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): January 3, 2017
SHIRE PLC
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Jersey, Channel Islands | 0-29630 | 98-0601486 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
5 Riverwalk, Citywest Business Campus, Dublin
24, Republic of Ireland
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:+353 1 429 7700
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
The Board of Directors of Shire plc (“Shire”) announced on January 3, 2017 that Ian Clark will join the Board of Directors as a non-executive director with effect from January 3, 2017. No determination has been made as to any board committees on which Mr. Clark may serve.
Mr. Clark will receive compensation in accordance with Shire’s Remuneration Policy for non-executive directors. No shares will be granted to Mr. Clark on his appointment as a director, but 25% of the fees payable to him under the Remuneration Policy will be payable in the form of shares.
Shire has issued a press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 which is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 8.01.Other Events
Shire has issued a press release attached as Exhibit 99.2 which is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed herewith:
99.1 Press Release dated January 3, 2017
99.2 Press Release dated January 4, 2017
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/ W R Mordan | |
| Name: | Bill Mordan | |
| Title: | Company Secretary | |
Date: January 4, 2017
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. | Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release dated January 3, 2017 | |
| 99.2 | Press Release dated January 4, 2017 | |
