10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Quarterly Period ended September 30, 2012

Commission File Number: 0-29630

SHIRE PLC

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Jersey (Channel Islands) (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	98-0601486 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
5 Riverwalk, Citywest Business Campus, Dublin 24, Republic of Ireland  (Address of principal executive offices and zip code)	+353 1 429 7700 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months, and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes [X]                                No [  ]

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (232,405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

Yes [X]                                No [ ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer.

Large accelerated filer [X]      Accelerated filer [  ]     Non-accelerated filer [  ]      Smaller reporting company [  ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes [  ]                                No [X]

As at October 26, 2012 the number of outstanding ordinary shares of the Registrant was 562,537,604.

THE “SAFE HARBOR” STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995

Statements included herein that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties and are subject to change at any time. In the event such risks or uncertainties materialize, the Company’s results could be materially adversely affected. The risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks associated with: the inherent uncertainty of research, development, approval, reimbursement, manufacturing and commercialization of the Company’s Specialty Pharmaceuticals (“SP”), Human Genetic Therapies (“HGT”) and Regenerative Medicine (“RM”) products, as well as the ability to secure new products for commercialization and/or development; government regulation of the Company’s products; the Company’s ability to manufacture its products in sufficient quantities to meet demand; the impact of competitive therapies on the Company’s products; the Company’s ability to register, maintain and enforce patents and other intellectual property rights relating to its products; the Company’s ability to obtain and maintain government and other third-party reimbursement for its products; and other risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The following are trademarks either owned or licensed by Shire plc or its subsidiaries, which are the subject of trademark registrations in certain territories, or which are owned by third parties as indicated and referred to in this Form 10-Q:

ADDERALL XR® (mixed salts of a single entity amphetamine)

CEREZYME® (trademark of Genzyme Corporation (“Genzyme”))

DAYTRANA® (trademark of Noven Pharmaceutical Inc. (“Noven”))

DERMAGRAFT® (human fibroblast-derived dermal substitute)

ELAPRASE® (idursulfase)

EQUASYM® (methylphenidate hydrochloride)

FABRAZYME® (trademark of Genzyme)

FIRAZYR® (icatibant)

FOSRENOL® (lanthanum carbonate)

INTUNIV® (guanfacine extended release)

LIALDA® (trademark of Giuliani International Limited (“Guiliani”))

MEZAVANT® (trademark of Guiliani)

PENTASA® (trademark of Ferring B.V. Corp (“Ferring”))

REPLAGAL® (agalsidase alfa)

RESOLOR® (prucalopride)

VASCUGEL® (human aortic endothelial cells on a porcine gelatin sponge)

VPRIV® (velaglucerase alfa)

VYVANSE® (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (“LDX”))

XAGRID® (anagrelide hydrochloride)

ZEFFIX® (trademark of GlaxoSmithKline (“GSK”))

3TC® (trademark of GSK)

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SHIRE PLC

Form 10-Q for the three months to September 30, 2012

Table of contents

		Page
PART I   FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
	Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011	4
	Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months and nine months to September 30, 2012 and September 30, 2011	6
	Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three months and nine months to September 30, 2012 and September 30, 2011	7
	Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity for the nine months to September 30, 2012	8
	Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months to September 30, 2012 and September 30, 2011	9
	Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements	11
ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS		35
ITEM 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK		52
ITEM 4.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES		52
PART II  OTHER INFORMATION		52
ITEM 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS		52
ITEM 1A.  RISK FACTORS		52
ITEM 2.  UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS		52
ITEM 3.  DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES		52
ITEM 4.  MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES		52
ITEM 5.  OTHER INFORMATION		53
ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS		53

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PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM1: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

SHIRE PLC

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

			September 30,		December 31,
			2012		2011
	Notes			$’M		$’M
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents				1,321.9		620.0
Restricted cash				18.9		20.6
Accounts receivable, net		3		863.6		845.0
Inventories		4		427.5		340.1
Deferred tax asset				209.9		207.6
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		5		143.5		174.9
Total current assets				2,985.3		2,208.2
Non-current assets:
Investments				44.6		29.9
Property, plant and equipment, net				931.9		932.1
Goodwill				639.2		592.6
Other intangible assets, net		6		2,593.6		2,493.0
Deferred tax asset				42.4		50.7
Other non-current assets				79.5		73.7
Total assets				7,316.5		6,380.2
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		7		1,446.9		1,370.5
Convertible bonds		9		-		1,100.0
Other current liabilities		8		93.7		63.8
Total current liabilities				1,540.6		2,534.3
Non-current liabilities:
Convertible bonds		9		1,100.0		-
Deferred tax liability				526.4		516.6
Other non-current liabilities		10		271.5		144.3
Total liabilities				3,438.5		3,195.2
Commitments and contingencies		11

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SHIRE PLC

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (continued)

		September 30,			December 31,
		2012			2011
	Notes		$’M			$’M
Equity:
Common stock of 5p par value; 1,000 million shares authorized; and 562.5 million shares issued and outstanding (2011: 1,000 million shares authorized; and 562.5 million shares issued and outstanding)			55.7			55.7
Additional paid-in capital			2,956.2			2,853.3
Treasury stock: 6.6 million shares (2011: 11.8 million shares)			(188.2	)		(287.2	)
Accumulated other comprehensive income			72.5			60.3
Retained earnings			981.8			502.9
Total equity			3,878.0			3,185.0
Total liabilities and equity			7,316.5			6,380.2

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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SHIRE PLC

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

			3 months to			3 months to			9 months to			9 months to
			September 30,			September 30,			September 30,			September 30,
			2012			2011			2012			2011
	Notes			$’M			$’M			$’M			$’M
Revenues:
Product sales				1,054.5			1,018.4			3,309.1			2,901.0
Royalties				41.8			62.8			154.4			199.8
Other revenues				4.1			4.9			16.5			20.4
Total revenues				1,100.4			1,086.1			3,480.0			3,121.2
Costs and expenses:
Cost of product sales(1)				167.9			166.5			478.8			434.7
Research and development(1)				224.7			201.5			683.6			556.3
Selling, general and administrative(1)				437.4			452.1			1,448.4			1,295.3
(Gain)/loss on sale of product rights				(5.7	)		0.3			(16.5	)		3.8
Reorganization costs				-			5.0			-			18.0
Integration and acquisition costs		2		2.7			5.3			15.1			7.9
Total operating expenses				827.0			830.7			2,609.4			2,316.0
Operating income				273.4			255.4			870.6			805.2
Interest income				0.9			0.3			2.3			1.5
Interest expense				(9.2	)		(9.7	)		(29.0	)		(28.8	)
Other income, net				3.5			15.6			3.6			15.9
Total other (expense)/income, net				(4.8	)		6.2			(23.1	)		(11.4	)
Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of equity method investees				268.6			261.6			847.5			793.8
Income taxes				(41.6	)		(69.5	)		(144.6	)		(187.3	)
Equity in earnings of equity method investees, net of taxes				0.2			0.8			0.5			3.2
Net income				227.2			192.9			703.4			609.7

Earnings per ordinary share - basic		40.9	c	35.0	c	126.6	c	110.6	c
Earnings per ordinary share - diluted		39.6	c	33.9	c	122.4	c	106.7	c
Weighted average number of shares (millions):
Basic	15	555.9		551.3		555.5		551.2
Diluted	15	593.1		593.8		594.0		595.0

(1) Cost of product sales includes amortization of intangible assets relating to favorable manufacturing contracts of $nil for the three months to September 30, 2012 (2011: $0.5 million) and $0.7 million for the nine months to September 30, 2012 (2011: $1.4 million). Research and development costs include intangible asset impairment charges of $nil (2011: $16.0 million) for the three months to September 30, 2012 and $27.0 million for the nine months to September 30, 2012 (2011: $16.0 million). SG&A costs includes amortization of intangible assets relating to intellectual property rights acquired of $50.0 million for the three months to September 30, 2012 (2011: $46.4 million) and $146.6 million for the nine months to September 30, 2012 (2011: $119.1 million.)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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SHIRE PLC

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

		3 months to		3 months to			9 months to		9 months to
		September 30,		September 30,			September 30,		September 30,
		2012		2011			2012		2011
		$'M		$'M			$'M		$'M
Net income			227.2		192.9			703.4		609.7
Other comprehensive income:
	Foreign currency translation adjustments		22.7		(95.6	)		5.0		4.6
	Unrealized holding gain/(loss) on available-for-sale securities (net of taxes of $0.8 million, $0.3 million, $3.7 million and $0.2 million)		1.2		(0.2	)		7.2		15.8
	Other than temporary impairment of available-for-sale securities (net of taxes of $nil in all periods)		-		-			-		2.4
1	Realized gain on divestment of available-for-sale securities (net of taxes of $nil, $3.5 million, $nil and $3.5 million)		-		(20.0	)		-		(20.0	)
Comprehensive income			251.1		77.1			715.6		612.5

The components of accumulated other comprehensive income as at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 are as follows:

	September 30,		December 31,
	2012		2011
		$’M		$’M
Foreign currency translation adjustments		66.4		61.4
Unrealized holding gain/(loss) on available-for-sale securities, net of taxes		6.1		(1.1	)
Accumulated other comprehensive income		72.5		60.3

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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SHIRE PLC

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

(In millions of US dollars except share data)

	Shire plc shareholders' equity
	Common stock $'M		Common stock Number of shares M's		Additional paid-in capital $’M		Treasury stock $'M			Accumulated other comprehensive income $'M		Retained earnings $'M			Total equity $'M
As at January 1, 2012		55.7		562.5		2,853.3		(287.2	)		60.3		502.9			3,185.0
Net income		-		-		-		-			-		703.4			703.4
Foreign currency translation		-		-		-		-			5.0		-			5.0
Options exercised		-		-		0.1		-			-		-			0.1
Share-based compensation		-		-		65.9		-			-		-			65.9
Tax benefit associated with exercise of stock options		-		-		36.9		-			-		-			36.9
Shares purchased by Employee Benefit Trust ("EBT")		-		-		-		(55.2	)		-		-			(55.2	)
Shares released by EBT  to satisfy exercise of stock options		-		-		-		154.2			-		(153.8	)		0.4
Unrealized holding gain on available-for-sale securities, net of taxes		-		-		-		-			7.2		-			7.2
Dividends		-		-		-		-			-		(70.7	)		(70.7	)
As at September 30, 2012		55.7		562.5		2,956.2		(188.2	)		72.5		981.8			3,878.0

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

Dividends per share

During the nine months to September 30, 2012 Shire plc declared and paid dividends of 12.59 US cents per ordinary share (equivalent to 37.77 US cents per ADS) totalling $70.7 million.

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SHIRE PLC

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

9 months to September 30,	2012			2011
		$’M			$’M
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income		703.4			609.7
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		231.5			212.3
Share based compensation		65.0			54.7
Impairment of intangible assets1		27.0			16.0
Gain on sale of non-current investments		-			(23.5	)
(Gain)/ loss on sale of product rights		(16.5	)		3.8
Other		5.1			5.9
Movement in deferred taxes		(30.4	)		(13.2	)
Equity in earnings of equity method investees		(0.5	)		(3.2	)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase in accounts receivable		(23.0	)		(122.8	)
Increase in sales deduction accrual		36.1			46.2
Increase in inventory		(81.9	)		(42.8	)
Decrease in prepayments and other assets		17.8			17.3
Increase/(decrease) in accounts and notes payable and other liabilities		72.7			(101.4	)
Returns on investment from joint venture		4.9			5.2
Net cash provided by operating activities (A)		1,011.2			664.2
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Movements in restricted cash		1.7			5.7
Purchases of subsidiary undertakings and businesses, net of cash acquired		(97.0	)		(723.5	)
Purchases of non-current investments		(12.1	)		(8.3	)
Purchases of property, plant and equipment ("PP&E")		(91.6	)		(135.9	)
Purchases of intangible assets		(43.5	)		(5.2	)
Proceeds from disposal of non-current investments and PP&E		4.6			94.7
Proceeds from capital expenditure grants		8.4			-
Proceeds received on sale of product rights		13.7			8.8
Returns of equity investments and proceeds from short term investments		0.2			1.7
Net cash used in investing activities (B)		(215.6	)		(762.0	)

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SHIRE PLC

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (continued)

9 months to September 30,	2012			2011
		$’M			$’M
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from drawing of revolving credit facility ("RCF")		-			30.0
Repayment of RCF		-			(30.0	)
Repayment of debt acquired through business combinations		(3.0	)		(13.1	)
Excess tax benefit associated with exercise of stock options		38.6			23.7
Payment of dividend		(70.7	)		(60.5	)
Payments to acquire shares by EBT		(50.9	)		(126.8	)
Other		(2.6	)		(0.1	)
Net cash used in financing activities(C)		(88.6	)		(176.8	)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (D)		(5.1	)		0.4
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (A+B+C+D)		701.9			(274.2	)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		620.0			550.6
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period		1,321.9			276.4

Supplemental information associated with continuing
operations:
9 months to September 30,	2012			2011
		$’M			$’M
Interest paid		(18.6	)		(16.9	)
Income taxes paid		(134.6	)		(264.5	)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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SHIRE PLC

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1.     Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

(a)    Basis of preparation

These interim financial statements of Shire plc and its subsidiaries (collectively “Shire” or the “Company”) and other financial information included in this Form 10-Q, are unaudited. They have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“US GAAP”) and US Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) regulations for interim reporting.

The balance sheet as at December 31, 2011 was derived from audited financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by US GAAP.

These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year to December 31, 2011.

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with US GAAP have been condensed or omitted from these interim financial statements. However, these interim financial statements include all adjustments, which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to fairly state the results of the interim period and the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full year.

(b)     Use of estimates in interim financial statements

The preparation of interim financial statements, in conformity with US GAAP and SEC regulations, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Estimates and assumptions are primarily made in relation to the valuation of intangible assets, the valuation of equity investments, sales deductions, income taxes (including provisions for uncertain tax positions and the realization of deferred tax assets), provisions for litigation and legal proceedings, contingent consideration receivable from product divestments and contingent consideration payable in respect of business combinations and asset purchases. If actual results differ from the Company’s estimates, or to the extent these estimates are adjusted in future periods, the Company’s results of operations could either benefit from, or be adversely affected by, any such change in estimate.

(c)     New accounting pronouncements

Adopted during the period

Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in US GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”)

On January 1, 2012 the Company adopted new guidance issued by the Financial Accounting Standard Board (“FASB”) on fair value measurement and disclosure. The guidance amends the existing requirements and improves the comparability of fair value measurement and disclosure between US GAAP and IFRS. Some of the amendments clarify the application of existing fair value measurement requirements and other amendments change a particular principle or requirement for measuring fair value or for disclosing information about fair value measurements. The guidance has been adopted prospectively from January 1, 2012. The adoption of the guidance did not impact the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. Enhanced disclosure of fair value measurement as required by this guidance is included in Note 14.

Presentation of Comprehensive Income

On January 1, 2012 the Company adopted new guidance issued by FASB on the presentation of comprehensive income, which revises the manner in which entities present comprehensive income in their financial statements. The guidance requires entities to report components of comprehensive income in either: (i) a single, continuous statement of comprehensive income; or (ii) two separate but consecutive statements. The guidance does not change those items which must be reported in other comprehensive income, and does not change the definition of net income or the calculation of earnings per share. The requirement to present the effects of reclassifications out of accumulated other

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comprehensive income on the components of net income and other comprehensive income for all periods presented has currently been deferred.

The adoption of the guidance did not impact the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. The Company has elected to present the components of comprehensive income in two separate, but consecutive statements. Enhanced disclosure of the components of comprehensive income is included in Note 12.

Goodwill Impairment Testing

On January 1, 2012 the Company adopted new guidance issued by FASB on the testing of goodwill for impairment. The guidance permits an entity to first assess the qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, an entity determines it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then performing the two-step impairment test is unnecessary. The more-likely-than-not threshold is defined as having a likelihood of more than 50 percent. An entity also has the option to bypass the qualitative assessment for any reporting unit in any period and proceed directly to performing the first step of the two-step goodwill impairment test and may resume performing the qualitative assessment in any subsequent period. The guidance has been adopted prospectively from January 1, 2012. The adoption of the guidance did not impact the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

To be adopted in future periods

Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Other than Goodwill) Impairment Testing

In July 2012 the FASB issued guidance on the testing of indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment. The guidance permits an entity to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its carrying amount. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, an entity determines it is not more likely than not that the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its carrying amount, performing the impairment test is unnecessary. The more-likely-than-not threshold is defined as a likelihood of more than 50 percent. An entity also has the option to bypass the qualitative assessment for any indefinite-lived intangible asset in any period and proceed directly to performing the impairment test and may resume performing the qualitative assessment in any subsequent period. The guidance will be effective for interim and annual impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material effect on its consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

2.     Business combinations

Acquisition of FerroKin BioSciences, Inc. (“FerroKin”)

On April 2, 2012 Shire completed the acquisition of 100% of the outstanding share capital of FerroKin. The acquisition-date fair value of consideration totalled $159.3 million, comprising cash consideration paid on closing of $94.5 million and the fair value of contingent consideration payable of $64.8 million. The maximum amount of contingent cash consideration which may be payable by Shire in future periods is $225.0 million. The amount of contingent cash consideration ultimately payable by Shire is dependent upon the achievement of certain clinical development, regulatory and net sales milestones.

