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GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)
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Description
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is a world leading research-based pharmaceutical company with a powerful combination of skills and resources that provides a platform for delivering strong growth in today's rapidly changing healthcare environment.
GSK's mission is to improve the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer.
Headquartered in the UK and with operations based in the US, the new company is one of the industry leaders, with an estimated seven per cent of the world's pharmaceutical market.
Based on 2004 Annual Results, GSK had sales of £20.3 billion ($37.2 billion) and profit before tax of £6.1 billion ($11.1 billion). Total pharmaceutical turnover was just over £17 billion ($31 billion) and consumer healthcare turnover was £3.2 billion ($5.8 billion).
GSK has over 100,000 employees worldwide. Of these, over 40,000 are in sales and marketing, the largest sales force in the industry. Around 35,000 employees work at 82 manufacturing sites in 37 countries and over 15,000 are in R&D.