK Leadership Team as Chief Strategy Officer in 2008, later becoming President, Corporate Development.

    Diana Conrad

    Executive

    Chief People Officer

    Diana Conrad is the Chief People Officer at GSK and has been a member of the GSK Leadership Team since April 2019. Previously, she served in senior HR roles for Pharmaceuticals R&D and Consumer Healthcare, playing key roles in transforming HR strategies.

    Phil Thomson

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    President, Global Affairs

    Phil Thomson has served as President, Global Affairs at GSK since 2017, where he drives strategic stakeholder engagement and policy development. Previously, he was Senior Vice President, Communications and Government Affairs, and he began his career at Glaxo Wellcome in 1996.

    Sally Jackson

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    Senior Vice President (SVP), Global Communications and CEO Office

    Sally Jackson is the Senior Vice President (SVP), Global Communications and CEO Office at GSK, where she leads global communications and government affairs and serves as the CEO's Chief of Staff. She has been with GSK since 2001 and joined the GSK Leadership Team in March 2019, marking a significant ascent in her career at the company.

    Shobie Ramakrishnan

    Executive

    Chief Digital and Technology Officer

    Non-Executive Director at Deliveroo

    Chief Digital and Technology Officer at GSK since 2021, instrumental in driving digital transformation; previously, led Digital and Technology for GSK’s Global Commercial Organisation from 2018 to 2021.

    Tony Wood

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    Chief Scientific Officer (CSO)

    Tony Wood has been the Chief Scientific Officer at GSK since August 1, 2022. He joined GSK in 2017 as Senior Vice President, Medicinal Science and Technology and previously led drug discovery and development at Pfizer.

    Charles Bancroft

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    Senior Independent Non-Executive Director

    Board Member at Kodiak Sciences Inc; Board Member at BioVector Inc; Advisory Board Member at Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business

    Charles Bancroft is a Senior Independent Non-Executive Director at GSK since July 18, 2022 and chairs the Audit & Risk Committee; he previously served in senior financial roles at Bristol Myers Squibb including CFO and other executive positions.

    Dr Anne Beal

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    Independent Non-Executive Director

    Dr. Anne Beal is an Independent Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Corporate Responsibility Committee at GSK, bringing extensive experience as a physician, entrepreneur, and health policy expert. She is known for her work in patient advocacy and driving GSK's ESG initiatives.

    Dr Gavin Screaton

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    Non-Executive Director

    Head of Medical Sciences Division at the University of Oxford; Non-Executive Director of Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Trustee of the Jenner Vaccine Foundation; Co-founder of RQ Bio

    Dr. Gavin Screaton joined GSK as a Non-Executive Director on 1 May 2025 and serves on both the GSK Board Science Committee and the Corporate Responsibility Committee. Previously, he held roles including Head of Medical Sciences Division at the University of Oxford, Non-Executive Director of Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Trustee of the Jenner Vaccine Foundation, and Co-founder of RQ Bio.

    Dr Hal Barron

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    Non-Executive Director

    CEO and Board Co-Chair at Altos Labs Inc; Associate Adjunct Professor in Epidemiology & Biostatistics at the University of California, San Francisco

    Dr Hal Barron served as Chief Scientific Officer and President, R&D starting April 1, 2018 before transitioning to his current role as Non-Executive Director on August 1, 2022. He has vast biosciences experience, having held senior roles at Calico LLC, Roche, and Genentech.

    Dr Harry (Hal) Dietz

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    Independent Non-Executive Director

    Non-Executive Board Director at the Altius Institute for Biomedical Sciences

    Dr. Harry (Hal) Dietz is an Independent Non-Executive Director at GSK, appointed on 1 January 2022. He is a world-leading expert in human genetics with significant contributions in the field of Marfan Syndrome and the development of novel therapies.

