1、Connecting.Annual Report 2001GlaxoSmithKline plc is an English public limited company.Its shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange and the NewYork Stock Exchange.GlaxoSmithKline plc acquired Glaxo Wellcome plc and SmithKline Beecham plc on 27th December 2000 by way of a scheme of arrangement f
2、or the merger of the two companieswhich became effective on 27th December 2000.This report is the Annual Report of GlaxoSmithKline plc for the year ended 31st December 2001.It comprises in a single document the Annual Report of the company in accordance with United Kingdom requirements and the Annua
3、l Report on Form 20-F to the Securities and Exchange Commission in theUnited States of America.A summary report on the year,the Annual Review 2001,intendedfor the investor not needing the full detail of the Annual Report,is produced as a separate document.The Annual Review includesthe joint statemen
4、t by the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer,a summary review of operations,summary financial statements and a summary remuneration report.The Annual Review is issued to all shareholders.The AnnualReport is issued to shareholders who have elected to receive it.Both documents are available on GlaxoS
5、mithKlines web site visit“Corporate Home”at .MissionOur global quest is to improve the quality of human life by enabling people to do more,feel better and live longer.Our SpiritWe undertake our quest with the enthusiasm of entrepreneurs,excited by the constant search for innovation.We valueperforman
6、ce achieved with integrity.We will attain success as a world class global leader with each and everyone of our people contributing with passion and an unmatched sense of urgency.Strategic IntentWe want to become the indisputable leader in our industry.GlaxoSmithKline01GlaxoSmithKline plcAnnual Repor