SmithKline Beecham, one of the world's leading healthcare companies, has been named one of the 100 Best Companies in America for working mothers by Working Mother magazine.

For years Working Mother magazine has paid tribute to the country's most progressive companies when it comes to creating a supportive working environment for mothers in the work force. Employers are measured using a standard set of criteria: child care, leave for new parents, flexible work arrangements, work/life benefits and opportunities for advancement.

"I am pleased that SmithKline Beecham has been recognized as a leader in making employee support systems a top priority," said J.P. Garnier, Chief Executive Officer, SmithKline Beecham. "We have worked diligently to incorporate this approach to doing business into our culture, all in an effort to help our employees maintain a balance between their work lives and personal lives. This honor by Working Women magazine is especially rewarding because we have been ranked among the top 100 companies not just within our industry, but across the country."

SmithKline Beecham (SBH) -- one of the world's leading healthcare companies -- discovers, develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceuticals, vaccines, over-the-counter medicines and health-related consumer products. For company information, visit SmithKline Beecham on the World Wide Web at http://www.sb.com.

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