The acquisition of FerroKin adds global rights to a Phase 2 product, SPD 602 (formerly referred to as FBS0701), to Shire’s SP pipeline. SPD 602 is intended to serve a chronic patient need for treatment of iron overload following numerous blood transfusions. Together with our collaboration with Sangamo Biosciences Inc. (“Sangamo”), this acquisition is a strategic step in building Shire’s hematology business, which already includes XAGRID and a growing development pipeline.

The acquisition of FerroKin has been accounted for as a purchase business combination. The assets acquired and the liabilities assumed from FerroKin have been recorded at their preliminary fair values at the date of acquisition, being April 2, 2012. The Company’s consolidated financial statements and results of operations include the results of FerroKin from April 2, 2012. In the three and nine months to September 30, 2012 the Company included pre-tax losses of $0.4 million (2011: $nil) and $2.8 million (2011: $nil), respectively for FerroKin within its consolidated income statement.

The purchase price allocation is preliminary pending final determination of the fair values of certain assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The purchase price has been allocated to acquired in-process research and development (“IPR&D”) in

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respect of SPD602 ($166.0 million), net current liabilities assumed ($6.6 million), net non-current liabilities assumed (including deferred tax liabilities) ($46.2 million) and goodwill ($46.1 million). The final determination of these fair values will be completed as soon as possible but no later than one year from the acquisition date. Goodwill arising of $46.1 million, which is not deductible for tax purposes, has been assigned to the SP operating segment.

In the three and nine months to September 30, 2012 the Company expensed costs of $0.4 million (2011: $nil) and $2.8 million (2011: $nil) respectively relating to the FerroKin acquisition, which have been recorded within Integration and acquisition costs in the Company’s consolidated income statement.

Acquisition of certain assets & liabilities of Pervasis Therapeutics, Inc. (“Pervasis”)

On April 19, 2012 Shire acquired substantially all the assets and certain liabilities of Pervasis. The acquisition date fair value of the consideration totaled $26.1 million, comprising cash consideration paid on closing of $2.5 million and the fair value of contingent consideration payable of $23.6 million. The maximum amount of contingent cash consideration which may be payable by Shire in future periods is up to $169.5 million. The amount of contingent cash consideration ultimately payable by Shire is dependent upon achievement of certain clinical development, regulatory and net sales milestones. The acquisition adds VASCUGEL to Shire’s Regenerative Medicine business. VASCUGEL is currently in Phase 2 development for acute vascular repair, focused on improving hemodialysis access for patients with end-stage renal disease.

The acquisition has been accounted for as a purchase business combination. The assets acquired and the liabilities assumed from Pervasis have been recorded at their preliminary fair values at the date of acquisition, being April 19, 2012. The Company’s consolidated financial statements and results of operations include the results of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed from Pervasis from April 19, 2012. The purchase price has been allocated on a preliminary basis to acquired IPR&D (principally for VASCUGEL) ($24.3 million), current liabilities assumed ($0.2 million) and goodwill ($2.0 million). Goodwill, which is not deductible for tax purposes, has been assigned to the RM operating segment.

Acquisition of Advanced BioHealing, Inc. (“ABH”)

On June 28, 2011 Shire completed its acquisition of 100% of the outstanding shares and other equity instruments of ABH. The fair value of cash consideration paid by the Company during 2011 was $739.6 million.

The acquisition of ABH was accounted for as a purchase business combination. The assets acquired and the liabilities assumed from ABH have been recorded at their fair values at the date of acquisition, being June 28, 2011. The determination of final fair values was completed on June 28, 2012. The determination of final fair values did not result in any adjustments to the preliminary purchase price allocation which was included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

The Company’s consolidated financial statements and results of operations include the results of ABH from June 28, 2011. In the three months and nine months to September 30, 2012 the Company included revenues for ABH of $33.7 million and $134.9 million (2011: $50.0 million and $52.0 million) and pre-tax losses of $27.6 million and $53.2 million (2011: $5.4 million and $12.0 million) (after intangible asset amortization of $10.5 million and $30.3 million (2011: $9.8 million and $10.0 million)) respectively within its consolidated income statements.

In the three and nine months to September 30, 2012 the Company incurred costs of $1.1 million and $9.0 million (2011: $3.6 million and $10.5 million) respectively in respect of the acquisition and post-acquisition integration of ABH, which have been charged to Integration and acquisition costs in the Company’s consolidated income statement.

3.     Accounts receivable, net

Accounts receivable at September 30, 2012 of $863.6 million (December 31, 2011: $845.0 million), are stated net of a provision for discounts and doubtful accounts of $49.5 million (December 31, 2011: $31.1 million).

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Provision for discounts and doubtful accounts:

	2012			2011
		$’M			$’M
As at January 1,		31.1			23.4
Provision charged to operations		214.9			172.5
Provision utilization		(196.5	)		(169.0	)
As at September 30,		49.5			26.9

At September 30, 2012 accounts receivable included $41.1 million (December 31, 2011: $73.3 million) related to royalty income.

Since the second quarter of 2011 the Company has not recognized royalty income for 3TC and ZEFFIX for certain territories due to a disagreement between GSK, ViiV Healthcare (“ViiV”) and the Company about how the relevant royalty rate should be applied given the expiry dates of certain patents. In October 2012 the Company, GSK and ViiV settled this disagreement and in the fourth quarter of 2012 the Company will recognize royalty income in respect of prior periods of $38.0 million as a result. No amounts in respect of the settlement have been recorded as at September 30, 2012.

4.      Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market and comprise:

	September 30,		December 31,
	2012		2011
		$’M		$’M
Finished goods		141.5		99.9
Work-in-progress		190.1		162.6
Raw materials		95.9		77.6
		427.5		340.1

At September 30, 2012 inventories included $nil (December 31, 2011: $22.7 million) of costs capitalized prior to regulatory approval of the relevant manufacturing facilities.

5.      Prepaid expenses and other current assets

	September 30,		December 31,
	2012		2011
		$’M		$’M
Prepaid expenses		40.2		46.9
Income tax receivable		46.1		48.1
Value added taxes receivable		16.2		18.9
Other current assets		41.0		61.0
		143.5		174.9

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6.      Other intangible assets, net

	September 30,			December 31,
	2012			2011
		$’M			$’M
Amortized intangible assets
Intellectual property rights acquired for currently marketed products		2,573.2			2,500.7
Acquired product technology		710.0			710.0
Other intangible assets		44.3			23.2
		3,327.5			3,233.9
Unamortized intangible assets
Intellectual property rights acquired for IPR&D		273.8			119.8
		3,601.3			3,353.7
Less: Accumulated amortization		(1,007.7	)		(860.7	)
		2,593.6			2,493.0

As at September 30, 2012 the net book value of intangible assets allocated to the SP segment was $1,425.1 million (December 31, 2011: $1,348.3 million), to the HGT segment was $482.6 million (December 31, 2011: $453.2 million) and to the RM segment was $685.9 million (December 31, 2011: $691.5 million).

The change in the net book value of other intangible assets for the nine months to September 30, 2012 and 2011 is shown in the table below:

	Other intangible assets
	2012			2011
		$’M			$’M
As at January 1,		2,493.0			1,978.9
Acquisitions		281.5			717.1
Amortization charged		(147.3	)		(120.5	)
Impairment charges		(27.0	)		(16.0	)
Foreign currency translation		(6.6	)		2.2
As at September 30,		2,593.6			2,561.7

In the nine months to September 30, 2012 the Company acquired intangible assets totaling $281.5 million, principally relating to intangible assets acquired with FerroKin and from Pervasis (see Note 2) and the license acquired from Mt. Sinai School of Medicine of New York University (see Note 11). The weighted average amortization period of acquired amortizable intangible assets is 7 years.

The Company reviews its intangible assets for impairment whenever events or circumstances suggest that their carrying value may not be recoverable. In the second quarter of 2012, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $27.0 million to write-down its RESOLOR IPR&D assets to their fair value. In the three months to September 30, 2012, the Company reviewed the recoverability of its RESOLOR intangible assets (comprising IPR&D assets with a carrying value of $81.6 million and an amortizing intangible asset for the RESOLOR currently marketed product with a carrying value of $252.4 million). Based on estimates and circumstances at September 30, 2012 the Company determined that its RESOLOR intangible assets remained recoverable. However, it is reasonably possible that changes to circumstances, estimates or intentions existing at September 30, 2012 could result in the recognition of a further impairment loss in respect of the Company’s RESOLOR intangible assets in future periods.

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Management estimates that the annual amortization charge in respect of intangible assets held at September 30, 2012 will be approximately $202 million for each of the five years to September 30, 2017. Estimated amortization expense can be affected by various factors including future acquisitions, disposals of product rights, regulatory approval and subsequent amortization of acquired IPR&D projects, foreign exchange movements and the technological advancement and regulatory approval of competitor products.

7.     Accounts payable and accrued expenses

	September 30,		December 31,
	2012		2011
		$’M		$’M
Trade accounts payable and accrued purchases		271.1		259.6
Accrued rebates – Medicaid		438.6		409.8
Accrued rebates – Managed care		185.2		202.8
Sales return reserve		106.3		88.8
Accrued bonuses		101.2		103.0
Accrued employee compensation and benefits payable		78.8		59.3
R&D accruals		60.5		52.7
Other accrued expenses		205.2		194.5
		1,446.9		1,370.5

8.     Other current liabilities

	September 30,		December 31,
	2012		2011
		$’M		$’M
Income taxes payable		26.5		27.7
Value added taxes		20.9		13.3
Contingent consideration payable		16.0		-
Other current liabilities		30.3		22.8
		93.7		63.8

9.     Long-term debt

Shire 2.75% Convertible Bonds due 2014

On May 9, 2007 Shire issued $1,100 million in principal amount of 2.75% convertible bonds due 2014 and convertible into fully paid ordinary shares of Shire plc (the “Bonds”). The Bonds were issued at 100% of their principal amount, and will be redeemed on May 9, 2014 (the “Final Maturity Date”) unless purchased and cancelled, redeemed (for example on the occurrence of a change of control of Shire) or converted prior to that date, at their principal amount.

On April 9, 2012 the deadline for Bondholders to choose to exercise their Put Option on May 9, 2012 passed. No elections from the Bondholders were received by this date and the Bonds are now due on the Final Maturity Date, subject to the exceptions above.  As the Company is no longer required to redeem the Bonds within twelve months of the balance sheet date, the Bonds have been presented as a non-current liability at September 30, 2012.

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10.     Other non-current liabilities

	September 30,		December 31,
	2012		2011
		$’M		$’M
Income taxes payable		88.9		78.3
Deferred revenue		11.9		12.2
Deferred rent		12.2		14.0
Insurance provisions		13.8		14.5
Contingent consideration payable		117.4		-
Other non-current liabilities		27.3		25.3
		271.5		144.3

11.     Commitments and contingencies

(a)      Leases

Future minimum lease payments under operating leases at September 30, 2012 are presented below:

	Operating
	leases
		$’M
2012		10.3
2013		39.0
2014		33.1
2015		27.5
2016		20.5
2017		17.0
Thereafter		96.2
		243.6

The Company leases land, facilities, motor vehicles and certain equipment under operating leases expiring through 2032. Lease and rental expense amounted to $31.4 million and $27.3 million for the nine months to September 30, 2012 and 2011 respectively, which is predominately included in SG&A expenses in the Company’s consolidated income statement.

(b)     Letters of credit and guarantees

At September 30, 2012 the Company had irrevocable standby letters of credit and guarantees with various banks and insurance companiestotaling $39.3 million, providing security for the Company’s performance of various obligations. These obligations are primarily in respect of the recoverability of insurance claims, lease obligations and supply commitments.

(c)     Collaborative arrangements

Details of significant updates in collaborative arrangements in the nine months to September 30, 2012 are included below:

In-licensing arrangements

Collaboration and license agreement with Sangamo

On February 1, 2012 Shire and Sangamo announced that they had entered into a collaboration and license agreement to develop therapeutics for hemophilia and other monogenic diseases based on Sangamo’s zinc finger DNA-binding protein

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(“ZFP”) technology. Sangamo is responsible for all activities through submission of Investigational New Drug Applications and European Clinical Trial Applications for each product and Shire will reimburse Sangamo for its internal and external research program-related costs. Shire is responsible for clinical development and commercialization of products arising from the collaboration. Shire paid Sangamo an up-front fee of $13.0 million in the nine months to September 30, 2012 (2011: $nil) and may be required to pay research, regulatory, development and commercial milestone payments, and royalties on product sales.

Out-licensing arrangements

Shire has entered into various collaborative arrangements under which the Company has out-licensed certain product or intellectual property rights for consideration such as up-front payments, development milestones, sales milestones and/or royalty payments. In some of these arrangements Shire and the licensee are both actively involved in the development and commercialization of the licensed product and have exposure to risks and rewards dependent on its commercial success. Under the terms of these arrangements, the Company may receive development milestone payments up to an aggregate amount of $39.0 million and sales milestones up to an aggregate amount of $79.0 million. The receipt of these substantive milestones is uncertain and contingent on the achievement of certain development milestones or the achievement of a specified level of annual net sales by the licensee. In the nine months to September 30, 2012 Shire received up-front and milestone payments totaling $6.0 million (2011: $6.8 million). In the nine months to September 30, 2012 Shire recognized milestone income of $6.7 million (2011: $10.1 million) in other revenues and $57.6 million (2011: $46.2 million) in product sales for shipment of product to the relevant licensee.

Co-promotion agreements - VYVANSE

Shire terminated its co-promotion agreement for VYVANSE with GSK in 2010. Following Shire’s termination, GSK filed a lawsuit against Shire in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas relating to the co-promotion agreement. On June 29, 2012 Shire and GSK settled this dispute. The terms of the settlement are confidential.

(d)     Commitments

(i)     Clinical testing

At September 30, 2012 the Company had committed to pay approximately $419.3 million (December 31, 2011: $358.6 million) to contract vendors for administering and executing clinical trials. The timing of these payments is dependent upon actual services performed by the organizations as determined by patient enrollment levels and related activities.

(ii)    Contract manufacturing

At September 30, 2012 the Company had committed to pay approximately $104.8 million (December 31, 2011: $86.4 million) in respect of contract manufacturing. The Company expects to pay $60.2 million of these commitments in 2012.

(iii)   Other purchasing commitments

At September 30, 2012 the Company had committed to pay approximately $130.0 million (December 31, 2011: $190.1 million) for future purchases of goods and services, predominantly relating to active pharmaceutical ingredients sourcing. The Company expects to pay $115.9 million of these commitments in 2012.

(iv)   Investment commitments

At September 30, 2012 the Company had outstanding commitments to subscribe for interests in companies and partnerships for amounts totaling $17.9 million (December 31, 2011: $9.4 million) which may all be payable in 2012, depending on the timing of capital calls.

(v)    Capital commitments

At September 30, 2012 the Company had committed to spend $24.6 million (December 31, 2011: $25.4 million) on capital projects.

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(e)     Legal and other proceedings

The Company expenses legal costs as they are incurred.

The Company recognizes loss contingency provisions for probable losses when management is able to reasonably estimate the loss. When the estimated loss lies within a range, the Company records a loss contingency provision based on its best estimate of the probable loss. If no particular amount within that range is a better estimate than any other amount, the minimum amount is recorded.  Estimates of losses are often developed substantially before the ultimate loss is known, and are therefore refined each accounting period as additional information becomes known. In instances where the Company is unable to develop a reasonable estimate of loss, no loss contingency provision is recorded at that time. As information becomes known a loss contingency provision is recorded when a reasonable estimate can be made. The estimates are reviewed quarterly and the estimates are changed when expectations are revised. An outcome that deviates from the Company’s estimate may result in an additional expense or release in a future accounting period. At September 30, 2012 provisions for litigation losses, insurance claims and other disputes totaled $63.8 million (December 31, 2011: $36.9 million).

The Company’s principal pending legal and other proceedings are disclosed below. The outcomes of these proceedings are not always predictable and can be affected by various factors. For those legal and other proceedings for which it is considered at least reasonably possible that a loss has been incurred, the Company discloses the possible loss or range of possible loss in excess of the recorded loss contingency provision, if any, where such excess is both material and estimable.

VYVANSE

In May and June 2011, Shire was notified that six separate Abbreviated New Drug Applications ("ANDAs") were submitted under the Hatch-Waxman Act seeking permission to market generic versions of all approved strengths of VYVANSE. The notices were from Sandoz, Inc. ("Sandoz"); Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC ("Amneal"); Watson Laboratories, Inc.; Roxane Laboratories, Inc. ("Roxane"); Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; and Actavis Elizabeth LLC and Actavis Inc. (collectively, "Actavis").  Within the requisite 45 day period, Shire filed lawsuits for infringement of certain of Shire's VYVANSE patents in the US District Court for the District of New Jersey against each of Sandoz, Roxane, Amneal and Actavis; in the US District Court for the Central District of California against Watson Laboratories, Inc.; and in the US District Court for the Eastern District of New York against Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Mylan Inc. (collectively "Mylan"). On December 9, 2011, the District Court of New Jersey consolidated the Sandoz, Roxane, Amneal and Actavis cases. On January 5, 2012, the Watson case was transferred to the District Court of New Jersey, but not consolidated with the other cases. The filing of the lawsuits triggered a stay of approval of all six ANDAs for up to 30 months from the expiration of the new chemical entity exclusivity, which will expire on August 23, 2014. In December 2011 and February 2012, Shire received additional notifications that Mylan had filed further certifications challenging other VYVANSE patents listed in the Orange Book.  Within the requisite 45 day period, Shire filed a new lawsuit against Mylan, Johnson Matthey Pharmaceutical Materials and Johnson Matthey Inc. in New Jersey.  In May 2012, the Mylan case that was filed in the Eastern District of New York was transferred and consolidated with the Sandoz, Roxane, Amneal and Actavis cases in New Jersey. No trial dates have been set.

