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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): January 26, 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)

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Item 8.01.  Other Events

     Shire plc has issued the press release 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 January 26, 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
 
   
   
By:
/s/ A C Russell
 
Name:  Angus Russell
 
Title:    Chief Executive Officer
 


 Dated: January 26, 2010
 
 
 

 
 
EXHIBIT INDEX
 
Number
Description
 
99.01
Press Release dated January 26, 2010