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GSK enters agreement to acquire 35Pharma

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**Summary**

GSK plc announced on February 25, 2026, that it has entered into an agreement to acquire 35Pharma Inc., a Canadian clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, for $950 million in cash. The acquisition includes HS235, a potentially best-in-class activin signaling inhibitor in clinical development for treating cardiopulmonary diseases, particularly pulmonary hypertension (PH). HS235 offers a differentiated profile by reducing the risk of bleeding and providing metabolic benefits, addressing key limitations of current PH therapies. The drug has completed Phase I trials and is set to begin studies in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and PH due to heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (PH-HFpEF).

PH affects approximately 82 million people globally, with limited treatment options and a five-year survival rate of around 50%. The global PH therapies market is projected to reach $18 billion by 2032, with activin signaling inhibitors expected to account for 50%. HS235’s mechanism targets the activin receptor pathway, reducing adverse events associated with current treatments, and offers additional metabolic benefits such as fat-selective weight loss and improved insulin sensitivity.

The acquisition strengthens GSK’s Respiratory, Immunology, and Inflammation (RI&I) portfolio, providing scalable opportunities to address metabolic, inflammatory, vascular, and fibrotic drivers of chronic diseases affecting the lung, liver, and kidney. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals in the US and Canada and is expected to close pending customary conditions.

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Exdensur approved by the European Commission

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**Summary**

* **The Evolution of the InternetA Journey Through Time**

The internet has undergone a remarkable transformation since its inception. Initially conceived as a tool for academic and military communication, it has evolved into a global phenomenon that connects billions of people across the world. This evolution can be traced through several key phases

1. **The Early Days (1960s-1980s)**

**ARPANET and the Birth of the Internet**

The Advanced Research Projects Agency Network (ARPANET) was one of the earliest packet-switching networks, funded by the U.S. Department of Defense. It laid the foundation for what would become the modern internet.

**Email and the World Wide Web**

In the 1970s, email emerged as a revolutionary communication tool, allowing users to exchange messages across the network. The World Wide Web (WWW) followed in the late 1980s, introducing hypertext and a graphical interface that made information more accessible.

2. **The Dot-Com Boom (1990s-2000s)**

**Commercialization and the Rise of ISPs**

The 1990s saw the commercialization of the internet with the rise of Internet Service Providers (ISPs). Companies like AOL and CompuServe brought the internet to the masses, though access was often limited and content was curated.

**The Open Web and Blogging**

The late 1990s and early 2000s witnessed the emergence of the open web, with the rise of blogs and content management systems like WordPress. This democratized content creation, allowing anyone to publish their thoughts online.

3. **The Social Media Era (2000s-Present):**

**Web 2.0 and User-Generated Content**

The 2000s introduced Web 2.0, characterized by interactive and dynamic content. Platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube empowered users to create and share content, transforming the internet into a social media hub.

**Mobile Revolution**

The proliferation of smartphones and mobile internet access has made the web an integral part of daily life, accessible anytime and anywhere.

**Conclusion**

The internets evolution from a military project to a global social phenomenon reflects humanitys innate desire to connect, communicate, and share. It continues to shape our world, influencing everything from commerce to culture, and its impact only grows more profound with each passing day.

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Nucala COPD approved by the European Commission

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**Summary**

GSK plc announced on February 6, 2026, that the European Commission has approved **Nucala (mepolizumab)**, a monoclonal antibody targeting interleukin-5 (IL-5), as an add-on maintenance treatment for **uncontrolled chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)** in adults with raised blood eosinophils. This approval is based on positive results from the **MATINEE phase III trial**, which demonstrated a significant reduction in moderate/severe exacerbations compared to placebo in patients receiving standard inhaled triple therapy. Nucala is the **first and only monthly biologic** in the EU evaluated for a wide COPD population with an eosinophilic phenotype, addressing a critical need for patients who experience persistent symptoms and exacerbations despite current treatments.

Key highlights include

**Clinical Efficacy** MATINEE showed a 21% reduction in annualized exacerbation rates (0.80 vs. 1.01 per year) and a 35% reduction in exacerbations leading to emergency department visits or hospitalizations.

**Patient Impact** COPD affects over 390 million people globally, with high hospitalization and mortality rates. Nucala offers a new option to reduce exacerbations, which can cause irreversible lung damage and hospitalizations.

**Safety Profile** Adverse events were similar between Nucala and placebo groups.

**Broader Approvals** Nucala is already approved in Europe for severe asthma, chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP), eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA), and hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES), and for COPD in the US, UK, and China.

