GlaxoSmithKline plc Mergers and Acquisitions


GlaxoSmithKline plc

980 Great West Road
Brentford
TW8 9GS Middlesex
United Kingdom
Tel:44/20 8990 9000
URL: http://www.gsk.com
Formerly known as:
Glaxo Wellcome plc
SmithKline Beecham
Primary Symbol & Exchange:
GSK - Ordinary Shares - London
Other Symbols & Exchanges:
GSK - ADR - New York Stock Exchange
GLAXF - Dual Listed - Pink Sheets
Industry:
Pharmaceutical
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GlaxoSmithKline plc M&A History


GlaxoSmithKline PLC acquires PentaStaph from Nabi Biopharmaceuticals GlaxoSmithKline PLC acquires  PentaStaph from Nabi BiopharmaceuticalsNov 04, 2009

US - GlaxoSmithKline PLC of the UK acquired PentaStaph, a developer of vaccines, from Nabi Biopharmaceuticals, for an estimated USD ## mil. The consideration consisted of USD ## mil in cash and up to USD ## mil in profit-related payments.

GlaxoSmithKline PLC is rumored to be looking for a minority stake in Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd GlaxoSmithKline PLC is rumored to be looking for a minority stake in  Dr Reddy's Laboratories LtdSep 18, 2009

INDIA - GlaxoSmithKline PLC of the UK was rumored to be planning to acquire a #% stake, or #.### mil ordinary shares in Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd, a Hyderabad- based manufacturer, distributor and marketer of prescription pharmaceuticals. Terms were

GlaxoSmithKline PLC is rumored to be planning to acquire Human Genome Sciences Inc GlaxoSmithKline PLC is rumored to be planning to acquire  Human Genome Sciences IncAug 25, 2009

US - GlaxoSmithKline PLC of the UK was rumored to be planning to acquire the entire share capital of Human Genome Sciences Inc, a Rockville-based biopharmaceutical company.

GlaxoSmithKline PLC acquires a minority stake in Vernalis PLC (pending) GlaxoSmithKline PLC acquires a minority stake in  Vernalis PLC (pending)Aug 06, 2009

UK - GlaxoSmithKline PLC agreed to acquire a #.##& stake, or #.### mil shares, in Vernalis PLC, a Winnersh- based manufacturer of pharmaceutical products, for GBP #.## mil (USD #.### mil), in a privately negotiated transaction.

GlaxoSmithKline PLC acquires Bristol-Myers Squibb-Branded from Bristol-Myers Squibb Co GlaxoSmithKline PLC acquires  Bristol-Myers Squibb-Branded from Bristol-Myers Squibb CoJul 02, 2009

LEBANON - GlaxoSmithKline PLC of the UK acquired the branded generics business in Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, Libya and Yemen of Bristol-Myers Squibb Co, a New York-based manufacturer of pharmaceuticals and medical products, for LBP ##.### bil (USD ##

GlaxoSmithKline PLC acquires Bristol-Myers Squibb Pakistan from Bristol-Myers Squibb Co GlaxoSmithKline PLC acquires  Bristol-Myers Squibb Pakistan from Bristol-Myers Squibb CoJul 02, 2009

PAKISTAN - GlaxoSmithKline PLC of the UK acquireD Bristol-Myers Squibb Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd, a Punjab-based pharmaceutical manufacturing firm, from Bristol-Myers Squibb Co, for an estimated #. ### bil Pakistani rupees (##. ### mil British pounds/$##.# mil

Biovail Corp acquires GlaxoSmithKline Plc-Wellbutrin from GlaxoSmithKline PLC Biovail Corp acquires GlaxoSmithKline Plc-Wellbutrin from GlaxoSmithKline PLCMay 15, 2009

US ? Biovail Corp of Canada acquired the Wellbutrin XL US rights of GlaxoSmithKline PLC, a London-based manufacturer of pharmaceutical products, for USD ### mil.

GlaxoSmithKline PLC-HIV Drug acquires Pfizer Inc-HIV Drug Business from Pfizer Inc (pending) GlaxoSmithKline PLC-HIV Drug acquires Pfizer Inc-HIV Drug Business from Pfizer Inc (pending)Apr 16, 2009

US - GlaxoSmithKline PLC (Glaxo) of UK agreed to merge its HIV drug business with the HIV drug business of Pfizer Inc, a New York-based manufacturer and wholesaler of prescription medicines and other pharmaceuticals, for an estimated USD ##.##

GlaxoSmithKline PLC acquires AstraZeneca PLC-OTC Product from AstraZeneca PLC (pending) GlaxoSmithKline PLC acquires AstraZeneca PLC-OTC Product from AstraZeneca PLC (pending)Apr 06, 2009

UK ? GlaxoSmithKline PLC agreed to acquire the OTC product portfolio of AstraZenenca PLC, a London- based manufacturer and wholesaler of pharmaceuticals, for GBP ###.### mil ($### mil).

