Pfizer plans to exit its 32% stake in Haleon, its consumer health joint venture with British drugmaker GSK , after the business is spun off as an independent listed company in July, GSK said on Wednesday.
Pfizer previously signalled it would seek to sell its shareholding in Haleon, which is home to Sensodyne toothpaste and Advil painkillers, but GSK said in February that the U.S. drugmaker would retain its stake.Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comGSK said it had applied to Britain's regulator to list Haleon on the London Stock Exchange on July 18 and would apply to list it on the New York Stock Exchange shortly.
Before the spinoff, the holding company for the consumer health business will pay dividends to GSK and Pfizer. That will translate to GSK receiving cash proceeds of more than 7 billion pounds at separation, GSK said. GSK, which will retain its focus on pharmaceuticals and vaccines, now has a 68% controlling interest Haleon.
Following the demerger, at least 54.5% of the total issued ordinary share capital of Haleon will be held by GSK shareholders, while up to 6% will be held by GSK, the British drugmaker said.Reporting by Natalie Grover in London and Ludwig Burger in Frankfurt; Twitter @NatalieGrover; Editing by Josephine MasonSign up to our investor newsletter to get the latest news and trends in global financial markets.
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