    Dr Jeannie Lee

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    Independent Non-Executive Director

    Professor of Genetics and Pathology at Harvard Medical School; Acting Chair of the Department of Molecular Biology at Massachusetts General Hospital; Scientific Advisory Board member at Skyhawk Therapeutics, Inc.

    Dr Jeannie Lee is an Independent Non-Executive Director at GSK, joining the Board on March 4, 2024 and recognized as a renowned expert in RNA Biology with significant contributions in academia and biotech innovation.

    Dr Vishal Sikka

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    Independent Non-Executive Director

    Board Member, Oracle Corporation; Member, Supervisory Board, BMW AG; Member of the Advisory Board of Stanford University's AI Center

    Dr. Vishal Sikka serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director at GSK since July 18, 2022. He brings deep expertise in AI, ML, and cybersecurity with prior leadership roles as CEO of Infosys and Founder of Vianai Systems.

    Elizabeth McKee Anderson

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    Independent Non-Executive Director

    Board Member at BioMarin

    Elizabeth McKee Anderson has served as the Independent Non-Executive Director at GSK since 1 September 2022. She brings extensive experience from her roles in commercial biopharmaceuticals at Janssen Pharmaceuticals and Wyeth Vaccines, and she contributes valuable expertise through her board participation at BioMarin.

    Sir Jonathan Symonds

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    Non-Executive Chair

    Non-Executive Chair of Energy Aspects; Member of the European Round Table for Industry; Senior Advisor to Chatham House

    Sir Jonathan Symonds, a seasoned finance and life sciences expert, has served as GSK's Non-Executive Chair since 1 September 2019. Previously, he held roles such as Independent Non-Executive Director at HSBC and CFO positions at Novartis and AstraZeneca.

    Wendy Becker

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    Independent Non-Executive Director

    Chair of Logitech International S.A.; Board Member and Chair of the Compensation Committee at Sony Group Corporation; Senior Independent Director and Chair of the Remuneration Committee at Oxford Nanopore Technologies plc; Member of the governing bodies of the University of Oxford

    Wendy Becker has served as an Independent Non-Executive Director at GSK since October 1, 2023, and brings extensive experience from leadership roles including CEO at Jack Wills Limited and Group Chief Marketing Officer at Vodafone Group plc. She has also contributed to governance through board roles with organizations such as Cancer Research UK and NHS England.

    1. Given the extended PDUFA date for BLENREP and evolving regulatory feedback from the FDA, how does management plan to mitigate potential delays in U.S. approval and what quantitative impact might this have on the 2028 and 2031 financial outlook?
    2. With anticipated U.S. tariffs and noted supply chain optimization charges affecting gross margins, can you provide more detailed insights on the expected margin accretion in the second half of 2025 and your specific mitigation strategies?
    3. In light of the revised timelines and recruitment challenges noted in the Camlopixant phase III studies, what specific adjustments are being implemented to ensure robust U.S. enrollment and timely data readouts without compromising patient safety?
    4. Considering the recent BD deals, such as the Hengrui collaboration and acquisition of IDRX, how does management balance increased R&D investments with strategic acquisitions to sustain pipeline growth, and what are the key criteria for evaluating these opportunities?
    5. With ongoing discussions around MFN and DTC cash pay options in the U.S., how does management plan to adapt pricing and market access strategies in critical segments like anti-infectives and HIV, and what timelines do you foresee for these initiatives?

    Notable M&A activity and strategic investments in the past 3 years.

    CompanyYearDetails

    Sierra Oncology, Inc.

    2022

    The acquisition was completed for approximately $1.9 billion in cash at $55 per share, adding momelotinib to address myelofibrosis and strengthening GSK’s oncology portfolio.

    BELLUS Health Inc.

    2023

    Completed on 28 June 2023, this acquisition for US$2.0 billion (at a premium of about 100%) delivers camlipixant, a phase III asset for treating refractory chronic cough, with expected regulatory approval and launch in 2026.

    Affinivax Inc.

