Pfizer Sells £2.4 Billion Stake in Haleon, Reducing Holding to 15%
The sale of 640 million shares is part of Pfizer's ongoing plan to gradually reduce its stake in the consumer healthcare company.
- Pfizer sold 640 million shares in Haleon at 380p each, reducing its ownership from 22% to 15%.
- Haleon bought back £230 million worth of shares from Pfizer as part of a £500 million share buyback program.
- Pfizer remains the largest shareholder in Haleon despite the reduction in its stake.
- The sale follows earlier transactions, including Pfizer's £2.6 billion sale in March and GSK's complete exit in May.
- Haleon continues to streamline its business by selling non-core brands and focusing on higher growth areas.