This approval marks a significant advancement in COPD treatment, providing relief for millions of Europeans with uncontrolled disease and highlighting GSK’s commitment to respiratory innovation.

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GSK - fourth tranche of share buyback programme

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GSK plc announced the commencement of the fourth tranche of its £2 billion share buyback programme, valued at up to £0.45 billion, on February 17, 2026. This tranche, part of a broader programme initiated in February 2025, aims to return excess capital to shareholders, reduce share capital, and enhance earnings per share. The purchases, executed through a non-discretionary agreement with BNP Paribas S.A., are expected to be completed by April 24, 2026, and will be conducted in compliance with UK and EU regulations. The shares purchased will be held as Treasury shares, and no repurchases will be made in the United States or for American Depositary Receipts. The programme operates within the parameters of GSKs general authority to repurchase shares, as granted at its 2025 Annual General Meeting.

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Final Results

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GSK PLC has released its final results for 2025, reporting strong performance driven by Specialty Medicines. Key highlights include

Total sales of £32.7 billion, up 4% AER and 7% CER, with Specialty Medicines sales growing 17% to £13.5 billion.

Respiratory, Immunology & Inflammation sales increased 18% to £3.8 billion, Oncology grew 43% to £2.0 billion, and HIV sales rose 11% to £7.7 billion.

Vaccines sales were up 2% to £9.2 billion, led by Shingrix at £3.6 billion (+8%).

Total operating profit increased over 100% and EPS grew over 100%, driven by lower legal expenses, CCL charges and higher operating income.

Core operating profit grew 11% and Core EPS increased 12%, reflecting Specialty Medicines and Vaccines growth.

Cash generated from operations was £8.9 billion with free cash flow of £4.0 billion.

The company reaffirmed its 2026 guidance, expecting 3-5% turnover growth, 7-9% Core operating profit growth, and 7-9% Core EPS growth.

GSK also reiterated its 2031 sales outlook of over £40 billion.

The strong performance was driven by Specialty Medicines, particularly in Respiratory, Immunology & Inflammation, Oncology and HIV. R&D momentum continued with 5 major FDA approvals and pipeline progress. GSK expects this positive momentum to continue in 2026, focused on commercial launches and R&D acceleration. The company remains committed to shareholder returns through dividends and share buybacks. Overall, GSK delivered robust 2025 results and reaffirmed its long-term outlook.

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GSK enters agreement to acquire 35Pharma

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**Summary**

GSK plc announced on February 25, 2026, that it has entered into an agreement to acquire 35Pharma Inc., a Canadian clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, for $950 million in cash. The acquisition includes HS235, a potentially best-in-class activin signaling inhibitor in clinical development for treating cardiopulmonary diseases, particularly pulmonary hypertension (PH). HS235 offers a differentiated profile by reducing the risk of bleeding and providing metabolic benefits, addressing key limitations of current PH therapies. The drug has completed Phase I trials and is set to begin studies in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and PH due to heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (PH-HFpEF).

PH affects approximately 82 million people globally, with limited treatment options and a five-year survival rate of around 50%. The global PH therapies market is projected to reach $18 billion by 2032, with activin signaling inhibitors expected to account for 50%. HS235’s mechanism targets the activin receptor pathway, reducing adverse events associated with current treatments, and offers additional metabolic benefits such as fat-selective weight loss and improved insulin sensitivity.

The acquisition strengthens GSK’s Respiratory, Immunology, and Inflammation (RI&I) portfolio, providing scalable opportunities to address metabolic, inflammatory, vascular, and fibrotic drivers of chronic diseases affecting the lung, liver, and kidney. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals in the US and Canada and is expected to close pending customary conditions.

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GSK - fourth tranche of share buyback programme

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GSK plc announced the commencement of the fourth tranche of its £2 billion share buyback programme, valued at up to £0.45 billion, on February 17, 2026. This tranche, part of a broader programme initiated in February 2025, aims to return excess capital to shareholders, reduce share capital, and enhance earnings per share. The purchases, executed through a non-discretionary agreement with BNP Paribas S.A., are expected to be completed by April 24, 2026, and will be conducted in compliance with UK and EU regulations. The shares purchased will be held as Treasury shares, and no repurchases will be made in the United States or for American Depositary Receipts. The programme operates within the parameters of GSKs general authority to repurchase shares, as granted at its 2025 Annual General Meeting.

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Exdensur approved by the European Commission

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**Summary**

* **The Evolution of the InternetA Journey Through Time**

The internet has undergone a remarkable transformation since its inception. Initially conceived as a tool for academic and military communication, it has evolved into a global phenomenon that connects billions of people across the world. This evolution can be traced through several key phases

1. **The Early Days (1960s-1980s)**

**ARPANET and the Birth of the Internet**

The Advanced Research Projects Agency Network (ARPANET) was one of the earliest packet-switching networks, funded by the U.S. Department of Defense. It laid the foundation for what would become the modern internet.