GlaxoSmithKline PLC acquires UCB-Commercial Op from UCB SA GlaxoSmithKline PLC acquires  UCB-Commercial Op from UCB SAMar 31, 2009

SOUTH AFRICA - GlaxoSmithKline PLC of UK acquired the commercial operations, located in the Middle East, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Africa, of Union Chimique Belge SA {UCB SA}, a Brussels-based biotechnology company, for #. ### bil South African rands

GlaxoSmithKline PLC is rumored to be planning to acquire Allergan Inc GlaxoSmithKline PLC is rumored to be planning to acquire  Allergan IncMar 24, 2009

US - GlaxoSmithKline PLC was rumored to be planning to acquire all the outstanding common stock of Allergan Inc, a manufacturer of eye care, neuromodulator, and skin care products.

SmithKline Beecham Corp acquires a minority stake in Idenix Pharmaceuticals Inc (pending) SmithKline Beecham Corp acquires a minority stake in Idenix Pharmaceuticals Inc (pending)Feb 06, 2009

US - SmithKline Beecham Corp, doing business as GlaxoSmithKline, a unit of GlaxoSmithKline PLC, agreed to acquire a #.##% stake, or #.### mil common shares, in Idenix Pharmaceuticals Inc, a a biopharmaceutical company, for $#.## per share, or

GlaxoSmithKline PLC is rumored to be planning to acquire Piramal Healthcare Ltd GlaxoSmithKline PLC is rumored to be planning to acquire  Piramal Healthcare LtdFeb 06, 2009

INDIA - GlaxoSmithKline PLC was rumored to be planning to acquire the entire ordinary shares of Piramal Healthcare Ltd, a pharmaceuticals manufacturer.

GlaxoSmithKline PLC launches a tender offer for Genelabs Technologies Inc GlaxoSmithKline PLC launches a tender offer for  Genelabs Technologies IncJan 07, 2009

US - GlaxoSmithKline PLC completed its tender offer to acquire all the outstanding common stock of Genelabs Technologies Inc (GT), a manufacturer of pharmaceutical products, for USD #.# in cash per share, or a total value of USD ##.###

GlaxoSmithKline PLC acquires a minority stake in Archemix Corp (pending) GlaxoSmithKline PLC acquires a minority stake in Archemix Corp (pending)Dec 23, 2008

US - GlaxoSmithKline PLC agreed to acquire an undisclosed minority stake in Archemix Corp, a manufacturer and developer of aptamer therapeutics, for $#.# mil.

GlaxoSmithKline Pte Ltd acquires Shenzhen Neptunus-Assets from Shenzhen Neptunus (pending) GlaxoSmithKline Pte Ltd acquires Shenzhen Neptunus-Assets from Shenzhen Neptunus (pending)Nov 20, 2008

CHINA - GlaxoSmithKline Pte Ltd (GS) agreed to acquire the assets of Shenzhen Neptunus Interlong Bio-technique Co Ltd, a biotechnology company and a ##.#%-owned unit of Shenzhen Neptunus Bioengineering Co Ltd (SN), for ###.### mil Chinese yuan

GlaxoSmithKline PLC acquires AZ Tika from AstraZeneca PLC (pending) GlaxoSmithKline PLC acquires AZ Tika from AstraZeneca PLC (pending)Nov 20, 2008

SWEDEN - GlaxoSmithKline PLC of the UK agreed to acquire AZ Tika, a manufacturer and wholesaler of pharmaceutical products, from AstraZeneca PLC, for an estimated #.### bil Swedish kronor (### mil British pounds/$###.### mil US) in cash. The

GlaxoSmithKline PLC acquires Laclede Inc-Biotene from Laclede Inc (pending) GlaxoSmithKline PLC acquires Laclede Inc-Biotene from Laclede Inc (pending)Oct 21, 2008

US - GlaxoSmithKline PLC agreed to acquire the Biotene dry mouth brand of Laclede Inc, a manufacturer of dental equipments and supplies, for $### million. The transaction was subject to regulatory approvals.

GlaxoSmithKline PLC acquires Bristol-Myer Squibb-Egyptian from Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (pending) GlaxoSmithKline PLC acquires Bristol-Myer Squibb-Egyptian from Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (pending)Oct 15, 2008

EGYPT - GlaxoSmithKline PLC planned to acquire the Egyptian mature products business of Bristol-Myer Squibb Co, a pharmaceuticals, medical devices, health products, surgical supplies and equipment, in vitro and in vitro diagnostic substances, toiletries, beauty aids, household products manufacturer, for

GlaxoSmithKline PLC is rumored to be planning to acquire Genmab AS GlaxoSmithKline PLC is rumored to be planning to acquire  Genmab ASOct 07, 2008

DENMARK - GlaxoSmithKline PLC of the UK, was rumored to be planning to acquire the remaining ##.#% interest, or ##.### mil ordinary shares, in Genmab AS, a Copenhagen-based biotechnology company.

GlaxoSmithKline plc M&A Summary


GlaxoSmithKline plc has made 59 acquisitions while taking stakes in 24 companies. GlaxoSmithKline plc has 134 divestitures during this period.
YearAcquisitionsStakesDivestitures
2009501
2008102
2007311
2006202
2005401
2004213
2003001
2002303
2001115
20001011
1999218
1998238
1997216
1996433
19954410
19942111
19930212
19924111
19911211
19904313
1989301
1988002
1987205
1986201
1985101
1984100
1983201
1982100
Total5924134

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