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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): July 24, 2014

Shire plc

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Jersey, Channel Islands

 (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

(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip code)
   
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 8.01.
Other Events

Shire plc have 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 July 24, 2014

 
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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/ T May
    Name: Tatjana May
    Title: General Counsel
 
Dated: July 24, 2014
 
 
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99.1
Press Release dated July 24, 2014
 
 
 

 

 
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