UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 23, 2015
Shire plc
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Jersey, Channel Islands
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
| 0-29630 | 98-0601486 |
| (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
5 Riverwalk, Citywest Business Campus, Dublin
24, Republic of Ireland
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code+353 1 429 7700
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On October 23, 2015, Shire plc issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three month period ended September 30, 2015 which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein. The information furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits. The following exhibit is furnished herewith:
| 99.1 | Press Release dated October 23, 2015 |
SIGNATURE
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 hereunto duly authorized.
| SHIRE PLC | ||
| By: | /s/ B Mordan | |
| Name: | Bill Mordan | |
| Title: | Company Secretary | |
Dated: October 23, 2015
| EXHIBIT INDEX | |
| Number | Description
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| 99.1 | Press Release dated October 23, 2015 |