INTUNIV

In March and April 2010, Shire was notified that three separate ANDAs were submitted under the Hatch-Waxman Act seeking permission to market generic versions of all approved strengths of INTUNIV. The notices were from Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (collectively, “Teva”); Actavis; and Anchen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Anchen, Inc. (collectively, "Anchen"). Within the requisite 45 day period, Shire filed lawsuits in the US District Court for the District of Delaware against each of Teva, Actavis and Anchen for infringement of certain of Shire’s INTUNIV patents. The filing of the lawsuits triggered a stay of approval of these ANDAs for up to 30 months. These lawsuits have been consolidated. A Markman hearing was held on February 14, 2012, and a written Markman decision was given by the court on March 22, 2012. The Anchen lawsuit was settled in September 2012.This settlement provides TWi Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“TWi”), the acquirer of Anchen’s ANDA, with a license to make, and Anchen a license to market, TWi’s generic versions of INTUNIV in the United States on July 1, 2016, or earlier in certain circumstances.  Such sales will require the payment of a royalty to Shire, except in certain circumstances.  Also as part of the settlement, under certain circumstances Shire may authorize Anchen to sell authorized generic versions of INTUNIV supplied by Shire, on which Shire will receive a significant royalty.   A bench trial against Actavis and Teva was held from September 17, 2012 through September 20, 2012 and post trial briefing is scheduled to conclude on November 8, 2012.  A decision has not yet been given.

In October 2010, Shire was notified that two separate ANDAs were submitted under the Hatch-Waxman Act seeking permission to market generic versions of the 4mg strength of INTUNIV. The notices were from Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and from Impax Laboratories, Inc. (“Impax”). Shire was subsequently advised that Impax amended its ANDA to

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include the 1mg, 2mg and 3mg strengths of INTUNIV.  Within the requisite 45 day period, Shire filed a lawsuit in the US District Court for the Northern District of California against each of Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Watson Laboratories, Inc.-Florida, Watson Pharma, Inc., ANDA, Inc. (collectively “Watson”) and Impax for infringement of certain of Shire’s INTUNIV patents.  The filing of the lawsuit triggered a stay of approval of these ANDAs for up to 30 months. A Markman hearing was held on May 30, 2012, and a written Markman decision was given by the court on June 1, 2012. A trial is scheduled to begin on July 8, 2013.

In February 2011, Shire was notified that Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. submitted an ANDA under the Hatch-Waxman Act seeking permission to market a generic version of the 4mg strength of INTUNIV.   Within the requisite 45 day period, Shire filed a lawsuit in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York against Mylan for infringement of certain of Shire’s INTUNIV patents. In April 2011, Shire filed a lawsuit against Mylan in the US District Court for the District of West Virginia for infringement of certain of Shire’s INTUNIV patents and dismissed the lawsuit in the Southern District of New York. The filing of the lawsuit in West Virginia did not trigger a stay of approval of this ANDA.  Shire was subsequently advised that Mylan amended its ANDA to include the 1mg, 2mg and 3mg strengths of INTUNIV.  Within the requisite 45 day period, Shire filed another lawsuit against Mylan in the US District Court for the District of West Virginia.  A Markman hearing was held on September 6, 2012, although a written decision has not yet been given. A trial is scheduled to start on December 2, 2013.

In March 2011, Shire was notified that Sandoz had submitted an ANDA under the Hatch-Waxman Act seeking permission to market a generic version of the 4mg strength of INTUNIV.  Within the requisite 45 day period, Shire filed a lawsuit in the US District Court for the District of Colorado against Sandoz for infringement of certain of Shire’s INTUNIV patents. The filing of the lawsuit triggered a stay of approval of this ANDA for up to 30 months.  Shire was subsequently advised that Sandoz amended its ANDA to include the 1mg, 2mg and 3mg strengths of INTUNIV.  Within the requisite 45 day period, Shire filed another lawsuit against Sandoz in the US District Court for the District of Colorado.  The filing of the lawsuit triggered a stay of approval of the 1mg, 2mg and 3mg strengths for up to 30 months.  A Markman hearing was held on August 10, 2012, although a written decision has not yet been given.  No trial date has been set.

On March 22, 2012, US Patent No. 5,854,290, one of the patents-in-suit in all the INTUNIV litigations referenced above was dedicated to the public by the inventors. Two other patents relating to formulations of guanfacine remain in each of the lawsuits regarding INTUNIV. Those two patents expire on December 20, 2020 and July 4, 2022.

REPLAGAL

Mt. Sinai School of Medicine of New York University (“Mt. Sinai”) initiated lawsuits against Shire in Sweden on April 14, 2010, and in Germany on April 20, 2010, alleging that Shire’s enzyme replacement therapy (“ERT”) for Fabry disease, REPLAGAL, infringes Mt. Sinai’s European Patent No. 1 942 189, granted April 14, 2010.  Mt. Sinai sought injunctions against the use of REPLAGAL in these jurisdictions until expiration of the patent. Mt. Sinai has been granted Supplementary Protection Certificates (“SPC”) in respect of the patent in certain EU countries (including Sweden and Germany) which, where granted, extends the patent until August 2016. Where no SPC has been granted, the patent expires November 2013.

Shire filed an opposition against Mt. Sinai’s patent before the European Patent Office (“EPO”) on July 23, 2010, and commenced invalidity proceedings in the UK on December 8, 2010. Mt. Sinai counterclaimed alleging infringement in the UK proceedings. 

On May 9, 2012, Shire and Mt. Sinai agreed to settle all proceedings in connection with the validity and infringement by REPLAGAL of Mt. Sinai’s European Patent No. 1 942 189.  The parties agreed to discontinue all court and related proceedings in this dispute, and Mt. Sinai has granted Shire a non-exclusive license to the patent in connection with the on-going sales of REPLAGAL in the EU and in certain other non-EU territories. Shire has made an up-front cash payment to Mt.Sinai and will make additional cash payments based on REPLAGAL sales over the license term.

FOSRENOL

In February 2009 Shire was notified that three separate ANDAs were submitted under the Hatch-Waxman Act seeking permission to market generic versions of all approved strengths of FOSRENOL. The notices were received from Barr Laboratories, Inc. (“Barr”); Mylan, Inc., Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Matrix Laboratories, Inc. (collectively, “Mylan-Matrix”); and Natco Pharma Limited (“Natco”). In December 2010, Shire was notified that Alkem Laboratories Ltd. (“Alkem”) submitted an ANDA under the Hatch-Waxman Act seeking permission to market generic versions of all approved strengths of FOSRENOL. Within the requisite 45 day period, Shire filed lawsuits in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York against each of Barr, Mylan-Matrix and Natco and in both the US District Court for the Southern District of New York and the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois against Alkem for infringement of certain of Shire’s FOSRENOL patents.  In April 2011, Shire and Barr reached a settlement which provides Barr with a license to market its own generic version of FOSRENOL in the US but only after October 1, 2021, or earlier under certain circumstances. No payments to Barr are involved with the settlement. As a result of the settlement, the lawsuit against

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Barr was subsequently dismissed. The lawsuits against both Mylan-Matrix and Alkem have been dismissed, and consequently, each of Mylan-Matrix and Alkem may enter the market upon US Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) approval of their respective versions of generic FOSRENOL.  In April 2012 the 30 month stay of approval with respect to Natco expired. No trial date has been set with respect to Natco.

LIALDA

In May 2010 Shire was notified that Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. (“Zydus”) had submitted an ANDA under the Hatch-Waxman Act seeking permission to market a generic version of LIALDA. Within the requisite 45 day period, Shire filed a lawsuit in the US District Court for the District of Delaware against Zydus and Cadila Healthcare Limited, doing business as Zydus Cadila. The filing of the lawsuit triggered a stay of approval of the ANDA for up to 30 months. All scheduled dates in the lawsuit have been vacated, including the Markman hearing date originally scheduled for April 26, 2012 and the trial date originally scheduled for October 8, 2012. No dates have been rescheduled.

In February 2012, Shire was notified that Osmotica Pharmaceutical Corporation ("Osmotica") had submitted an ANDA under the Hatch-Waxman Act seeking permission to market a generic version of LIALDA.  Within the requisite 45 day period, Shire filed a lawsuit in the US District Court for the Northern District of Georgia against Osmotica. The filing of the lawsuit triggered a stay of approval of the ANDA for up to 30 months. A Markman hearing is scheduled for February 2013, although no specific date has been set.  No trial date has been set.

In March 2012, Shire was notified that Watson Laboratories Inc.-Florida had submitted an ANDA under the Hatch-Waxman Act seeking permission to market a generic version of LIALDA. Within the requisite 45 day period, Shire filed a lawsuit in the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida against Watson Laboratories Inc.-Florida and Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. The filing of the lawsuit triggered a stay of approval of the ANDA for up to 30 months. In August 2012, Shire filed an amended complaint adding Watson Pharma, Inc. and Watson Laboratories, Inc. as defendants. No date for a Markman hearing has been set.  A trial is scheduled to begin on February 11, 2013.

In April 2012, Shire was notified that Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. had submitted an ANDA under the Hatch-Waxman Act seeking permission to market a generic version of LIALDA. Within the requisite 45 day period, Shire filed a lawsuit in the US District Court for the Middle District of Florida against Mylan. The filing of the lawsuit triggered a stay of approval of the ANDA for up to 30 months. No date for a Markman hearing has been set.  A trial is scheduled to begin on June 2, 2014.

ADDERALL XR

On November 1, 2010 Impax filed suit against Shire in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York claiming that Shire is in breach of its supply contract for the authorized generic version of ADDERALL XR.  Shire’s ability to supply this product is limited by quota restrictions that the US Drug Enforcement Administration places on amphetamine, which is the product’s active ingredient. Impax is seeking specific performance, equitable relief and damages. Shire has filed a counterclaim against Impax seeking damages and a declaratory judgment that Shire has satisfied its obligations under the supply contract. The April 10, 2012 trial date has been postponed and a new trial date has not yet been set.

In February 2011, Shire was notified that Watson Laboratories, Inc.-Florida had submitted an ANDA under the Hatch-Waxman Act seeking permission to market a generic version of all approved strengths of ADDERALL XR. This new ANDA is not covered under the existing settlement agreements entered into in November 2007 between Shire and Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the “Settlement Agreements”). The Settlement Agreements cover a different ANDA and do not provide any license for Watson Laboratories, Inc.-Florida to sell the products covered in Watson Laboratories, Inc.-Florida’s new ANDA.Within the requisite 45 day period, Shire filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York against Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Watson Laboratories, Inc.-Florida, Watson Pharm, Inc., Andrx Corporation, and Andrx Pharmaceuticals, L.L.C. for infringement of certain of Shire’s ADDERALL XR patents and also for breach of contract in connection with the Settlement Agreements. The filing of the lawsuit triggered a stay of approval of this ANDA for up to 30 months. A Markman hearing was held on June 13, 2012 but a decision has not yet been given. On June 22, 2012, the FDA responded to Shire’s ADDERALL XR citizen petition and set forth more stringent bioequivalence standards that all ANDAs for ADDERALL XR must meet for approval. On July 30, 2012, Shire filed a request with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York seeking a 90-day stay of these legal proceedings because Shire believes Watson Laboratories, Inc.-Florida’s ANDA fails to meet the FDA’s new bioequivalence standards and will not receive FDA approval. The judge granted the 90-day stay on August 3, 2012. No trial date has been set.

Subpoena related to ADDERALL XR, DAYTRANA and VYVANSE

On September 23, 2009 the Company received a civil subpoena from the US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General in coordination with the US Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania seeking production of documents related to the sales and marketing of ADDERALL XR, DAYTRANA and VYVANSE. The

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investigation covers whether Shire engaged in off-label promotion and other conduct that may implicate the civil False Claims Act. Shire is cooperating fully with this investigation. At this time, Shire is unable to predict the outcome or duration of this investigation.

Investigation related to DERMAGRAFT

Shire understands that the Department of Justice, including the US Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division and the US Attorney’s Office for Washington, DC, is conducting civil and criminal investigations into the sales and marketing practices of ABH relating to DERMAGRAFT.  Shire is cooperating fully with these investigations. Shire is not in a position at this time to predict the scope, duration or outcome of these investigations.

Civil Investigative Demand for ADDERALL XR, ADDERALL XR Authorized Generics and VYVANSE

On April 5, 2012 Shire received a Civil Investigative Demand (“CID”) from the United States Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) requesting that Shire provide it with certain information regarding the supply and reported shortages of ADDERALL XR and its authorized generics and the marketing and sale of ADDERALL XR, its authorized generics and VYVANSE. Shire believes the CID was triggered by reports of product shortages of ADDERALL XR and the authorized generic products in 2011. Shire is cooperating fully with the FTC. At this time, Shire is unable to predict the outcome or duration of this investigation. Separately, members of the US Congress are reviewing industry wide drug shortages which have been well publicized in the US media and Shire has responded to a specific inquiry relating to ADDERALL XR.

12.     Accumulated Other ComprehensiveIncome

The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of their related tax effects, in the nine months to September 30, 2012 are included below:

	Foreign currency translation adjustment		Unrealized holding gain/(loss) on available-for- sale securities			Accumulated other comprehensive income
		$M		$M			$M
As at January 1, 2012		61.4		(1.1	)		60.3
Current period change		5.0		7.2			12.2
As at September 30, 2012		66.4		6.1			72.5

13.     Financial instruments

Treasury policies and organization

The Company’s principal treasury operations are coordinated by its corporate treasury function. All treasury operations are conducted within a framework of policies and procedures approved annually by the Board. As a matter of policy, the Company does not undertake speculative transactions that would increase its currency or interest rate exposure.

Interest rate risk

The Company is exposed to interest rate risk on restricted cash, cash and cash equivalents and on foreign exchange contracts on which interest is at floating rates. This exposure is primarily to US dollar, Pounds sterling, Euro and Canadian dollar interest rates. As the Company maintains all of its cash, liquid investments and foreign exchange contracts on a short term basis for liquidity purposes, this risk is not actively managed. In the nine months to September 30, 2012 the average interest rate received on cash and liquid investments was less than 1% per annum. The largest proportion of these cash and liquid investments was in US dollar money market and liquidity funds.

The Company incurs interest at a fixed rate of 2.75% on its $1,100 million in principal amount convertible bonds due 2014.

No derivative instruments were entered into during the nine months to September 30, 2012 to manage interest rate exposure. The Company continues to review its interest rate risk and the policies in place to manage the risk.

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Credit risk

Financial instruments that potentially expose Shire to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of short-term cash investments, trade accounts receivable (from product sales and from third parties from which the Company receives royalties) and derivative contracts. Cash is invested in short-term money market instruments, including money market and liquidity funds and bank term deposits. The money market and liquidity funds in which Shire invests are all triple A rated by both Standard and Poor’s and by Moody’s credit rating agencies.

The Company is exposed to the credit risk of the counterparties with which it enters into derivative instruments. The Company limits this exposure through a system of internal credit limits which require counterparties to have a long term credit rating of A- / A3 or better from the major rating agencies. The internal credit limits are approved by the Board and exposure against these limits is monitored by the corporate treasury function. The counterparties to these derivatives contracts are major international financial institutions.

The Company’s revenues from product sales in the US are mainly governed by agreements with major pharmaceutical wholesalers and relationships with other pharmaceutical distributors and retail pharmacy chains. For the year to December 31, 2011 there were three customers in the US that accounted for 49% of the Company’s product sales. However, such customers typically have significant cash resources and as such the risk from concentration of credit is considered acceptable. The Company has taken positive steps to manage any credit risk associated with these transactions and operates clearly defined credit evaluation procedures. However, an inability of one or more of these wholesalers to honor their debts to the Company could have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

A substantial portion of the Company’s accounts receivable in countries outside of the United States is derived from product sales to government-owned or government-supported healthcare providers. The Company’s recovery of these accounts receivable is therefore dependent upon the financial stability and creditworthiness of the relevant governments.  In recent years the creditworthiness and general economic condition of a number of Eurozone countries (including Greece, Ireland, Italy, Portugal and Spain (the “Relevant Countries”)) has deteriorated. As a result, in some of these countries the Company is experiencing delays in the remittance of receivables due from government-owned or government-supported healthcare providers. The Company continues to receive remittances in relation to government-owned or government-supported healthcare providers in the Relevant Countries, and in the nine months to September 30, 2012 received $99.1 million and $87.8 million in respect of Spanish and Italian receivables, respectively.

To date the Company has not incurred significant losses on accounts receivable in the Relevant Countries, and continues to consider that such accounts receivable are recoverable. The Company will continue to evaluate all its accounts receivable for potential collection risks and has made provision for amounts where collection is considered to be doubtful. If the financial condition of the Relevant Countries or other Eurozone countries suffer significant deterioration, such that their ability to make payments becomes uncertain, or if one or more Eurozone member countries withdraws from the Euro, additional allowances for doubtful accounts may be required, and losses may be incurred, in future periods. Any such loss could have an adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition and results of operations. For further information, see PART II: ITEM 7A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

Foreign exchange risk

The Company trades in numerous countries and as a consequence has transactional and translational foreign exchange exposures.

