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): August 1, 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.) |
Block 2 Miesian Plaza 50-58 Baggot Street Lower Dublin 2 Republic of Ireland |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:+353 1 609 6000
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 8.01. Other Events
Shire plc has issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 which is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits. The following exhibit is filed herewith:
99.1 Press Release dated August 1, 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: August 1, 2017
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. | Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release dated August 1, 2017 |