    2023

    The deal integrated Affinivax’s innovative MAPS platform and next‐generation pneumococcal vaccine candidates into GSK’s portfolio, with significant restructuring and contingent consideration costs recorded.

    Aiolos Bio, Inc.

    2024

    Completed with an upfront payment of $1 billion plus up to $400 million in success-based milestones, this acquisition expands GSK’s respiratory pipeline with AIO-001, a phase II-ready antibody targeting the TSLP pathway.

    Elsie Biotechnologies

    2024

    This completed acquisition for up to US$51 million provides access to advanced oligonucleotide therapeutics and complementary P(V) chemistry technologies, boosting GSK’s drug discovery platform.

    Efimosfermin

    2025

    The acquisition of Efimosfermin alfa—valued up to $2 billion with $1.2 billion upfront and potential for $800 million in milestone payments—expands GSK’s hepatology pipeline by targeting steatotic liver disease.

    Cellphenomics GmbH

    2025

    Completed in 2025 for up to €44 million, this deal brings proprietary capabilities in creating durable organoid models from Berlin, enhancing GSK’s research and development capabilities.

    IDRx, Inc.

    2025

    The acquisition, completed with a total consideration of $1.15 billion (including $1 billion upfront plus additional milestone payments), adds IDRX-42—a selective TKI for gastrointestinal stromal tumors—strengthening GSK's oncology portfolio.

    Recent press releases and 8-K filings for GSK.