Transactional exposure arises where transactions occur in currencies different to the functional currency of the relevant subsidiary. The main trading currencies of the Company are the US dollar, Pounds Sterling, Swiss Franc and the Euro. It is the Company’s policy that these exposures are minimized to the extent practicable by denominating transactions in the subsidiary’s functional currency.

Where significant exposures remain, the Company uses foreign exchange contracts (being spot, forward and swap contracts) to manage the exposure for balance sheet assets and liabilities that are denominated in currencies different to the functional currency of the relevant subsidiary. These assets and liabilities relate predominantly to intercompany financing, accruals for royalty receipts and specific external receivables. The foreign exchange contracts have not been designated as hedging instruments. Cash flows from derivative instruments are presented within net cash provided by operating activities in the consolidated cash flow statement, unless the derivative instruments are economically hedging specific investing or financing activities.

Translational foreign exchange exposure arises on the translation into US dollars of the financial statements of non-US dollar functional subsidiaries.

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At September 30, 2012 the Company had 19 swap and forward foreign exchange contracts outstanding to manage currency risk. The swaps and forward contracts mature within 90 days. The Company did not have credit risk related contingent features or collateral linked to the derivatives. At September 30, 2012 the fair value of these contracts was a net asset of $0.3 million. Further details are included below:

		Fair value		Fair value
		September 30,		December 31,
		2012		2011
			$’M		$’M
Assets	Prepaid expenses and other current assets		1.1		3.4
Liabilities	Other current liabilities		0.8		0.4

Net gains (both realized and unrealized) arising on foreign exchange contracts have been classified in the consolidated statements of income as follows:

	Location of net gain recognized in income	Amount of net gain recognized in income
Nine months to		September 30,		September 30,
		2012		2011
			$’M		$’M
Foreign exchange contracts	Other income, net		9.5		10.5

These net foreign exchange gains are offset within Other income, net by net foreign exchange gains/(losses) arising on the balance sheet items that these contracts were put in place to manage.

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14.     Fair value measurement

Assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis

As at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 the following financial assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a recurring basis using quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1); significant other observable inputs (Level 2); and significant unobservable inputs (Level 3).

	Carrying		Fair value
	value
			Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
At September 30, 2012	$'M		$'M		$'M		$'M		$'M
Financial assets:
Available-for-sale securities(1)		22.4		22.4		22.4		-		-
Contingent consideration receivable (2)		41.0		41.0		-		-		41.0
Foreign exchange contracts		1.1		1.1		-		1.1		-
Financial liabilities:
Foreign exchange contracts		0.8		0.8		-		0.8		-
Contingent consideration payable(3)		133.4		133.4		-		-		133.4
			Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
At December 31, 2011	$'M		$'M		$'M		$'M		$'M
Financial assets:
Available-for-sale securities(1)		7.4		7.4		7.4		-		-
Contingent consideration receivable (2)		37.8		37.8		-		-		37.8
Foreign exchange contracts		3.4		3.4		-		3.4		-
Financial liabilities:
Foreign exchange contracts		0.4		0.4		-		0.4		-

(1) Available-for-sale securities are included within Investments in the consolidated balance sheet.

(2) Contingent consideration receivable is included within Prepaid expenses and other current assets and Other non-current assets in the consolidated balance sheet.

(3) Contingent consideration payable is included within Other current liabilities and Other non-current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet.

Certain estimates and judgments were required to develop the fair value amounts. The fair value amounts shown above are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that the Company would realize upon disposition, nor do they indicate the Company’s intent or ability to dispose of the financial instrument.

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each material class of financial instrument:

· Available-for-sale securities – the fair values of available-for-sale securities are estimated based on quoted market prices for those investments.

· Contingent consideration receivable – the fair value of the contingent consideration receivable has been estimated using the income approach (using a probability weighted discounted cash flow method).

· Foreign exchange contracts – the fair values of the swap and forward foreign exchange contracts have been determined using an income approach based on current market expectations about the future cash flows.

· Contingent consideration payable – the fair value of the contingent consideration payable has been estimated using the income approach (using a probability weighted discounted cash flow method).

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Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

The change in the fair value of the Company’s contingent consideration receivable and payables, which are measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), are as follows:

Contingent consideration receivable	9 months to September 30,
	2012			2011
	$'M			$'M
Balance at beginning of period		37.8			61.0
Gain/(loss) recognized in the income statement (within Gain/(loss) on sale of product rights) due to change in fair value during the period		16.5			(3.8	)
Reclassification of amounts to Other receivables within Other current assets		(13.7	)		(12.0	)
Amounts recorded to other comprehensive income (within foreign currency translation adjustments)		0.4			0.6
Balance at end of period		41.0			45.8
Contingent consideration payable	9 months to September 30,
		2012			2011
	$'M			$'M
Balance at beginning of period		-			-
Initial recognition of contingent consideration payable1		127.8			-
Loss recognized in the income statement (within Integration and acquisition costs) due to change in fair value during the period1		3.3			-
Reclassification of amounts to Other current liabilities1		(6.7	)		-
Change in fair value during the period with corresponding adjustment to the associated intangible asset1		9.0			-
Balance at end of period		133.4			-

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Quantitative Information about Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

Quantitative information about the Company’s recurring Level 3 fair value measurements is included below:

Financial assets:	Fair Value at the Measurement Date
At September 30, 2012	Fair value	Valuation Technique	Significant unobservable Inputs	Range
	$'M
Contingent consideration receivable ("CCR")	41.0	Income approach (probability weighted discounted cash flow)	• Probability weightings applied to different sales scenarios • Future forecast royalties receivable at relevant contractual royalty rates • Assumed market participant discount rate	• 5-45% •$5 million to $183 million • 5.6%
Financial liabilities:	Fair Value at the Measurement Date
At September 30, 2012	Fair value	Valuation Technique	Significant unobservable Inputs	Range
	$'M
Contingent consideration payable	133.4	Income approach (probability weighted discounted cash flow)	• Cumulative probability of  milestones being achieved	• 19 to 45% (Weighted average)
			• Assumed market participant discount rate	•7.4 to 9.1% (Weighted average)
			• Periods in which milestones are expected to be achieved	• 2013 to 2028
			• Forecast quarterly royalties payable on net sales of relevant products	•$2.9 to $4.4 million

The Company re-measures the CCR (relating to contingent consideration due to the Company following divestment of one of the Company’s products) at fair value at each balance sheet date, with the fair value measurement based on forecast cash flows, over a number of scenarios which vary depending on the expected performance outcome of the product following divestment. The forecast cash flows under each of these differing outcomes have been included in probability weighted estimates used by the Company in determining the fair value of the CCR.

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Contingent consideration payable represents future amounts the Company may be required to pay in conjunction with the FerroKin and Pervasis business combinations (see Note 2) and the license acquired from Mt. Sinai (see Note 11). The amount of contingent consideration which may ultimately be payable by Shire in relation to the FerroKin and Pervasis business combinations is dependent upon the achievement of specified future milestones, such as the achievement of certain future development, regulatory and sales milestones. The Company assesses the probability, and estimated timing, of these milestones being achieved and re-measures the related contingent consideration to fair value each balance sheet date. The amount of contingent consideration which may ultimately be payable by Shire in relation to the license acquired from Mt. Sinai is dependent upon future net sales of REPLAGAL in the relevant territories over the life of the license. The Company assesses the present value of forecast future net sales of REPLAGAL and re-measures the related contingent consideration to fair value each balance sheet date.

The fair value of the Company’s contingent consideration receivable and payable could significantly increase or decrease due to changes in certain assumptions which underpin the fair value measurements. Each set of assumptions and milestones are specific to the individual contingent consideration receivable or payable. The assumptions include, among other things, the probability and expected timing of certain milestones being achieved, the forecast future net sales of REPLAGAL and related future royalties payable, the probability weightings applied to different sales scenarios of one of the Company’s divested products and forecast future royalties receivable under scenarios developed by the Company, and the discount rates used to determine the present value of contingent future cash flows. The Company regularly reviews these assumptions, and makes adjustments to the fair value measurements as required by facts and circumstances.

Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

In the second quarter of 2012 the Company reviewed its RESOLOR indefinite lived IPR&D intangible assets (“IPR&D assets”) for impairment and recognized an impairment charge of $27.0 million, recorded within R&D in the consolidated income statement, to write-down these IPR&D assets to their fair value. The fair value of these IPR&D assets was determined using the income approach, which used significant unobservable (Level 3) inputs. These unobservable inputs included, among other things, risk-adjusted forecast future cash flows to be generated by these IPR&D assets, contributory asset charges for other assets employed in these IPR&D projects and the determination of an appropriate discount rate to be applied in calculating the present value of forecast future cash flows. The fair value of these IPR&D assets, determined at the time of the impairment review, was $77.0 million.

Financial assets and liabilities that are not measured at fair value on a recurring basis

The carrying amounts and estimated fair values as at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities which are not measured at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows:

	September 30, 2012				December 31, 2011
	Carrying				Carrying
	amount		Fair value		amount		Fair value
		$’M		$’M		$’M		$’M
Financial liabilities:
Convertible bonds (Level 1)		1,100.0		1,221.1		1,100.0		1,309.7
Building financing obligation (Level 3)		8.2		10.3		8.2		9.7

Certain estimates and judgments were required to develop the fair value amounts. The fair value amounts shown above are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that the Company would realize upon disposition, nor do they indicate the Company’s intent or ability to dispose of the financial instrument.

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each material class of financial instrument:

· Convertible bonds – the fair value of Shire’s $1,100 million 2.75% convertible bonds due 2014 is determined by reference to the market price of the instrument as the convertible bonds are publicly traded.

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· Building finance obligations - the fair value of building finance obligations are estimated based on the present value of future cash flows, and an estimate of the residual value of the underlying property at the end of the lease term, associated with these obligations.

The carrying amounts of other financial assets and liabilities materially approximate to their fair value because of the short-term maturity of these amounts.

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15.     Earnings per share

The following table reconciles net income and the weighted average ordinary shares outstanding for basic and diluted earnings per share for the periods presented:

	3 months to		3 months to		9 months to		9 months to
	September 30,		September 30,		September 30,		September 30,
	2012		2011		2012		2011
		$’M		$’M		$’M		$’M
Numerator for basic earnings per share		227.2		192.9		703.4		609.7
Interest on convertible bonds, net of tax		7.5		8.4		23.7		25.2
Numerator for diluted earnings per share		234.7		201.3		727.1		634.9
Weighted average number of shares:
	Millions		Millions		Millions		Millions
Basic 1		555.9		551.3		555.5		551.2
Effect of dilutive shares:
Share based awards to employees 2		3.7		9.0		5.0		10.4
Convertible bonds 2.75% due 2014 3		33.5		33.5		33.5		33.4
Diluted		593.1		593.8		594.0		595.0

1. Excludes shares purchased by the EBT and presented by the Company as treasury stock.

2. Calculated using the treasury stock method.

3. Calculated using the ‘if-converted’ method.

The share equivalents not included in the calculation of the diluted weighted average number of shares are shown below:

	3 months to	3 months to	9 months to	9 months to
	September 30,	September 30,	September 30,	September 30,
	2012	2011	2012	2011
	No. of shares	No. of shares	No. of shares	No. of shares
	Millions	Millions	Millions	Millions
Share based awards to employees1	6.6	3.2	4.9	3.9

1. Certain stock options have been excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS because (a) their exercise prices exceeded Shire plc’s average share price during the calculation period or (b) the required performance conditions were not satisfied as at the balance sheet date.

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16.     Segmental reporting

Shire’s internal financial reporting is in line with its business unit and management reporting structure. The Company has three business units and three reportable segments: SP, HGT and RM. The SP, HGT and RM reportable segments represent the Company’s revenues and costs for currently promoted and sold products, together with the costs of developing products for future commercialization. ‘All Other’ has been included in the table below in order to reconcile the three segments to the total consolidated figures.

The Company evaluates performance based on revenue and operating income. The Company does not have inter-segment transactions. Assets that are directly attributable or allocable to the segments have been separately disclosed.

	SP			HGT		RM			All Other			Total
3 months to September 30, 2012		$’M			$’M		$’M			$’M			$’M
Product sales		683.4			337.4		33.7			-			1,054.5
Royalties		31.0			-		-			10.8			41.8
Other revenues		3.7			0.4		-			-			4.1
Total revenues		718.1			337.8		33.7			10.8			1,100.4
Cost of product sales(1)		85.7			66.2		16.0			-			167.9
Research and development(1)		137.8			80.8		6.1			-			224.7
Selling, general and administrative(1)		256.6			87.4		37.9			55.5			437.4
Gain on sale of product rights		(5.7	)		-		-			-			(5.7	)
Integration and acquisition costs		1.4			-		1.3			-			2.7
Total operating expenses		475.8			234.4		61.3			55.5			827.0
Operating income/(loss)		242.3			103.4		(27.6	)		(44.7	)		273.4
Total assets		2,565.0			1,938.5		963.0			1,850.0			7,316.5
Long-lived assets(2)		136.0			697.8		28.7			71.0			933.5
Capital expenditure on long-lived assets(2)		16.1			5.8		5.0			8.4			35.3

(1) Depreciation from manufacturing plants ($9.4 million) is included in Cost of product sales; depreciation of research and development assets ($5.5 million) is included in Research and development; and all other depreciation and amortization ($64.2 million) is included in Selling, general and administrative.

(2) Long-lived assets comprise all non-current assets (excluding goodwill and other intangible assets, deferred contingent consideration assets, deferred tax assets, investments, income tax receivable and financial instruments).

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	SP		HGT		RM			All Other			Total
3 months to September 30, 2011		$’M		$’M		$’M			$’M			$’M
Product sales		658.0		310.4		50.0			-			1,018.4
Royalties		45.2		-		-			17.6			62.8
Other revenues		3.6		0.3		-			1.0			4.9
Total revenues		706.8		310.7		50.0			18.6			1,086.1
Cost of product sales(1)		88.4		59.9		18.2			-			166.5
Research and development(1)		121.6		76.5		3.4			-			201.5
Selling, general and administrative(1)		273.8		85.3		30.2			62.8			452.1
Loss on sale of product rights		0.3		-		-			-			0.3
Reorganization costs		3.2		-		-			1.8			5.0
Integration and acquisition costs		1.7		-		3.6			-			5.3
Total operating expenses		489.0		221.7		55.4			64.6			830.7
Operating income/(loss)		217.8		89.0		(5.4	)		(46.0	)		255.4
Total assets		2,527.9		1,835.2		972.7			729.8			6,065.6
Long-lived assets(2)		136.2		703.7		20.2			61.1			921.2
Capital expenditure on long-lived assets(2)		12.8		30.1		0.5			3.7			47.1

(1)  Depreciation from manufacturing plants ($10.8 million) and amortization of favorable manufacturing contracts ($0.5 million) is included in Cost of product sales; depreciation of research and development assets ($5.6 million) and impairment of certain IPR&D intangible assets in the SP reporting segment ($16.0 million) is included in Research and development; and all other depreciation, amortization and impairment charges ($63.1 million) is included in Selling, general and administrative.

(2)  Long-lived assets comprise all non-current assets (excluding goodwill and other intangible assets, deferred contingent consideration assets, deferred tax assets, investments, income tax receivable and financial instruments).

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	SP			HGT		RM			All Other			Total
9 months to September 30, 2012		$’M			$’M		$’M			$’M			$’M
Product sales		2,125.6			1,048.6		134.9			-			3,309.1
Royalties		118.8			-		-			35.6			154.4
Other revenues		15.6			0.9		-			-			16.5
Total revenues		2,260.0			1,049.5		134.9			35.6			3,480.0
Cost of product sales(1)		257.6			178.2		43.0			-			478.8
Research and development(1)		427.1			243.1		13.4			-			683.6
Selling, general and administrative(1)		868.3			296.7		122.1			161.3			1,448.4
Gain on sale of product rights		(16.5	)		-		-			-			(16.5	)
Integration and acquisition costs		5.5			-		9.6			-			15.1
Total operating expenses		1,542.0			718.0		188.1			161.3			2,609.4
Operating income/(loss)		718.0			331.5		(53.2	)		(125.7	)		870.6
Total assets		2,565.0			1,938.5		963.0			1,850.0			7,316.5
Long-lived assets(2)		136.0			697.8		28.7			71.0			933.5
Capital expenditure on long-lived assets(2)		37.7			25.2		9.7			16.5			89.1

(1)  Depreciation from manufacturing plants ($23.6 million) and amortization of favorable manufacturing contracts ($0.7 million) is included in Cost of product sales; depreciation of research and development assets ($18.3 million) and impairment of IPR&D intangible assets in the SP reporting segment ($27.0 million) is included in Research and development; and all other depreciation and amortization ($188.9 million) is included in Selling, general and administrative.

(2)  Long-lived assets comprise all non-current assets (excluding goodwill and other intangible assets, deferred contingent consideration assets, deferred tax assets, investments, income tax receivable and financial instruments).

