Unilever will pursue Glaxo consumer unit despite rejection

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Unilever (UL) has signaled it would proceed pursuing a blockbuster deal to purchase the GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) client well being care unit, the BBC says. The drug maker already rejected an unsolicited supply made late final 12 months that valued the enterprise at about $68.4 billion, however Glaxo has stated it needs to dump the unit. Unilever maintains an acquisition could be a “robust strategic match” and needs an even bigger slice of the well being and hygiene sectors. The GSK unit owns manufacturers reminiscent of Sensodyne toothpaste, the Advil painkiller, and Centrum nutritional vitamins. Unilever has not stated if it would sweeten its supply, however has reportedly held talks with its banks about further financing for a better bid.