SHIRE PLC (NASDAQ:SHPG) Files An 8-K Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On August 3, 2017, Shire plc issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three month period ended June 30, 2017 which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein. The information furnished 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 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

In accordance with Shire's normal succession planning, the Company announces that the following Non-Executive Directors will retire from the Board with effect from the conclusion of the 2018 Annual General Meeting (“AGM”):

Al Stroucken, Non-Executive Director, will assume the position of Chairman of the Remuneration Committee effective August 3, 2017. Anne Minto will continue to serve as a member of the Remuneration Committee to enable a period of transition until her retirement from the Board. Anne will fully support Al in the shareholder consultation process ahead of the publication of the new Directors’ Remuneration Policy that will be put forward for shareholder approval at the 2018 AGM. The Board, supported by the Nomination & Governance Committee, will continue to evaluate Board and committee membership, including succession plans for the roles of Senior Independent Director and Chairman of the Science & Technology Committee, and will announce further changes once finalized.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

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

99.1Press Release dated August 3, 2017

Shire plc Exhibit
EX-99.1 2 erq22017-exhibit991.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit Exhibit 99.1Press Release Shire reports strong Q2 2017 operating results and cash flow; updates full year guidanceQ2 product sales growth of 7% on a combined pro forma basis; generated $1.2 billion operating cash flow Over-delivered Year 1 Baxalta integration cost synergies,…
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About SHIRE PLC (NASDAQ:SHPG)

Shire plc is a biotech company. The Company, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in developing and marketing medicines for patients with rare diseases and other select conditions. The Company operates in the segment of research, development, licensing, manufacturing, marketing, distribution and sale of specialist medicines. The Company’s products include VYVANSE/VENVANSE/ELVANSE/TYVENSE/ELVANSEVUXEN/ADUVANZ (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate), ADDERALL XR (mixed salts of a single-entity amphetamine), INTUNIV (extended release guanfacine), LIALDA (mesalamine)/MEZAVANT(mesalazine), PENTASA (mesalamine), REPLAGAL (agalsidase alfa), ELAPRASE (idursulfase), VPRIV (velaglucerase alfa), FIRAZYR (icatibant), FOSRENOL (lanthanum carbonate), KALBITOR, CINRYZE C1 esterase inhibitor (human), GATTEX/REVESTIVE, BUMINATE 25% Albumin (Human), BUMINATE 5% Albumin (Human), GLASSIA Alpha1-Proteinase Inhibitor (Human) and ONCASPAR pegaspargase.