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	SP			HGT		RM			All Other			Total
9 months to September 30, 2011		$’M			$’M		$’M			$’M			$’M
Product sales		1,948.8			900.2		52.0			-			2,901.0
Royalties		134.6			-		-			65.2			199.8
Other revenues		15.9			0.9		-			3.6			20.4
Total revenues		2,099.3			901.1		52.0			68.8			3,121.2
Cost of product sales(1)		264.0			152.2		18.5			-			434.7
Research and development(1)		329.3			223.5		3.5			-			556.3
Selling, general and administrative(1)		833.8			257.3		31.5			172.7			1,295.3
Loss on sale of product rights		3.8			-		-			-			3.8
Reorganization costs		8.2			-		-			9.8			18.0
Integration and acquisition costs		(2.6	)		-		10.5			-			7.9
Total operating expenses		1,436.5			633.0		64.0			182.5			2,316.0
Operating income/(loss)		662.8			268.1		(12.0	)		(113.7	)		805.2
Total assets		2,527.9			1,835.2		972.7			729.8			6,065.6
Long-lived assets(2)		136.2			703.7		20.2			61.1			921.2
Capital expenditure on long-lived assets(2)		35.9			93.9		0.7			11.4			141.9

(1)  Depreciation from manufacturing plants ($29.0 million) and amortization of favorable manufacturing contracts ($1.4 million) is included in Cost of product sales; depreciation of research and development assets ($16.4 million) and impairment of IPR&D intangible assets in the SP reporting segment ($16.0 million) is included in Research and development; and all other depreciation, amortization and impairment ($165.5 million) is included in Selling, general and administrative.

(2) Long-lived assets comprise all non-current assets (excluding goodwill and other intangible assets, deferred contingent consideration assets, deferred tax assets, investments, income tax receivable and financial instruments).

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ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with Shire’s unaudited consolidated financial statements and related notes appearing elsewhere in this report.

Significant events in the three months to September 30, 2012 and recent developments

Products

VPRIV - for the treatment of Type 1 Gaucher disease

· In October 2012 Shire submitted its response to the matters raised by the FDA in respect of production of VPRIV drug substance at Lexington, and continues to work closely with the FDA towards a satisfactory resolution.

Notwithstanding the ongoing discussions with the FDA, Shire continues to supply VPRIV to US patients through its existing approved US manufacturing facilities and has the capacity to meet the anticipated demand for VPRIV from current and new patients both in the US and globally.

DERMAGRAFT – for the treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers (“DFU”) in Canada

· On September 5, 2012 Shire announced that DERMAGRAFT had received regulatory approval from Health Canada as a class IV medical device for the treatment of DFU. Shire intends to make DERMAGRAFT available in Canada in the first quarter of 2013. This approval is an important first step for Shire Regenerative Medicine as it continues to develop its international expansion strategy.

VYVANSE for the treatment of ADHD

· On September 12, 2012 Shire announced that the FDA has accepted the filing for review of a supplemental New Drug Application for VYVANSE. Shire is seeking approval of VYVANSE as a maintenance treatment in children and adolescents aged 6 to 17 years with ADHD. There are currently no stimulants approved for maintenance treatment in children and adolescents aged 6 to 17 years with ADHD. The FDA has issued a Prescription Drug User Fee Act action date of April 29, 2013.

Pipeline

LDX – for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder (“MDD”)

· The Phase 3 program is ongoing with headline data expected in the second half of 2013.

SPD 602 – for the treatment of chronic iron overload requiring chelation therapy

· A Phase 2 trial has been initiated to evaluate the safety and efficacy of SPD 602 in adult patients with tranfusional iron overload and whose primary diagnosis is hereditary or congenital anemia.

HGT-1110 for the treatment of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (“MLD”)

· In the third quarter of 2012, Shire initiated a Phase 1/2 clinical trial for the treatment of MLD with HGT-1110, an enzyme replacement therapy which is delivered intrathecally. This product has been granted orphan designation in the US and the EU. There is no currently available therapy for MLD.

FIRAZYR – for the treatment of ACE inhibitor-induced angioedema

· An investigator sponsored trial into the use of FIRAZYR for the treatment of ACE inhibitor-induced angioedema was recently completed in the EU. The results of the investigator sponsored trial were positive and the investigator is preparing an article for publication. ACE inhibitor-induced angioedema is a rare and potentially life-threatening side effect of ACE inhibitor therapy, with approximately 130,000 cases per year in the US and the 160,000 in the EU and no currently approved therapy. The Company is reviewing the necessary steps likely to be required to extend FIRAZYR’s label to include this indication in each of the US and EU.

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DERMAGRAFT – for the treatment of Epidermolysis Bullosa (“EB”)

· Shire expects Phase 3 clinical trials to commence towards the end of 2012. EB is a rare genetic disorder for which there is no approved therapy.

Other Developments

Telethon Institute of Genetics and Medicine (“TIGEM”) collaboration

· On October 24, 2012 Shire announced that it had entered into a long-term, broad based, multi-indication research collaboration in rare diseases with Fondazione Telethon, a major Italian biomedical charitable foundation, for several research projects carried out at TIGEM that collectively research 13 undisclosed rare disease indications that have the potential to add multiple novel therapeutic candidates to the early stage pipeline.

License agreement with IGAN Biosciences, Inc. (“IGAN”)

· On October 24, 2012, Shire acquired a worldwide exclusive license from IGAN to develop and commercialize protease-based therapeutics for the treatment of IgA nephropathy, a rare kidney disease. This pre-clinical opportunity is an appealing strategic fit for Shire’s rare disease portfolio.

Legal Proceedings

INTUNIV patent litigation

· On September 6, 2012 Shire announced that it had settled all pending litigation with Anchen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Anchen”) and TWi in connection with TWi’s ANDA for a generic version of INTUNIV. As part of the settlement, Anchen was given a license to make and sell its generic version of INTUNIV from July 1, 2016, or earlier in certain circumstances. Also, Shire may authorize Anchen to sell authorized generic versions of INTUNIV supplied by Shire. This settlement had no effect on the ongoing lawsuit against Actavis and Teva, in connection with their attempts to market generic versions of Shire’s INTUNIV. A bench trial against Actavis and Teva was held in the US District Court for the District of Delaware from September 17 to September 20, 2012 and post trial briefing is scheduled to conclude on November 8, 2012. No decision has yet been given.

Board and Committee Changes

· On October 25, 2012 the Board of Directors announced the retirement in 2013 of Chief Executive Angus Russell after 13 years with the Company and 32 years in the pharmaceutical industry. Flemming Ornskov MD, MBA, MPH has been appointed to succeed Angus and will join the Shire Board as Chief Executive Designate on January 2, 2013, from Bayer. A handover period of several months after Flemming joins the Board will see Angus and Flemming working together to ensure a smooth transition before Flemming becomes CEO on April 30, 2013, the date of the Shire Annual General Meeting.

· Dr. Steven Gillis, Ph.D. has joined the Board of Directors on October 1, 2012. Dr. Gillis has also been appointed as a member of the Science & Technology Committee and Remuneration Committee with effect from October 1, 2012.

Research and development

Products in registration as at September 30, 2012

LDX1 for the treatment of ADHD in the EU

In December 2011 Shire submitted a Marketing Authorization Application (“MAA”) seeking approval for LDX (marketed as VYVANSE in the US for the treatment of ADHD) for the treatment of ADHD in the EU in children aged 6 to 17. In January 2012 the European Medicines Agency (“EMA”) accepted this MAA for review.

(1) LDX, currently marketed as VYVANSE in the US for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (“ADHD”).

INTUNIV for ADHD in Canada

In October 2011 Shire submitted a New Drug Submission (“NDS”) seeking the approval in Canada for INTUNIV for the treatment of ADHD in children and adolescents aged 6 to 17. In December 2011, Health Canada accepted the NDS for screening.

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Products in clinical development as at September 30, 2012

Phase 3

LDX for the treatment of inadequate response in MDD

A Phase 3 clinical program to assess the efficacy and safety of LDX as adjunctive therapy in patients with MDD was initiated in the fourth quarter of 2011 and is ongoing with headline data expected in the second half of 2013.

INTUNIV for the treatment of ADHD in the EU

INTUNIV for the treatment of ADHD in children aged 6 to 17 in the EU is in Phase 3 development.

RESOLOR for the treatment of chronic constipation in males

A Phase 3 European clinical trial to further assess the efficacy of RESOLOR for the treatment of chronic constipation in males was initiated in 2010 and is ongoing.

SPD - 555 (Prucalopride) for the treatment of chronic constipation in the US

On January 10, 2012 Shire announced that it had acquired the rights to develop and market prucalopride (marketed in certain countries in Europe as RESOLOR) in the US in an agreement with Janssen Pharmaceutica N.V. This product is Phase 3-ready and definitive plans will be implemented following discussions with regulatory authorities.

DERMAGRAFT for the treatment of Venous Leg Ulcers (“VLU”)

On August 24, 2011 Shire announced its preliminary analysis of the top-line results from ABH’s Phase 3 pivotal trial of DERMAGRAFT in subjects with VLU. The international pivotal trial was designed as a prospective, multicenter, randomized, controlled clinical study to assess the product’s safety and efficacy in the promotion of healing VLU. The preliminary analysis of the data was that the trial did not meet the primary endpoint mutually agreed with the FDA and EMA and a subsequent detailed analysis of the data set is ongoing.

XAGRID for the treatment of essential thrombocythaemia (“ET”) in Japan

A Phase 3 clinical program has been initiated to assess the safety and efficacy of XAGRID in adult essential thrombocythaemia patients treated with cytoreductive therapy who have become intolerant to their current therapy or whose platelet counts have not been reduced to an acceptable level.

Phase 2

LDX for the treatment of Binge Eating Disorder (“BED”)

Based on discussions with regulatory agencies regarding potential development pathways for LDX as a possible BED treatment option, Phase 3 studies could begin in 2012.

LDX for the treatment of Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia (“NSS”)

Based on discussions with regulatory agencies regarding potential development pathways for LDX as a possible NSS treatment option, the next clinical study could begin either in the fourth quarter of 2012 or in the first half of 2013 following completion of final discussions with regulatory authorities.

SPD - 557 for the treatment of refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease (“rGERD”)

SPD - 557 (M0003) is a selective 5-HT4 receptor agonist. An additional Phase 2b clinical trial has been initiated to assess the efficacy of SPD - 557 as an adjunctive therapy for treatment of rGERD in patients with persistent symptoms of regurgitation with or without heartburn while on proton-pump inhibitor therapy.

SPD - 602 iron chelating agent for the treatment of iron overload secondary to chronic transfusion

SPD - 602 was acquired as part of the acquisition of Ferrokin.  A Phase 2 trial in pediatric patientswith transfusional iron overload is ongoing and a second study in adults has been initiated. This product has received Orphan Drug designation by the EMA and the FDA for the treatment of chronic iron overload requiring chelation therapy.

HGT - 4510 for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (“DMD”)

HGT- 4510 (also referred to as ACE-031) was added to the Shire HGT portfolio in 2010 through an exclusive license in markets outside of North America for the ActRIIB class of molecules being developed by Acceleron Pharma Inc. The lead ActRIIB drug candidate, HGT- 4510 is in development for the treatment of patients with DMD. The Phase 2a trial is on hold.  Additional preclinical toxicology work is being conducted in 2012. This product has been granted orphan designation in the US and the EU.

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SRM - 003 (previously referred to as VASCUGEL) for improving hemodialysis access for patients with end-stage renal disease

SRM – 003, an endothelial cell-based technology, is currently in Phase 2 development for acute vascular repair, focused on improving hemodialysis access for patients with end-stage renal disease.  Since the acquisition of this asset as part of the acquisition of certain assets and liabilities from Pervasis, planning has been underway to initiate a Phase 2 development program.  It is anticipated the first patient will be treated in this Phase 2 program in the first half of 2013.

DERMAGRAFT for the treatment of EB

Shire expects Phase 3 clinical trials to commence towards the end of 2012.  EB is a rare genetic disorder for which there is no approved therapy.

Phase 1

SPD - 554 (selective α2A agonist) for the treatment of various CNS disorders

The completed Phase 1 program will be supportive of potentially three different CNS-related indications: ADHD, hyperactivity (and potentially other domains where the mechanism may show benefit) in Autism Spectrum Disorder and Pediatric Anxiety.

HGT - 2310 for the treatment of Hunter syndrome with CNS symptoms, idursulfase-IT (intrathecal delivery)

HGT- 2310 is in development as an ERT delivered intrathecally for Hunter syndrome patients with CNS symptoms. The Company initiated a Phase 1/2 clinical trial in the first quarter of 2010. This product has been granted orphan designation in the US. This trial is ongoing.

HGT- 1410 for Sanfilippo A syndrome (Mucopolysaccharidosis IIIA)

HGT-1410 is in development as an ERT delivered intrathecally for the treatment of Sanfilippo A syndrome (Mucopolysaccharidosis IIIA), a lysosomal storage disorder. The product has been granted orphan drug designation in the US and in the EU. The Company initiated a Phase 1/2 clinical trial in August 2010. This trial is ongoing.

HGT- 1110 for the treatment of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (“MLD”)

HGT-1110 is in development as an ERT delivered intrathecally for the treatment of MLD. This product has been granted orphan drug designation in the US and the EU. The Company initiated a Phase 1/2 clinical trial in August 2012. This trial is ongoing.

Products in pre-clinical development as at September 30, 2012

HGT- 3010 for Sanfilippo B syndrome (Mucopolysaccharidosis IIIB)

HGT- 3010 is in pre-clinical development as an ERT delivered intrathecally for the treatment of Sanfilippo B syndrome (Mucopolysaccharidosis IIIB).

Other pre-clinical development projects

A number of additional projects are underway in various stages of pre-clinical development for the SP and HGT areas.

Development projects discontinued or de-prioritized in the nine months to September 30, 2012

The Company has discontinued or de-prioritized the following development projects during the nine months to September 30, 2012:

· LIALDA/MEZAVANT for the treatment of diverticulitis.

· LDX (currently marketed as VYVANSE in the US for the treatment of ADHD) for the treatment of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (“EDS”).

· SPD - 535 for the treatment of improvement in potency of arteriovenous access in hemodialysis patients.

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Results of operations for the three months to September 30, 2012 and 2011

Financial highlights for the three months to September 30, 2012 are as follows:

· Product sales were up 4% to $1,055 million (2011: $1,018 million). On a CER1 basis product sales were up 6%. This quarter, sales were affected by $28 million of unfavorable foreign exchange, primarily in our HGT business (up 9% on a reported basis, up 16% on a CER basis) particularly due to weaker European currencies.

Product sales excluding ADDERALL XR were up 10% (13% on a CER basis), as we saw strong growth from VYVANSE (up 24% to $247 million), VPRIV (up 16% to $75 million), INTUNIV (up 23% to $69 million) and FIRAZYR(up to $30 million from $7 million in the third quarter of 2011). Product sales growth was held back by DERMAGRAFT (down 33% to $34 million), due to the ongoing restructuring of the Regenerative Medicine sales and marketing organization.

ADDERALL XR product sales were down 32% to $102 million due to lower prescription volumes and significantly higher sales deductions (the third quarter of 2011 benefited from significantly lower sales deductions following a lowering of the estimate of inventory in the US retail pipeline). A generic version of ADDERALL XR was approved late in the second quarter of 2012.

· Total revenues were up 1% (up 4% on a CER basis) as the growth in product sales was offset, as expected, by lower royalties, particularly ADDERALL XR royalties received from Impax following the launch of Actavis’ generic product.

· Operating income was up 7% to $273 million (2011: $255 million), due to higher revenues and slightly lower total operating expenses, even after the Company’s increased investment in R&D which was up 12% in the third quarter of 2012. SG&A was down 3%, reflecting our continuing focus on effective cost management and some favorable foreign exchange impact. Additionally, the third quarter of 2011 included IPR&D impairment charges and higher costs related to acquisition and integration activities.

· Diluted earnings per ordinary share increased by 17% to $0.40 (2011: $0.34) due to higher operating income and a lower effective tax rate of 15% (2011: 27%).

1. The Company’s management analyzes product sales and revenue growth for certain products sold in markets outside of the US on a constant exchange rate (“CER”) basis, so that product sales and revenue growth can be considered excluding movements in foreign exchange rates. Product sales and revenue growth on a CER basis is a Non-GAAP financial measure (“Non-GAAP CER”), computed by comparing 2012 product sales and revenues restated using 2011 average foreign exchange rates to 2011 actual product sales and revenues. Average exchange rates for the three and nine months to September 30, 2012 were $1.58:£1.00 and $1.25:€1.00 (2011: $1.61:£1.00 and $1.41:€1.00) and $1.58:£1.00 and $1.29:€1.00 (2011: $1.61:£1.00 and $1.41:€1.00).

