[6-K] GSK plc Current Report (Foreign Issuer)
GSK plc reported that on 18 November 2025 it transferred 22,000,000 ordinary shares held in treasury to the GlaxoSmithKline Employee Trust, a Jersey resident trust. These shares will be used to satisfy awards under the company’s Deferred Annual Bonus Plan, Performance Share Plan and Share Value Plan. The trustee paid £17.995 per share, funded by a loan from GlaxoSmithKline Services Unlimited.
After the transfer, GSK holds 234,819,844 ordinary shares in treasury and has 4,080,611,266 ordinary shares in issue, excluding treasury shares. The total number of voting rights is 4,080,611,266, and the percentage of voting rights attributable to treasury shares is 5.75%, which is relevant for shareholders’ disclosure calculations under UK rules.
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FAQ
What treasury share transaction did GSK (GSK) announce in this 6-K?
GSK announced it transferred 22,000,000 ordinary shares from treasury to the GlaxoSmithKline Employee Trust to satisfy awards under its employee share plans.
What price was paid for the GSK treasury shares transferred to the employee trust?
The trustee of the GlaxoSmithKline Employee Trust paid £17.995 per ordinary share, funded by a loan from GlaxoSmithKline Services Unlimited.
How many GSK shares remain in treasury after the transfer?
After the transfer, GSK holds 234,819,844 ordinary shares in treasury.
What is the total number of GSK voting rights following this transaction?
The total number of voting rights in GSK is 4,080,611,266 following the transfer.
What percentage of GSK voting rights is attributable to treasury shares?
GSK stated that, in accordance with DTR 5.5.1R, the percentage of voting rights attributable to its treasury shares is 5.75%.
Why did GSK transfer treasury shares to the GlaxoSmithKline Employee Trust?
The 22,000,000 ordinary shares were transferred so they can be used to satisfy awards under GSK’s Deferred Annual Bonus Plan, Performance Share Plan and Share Value Plan.