GSK’s $10.6 Billion Oncology Leap Goes Deeper Than Headlines Show
GSK will buy Nuvalent for $10.6 billion in cash, paying a 40% premium, to boost its oncology pipeline ahead of looming HIV drug patent expiries; Nuvalent shares jumped 38.9% premarket while GSK fell 1.4%, with the deal expected to add to GSK sales and profit from 2027 but dilute earnings per share 2026-2028 if it closes in Q3, and final outcome depends on FDA approvals and regulatory clearance.