Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by GlaxoSmithKline plc (GSK) covers the period ending October 2015. The report serves as a notification of transactions involving directors, persons discharging managerial responsibilities, or connected persons, in accordance with DTR 3.1.4 R(1)(c).
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document is a regulatory disclosure regarding specific share transactions rather than a financial performance report.
Material Changes
The filing discloses an increase in the notional allocation of GSK American Depositary Shares (ADSs) on October 12, 2015. This change resulted from the revaluation of the cash element of a notional investment held within the GSK 401K plan. The transaction occurred at a price of $40.38 per ADS.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for guidance, outlook, management commentary, risks, contingencies, or unusual items beyond the specific transaction notification.
Important Facts for Investors
- Transaction Date: October 12, 2015 (advised on October 13, 2015).
- Connected Person: Dr K Slaoui (Connected Person of Dr M Slaoui).
- Transaction Type: Increase in notional allocation of ADSs.
- Quantity: 6 ADSs.
- Price: $40.38 per ADS.
- Context: Revaluation of cash element within the GSK 401K plan.