8-K

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) – May 11, 2016

WEST PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Pennsylvania	1-8036	23-1210010
(State or other jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
530 Herman O. West Drive, Exton, PA		19341-0645
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

 Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 610-594-2900

Not Applicable

(Former name or 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. below):

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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 is a copy of the presentation to be used by management of West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. at the following investor conferences:

• Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2016 Health Care Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 11, 2016; and

• UBS Global Healthcare Conference in New York, New York on May 24, 2016.

A copy of the presentation materials will be available through the Investors link on http://www.westpharma.com.

The information in this report (including Exhibit 99.1) is being furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 and shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor will it be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific referencing in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)	Exhibit No.	Description
	Exhibit 99.1	West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. Investor Presentation.

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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.

	WEST PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES, INC.
	/s/ William J. Federici
	William J. Federici
	Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
May 11, 2016

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. Investor Presentation.

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EX-99.1

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. May 2016

Cautionary Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 This slide presentation and any accompanying management commentary contain “forward-looking statements” as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements about product development and operational performance. Each of these statements is based on preliminary information, and actual results could differ from any preliminary estimates. We caution investors that the risk factors listed under “Cautionary Statement” in our press releases, as well as those set forth under the caption "Risk Factors" in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and as revised or supplemented by our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, could cause our actual results to differ materially from those estimated or predicted in the forward-looking statements. You should evaluate any statement in light of these important factors. Except as required by law or regulation, we undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Non-U.S. GAAP Financial Measures Certain financial measures included in these presentation materials, or which may be referred to in management’s discussion of the Company’s results and outlook, have not been calculated in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”), and therefore are referred to as non- GAAP financial measures. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to such measures determined in accordance with GAAP. Please refer to “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures” at the end of these materials for more information. Trademarks Registered trademarks used in this report are the property of West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or its subsidiaries, in the United States and other jurisdictions, unless noted otherwise. Daikyo Crystal Zenith® is a registered trademark of Daikyo Seiko, Ltd. Safe harbor statement 2

By your side… Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, generic and medical device companies trust West and our ability to deliver consistent high quality and technologically advanced containment and delivery solutions. We share their commitment to improving health for patients worldwide. Our mission 3 Become the world leader in integrated containment and delivery of injectable medicines

2015 Sales $1.4 billion 2015 Sales $1.4 billion 2015 Net Sales by Geography West business – at a glance 7% 39% 33% 21% Americas Europe, Middle East, Africa Asia Pacific 2015 Net Sales by Category 53% 40% 7% High-Value Components Standard Packaging Delivery Devices Contract Manufacturing P RO P RI E T A R Y P RO D U C T S

% % % % % % % % % 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Net Sales Sustained, consistent growth 5 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Adjusted Diluted EPS* (reported, $ millions) CAGR 4.8% $1,192.3 $1,399.8 CAGR 11.8% $1.17 $1.83 (Non-GAAP) Constant Currency CAGR 6.7% Comparison of Cumulative Five-Year Total Return 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 S&P MidCap 400 Index West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. Source: Company estimates; *Please refer to “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures” at the end of these materials for more information.

Addressing unique needs 6 Quality – A High Bar Set By Our Customers GENERICS Speed to market Efficient manufacturing BIOLOGICS Packaging solutions for sensitive molecules Self-injection technologies PHARMA Total cost of ownership Life cycle management Quality manufacturing Design for manufacturing CONTRACT MANUFACTURING Patient Focus

7 Proprietary Products, 80% of total sales BIOLOGICS Double-digit organic sales growth GENERICS Double-digit organic sales growth PHARMA Mid-single digit organic sales growth Low-single digit organic sales growth CONTRACT- MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS Q1 2016 Highlights 20% of total High-Value Product Offerings +22% organic sales growth

West solutions: Integrated containment & delivery 8 Increasing levels of customer intimacy Increasing value to West STERILIZED WASHED COATED ADMINISTERED CAMERA INSPECTED QUALITY BY DESIGN CONTAINMENT SELF INJECTION CONTRACT MANUFACTURING INJECTION MOLDING CONTRACT MANUFACTURING MULTI-COMPONENT ASSEMBLY

Circles reflect relative size of 2015 net sales Standard Packaging High-Value Components 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 0% 30% 60% 2015 Category Gross Margin % Proprietary Devices Contract Manufacturing 2015 GM 32.6% 5-Yr Sales CAGR 6.7% Product net sales & margin growth 2011-2015 compound annual net sales growth rates (excludes currency) > High-Value components have driven growth > Proprietary devices present significant growth opportunity > Steady Contract Manufacturing and standard packaging businesses 5 -Y ear C AG R 9 0%

