GSK extends offer for Human Genome Sciences

GlaxoSmithKline has extended its offer to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Human Genome Sciences for 1,300 cents per share until 17:00 on July 20th.

GlaxoSmithKline has extended its offer to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Human Genome Sciences for 1,300 cents per share until 17:00 on July 20th.

GSK's tender offer will expire after 16 July, the deadline set by HGS for submission of definitive acquisition proposals, after which GSK will consider all available options regarding its offer, but said it can make no assurance that the tender offer will be further extended.

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