Annual Report 2008
Grow
a diversified global business
Deliver
more products of value
Simplify
the operating model
In 2008 we set out three new strategic priorities that aim to improve our long-term financial performance.
We believe these priorities will enable us to navigate the coming years successfully and retain our leading-edge as a company able to meet patients’ and payers’ needs into the future.
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A year in numbers
£24bn
Turnover
£4.7bn
Free cash flow
88.6p
Total earnings
per share
per share
12
Products launched
in 2008
in 2008
57p
Dividend
per share
per share
30
Products in late stage
development
development
Mission and strategy
We have established strategic priorities which we believe will enable us to succeed in this challenging environment.
Annual Summary 2008
This year we’ve taken a new approach to how we report to our shareholders, in place of the Annual Review we have published this short summary.
Our responsibility
We want to work in a way that reflects our values and the expectations of our stakeholders.