LONDON--Pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline PLC (GSK.LN) said Wednesday that it now expects to complete its three-part transaction with Novartis AG (NOVN.VX) in the week commencing March 2, following good progress on obtaining clearances and regulatory approvals.

The three-part transaction with Novartis includes Glaxo's acquisition of Novartis's vaccines business, the creation of a consumer healthcare joint venture and the divestment to Novartis of GlaxoS's Oncology portfolio.

Shares of GlaxoS at 1628 GMT trading 0.1% lower at 1,545 pence.

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