Results of operations for the three months to September 30, 2012 and 2011

Total revenues

The following table provides an analysis of the Company’s total revenues by source:

	3 months to		3 months to
	September 30,		September 30,
	2012		2011		change
	$'M		$'M		%
Product sales		1,054.5		1,018.4		+4
Royalties		41.8		62.8		-33
Other revenues		4.1		4.9		-16
Total		1,100.4		1,086.1		+1

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Product sales

The following table provides an analysis of the Company’s key product sales:

	3 months to		3 months to
	September 30,		September 30,		Product sales		Non-GAAP CER		US prescription			Exit market
	2012		2011		growth		growth		growth1			share1
	$'M		$'M		%		%		%			%
SP
Behavioral Health
VYVANSE		247.1		199.7		+24		+24		+16			17
ADDERALL XR		102.2		149.9		-32		-32		-17			5
INTUNIV		69.0		56.1		+23		+23		+27			4
EQUASYM		5.5		5.1		+8		+13		n/a	3		n/a	3
Gastrointestinal ("GI")
LIALDA / MEZAVANT		104.4		89.7		+16		+17		+6			22
PENTASA		67.0		55.9		+20		+20		-4			14
RESOLOR		2.8		1.5		+87		+102		n/a	3		n/a	3
General Products
FOSRENOL		38.1		40.5		-6		-1		-19			5
XAGRID		22.0		23.3		-6		+3		n/a			n/a	2
Other product sales		25.3		36.3		-30		-28		n/a			n/a
		683.4		658.0		+4
HGT
REPLAGAL		121.7		129.0		-6		+2		n/a	3		n/a	3
ELAPRASE		110.5		109.6		+1		+8		n/a	2		n/a	2
VPRIV		74.9		64.6		+16		+21		n/a	2		n/a	2
FIRAZYR		30.3		7.2		+321		+331		n/a	2		n/a	2
		337.4		310.4		+9
RM
DERMAGRAFT		33.7		50.0		-33		-33		n/a	2		n/a	2
		33.7		50.0		-33
Total product sales		1,054.5		1,018.4		+4

(1) Data provided by IMS Health National Prescription Audit (“IMS NPA”). Exit market share represents the average monthly US market share in the month ended September 30, 2012.

(2) IMS NPA Data not available.

(3) Not sold in the US in the third quarter of 2012.

Specialty Pharmaceuticals

VYVANSE – ADHD

VYVANSE product sales showed strong growth in the third quarter of 2012, up 24% compared to the third quarter of 2011, as a result of higher prescription demand (up 16% compared to the third quarter of 2011) and the effect of a price increase taken since the third quarter of 2011. These positive factors were partially offset by destocking in the third quarter of 2012.

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Litigation proceedings regarding Shire’s VYVANSE patents are ongoing. Further information about this litigation can be found in PART I: ITEM 1 of this Form 10-Q.

ADDERALL XR – ADHD

ADDERALL XR product sales decreased in the third quarter of 2012 as a result of lower US prescription demand following the introduction of a new generic competitor, higher sales deductions and the effect of higher destocking in the third quarter of 2012 compared to the third quarter of 2011. These negative factors were partially offset by the benefit of a price increase taken since the third quarter of 2011.

Sales deductions in the third quarter of 2012 (63% of gross product sales) were significantly higher than the third quarter of 2011 (47% of gross product sales) as the third quarter of 2011 benefited from a lowering of the estimate of inventory in the US retail pipeline and the related sales deduction reserve.

Litigation proceedings regarding Shire’s ADDERALL XR patents are ongoing. Further information about this litigation can be found in PART I: ITEM 1 of this Form 10-Q.

INTUNIV – ADHD

INTUNIV product sales were up 23% in the third quarter of 2012, primarily driven by strong growth in US prescription demand (up 27% compared to the third quarter of 2011), and the effect of price increases taken since the third quarter of 2011. These positive factors were partially offset by higher sales deductions in the third quarter of 2012 compared to the third quarter of 2011.

Litigation proceedings regarding Shire’s INTUNIV patents are ongoing. Further information about this litigation can be found in PART I: ITEM 1 of this Form 10-Q.

LIALDA/MEZAVANT – Ulcerative colitis

Product sales for LIALDA/MEZAVANT increased in the third quarter of 2012 as a result of higher US prescription demand and the effect of a price increase taken since the third quarter of 2011. These positive factors were partially offset by the effect of higher US sales deductions and the effect of lower priced imports into certain European markets.

Litigation proceedings regarding Shire’s LIALDA patents are ongoing. Further information about this litigation can be found in PART I: ITEM 1 of this Form 10-Q.

PENTASA – Ulcerative colitis

PENTASA product sales benefited from price increases taken since the third quarter of 2011 and the effect of destocking in the third quarter of 2011 which was not repeated in the third quarter of 2012. These positive factors were partially offset by higher sales deductions in the third quarter of 2012 as compared to the third quarter of 2011.

FOSRENOL – Hyperphosphatemia

Product sales for FOSRENOL decreased by 6% as lower US prescription demand and higher sales deductions in the third quarter of 2012 offset the effect of a price increase taken since the third quarter of 2011. Product sales of FOSRENOL outside the US were lower than the third quarter of 2011 primarily due to the effect of unfavorable foreign exchange.

Litigation proceedings regarding Shire’s FOSRENOL patents are ongoing. Further information about this litigation can be found in PART I: ITEM 1 of this Form 10-Q.

Human Genetic Therapies

REPLAGAL – Fabry disease

Reported REPLAGAL sales were impacted by unfavorable foreign exchange (amounting to approximately $10 million), primarily due to weaker European currencies in the third quarter of 2012 compared to the third quarter of 2011 and the second quarter of 2012. On a CER basis, sales continued to grow through the treatment of both naïve patients and those switching from FABRAZYME.

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ELAPRASE – Hunter syndrome

Reported ELAPRASE sales in the third quarter of 2012 were affected by weaker European currencies (affecting reported product sales by approximately $8 million) and the timing of shipments to markets with large, infrequent orders.  This includes Brazil where a large shipment was delayed in the third quarter of 2012 and will now occur in the fourth quarter of 2012. On a CER basis, ELAPRASE product sales increased and patients on therapy continue to grow across all regions in which ELAPRASE is sold.

VPRIV – Gaucher disease

VPRIV product sales growth was driven by the treatment of new patients, being both naïve patients and switches from CEREZYME. Reported VPRIV sales were also impacted by unfavorable foreign exchange (approximately $3 million).

FIRAZYR – Hereditary Angioedema (“HAE”)

FIRAZYR sales continue to grow worldwide primarily driven by the strong launch in the US market. The Company continues to see new patients starting treatment and high levels of repeat usage by existing patients. The number of new patients and the irregular nature of HAE attacks affects the rate of reorder and explains the variability in results quarter over quarter as seen between the third and the second quarter of 2012.

Regenerative Medicine

DERMAGRAFT –DFU

DERMAGRAFT product sales were down 33% compared to the third quarter of 2011, reflecting the impact of an expected re-engineering of key areas of the Regenerative Medicine business including an ongoing restructuring of the sales and marketing organization and the implementation of a new commercial model, all of which is expected to position DERMAGRAFT for future sales growth.

Royalties

The following table provides an analysis of Shire’s royalty income:

	3 months to		3 months to
	September 30,		September 30,
	2012		2011		Change
	$'M		$'M		%
FOSRENOL		14.0		10.9		+28
ADDERALL XR		11.2		22.9		-51
3TC and ZEFFIX		10.6		17.3		-39
Others		6.0		11.7		-49
Total royalties		41.8		62.8		-33

Royalties from ADDERALL XR in the third quarter of 2012 were significantly impacted by a lower royalty rate payable on sales of authorized generic ADDERALL XR by Impax, following the launch of Actavis’ generic version.

Royalty income from 3TC and ZEFFIX continues to be adversely impacted by increased competition from other products and the expiry of patents in certain territories. Also, since the second quarter of 2011 Shire has not recognized royalty income for 3TC and ZEFFIX for certain territories due to a disagreement between GSK, ViiV and Shire about how the relevant royalty rate should be applied given the expiry dates of certain patents. In October 2012 Shire, GSK and ViiV settled this disagreement and in the fourth quarter of 2012 Shire will recognize one-time royalty income in respect of prior periods of $38 million as a result.

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Cost of product sales

Cost of product sales slightly increased to $167.9 million for the three months to September 30, 2012 (16% of product sales), from $166.5 million in the corresponding period in 2011 (2011: 16% of product sales). Cost of product sales as a percentage of product sales remained constant as lower gross margins in the third quarter of 2012 from DERMAGRAFT and ADDERALL XR compared to same period in 2011 were offset by the fair value adjustment for DERMAGRAFT inventories and costs incurred on the transfer of manufacturing from Owings Mills in the third quarter of 2011 which were not repeated in the third quarter of 2012. For the three months to September 30, 2012 cost of product sales included depreciation of $9.4 million (2011: $10.8 million) and amortization of $nil (2011: $0.5 million).

R&D

R&D expenditure increased by 12% to $224.7 million for the three months to September 30, 2012 (21% of product sales), compared to $201.5 million in the corresponding period in 2011 (20% of product sales). In the three months to September 30, 2011 R&D included IPR&D impairment charges of $16.0 million. Excluding these impairment charges R&D increased by 21% due to the Company’s continued investment in a number of targeted R&D programs, including new uses for LDX and SPD602 acquired with FerroKin. R&D expenditure in the third quarter of 2012 also benefited from favorable foreign exchange.

R&D in the three months to September 30, 2012 included depreciation of $5.5 million (2011: $5.6 million).

SG&A

SG&A expenditure decreased by 3% to $437.4 million (41% of product sales) for the three months to September 30, 2012 from $452.1 million (44% of product sales) in the corresponding period in 2011. SG&A decreased in the third quarter of 2012 compared to the same period in 2011 due to the Company’s continuing focus on effective cost management and favorable foreign exchange from the stronger dollar in the quarter.

For the three months to September 30, 2012 SG&A included depreciation of $14.2 million (2011: $16.7 million) and amortization of $50.0 million (2011: $46.4 million).

Interest expense

For the three months to September 30, 2012 Shire incurred interest expense of $9.2 million (2011: $9.7 million). Interest expense in the third quarter of 2012 principally relates to the coupon on the Company’s $1,100 million 2.75% convertible bonds due 2014.

Other income/(expense), net

For the three months to September 30, 2012 Other income/(expense), net was $3.5 million (2011: $15.6 million). In the three months to September 30, 2012 Other income/(expense), net principally included foreign exchange gains. In the three months to September 30, 2011 Other income/(expense), net included a gain of $23.5 million on disposal of the Company’s investment in Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc (“Vertex”), and foreign exchange losses.

Taxation

For interim reporting purposes, the Company calculates its tax expense by estimating its global annual effective tax rate and applies that rate in providing for income taxes on a year-to-date basis.  The Company has calculated an expected annual effective tax rate, excluding significant, unusual or extraordinary items, and the tax effect of jurisdictions with losses for which a tax benefit cannot be recognized.  In the three months to September 30, 2012 the effective tax rate was 15% (2011: 27%). The effective tax rate in the third quarter of 2012 is lower than the same period in 2011 due primarily to favorable changes in profit mix.

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Results of operations for the nine months to September 30, 2012 and 2011

Total revenues

The following table provides an analysis of the Company’s total revenues by source:

	9 months to		9 months to
	September 30,		September 30,
	2012		2011		change
	$'M		$'M		%
Product sales		3,309.1		2,901.0		+14
Royalties		154.4		199.8		-23
Other revenues		16.5		20.4		-19
Total		3,480.0		3,121.2		+11

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Product sales

The following table provides an analysis of the Company’s key product sales:

	9 months to		9 months to
	September 30,		September 30,		Product sales		Non-GAAP CER		US prescription			Exit market
	2012		2011		growth		growth		growth1			share1
	$'M		$'M		%		%		%			%
SP
Behavioral Health
VYVANSE		773.3		587.9		+32		+32		+19			17
ADDERALL XR		347.5		408.0		-15		-15		-9			5
INTUNIV		206.6		157.6		+31		+31		+39			4
EQUASYM		21.3		15.6		+37		+43		n/a	3		n/a	3
GI
LIALDA/MEZAVANT		288.5		276.0		+5		+5		+5			22
PENTASA		196.7		186.2		+6		+6		-5			14
RESOLOR		8.3		4.0		+108		+122		n/a			n/a	3
General Products
FOSRENOL		126.8		127.0		-		+3		-20			5
XAGRID		70.7		69.2		+2		+10		n/a			n/a	2
Other product sales		85.9		117.3		-27		-26		n/a			n/a
		2,125.6		1,948.8		+9
HGT
REPLAGAL		379.3		354.3		+7		+14		n/a	3		n/a	3
ELAPRASE		358.3		340.9		+5		+10		n/a	2		n/a	2
VPRIV		229.3		186.9		+23		+27		n/a	2		n/a	2
FIRAZYR		81.7		18.1		+351		+363		n/a	2		n/a	2
		1,048.6		900.2		+16
RM
DERMAGRAFT		134.9		52.0		+159		+159		n/a	2		n/a	2
		134.9		52.0		+159
Total product sales		3,309.1		2,901.0		+14

(1) Data provided by IMS NPA. Exit market share represents the average monthly US market share in the month ended September 30, 2012.

(2) IMS NPA Data not available.

(3) Not sold in the US in the nine months to September 30, 2012.

Specialty Pharmaceuticals

VYVANSE – ADHD

VYVANSE product sales grew strongly in the nine months to September 30, 2012, as a result of higher prescription demand due to an increase in VYVANSE’s US market share and growth in the US ADHD market, and the effect of a price increase taken since 2011. These positive factors were partially offset by higher destocking in the nine months to September 30, 2012 compared to the same period in 2011.

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Litigation proceedings regarding Shire’s VYVANSE patents are ongoing. Further information about this litigation can be found in PART I: ITEM 1 of this Form 10-Q.

ADDERALL XR – ADHD

ADDERALL XR product sales decreased in the nine months to September 30, 2012 compared to the same period in 2011, as a result of lower US prescription demand following the introduction of a new generic competitor late in the second quarter of 2012, and the effects of destocking in the nine months to September 30, 2012 compared to stocking in 2011. These negative factors were partially offset by the benefit of a price increase taken since 2011.

Litigation proceedings regarding Shire’s ADDERALL XR patents are ongoing. Further information about this litigation can be found in PART I: ITEM 1 of this Form 10-Q.

INTUNIV – ADHD

INTUNIV product sales grew strongly in the nine months to September 30, 2012, primarily driven by strong growth in US prescription demand due to an increase in INTUNIV’s US market share and growth in the US ADHD market, together with price increases taken since 2011. These positive factors were partially offset by higher sales deductions and the effects of de-stocking in the nine months to September 30, 2012 compared to stocking in the same period in 2011.

Litigation proceedings regarding Shire’s INTUNIV patents are ongoing. Further information about this litigation can be found in PART I: ITEM 1 of this Form 10-Q.

LIALDA/MEZAVANT – Ulcerative colitis

LIALDA/MEZAVANT product sales increased in the nine months to September 30, 2012, primarily as a result of higher US prescription demand and the effect of a price increase taken since 2011. These positive factors were partially offset by the effect of higher US sales deductions and destocking, together with lower priced imports into certain European markets in the nine months to September 30, 2012.

Litigation proceedings regarding Shire’s LIALDA patents are ongoing. Further information about this litigation can be found in PART I: ITEM 1 of this Form 10-Q.

PENTASA – Ulcerative colitis

Product sales of PENTASA increased in the nine months to September 30, 2012, primarily due to the benefit of price increases taken since 2011. This positive factor was offset by lower US prescription demand and higher sales deductions in the nine months to September 30, 2012 compared to the same period in 2011.

FOSRENOL – Hyperphosphatemia

FOSRENOL product sales decreased slightly in the nine months to September 30, 2012, as lower US prescription demand offset the effect of price increases taken since 2011, stocking in the nine months to September 30, 2012 compared to destocking in 2011, and lower sales deductions in 2012. Product sales of FOSRENOL outside the US were lower primarily due to the effect of unfavorable foreign exchange.

Litigation proceedings regarding Shire’s FOSRENOL patents are ongoing. Further information about this litigation can be found in PART I: ITEM 1 of this Form 10-Q.

Human Genetic Therapies

REPLAGAL – Fabry disease

The growth in REPLAGAL product sales was driven by the treatment of new patients being both naïve patients and switches from FABRAZYME. Reported REPLAGAL sales in 2012 were impacted by unfavorable foreign exchange, due to weaker European currencies in the nine months to September 30, 2012 compared to the same period in 2011.

ELAPRASE – Hunter syndrome

The growth in sales of ELAPRASE was primarily driven by increased numbers of patients on therapy across all regions in which ELAPRASE is sold. Reported ELAPRASE sales were also impacted by unfavorable foreign exchange and the timing of shipments to markets with large, infrequent orders.

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VPRIV – Gaucher disease

Growth in patients being treated with VPRIV continues, driven both by new naïve patients and those switching from CEREZYME. VPRIV sales were also impacted by unfavorable foreign exchange.

FIRAZYR – Hereditary Angioedema

The significant growth in FIRAZYR sales was driven primarily by the US market, following the launch in the fourth quarter of 2011, where the Company continues to see both good growth in new patients starting treatment and promising levels of repeat usage by existing patients. The more established markets in Europe also continue to grow following the approval of self administration in the first quarter of 2011. FIRAZYR sales were also impacted by unfavorable foreign exchange.

Regenerative Medicine

DERMAGRAFT –DFU

DERMAGRAFT product sales increased to $134.9 million in the nine months to September 30, 2012 compared to $52.0 million in 2011(1). DERMAGRAFT product sales in the second and third quarter of 2012 reflected the impact of an expected re-engineering of key areas of the Regenerative Medicine business including an ongoing restructuring of the sales and marketing organization and the implementation of a new commercial model, all of which is expected to position DERMAGRAFT for future sales growth.

(1) Shire acquired DERMAGRAFT through its acquisition of ABH on June 28, 2011. DERMAGRAFT product sales of $52.0 million in the nine months to September 30, 2011 solely relate to the post acquisition period.

