On 28 January 2015, in two separate decisions, the European Commission conditionally approved a complex transaction between pharmaceuticals producers GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and Novartis that will result in: (i) GSK’s acquisition of Novartis’ human vaccines business; (ii) the formation of a joint venture for consumer healthcare; and (iii) the acquisition by Novartis of GSK’s oncology business. Each element of the transaction involved significant commitments by the parties to address competition concerns.
The EU Commission conditionally approves a three-part deal in the pharmaceutical sector (Novartis / GSK)
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