**Email and the World Wide Web**

In the 1970s, email emerged as a revolutionary communication tool, allowing users to exchange messages across the network. The World Wide Web (WWW) followed in the late 1980s, introducing hypertext and a graphical interface that made information more accessible.

2. **The Dot-Com Boom (1990s-2000s)**

**Commercialization and the Rise of ISPs**

The 1990s saw the commercialization of the internet with the rise of Internet Service Providers (ISPs). Companies like AOL and CompuServe brought the internet to the masses, though access was often limited and content was curated.

**The Open Web and Blogging**

The late 1990s and early 2000s witnessed the emergence of the open web, with the rise of blogs and content management systems like WordPress. This democratized content creation, allowing anyone to publish their thoughts online.

3. **The Social Media Era (2000s-Present):**

**Web 2.0 and User-Generated Content**

The 2000s introduced Web 2.0, characterized by interactive and dynamic content. Platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube empowered users to create and share content, transforming the internet into a social media hub.

**Mobile Revolution**

The proliferation of smartphones and mobile internet access has made the web an integral part of daily life, accessible anytime and anywhere.

**Conclusion**

The internets evolution from a military project to a global social phenomenon reflects humanitys innate desire to connect, communicate, and share. It continues to shape our world, influencing everything from commerce to culture, and its impact only grows more profound with each passing day.

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Nucala COPD approved by the European Commission

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**Summary**

GSK plc announced on February 6, 2026, that the European Commission has approved **Nucala (mepolizumab)**, a monoclonal antibody targeting interleukin-5 (IL-5), as an add-on maintenance treatment for **uncontrolled chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)** in adults with raised blood eosinophils. This approval is based on positive results from the **MATINEE phase III trial**, which demonstrated a significant reduction in moderate/severe exacerbations compared to placebo in patients receiving standard inhaled triple therapy. Nucala is the **first and only monthly biologic** in the EU evaluated for a wide COPD population with an eosinophilic phenotype, addressing a critical need for patients who experience persistent symptoms and exacerbations despite current treatments.

Key highlights include

**Clinical Efficacy** MATINEE showed a 21% reduction in annualized exacerbation rates (0.80 vs. 1.01 per year) and a 35% reduction in exacerbations leading to emergency department visits or hospitalizations.

**Patient Impact** COPD affects over 390 million people globally, with high hospitalization and mortality rates. Nucala offers a new option to reduce exacerbations, which can cause irreversible lung damage and hospitalizations.

**Safety Profile** Adverse events were similar between Nucala and placebo groups.

**Broader Approvals** Nucala is already approved in Europe for severe asthma, chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP), eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA), and hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES), and for COPD in the US, UK, and China.

This approval marks a significant advancement in COPD treatment, providing relief for millions of Europeans with uncontrolled disease and highlighting GSK’s commitment to respiratory innovation.

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Final Results

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GSK PLC has released its final results for 2025, reporting strong performance driven by Specialty Medicines. Key highlights include

Total sales of £32.7 billion, up 4% AER and 7% CER, with Specialty Medicines sales growing 17% to £13.5 billion.

Respiratory, Immunology & Inflammation sales increased 18% to £3.8 billion, Oncology grew 43% to £2.0 billion, and HIV sales rose 11% to £7.7 billion.

Vaccines sales were up 2% to £9.2 billion, led by Shingrix at £3.6 billion (+8%).

Total operating profit increased over 100% and EPS grew over 100%, driven by lower legal expenses, CCL charges and higher operating income.

Core operating profit grew 11% and Core EPS increased 12%, reflecting Specialty Medicines and Vaccines growth.

Cash generated from operations was £8.9 billion with free cash flow of £4.0 billion.

The company reaffirmed its 2026 guidance, expecting 3-5% turnover growth, 7-9% Core operating profit growth, and 7-9% Core EPS growth.

GSK also reiterated its 2031 sales outlook of over £40 billion.

The strong performance was driven by Specialty Medicines, particularly in Respiratory, Immunology & Inflammation, Oncology and HIV. R&D momentum continued with 5 major FDA approvals and pipeline progress. GSK expects this positive momentum to continue in 2026, focused on commercial launches and R&D acceleration. The company remains committed to shareholder returns through dividends and share buybacks. Overall, GSK delivered robust 2025 results and reaffirmed its long-term outlook.

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