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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 29, 2010

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)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2.):

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Item 2.02.  Results of Operations and Financial Condition

     On October 29, 2010, Shire plc issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three month period ended September 30, 2010. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.01 which is incorporated by reference herein.
 

Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits

 (d)  Exhibits.  The following exhibit is filed herewith:

99.01        Press Release dated October 29, 2010, reporting Shire plc’s financial results for the three month period ended September 30, 2010.

 
 

 
 
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
 
       
Date:  October 29, 2010
By:
/s/ A C Russell  
    Name: Angus Russell  
    Title: Chief Executive Officer  
         
 
 

 

 
EXHIBIT INDEX
 
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Description
 
99.01
Press Release dated October 29, 2010