Monday, September 10, 2007

GSK - time for action?


When researchers raised safety concerns over GlaxoSmithKline's diabetes drug Avandia this spring, they triggered a drop in the share price that has stirred deeper worries about the pharmaceutical group's financial health.

Recent performance below even that of the broader drug sector has sparked a fresh round of investor dissatisfaction and debate over ideas for a restructuring designed to release more value.

The options include the sale of non-core assets; full or partial divestment of pharmaceutical divisions; a broader overhaul of its operations; and the return of cash to shareholders through dividends and buy-backs.

More at the FT

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