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AuditorJul 17, 2026, 07:21 AM

GSK Re-appoints Deloitte as External Auditor from 2028

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GSK plc announced the re-appointment of Deloitte LLP as its external auditor, effective from the financial year ending December 31, 2028. This decision follows a competitive tender process conducted by the Audit & Risk Committee. As a Public Interest Entity, GSK is required to tender its statutory audit every 10 years and rotate every 20 years, with Deloitte initially appointed in 2018. The re-appointment will be subject to shareholder approval at the company's 2028 Annual General Meeting.

Key Highlights

  • GSK re-appointed Deloitte LLP as its external auditor.
  • The re-appointment is effective from the financial year ending December 31, 2028.
  • The decision followed a competitive tender process led by the Audit & Risk Committee.
  • GSK, as a Public Interest Entity, must tender its statutory audit every 10 years and rotate every 20 years.
  • Deloitte was initially appointed as external auditor from the financial year ended December 31, 2018.
  • Shareholder approval for Deloitte's re-appointment will be sought at the 2028 Annual General Meeting.