Results announcement for the second quarter 2012

GSK delivers Q2 core EPS of 26.4p and dividend of 17p

Issued: London UK

GSK delivers Q2 core EPS of 26.4p and dividend of 17p

  • Core EPS of 26.4p and dividend of 17p
  • Pharma and Vaccines sales in EMAP +9%, Japan +6%
  • Consumer Healthcare sales +7% (excluding divested brands & alli)
  • Pharma & Vaccines sales in Europe (-8%) & US (-6%) reflecting challenging macro-economy & continued transition of product portfolio
  • Full year sales now expected to be in line with 2011

Full announcement with CEO and CFO videos available in the Investors section of this website

GlaxoSmithKline Enquiries:

     

UK Media enquiries:

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Stephen Rea

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Sarah Spencer

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David Daley

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Melinda Stubbee

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Analyst/Investor enquiries:

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Tom Curry

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Gary Davies

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James Dodwell

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Jeff McLaughlin

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Ziba Shamsi

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GlaxoSmithKline cautionary statement regarding forward-looking statements
Under the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, GSK cautions investors that any forward-looking statements or projections made by GSK, including those made in this announcement, are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Factors that may affect GSK' s operations are described under 'Risk factors' in the 'Financial review & risk' section in the company's Annual Report 2011 included as exhibit 15.2 to the company's Annual Report on Form 20-F for 2011.