Free Trial

HEALTHCARE: Glaxo (GSK: A2/A): Zantac Settlement

HEALTHCARE
  • Positive: Glaxo agrees to a $2.2bn payment to settle 93% of the Zantac related court cases
  • Bank of America analysts had estimated the cost of settlement at up to $8bn earlier this year
  • GSK dropped 10% in June when a Delaware judge permitted scientific testimony in a case. The equity is another -9% below the drop.
  • GSK 32s sold of in June from z+62 to z+77 but as of last night were back to z+63
72 words

To read the full story

Close

Why MNI

MNI is the leading provider

of intelligence and analysis on the Global Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange and Energy markets. We use an innovative combination of real-time analysis, deep fundamental research and journalism to provide unique and actionable insights for traders and investors. Our "All signal, no noise" approach drives an intelligence service that is succinct and timely, which is highly regarded by our time constrained client base.

Our Head Office is in London with offices in Chicago, Washington and Beijing, as well as an on the ground presence in other major financial centres across the world.
  • Positive: Glaxo agrees to a $2.2bn payment to settle 93% of the Zantac related court cases
  • Bank of America analysts had estimated the cost of settlement at up to $8bn earlier this year
  • GSK dropped 10% in June when a Delaware judge permitted scientific testimony in a case. The equity is another -9% below the drop.
  • GSK 32s sold of in June from z+62 to z+77 but as of last night were back to z+63