    GSK plc announces share buyback on September 2, 2025
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    Share Buyback
    • GSK plc purchased an aggregate of 296,202 of its ordinary shares on September 2, 2025, through its corporate stockbroker, Merrill Lynch International.
    • The shares were acquired at a volume-weighted average price of 1,450.10p (GBp), with prices ranging from a lowest of 1,440.50p (GBp) to a highest of 1,469.00p (GBp).
    • This purchase is part of the Company's existing buyback programme, which has resulted in the acquisition of 26,797,755 ordinary shares since June 4, 2025.
    • Following this transaction, GSK plc now holds 244,932,138 ordinary shares in treasury, representing 6.02% of the total voting rights in the Company.
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    GSK plc Announces Share Buyback
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    Share Buyback
    • GSK plc announced the purchase of 236,167 of its ordinary shares on August 28, 2025, through Merrill Lynch International, as part of its existing buyback programme.
    • The volume-weighted average price paid per share for this purchase was 1,466.11p.
    • Since the commencement of the buyback programme on June 4, 2025, the company has purchased a total of 26,021,500 ordinary shares.
    • Following this transaction, GSK plc holds 244,155,883 ordinary shares in treasury, which represents 6.00% of the total voting rights in the company.
    6 days ago
    GSK plc Announces Share Buyback on August 27, 2025
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    Share Buyback
    • On August 27, 2025, GSK plc purchased 260,986 of its ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 1,477.76p (GBp).
    • These shares will be held as Treasury shares and are part of the company's existing buyback programme.
    • Since June 4, 2025, GSK plc has purchased a total of 25,785,333 ordinary shares under this program.
    • Following this purchase, the company holds 243,919,716 ordinary shares in treasury, representing 5.99% of the total voting rights.
    7 days ago
    GSK plc Announces Share Buyback Transaction
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    Share Buyback
    • On August 21, 2025, GSK plc purchased 238,918 of its ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 1,485.14p.
    • These shares were acquired as part of the company's existing buyback programme and will be held as Treasury shares.
    • Since June 4, 2025, GSK plc has purchased a total of 25,029,256 ordinary shares.
    • Following this transaction, the company holds 243,163,639 ordinary shares in treasury, which represents 5.97% of the total voting rights.
    Aug 22, 2025, 12:00 AM
    GSK plc Announces Share Buyback
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    Share Buyback
    • GSK plc purchased an aggregate of 214,694 ordinary shares on August 20, 2025, through its corporate stockbroker, Merrill Lynch International.
    • The shares were acquired at a volume-weighted average price of 1,476.50p (GBp).
    • These shares will be held as Treasury shares and are part of the Company's existing buyback programme.
    • Since June 4, 2025, GSK has purchased a total of 24,790,338 ordinary shares, resulting in 242,924,721 ordinary shares held in treasury, which represents 5.97% of the total voting rights.
    Aug 21, 2025, 12:00 AM
    GSK Announces Share Buyback
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    Share Buyback
    • GSK plc purchased 436,588 of its ordinary shares on August 15, 2025, through its corporate stockbroker, Merrill Lynch International.
    • The shares were acquired at a volume-weighted average price of 1,423.56p, with the lowest price paid being 1,414.50p and the highest 1,429.50p.
    • This purchase is part of an existing buyback program, bringing the total number of ordinary shares purchased since June 4, 2025, to 24,142,993.
    • Following this transaction, GSK plc holds 242,277,376 ordinary shares in treasury, which represents 5.95% of the total voting rights.
    Aug 18, 2025, 12:00 AM
    GSK's Gepotidacin Accepted for FDA Priority Review for Gonorrhoea Indication
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    Product Launch
    New Projects/Investments
    • GSK plc announced that the US FDA has accepted gepotidacin for priority review as an oral treatment for uncomplicated urogenital gonorrhoea.
    • The US FDA's decision regarding this indication is expected in December 2025.
    • This is the second major indication filed in the US for gepotidacin, which was previously approved by the US FDA in March 2025 under the name Blujepa for uncomplicated urinary tract infection (uUTI).
    • Gepotidacin is a first-in-class triazaacenaphthylene antibiotic discovered by GSK scientists.
    Aug 11, 2025, 12:00 AM
    GSK plc Announces Share Buyback
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    Share Buyback
    • GSK plc purchased 502,466 ordinary shares on 07 August 2025 through Merrill Lynch International, as part of its existing buyback programme.
    • The volume-weighted average price paid per share for this transaction was 1,376.94p, with a lowest price of 1,361.00p and a highest price of 1,385.50p.
    • Since 4 June 2025, GSK plc has purchased a total of 21,410,644 ordinary shares.
    • Following this purchase, the company holds 239,545,027 ordinary shares in treasury, representing 5.88% of the total voting rights.
    Aug 8, 2025, 12:00 AM
    GSK announces CureVac/BioNTech mRNA patent litigation settlement
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    Legal Proceedings
    M&A
    • GSK will receive an upfront settlement of $370 million from CureVac, with $320 million in cash, as part of the US mRNA patent litigation settlement with BioNTech.
    • GSK is also entitled to a 1% royalty on future Pfizer/BioNTech US sales of influenza, COVID-19, and related combination mRNA vaccine products starting from early 2025.
    • If BioNTech's acquisition of CureVac is successful, GSK would receive an additional $130 million in cash and 1% royalty payments on future non-US sales by BioNTech and Pfizer.
    • This settlement, announced on August 8, 2025, does not affect GSK's ongoing patent litigation against Pfizer and BioNTech in the U.S. and Europe.
    • GSK has agreed to tender its approximately 16.6 million CureVac shares in the upcoming offer.
    Aug 8, 2025, 12:00 AM
    GSK plc announces share repurchase
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    Share Buyback
    • On August 4, 2025, GSK plc purchased 499,189 of its ordinary shares of 31¼ pence each at a volume-weighted average price of 1,391.81p per share.
    • These purchased shares will be held as Treasury shares and form part of the Company's existing buyback programme.
    • Since June 4, 2025, GSK plc has purchased a total of 19,905,403 ordinary shares under this programme.
    • Following this purchase, the Company holds 238,039,786 ordinary shares in treasury, representing 5.84% of the total voting rights.
    Aug 5, 2025, 12:00 AM