Royalties

The following table provides an analysis of Shire’s royalty income:

	9 months to		9 months to
	September 30,		September 30,
	2012		2011		Change
	$'M		$'M		%
ADDERALL XR		62.2		66.6		-7
FOSRENOL		37.0		31.4		+18
3TC and ZEFFIX		34.8		64.1		-46
Other		20.4		37.7		-46
Total royalties		154.4		199.8		-23

Royalty income decreased as lower royalties from ADDERALL XR, 3TC and ZEFFIX and other products more than offset higher royalties from FOSRENOL.

Royalty income from ADDERALL XR was impacted by a lower royalty rate payable on sales of authorized generic ADDERALL XR by Impax, following launch of Actavis’ generic version in the second quarter of 2012.

Royalty income from 3TC and ZEFFIX continues to be adversely impacted by increased competition from other products and the expiry of patents in certain territories. Also, since the second quarter of 2011 Shire has not recognized royalty income for 3TC and ZEFFIX for certain territories due to a disagreement between GSK, ViiV and Shire about how the relevant royalty rate should be applied given the expiry dates of certain patents. In October 2012 Shire, GSK and ViiV settled this disagreement and in the fourth quarter of 2012 Shire will recognize one-time royalty income in respect of prior periods of $38 million as a result.

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Cost of product sales

Cost of product sales increased to $478.8 million for the nine months to September 30, 2012 (14% of product sales), up from $434.7 million in the corresponding period in 2011 (2011: 15% of product sales). The cost of product sales as a percentage of product sales slightly decreased in the nine months to September 30, 2012 as the fair value adjustment for DERMAGRAFT inventories and costs incurred on the transfer of manufacturing from Owings Mills in 2011 were not repeated in 2012.

For the nine months to September 30, 2012 cost of product sales included depreciation of $23.6 million (2011: $29.0 million) and amortization of $0.7 million (2011: $1.4 million).

R&D

R&D expenditure increased to $683.6 million for the nine months to September 30, 2012 (21% of product sales), compared to $556.3 million in the corresponding period in 2011 (19% of product sales). In the nine months to September 30, 2012 R&D included up-front payments totaling $23.0 million (2011: $nil) made to Sangamo and on acquisition of the US rights for prucalopride, and IPR&D impairment charges of $27.0 million (2011: $16.0 million). Excluding these costs R&D increased by $93.3 million or 17% in the nine months to September 30, 2012 due to the Company’s continued investment in a number of targeted R&D programs, including new uses of LDX, SPD602 acquired with FerroKin and VASCUGEL from Pervasis. R&D in 2012 also included a full nine months of ABH’s R&D costs (ABH was acquired in late June 2011). R&D expenditure in 2012 compared to 2011 also benefited from favorable foreign exchange.

R&D in the nine months to September 30, 2012 included depreciation of $18.3 million (2011: $16.4 million), and impairment charges in respect of the Company’s RESOLOR IPR&D intangible assets of $27.0 million (2011: $16.0 million).

SG&A

SG&A expenditure increased to $1,448.4 million (44% of product sales) for the nine months to September 30, 2012 from $1,295.3 million (45% of product sales) in the corresponding period in 2011. SG&A as a percentage of product sales decreased in 2012 compared to 2011 reflecting the Company’s continuing focus on effective cost management, and some favorable foreign exchange. SG&A in 2012 also included a full nine months of ABH’s SG&A costs (ABH was acquired in late June 2011), costs of $40.4 million related to the settlement of litigation and external legal costs, and higher intangible amortization expense than the same period in 2011.

For the nine months to September 30, 2012 SG&A included depreciation of $42.3 million (2011: $46.4 million) and amortization of $146.6 million (2011: $119.1 million).

(Gain)/loss on sale of product rights

For the nine months to September 30, 2012 Shire recorded a gain on sale of product rights of $16.5 million (2011: loss of $3.8 million) following re-measurement of the contingent consideration receivable from the divestment of DAYTRANA.

Integration and acquisition costs

For the nine months to September 30, 2012 Shire recorded integration and acquisition costs of $15.1 million (2011: $7.9 million). In the nine months to September 30, 2012 integration and acquisition costs included costs relating to the acquisition of Ferrokin and certain assets and liabilities for Pervasis, the integration of ABH and changes to the fair value of contingent consideration payable for the Ferrokin and Pervasis acquisitions. In the nine months to September 30, 2011 integration and acquisition costs comprised integration costs for ABH and Movetis, offset by the release of the contingent consideration liability for EQUASYM.

Interest expense

For the nine months to September 30, 2012 the Company incurred interest expense of $29.0 million (2011: $28.8 million). Interest expense principally relates to the coupon and amortization of issue costs on Shire’s $1,100 million 2.75% convertible bonds due 2014.

Other income/(expense), net

For the nine months to September 30, 2012 other income/(expense), net was $3.6 million (2011: $15.9 million). In the nine months to September 30, 2011 other income/(expense), net included a gain of $23.5 million on disposal of the Company’s investment in Vertex, and foreign exchange losses.

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Taxation

For interim reporting purposes, the Company calculates its tax expense by estimating its global annual effective tax rate and applies that rate in providing for income taxes on a year-to-date basis.  The Company has calculated an expected annual effective tax rate, excluding significant, unusual or extraordinary items, and the tax effect of jurisdictions with losses for which a tax benefit cannot be recognised.  In the nine months to September 30, 2012 the effective tax rate was 17% (2011: 24%). The effective rate of tax in the nine months to September 30, 2012 was lower than the nine months to September 30, 2011 due primarily to favorable changes in profit mix.

Financial condition at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents increased by $701.9 million to $1,321.9 million (December 31, 2011: $620.0 million). Cash generated by operating activities of $1,011.2 million more than offset the cost of acquiring FerroKin, other capital expenditure, the dividend payment and the purchase of shares by the EBT.

Inventories

Inventories increased by $87.4 million to $427.5 million (December 31, 2011: $340.1 million), due to higher inventory levels for a number of the Company’s products, particularly in the HGT operating segment.

Goodwill

Goodwill increased by $46.6 million to $639.2 million (December 31, 2011: $592.6 million), principally due to goodwill arising on the acquisition of FerroKin.

Other intangible assets, net

Other intangible assets increased by $100.6 million to $2,593.6 million (December 31, 2011: $2,493.0 million), due to IPR&D assets acquired with FerroKin and from Pervasis, and additions in respect of other intellectual property rights acquired in the period, offset by intangible asset amortization and IPR&D impairment charges.

Other non-current liabilities

Other non-current liabilities increased by $127.2 million to $271.5 million (December 31, 2011: $144.3 million) due to the recognition of non-current contingent consideration payable related to the FerroKin and Pervasis business combinations and the license agreement with Mt. Sinai.

Liquidity and capital resources

General

The Company’s funding requirements depend on a number of factors, including the timing and extent of its development programs; corporate, business and product acquisitions; the level of resources required for the expansion of certain manufacturing and marketing capabilities as the product base expands; increases in accounts receivable and inventory which may arise with any increase in product sales; competitive and technological developments; the timing and cost of obtaining required regulatory approvals for new products; the timing and quantum of milestone payments on collaborative projects; the timing and quantum of tax and dividend payments; the timing and quantum of purchases by the EBT of Shire shares in the market to satisfy awards granted under Shire’s employee share plans; the timing and quantum of purchases of Shire shares under the share buy-back program; and the amount of cash generated from sales of Shire’s products and royalty receipts.

An important part of Shire’s business strategy is to protect its products and technologies through the use of patents, proprietary technologies and trademarks, to the extent available. The Company intends to defend its intellectual property and as a result may need cash for funding the cost of litigation.

The Company finances its activities through cash generated from operating activities; credit facilities; private and public offerings of equity and debt securities; and the proceeds of asset or investment disposals.

Shire’s balance sheet includes $1,321.9 million of cash and cash equivalents at September 30, 2012. Substantially all of Shire’s debt relates to its $1,100 million 2.75% convertible bonds due 2014 (the “Bonds”). The Bonds were potentially redeemable at the option of Bondholders at their principal amount including accrued and unpaid interest on May 9, 2012 (the “Put Option”), and remain redeemable following the occurrence of a change of control of Shire. On April 9, 2012 the deadline for Bondholders to choose to exercise the Put Option passed. No elections from the Bondholders were received

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by this date and the Bonds are now due on the Final Maturity date. In addition, Shire has a revolving credit facility of $1,200 million which matures in 2015 (the “RCF”), which is currently undrawn.

Financing

Shire anticipates that its operating cash flow together with available cash, cash equivalents and the RCF will be sufficient to meet its anticipated future operating expenses, capital expenditures, tax and interest payments and lease obligations as they become due over the next twelve months.

If the Company decides to acquire other businesses, it expects to fund these acquisitions from existing cash resources, the RCF and possibly through new borrowings and the issue of new equity if necessary.

Sources and uses of cash

The following table provides an analysis of the Company’s gross and net cash/ debt position (excluding restricted cash), as at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

	September 30,		December 31,
	2012		2011
	$	’M	$	’M
Cash and cash equivalents1		1,321.9		620.0
Convertible bonds		1,100.0		1,100.0
Other		9.4		8.2
Total debt		1,109.4		1,108.2
Net cash/(debt)		212.5		(488.2	)

(1) Substantially all of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents are held by foreign subsidiaries (i.e. those subsidiaries incorporated outside of Jersey, Channel Islands, the jurisdiction of incorporation of Shire plc, Shire’s holding company). The amount of cash and cash equivalents held by foreign subsidiaries has not had, and is not expected to have, a material impact on the Company’s liquidity and capital resources.

Cash flow activity

Net cash provided by operating activities for the nine months to September 30, 2012 increased by 52% or $347.0 million to $1,011.2 million (2011: $664.2 million), principally due to higher cash receipts from higher product sales, which include significant cash receipts from government-supported healthcare providers in Spain in the second quarter of 2012, and lower cash tax payments.

Net cash used in investing activities was $215.6 million in the nine months to September 30, 2012, relating to the payment of $97.0 million to acquire Ferrokin and certain assets and liabilities from Pervasis, $43.5 million for the purchase of intangible assets, and $91.6 million on the purchase of PP&E.

Net cash used in investing activities was $762.0 million in the nine months to September 30, 2011, principally relating to the payment of $723.5 million to acquire ABH and expenditure on property, plant and equipment of $135.9 million, offset by proceeds of $94.7 million received on the disposal of substantially all of Shire’s holding in Vertex. Capital expenditure on property, plant and equipment includes $78.0 million on construction work at HGT’s facility at Lexington Technology Park.

Net cash used in financing activities was $88.6 million for the nine months to September 30, 2012, principally the dividend payment and the purchase of shares by the EBT, which more than offset the excess tax benefit associated with the exercise of stock options.

Net cash used in financing activities was $176.8 million for the nine months to September 30, 2011, principally due to the dividend payment, the purchase of shares by the EBT and the repayment of debt acquired with ABH, offset by the tax benefit associated with the exercise of stock options.

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Obligations and commitments

During the nine months to September 30, 2012 there have been no material changes outside the ordinary course of the Company’s business to the contractual obligations previously disclosed in PART II: ITEM 7 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

Share buy-back program

On October 25, 2012 the Company announced that it was initiating a share buy-back program of up to $500 million. This buy-back program will not constrain the Company’s ability to execute its strategy of generating shareholder value through organic growth and acquisitions which further enhance the quality and growth potential of the business. The buy-back program is within the terms of the authority granted by shareholders at the 2012 Annual General Meeting.

Critical Accounting Estimates

The preparation of interim financial statements, in conformity with US GAAP and SEC regulations for interim reporting, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Estimates and assumptions are primarily made in relation to the valuation of intangible assets, the valuation of equity investments, sales deductions, income taxes (including provisions for uncertain tax positions and the realization of deferred tax assets), provisions for litigation and legal proceedings, contingent consideration receivable from product divestments and contingent consideration payable for business combinations and asset purchases. If actual results differ from the Company’s estimates, or to the extent these estimates are adjusted in future periods, the Company’s results of operations could either benefit from, or be adversely affected by, any such change in estimate. Critical accounting estimates are included in Shire’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year to December 31, 2011 and material updates to those estimates are included below:

Contingent Consideration Payable

Contingent consideration payable represents the fair value of future amounts the Company may be required to pay in conjunction with the FerroKin and Pervasis business combinations and the license acquired from Mt Sinai. The amount of consideration ultimately payable under these arrangements is dependent on the achievement of certain future development, regulatory and sales milestones or the level of future royalties payable for the relevant licensed product. The fair value of the Company’s contingent consideration payable at September 30, 2012 was $133.4 million (December 31, 2011: $nil).

The Company re-measures its contingent consideration payables to fair value each reporting period. Any changes to the fair value of contingent consideration payables in respect of the FerroKin and Pervasis business combinations are recorded to integration and acquisition costs in the Company’s consolidated income statement. Any changes to the fair value of contingent consideration payables in respect of the license acquired from Mt Sinai are recorded as an increase / (decrease) to the associated intangible asset, with a prospective adjustment to intangible asset amortization in periods subsequent to any such change.

The Company estimates the fair value of contingent consideration payable using the income approach, using a discounted cash flow method. The discounted cash flow method uses significant unobservable Level 3 inputs (as defined under US GAAP), including: the probability of, and period in which, the relevant milestone event is expected to be achieved; the discount rate to be applied in calculating the present value of the relevant milestone or royalty; and the amount of royalties payable based on forecast net sales of the relevant product. Significant judgment is employed by the Company in developing these fair values estimates. If actual events differ from management’s estimates or to the extent that these estimates are adjusted in the future, the Company’s financial condition and results of operations could be materially affected in the period of any such change of estimate.

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ITEM 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Note 13 to the unaudited consolidated financial statements included in PART I: ITEM 1 of this Form 10-Q and PART II: ITEM 7A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 contains a discussion of the Company’s exposure to market and other risks.

ITEM 4.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports that the Company files under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC.

As at September 30, 2012 the Company, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, performed an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures, including those with respect to the Income Access Share (“IAS”) Trust. The Company’s management necessarily applied its judgment in assessing the costs and benefits of such controls and procedures, which by their nature can provide only reasonable assurance regarding management’s control objectives. Based on this evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures, including those with respect to the IAS Trust, are effective at the reasonable level of assurance to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports that the Company files under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC.

There has been no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this quarterly report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The information required by this Item is incorporated herein by reference to Note 11 to the unaudited consolidated financial statements included in PART I: ITEM 1 of this Form 10-Q.

ITEM 1A.  RISK FACTORS

There have been no material changes from the risk factors set forth in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

None.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

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ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

EXHIBITS

2.01 Agreement and Plan of Merger by and among Shire Pharmaceuticals Group plc, Transkaryotic Therapies, Inc. and Sparta Acquisition Corporation, dated as of April 21, 2005.(1)

2.02 Agreement of Merger dated as of February 20, 2007 among Shire plc, Shuttle Corporation and New River Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(2)

2.03 Business Combination Agreement dated as of July 3, 2008 between Maia Elfte Vermögensverwaltungs GmbH and Jerini AG. (3)

2.04 Heads of Agreement by and among Shire plc and Movetis NV relating to a friendly tender offer, dated August 3, 2010. (4)

2.05 Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of May 17, 2011, by and among Shire Pharmaceuticals Inc., ABH Merger Sub Inc., Advanced Biohealing, Inc., and solely for the limited purposes set forth therein, Canaan VII L.P. and Shire plc. (5)

2.06 Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of March 14, 2012, by and among Shire Pharmaceuticals LLC, Pelegrina Corporation, FerroKin BioSciences, Inc. and Shareholder Representative Services LLC, solely for the limited purposes set forth therein. (6)

3.01 Form of Memorandum of Association of Shire plc as adopted by a special resolution passed on April 10, 2008 and amended by a special resolution passed on September 24, 2008. (7)

3.02 Form of Article of Association of Shire plc as amended by a special resolution passed on April 26, 2011 and adopted by a special resolution passed on April 26, 2011. (8)

4.01 Form of Assignment and Novation Agreement between Shire Limited, Shire plc, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. dated April 16, 2008 relating to the Deposit Agreement among Shire plc, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as depositary and all holders from time to time of ADRs issued thereunder dated November 21, 2005.(9)

4.02 Form of Deposit Agreement among Shire plc, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as depositary and all holders from time to time of ADRs issued thereunder dated November 21, 2005. (10)

4.03 Form of Ordinary Share Certificate of Shire Limited. (11)

4.04 Form of American Depositary Receipt Certificate of Shire Limited. (12)

4.05 Trust Deed for the New Shire Income Access Trust, dated August 29, 2008. (13)

4.06 Form of Amended and Restated Deposit Agreement among Shire plc, Citibank, N.A. as successor depositary, and all holders from time to time of ADRs thereunder dated May 23, 2011 (14)

10.01 Tender and Support Agreement dated as of February 20, 2007 among Shire plc, Mr. Randal J. Kirk and the other parties named therein. (15)

10.02 Multicurrency Term and Revolving Facilities Agreement as of February 20, 2007 by and among Shire plc, ABN AMRO Bank N.V., Barclays Capital, Citigroup Global Markets Limited, The Royal Bank of Scotland plc, and Barclays Bank plc. (16)

