Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by GlaxoSmithKline plc covers the period ending December 2012. The report serves as a notification of transactions involving directors, persons discharging managerial responsibility, or connected persons, rather than a comprehensive financial statement.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document is limited to a specific disclosure regarding share transactions and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
No material financial changes versus the prior comparable period are reported in this filing. The document details a specific change in shareholding interests for a Person Discharging Managerial Responsibility.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, guidance, outlook, or discussion of risks and contingencies. It strictly reports a transaction notified in accordance with Disclosure Rule 3.1.4R(1)(a).
Important Facts for Investors
- Transaction Type: Receipt of shares by way of gift from a connected person.
- Individual Involved: Mr. P C Thomson (Person Discharging Managerial Responsibility).
- Share Quantity: 839 Ordinary Shares of GlaxoSmithKline plc.
- Transaction Date: 22 November 2012.
- Notification Date: The Company and the individual were advised on 18 December 2012.
- Reporting Date: 19 December 2012.