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Breakingviews – GSK split gives CEO fresh M&A test
Breakups offer both parties a fresh start. That’s GlaxoSmithKline boss Emma Walmsley’s hope as she prepares to hive off the unit that makes Advil painkillers from its core pharmaceutical business. But what’s left – call it New GSK – will also have some familiar headaches.

Breakingviews – GSK split gives CEO fresh M&A test

Breakups offer both parties a fresh start. That’s GlaxoSmithKline boss Emma Walmsley’s hope as she prepares to hive off the unit that makes Advil painkillers from its core pharmaceutical business. But what’s left – call it New GSK – will also have some familiar headaches.