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Pfizer is involved in joint venture with GlaxoSmithKline to create new world-leading HIV company focused on research, development and commercialization of HIV medicines

Client(s) Pfizer, Inc.

Jones Day represented Pfizer, Inc. in its agreement with GlaxoSmithKline plc to create a new world-leading HIV company focused solely on research, development and commercialization of HIV medicines. GlaxoSmith Kline will initially hold an 85% equity interest in the new company and Pfizer will hold 15%. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2009.