EXHIBIT 99.5

Dear Shareholder,
NOTICE OF AGM / ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS
We hereby notify you that the Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 2018, Notice of the Annual General Meeting to be held on 22 May 2019, and the form of proxy for the Annual General Meeting are now available on the Company’s websitewww.motifbio.comunder the tabhttps://www.motifbio.com/aim-investors/.
You will need access to the internet, web browser software (such as Microsoft Internet Explorer), and Adobe Acrobat Reader to access these documents. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader you can download a free copy fromwww.adobe.com.
If you would prefer to receive documents and information in hard copy form rather than via the website you will need to inform the Company’s registrars in writing. Alternatively, you may prefer to receive future notifications that documents or information are available to download to your email address – in which case, please provide your email address to the Company’s registrars in writing. The Company’s registrars are Share Registrars Limited, The Courtyard, 17 West Street, Farnham, Surrey GU9 7DR.
Yours faithfully,
Liam O’Donoghue
Company Secretary
Motif Bio plc
MOTIF BIO PLC
125 Park Avenue, 25th Floor, New York, NY 10017 USA
Registered Office: 201 Temple Chambers, 3-7 Temple Avenue, London, EC4Y 0DT
Incorporated in England/Wales No. 09320890 www.motifbio.com