Pfizer Mum On Consumer Business Plans As Analysts Say Spin-off
Executive Summary
Pfizer continues to review options for its consumer business, though analysts say a spin-off makes most sense. During its fourth-quarter earnings call, firm reported the division's US sales slumped 9% but 12% growth in international markets buoyed the worldwide results.
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