Word on the inside is, GSK to sell consumer health. Discussions around a merger of equals ...company to be determined. AW actively involved in discussions and with the selection of new CEO. All could happen by March 2017. Wow!
First of all, as soon as they have a short list of candidates, AW will be given the boot. No way is he playing any real role in the selection of his successor given the "stellar" job he has done. He has been dead against any type of merger. He came up with the phrase " bolt-on" acquisition where GSK buys small companies. So if a merger is in the planning there is no way he will or should have any involvement. This should be led by the new CEO. Send Witty home ASAP and let him "spend more time with his family".
Gsk is going to split unless breo has a miracle, the company stabilizes against generic advair, and the stock price grows. Not happening.
