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EX-99.2 - EXHIBIT 99.2 - Shire plcdp33986_ex9902.htm
EX-99.1 - EXHIBIT 99.1 - Shire plcdp33986_ex9901.htm
 
Exhibit 99.03
 
Press Release
www.shire.com
 
 
 
 

Transaction in Own Shares

November 2, 2012 – Shire plc (the “Company”) (LSE: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPG), announces that in accordance with the authority granted by shareholders at the Company's Annual General Meeting on April 24, 2012 it purchased 105,399 of its ordinary shares of 5 pence each on November 2, 2012.  The highest and lowest price paid for these shares was 1780.00 pence per share and 1759.00 pence per share respectively.

The purchased shares will be held as treasury shares. Following the above purchase, the Company holds 576,400 shares as treasury shares, and has 561,961,958 shares in issue (excluding treasury shares).


For further information please contact:

Investor Relations
   
Eric Rojas
erojas@shire.com
+1 781 482 0999
Sarah Elton-Farr
seltonfarr@shire.com
+44 1256 894157


Notes to editors

Shire enables people with life-altering conditions to lead better lives.

Through our deep understanding of patients’ needs, we develop and provide healthcare in the areas of:

 
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Behavioral Health and Gastro Intestinal conditions
 
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Rare Diseases
 
·
Regenerative Medicine

as well as other symptomatic conditions treated by specialist physicians.

We aspire to imagine and lead the future of healthcare, creating value for patients, physicians, policymakers, payors and our shareholders.