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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.
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