FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of October, 2004
Commission File No. 333-12634
WARNER CHILCOTT PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
(Translation of registrant's name into English) |
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5 Charlestown Road Portadown BT63 5PW Northern Ireland (Address of principal executive offices)
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SCHEDULE OF INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS REPORT
Press release made by Warner Chilcott PLC on 6 October 2004 regarding an additional approach made by another interested party.
Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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Date: 7 October 2004 | By: /s/ Anthony D. Bruno
Name: Anthony D. Bruno Title: Senior Vice President, Corporate Development and General Counsel
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<PRESS RELEASE>
6 October 2004
Warner Chilcott PLC ("Warner Chilcott" or the "Company")
Statement with respect to possible offer for Warner Chilcott
Following the announcements on 20 September 2004, 30 September 2004, and 1 October 2004 the Board confirms that in addition to the two previously announced approaches, it has received an approach from another interested party which may or may not lead to an offer for the entire issued share capital of Warner Chilcott. The party has entered into a confidentiality agreement with the Company and is beginning due diligence enquiries.
The Board of Directors wishes to reiterate that the approaches remain preliminary in nature. There can be no certainty either that an offer will actually be made or to the level of an offer, if made.
A further announcement will be made in due course, if appropriate.
Enquiries:
Warner Chilcott PLC | Telephone +44 (0) 28 3836 3620 |
John King | |
Geoffrey Elliott | |
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Hoare Govett Limited (joint financial adviser and corporate broker) | Telephone +44 (0) 20 7678 8000 |
Andrew Chapman |
Justin Jones | |
Andrew Foster | |
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Greenhill & Co International LLP (joint financial adviser) | Telephone +44 (0) 20 7440 0400 |
Simon Borrows | |
Brian Cassin | |
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Financial Dynamics | Telephone +44 (0) 20 7831 3113 |
Andrew Dowler | |
Sophie Pender-Cudlip | |
Hoare Govett Limited and Greenhill & Co. International LLP are acting for Warner Chilcott and no one else in connection with the possible offer and will not be responsible to any other person for providing the protections afforded to clients of Hoare Govett Limited or Greenhill & Co. International LLP or for providing advice in relation as to any offer.
Rule 8 notices
Any person who, alone or acting together with any other person(s) pursuant to any agreement or any understanding (whether formal or informal) to acquire or control securities of Warner Chilcott PLC, owns or controls, or becomes the owner or controller, directly or indirectly, of one per cent or more of any class of securities of Warner Chilcott PLC, is generally required under the provisions of Rule 8 of The City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the "Code") to notify a Regulatory Information Service (as specified in the Listing Rules of the UK Listing Authority) and the Panel on Takeovers and Mergers by no later than 12.00 noon (London time) on the business day following the date of the transaction of every dealing in such securities from 20 September 2004 until the first closing date of any offer or, if later, the date when any offer becomes or is declared unconditional as to acceptances or lapses (the "offer period"). Dealings by Warner Chilcott PLC and or by its "associates" (within the meaning of the Code) in any class of securities of Warner Chilcott PLC during the offer period must also be disclosed. Please consult your financial adviser immediately if you believe this Rule may be applicable to you.