First quarter 2016 summary results ($ millions, except earnings per-share (EPS) data) 10 (1) “Please refer to “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures” at the end of these materials for more information. Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 2015 Reported Net Sales $362.1 $335.9 Net Sales at Constant Currency(1) $371.2 $335.9 Gross Profit Margin 34.0% 32.7% Reported Operating Profit $30.0 $47.8 Adjusted Operating Profit(1) $55.6 $47.8 Diluted EPS $0.30 $0.45 Adjusted Diluted EPS(1) $0.53 $0.45 Excluding adverse currency impact of approximately $0.02, Adjusted Diluted EPS grew 24%

Updated 2016 Full-year guidance ($ millions, except EPS - Non-GAAP) (1) (2) 11 Estimated 2016 Revenue Estimated Gross Profit % Proprietary Products $1,180 - $1,190 37.7% to 38.2% Contract-Manufactured Products $310 - $320 17.4% to 18.4% Consolidated $1,490 - $1,510 33.5% to 34.0 % Est. Capital Spending $150 - $175 Est. Adjusted Diluted EPS (1) $2.12 to $2.25 per share Est. Reported Diluted EPS (1) (2) $1.76 to $1.99 per share (1) Guidance includes various currency exchange rate assumptions, most significantly the Euro at $1.12 for the remainder of 2016. Actual results will vary as a result of variability of exchange rates, among other items. (2) Estimated reported diluted EPS includes estimated restructuring charges of $0.23 to $0.28 per share and estimated Venezuela currency devaluation charge of $0.03 to $0.08 per share.

Building for the Future Market-led strategy addressing the specific needs of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, generic and medical device customers Strong competitive position with high barriers to entry  Quality culture  Designed into regulated products  Scientific and technical expertise Global Operations expanding capacity to meet growing customer demand Proprietary products and contract manufacturing expected to drive net sales growth and margin expansion Financial strength to invest Strong balance sheet and increasing operating cash flow 12 Innovations in integrated containment and delivery driving new products and services for long-term growth Create Value for Customers, Patients, Employees and Shareholders Create Value for Customers, Patients, Employees and Shareholders

Appendix: Reconciliation of non-GAAP measures 13 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 Diluted EPS Reported (GAAP) $1.30 $1.75 $1.57 $1.15 $1.08 Pension settlement charge 0.43 - - - - Executive retirement and related costs 0.09 - - - - License costs - 0.01 - - - Discrete tax items 0.01 0.02 0.06 0.03 0.02 Restructuring, impairment and related charges - - - 0.05 0.05 Acquisition-related contingencies - - - 0.01 (0.01) Extinguishment of debt - - - 0.14 - Special separation benefits - - - - 0.03 Diluted EPS Adjusted (Non-GAAP) $1.83 $1.78 $1.63 $1.38 $1.17

Reconciliation of Net Sales to Net Sales at Constant Currency(1) (1) Net sales at constant currency translates the current-period reported sales of subsidiaries whose functional currency is other than the U.S. dollar at the applicable foreign exchange rates in effect during the comparable prior-year period. ($ million, except EPS data) Reconciliation of Reported and Adjusted Operating profit, Net Income and Diluted EPS 14 Three months ended March 31, 2016 Operating profit Income tax expense Net income Diluted EPS Reported (GAAP) $30.0 $6.9 $22.1 $0.30 Restructuring and related charges 22.9 7.9 15.0 0.20 Venezuela currency devaluation 2.7 0.2 2.5 0.03 Adjusted (Non-GAAP) $55.6 $15.0 $39.6 $0.53 Three months ended March 31, 2016 Proprietary CM Eliminations Total Reported net sales (GAAP) $290.8 $71.6 $(0.3) $362.1 Effect of changes in currency translation rates 8.9 0.2 - 9.1 Net sales at constant currency (Non-GAAP)(1) $299.7 $71.8 $(0.3) $371.2 Appendix: Reconciliation of non-GAAP measures

(1) Please refer to “Notes to Non-GAAP Financial Measures” in West’s April 28, 2016 press release. (2) Guidance includes various currency exchange rate assumptions, most significantly the Euro at $1.12 for the remainder of 2016. Actual results will vary as a result of exchange rate variability. Reconciliation of adjusted diluted EPS guidance to reported diluted EPS guidance 15 Full Year 2016 Guidance(1) (2) Adjusted diluted EPS guidance $2.12 to $2.25 Estimated restructuring charges Estimated currency devaluation (Venezuela) (0.23 to 0.28) (0.03 to 0.08) Reported diluted EPS guidance $1.76 to $1.99 Appendix: Reconciliation of non-GAAP measures