Exhibit 99.01
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PDMR Share Dealing
December 20, 2012 - Shire plc (LSE: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPG) announces that on December 19, 2012, Ann Judge exercised a Stock Appreciation Right Award granted under the Shire Portfolio Share Plan and sold the resulting American Depository Shares (“ADSs”). One ADS is equal to three Shire plc ordinary shares of 5p each.
Number of ADSs exercised | Exercise price | Number of ADSs received and sold | Sale price | ||||
| 15,000 | $58.67 | 5,635 | $93.6592 |
This notification relates to disclosures made in accordance with 3.1.4(R)(1)(a) of the Disclosure and Transparency Rules.
Tony Guthrie
Deputy Company Secretary
For further information please contact:
| Investor Relations | ||
| Eric Rojas | erojas@shire.com | +1 781 482 0999 |
| Sarah Elton-Farr | seltonfarr@shire.com | +44 1256 894157 |
Notes to editors
Shire enables people with life-altering conditions to lead better lives.
Through our deep understanding of patients’ needs, we develop and provide healthcare in the areas of:
| · | Behavioral Health and Gastro Intestinal conditions |
| · | Rare Diseases |
| · | Regenerative Medicine |
as well as other symptomatic conditions treated by specialist physicians.
We aspire to imagine and lead the future of healthcare, creating value for patients, physicians, policymakers, payors and our shareholders.
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