10.03 Accession and Amendment Deed dated April 15, 2008 between Shire Limited, Shire plc, certain subsidiaries of Shire plc and Barclays Bank PLC as Facility Agent relating to a US $1,200,000,000 facility agreement dated February 20, 2007 (as amended by a syndication and amendment agreement dated July 19, 2007). (17)

10.04 Subscription Agreement dated May 2, 2007 relating to the 2.75% Convertible Bonds due 2014 between Shire plc and ABN AMRO Bank N.V. and NM Rothschild & Sons Limited (trading together as ABN AMRO Rothschild, an unincorporated equity capital markets joint venture) and Barclays Bank PLC and Citigroup Global Markets Limited and Goldman Sachs International and Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc and others. (18)

10.05 Amending Subscription Agreement dated May 8, 2007 relating to the 2.75% Convertible Bonds due 2014 between Shire plc and ABN AMRO Bank N.V. and NM Rothschild & Sons Limited (trading together as ABN AMRO Rothschild, an unincorporated equity capital markets joint venture) and Barclays Bank PLC and Citigroup

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Global Markets Limited and Goldman Sachs International and Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc and others. (19)

10.06 Trust Deed dated May 9, 2007 relating to the 2.75% Convertible Bonds due 2014 between Shire plc and BNY Corporate Trustee Services Limited. (20)

10.07 Supplemental Trust Deed dated April 15, 2008 between Shire Limited, Shire plc and BNY Corporate Trustee Services Limited relating to a trust deed dated May 9, 2007 relating to US $1,100,000,000 2.75% Convertible Bonds due 2014. (21)

10.08 Accession and Amendment Agreement dated April 15, 2008 between Shire Limited, Shire plc, BNY Corporate Trustee Services Limited and The Bank of New York relating to a paying and conversion agency agreement dated May 9, 2007 relating to US $1,100,000,000 2.75% Convertible Bonds due 2014. (22)

 10.09* Revised and Restated Master License Agreement dated November 20, 1995 among Shire BioChem Inc (f/k/a BioChem Pharma Inc.), Glaxo Group Limited, Glaxo Wellcome Inc. (formerly Glaxo Canada Inc.), Glaxo Wellcome Inc. (formerly Glaxo Inc.), Tanaud Holdings (Barbados) Limited, Tanaud International B.V. and Tanaud LLC. (23)

 10.10* Settlement Agreement, dated August 14, 2006 by and between Shire Laboratories Inc. and Barr. (24)

 10.11* Product Development and License Agreement, dated August 14, 2006 by and between Shire LLC and Duramed Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (25)

 10.12* Product Acquisition and License Agreement, dated August 14, 2006 by and among Shire LLC, Shire plc and Duramed Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (26)

10.13 Service Agreement between Shire plc and Mr Angus Russell, dated March 10, 2004. (27)

10.14 Novation Agreement dated November 21, 2005 relating to the Employment Agreement of Angus Russell dated March 10, 2004. (28)

10.15 Novation Agreement dated April 11, 2008 relating to the Employment Agreement of Angus Russell dated March 10, 2004, as previously novated on November 21, 2005. (29)

10.16 Form of Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between Shire plc and Mr Matthew Emmens, dated March 12, 2004. (30)

10.17 Amendment Agreement dated November 21, 2005 relating to the Amended and Restated Employment Agreement of Matthew Emmens dated March 12, 2004. (31)

10.18 Ratification and Guaranty dated November 21, 2005 relating to the Amended and Restated Employment Agreement of Matthew Emmens dated March 12, 2004. (32)

10.19 Amendment Agreement dated May 20, 2008 relating to the Amended and Restated Employment Agreement of Matthew Emmens dated March 12, 2004, as amended on November 21, 2005. (33)

10.20 Ratification and Guaranty dated May 20, 2008 relating to the Amended and Restated Employment Agreement of Matthew Emmens dated March 12, 2004. (34)

10.21 Form of Indemnity Agreement for Directors of Shire Limited. (35)

10.22 Service Agreement between Shire Limited and Mr Angus Russell, dated July 2, 2008. (36)

10.23 Service Agreement between Shire Limited and Mr Graham Hetherington, dated July 2, 2008. (37)

10.24 Form of Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release in re: Transkaryotic Therapies, Inc., by and between Shire Human Genetic Therapies, Inc., Shire plc and the parties set forth therein. (38)

10.25 Amended Agreement dated February 24, 2009 relating to the Product Development and License Agreement dated August 14, 2006. (39)

10.26 Amendment of the Service Agreement of A.C Russell dated January 15, 2010. (40)

10.27 Amendment to the Shire Portfolio Share Plan as approved by the Annual General meeting held on April 27, 2010. (41)

10.28 Multicurrency revolving and swingline facilities agreement as at November 23, 2010 by and among Shire plc & with a number of financial institutions, for which Abbey National Treasury Services Plc (trading as Santander Global Banking and Markets), Bank of America Securities Limited, Barclays Capital, Citigroup Global Markets Limited, Lloyds TSB Bank plc and The Royal Bank of Scotland plc acted as mandated lead arrangers and bookrunners and Credit Suisse AG, London Branch, Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch, Goldman Sachs

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International, Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A. and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Brussels Branch acted as arrangers. (42)

31.1 Certification of Angus Russell pursuant to Rule 13a - 14 under The Exchange Act.

31.2 Certification of Graham Hetherington pursuant to Rule 13a - 14 under The Exchange Act.

32.1 Certification of Angus Russell and Graham Hetherington pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes - Oxley Act of 2002.

101.INS XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

101.CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF XBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document

101.PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

* Certain portions of this exhibit have been omitted intentionally, subject to a confidential treatment request. A complete version of this agreement has been filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

(1) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.02 to Shire's Form 8-K filed on April 25, 2005.

(2) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Shire's Form 8-K filed on February 23, 2007.

(3) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Shire's Form 8-K filed on July 10, 2008.

(4) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.04 to Shire's Form 10-Q filed on November 5, 2010.

(5) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Shire's Form 8-K filed on June 30, 2011.

(6) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.06 to Shire's Form 10-Q filed on May 23, 2012.

(7) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.02 to Shire's Form 8-K filed on October 1, 2008.

(8) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Shire's Form 8-K filed on April 29, 2011.

(9) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.01 to Shire's Form 8-K filed on May 23, 2008.

(10) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.02 to Shire's Form 8-K filed on May 23, 2008.

 (11) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.03 to Shire's Form 8-K filed on May 23, 2008.

 (12) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.04 to Shire's Form 8-K filed on May 23, 2008.

(13) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.05 to Shire's Form 10-K filed on February 27, 2009.

(14) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.06 to Shire's Form F-6 filed on April 27, 2011.

(15) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to Shire's Form 8-K filed on February 23, 2007.

(16) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Shire's Form 10-Q filed on May 1, 2007.

(17) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.01 to Shire's Form 8-K filed on May 23, 2008.

(18) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Shire's Form 10-Q filed on August 2, 2007.

(19) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Shire's Form 10-Q filed on August 2, 2007.

(20) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Shire's Form 10-Q filed on August 2, 2007.

(21) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.02 to Shire's Form 8-K filed on May 23, 2008.

(22) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.03 to Shire's Form 8-K filed on May 23, 2008.

(23) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.09 to Shire's Form 10-K/A filed on May 30, 2008.

(24) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Shire's Form 10-Q filed on November 7, 2006.

(25) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Shire's Form 10-Q filed on November 7, 2006.

(26) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Shire's Form 10-Q filed on November 7, 2006.

(27) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to Shire's Form 10-K filed on March 12, 2004.

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(28) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.03 to Shire's Form 8-K filed on November 25, 2005.

(29) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.06 to Shire's Form 8-K filed on May 23, 2008.

(30) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to Shire's Form 10-K filed on March 12, 2004.

(31) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.01 to Shire's Form 8-K filed on November 25, 2005.

(32) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.02 to Shire's Form 8-K filed on November 25, 2005.

(33) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.04 to Shire's Form 8-K filed on May 23, 2008.

(34) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.05 to Shire's Form 8-K filed on May 23, 2008.

(35) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.07 to Shire's Form 8-K filed on May 23, 2008.

(36) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 to Shire's Form 10-Q filed on November 10, 2008.

(37) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 to Shire's Form 10-Q filed on November 10, 2008.

(38) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24 to Shire's Form 10-Q filed on November 10, 2008.

(39) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.25 to Shire's Form 10-Q filed on May 7, 2009.

(40) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.26 to Shire's Form 10-K filed on February 26, 2010.

(41) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.27 to Shire's Form 10-Q filed on May 6, 2010.

(42) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.28 to Shire's Form 10-K filed on February 23, 2011.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: November 2, 2012	/s/ Angus Russell Angus Russell Chief Executive Officer
Date: November 2, 2012	/s/ Graham Hetherington Graham Hetherington Chief Financial Officer

EX-31.1

EXHIBIT 31.1

CERTIFICATION OF ANGUS RUSSELL PURSUANT TO

RULE 13A-14 UNDER THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 OF

SHIRE PLC

I, Angus Russell, certify that:

1.           I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Shire plc;

2. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d - 15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d - 15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation;

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: November 2, 2012

/s/ Angus Russell

Angus Russell

Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

EXHIBIT 31.2

CERTIFICATION OF GRAHAM HETHERINGTON PURSUANT TO

RULE 13A-14 UNDER THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 OF

SHIRE PLC

I, Graham Hetherington, certify that:

1.           I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Shire plc;

2. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d - 15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d - 15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation;

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: November 2, 2012

/s/ Graham Hetherington

Graham Hetherington

Chief Financial Officer

EX-32.1

EXHIBIT 32.1

The certification set forth below is being submitted in connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Shire plc for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 (the “Report”) for the purpose of complying with Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code.

Angus Russell, the Chief Executive Officer and Graham Hetherington, the Chief Financial Officer of Shire plc, each certifies that, to the best of his knowledge:

1. the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act; and

2. the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of Shire plc.

Date: November 2, 2012

/s/ Angus Russell

Angus Russell

Chief Executive Officer

/s/ Graham Hetherington

Graham Hetherington

Chief Financial Officer

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Earnings Per Share (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Calculation of Numerator and Denominator in Earnings Per Share

	2012	2011	2012	2011
	$’M	$’M	$’M	$’M
	_________________	_________________	_________________	_________________
Numerator for basic earnings per share	227.2	192.9	703.4	609.7
Interest on convertible bonds, net of tax	7.5	8.4	23.7	25.2
	_________________	_________________	_________________	_________________
Numerator for diluted earnings per share	234.7	201.3	727.1	634.9
	_________________	_________________	_________________	_________________

Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares

Weighted average number of shares:
	Millions	Millions	Millions	Millions
	_________________	_________________	_________________	_________________
Basic 1	555.9	551.3	555.5	551.2
Effect of dilutive shares:
Share based awards to employees 2	3.7	9.0	5.0	10.4
Convertible bonds 2.75% due 2014 3	33.5	33.5	33.5	33.4
	_________________	_________________	_________________	_________________
Diluted	593.1	593.8	594.0	595.0
	_________________	_________________	_________________	_________________

Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share

	3 months to	3 months to	9 months to	9 months to
	September 30,	September 30,	September 30,	September 30,
	2012	2011	2012	2011
	No. of shares	No. of shares	No. of shares	No. of shares
	Millions	Millions	Millions	Millions
	_________________	_________________	_________________	_________________
Share based awards to employees1	6.6	3.2	4.9	3.9
	_________________	_________________	_________________	_________________

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Foreign currency translation adjustments	$ 66.4		$ 66.4		$ 61.4
Unrealized holding gain/(loss) on available-for-sale securities, net of taxes	6.1		6.1		(1.1)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	72.5		72.5		60.3
Foreign currency translation adjustments	22.7	(95.6)	5.0	4.6
Unrealized holding gain/(loss) on available-for-sale securities (net of taxes of $0.8 million, $0.3 million, $3.7 million and $0.2 million)	1.2	(0.2)	7.2	15.8
Comprehensive income	251.1	77.1	715.6	612.5
Current Period Change [Member]
Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Comprehensive income			$ 12.2

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Other Current Liabilities (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Other Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Income taxes payable	$ 26.5	$ 27.7
Value added taxes	20.9	13.3
Contingent consideration payable	16.0	0
Other accrued liabilities	30.3	22.8
Other current liabilities, total	$ 93.7	$ 63.8

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Financial Instruments (Interest Rate and Credit Risks) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Interest rate risk
Average interest rate received on cash and liquid investments	less than 1% per annum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount	$ 1,100
Stated interest rate	2.75%
Credit risk
Percent of the Company's product sales accounted for by three major customers in the US		49.00%
Government-owned or Supported Healthcare Providers | Italy
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable received	87.8
Government-owned or Supported Healthcare Providers | Spain
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts receivable received	99.1
Shire 2.75% Convertible Bond due 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount	$ 1,100
Stated interest rate	2.75%

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Other Intangible Assets, Net (Roll Forward) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Other Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
As at January 1,	$ 2,493.0	$ 1,978.9
Acquisitions	281.5	717.1
Amortization charged	(147.3)	(120.5)
Impairment charges	(27.0)	(16.0)
Foreign currency translation	(6.6)	2.2
As at September 30,	$ 2,593.6	$ 2,561.7

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Other Current Liabilities (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Other Liabilities, Current [Abstract]

Schedule of Other Current Liabilities

	September 30,	December 31,
	2012	2011
	$’M	$’M
	_____________	_____________
Income taxes payable	26.5	27.7
Value added taxes	20.9	13.3
Contingent consideration payable	16.0	-
Other current liabilities	30.3	22.8
	_____________	_____________
	93.7	63.8
	_____________	_____________

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Financial Instruments (Foreign Exchange Risk and Its Effect on Income Statement) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of net gain recognized in income	$ 9.5	$ 10.5

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Earnings Per Share

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share Disclosure

15.       Earnings per share

The following table reconciles net income and the weighted average ordinary shares outstanding for basic and diluted earnings per share for the periods presented:

	3 months to	3 months to	9 months to	9 months to
	September 30,	September 30,	September 30,	September 30,
	2012	2011	2012	2011
	$’M	$’M	$’M	$’M
	_________________	_________________	_________________	_________________
Numerator for basic earnings per share	227.2	192.9	703.4	609.7
Interest on convertible bonds, net of tax	7.5	8.4	23.7	25.2
	_________________	_________________	_________________	_________________
Numerator for diluted earnings per share	234.7	201.3	727.1	634.9
	_________________	_________________	_________________	_________________
Weighted average number of shares:
	Millions	Millions	Millions	Millions
	_________________	_________________	_________________	_________________
Basic 1	555.9	551.3	555.5	551.2
Effect of dilutive shares:
Share based awards to employees 2	3.7	9.0	5.0	10.4
Convertible bonds 2.75% due 2014 3	33.5	33.5	33.5	33.4
	_________________	_________________	_________________	_________________
Diluted	593.1	593.8	594.0	595.0
	_________________	_________________	_________________	_________________

1. Excludes shares purchased by the EBT and presented by the Company as treasury stock.

2. Calculated using the treasury stock method.

3. Calculated using the 'if-converted' method.

The share equivalents not included in the calculation of the diluted weighted average number of shares are shown below:

	3 months to	3 months to	9 months to	9 months to
	September 30,	September 30,	September 30,	September 30,
	2012	2011	2012	2011
	No. of shares	No. of shares	No. of shares	No. of shares
	Millions	Millions	Millions	Millions
	_________________	_________________	_________________	_________________
Share based awards to employees1	6.6	3.2	4.9	3.9
	_________________	_________________	_________________	_________________

1. Certain stock options have been excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS because (a) their exercise prices exceeded Shire plc's average share price during the calculation period or (b) the required performance conditions werenotsatisfiedas at the balance sheet date.

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Other Non-current Liabilities (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Income taxes payable	$ 88.9	$ 78.3
Deferred revenue	11.9	12.2
Deferred rent	12.2	14.0
Insurance provisions	13.8	14.5
Contingent consideration payable	117.4	0
Other non-current liabilities	27.3	25.3
Other noncurrent liabilities, total	$ 271.5	$ 144.3

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Accounts Receivable, Net (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
Provision for discounts and doubtful accounts
As at January 1,	$ 31.1	$ 23.4
Provision charged to operations	214.9	172.5
Provision utilization	(196.5)	(169.0)
As at September 30,	49.5	26.9
Accounts receivable, net	863.6		845.0
Accounts receivable related to royalty income	41.1		73.3
Royalty receivable related to royalty income from 3TC & ZEFFIX	$ 38.0

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Financial Instruments (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Financial Instruments [Abstract]

Schedule of Foreign Exchange Contracts, Statement of Financial Position

		Fair value	Fair value
		September 30,	December 31,
		2012	2011
		$’M	$’M
		_____________	_____________
Assets	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	1.1	3.4
Liabilities	Other current liabilities	0.8	0.4
		_____________	_____________

Schedule of Foreign Exchange Contracts, Gain (Loss) in Other Income (Expense)

	Location of net gain recognized in income	Amount of net gain recognized in income
	__________________________________	____________	____________
Nine months to		September 30,	September 30,
		2012	2011
		$’M	$’M
		_____________	_____________
Foreign exchange contracts	Other income, net	9.5	10.5
		_____________	_____________

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Commitments and Contingencies (Collaborative Arrangements) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Out-licensing arrangements
Milestone payments received				$ 6.8
Milestone income recognized	4.1	4.9	16.5	20.4
Product sales	1,054.5	1,018.4	3,309.1	2,901.0
In-licensing Arrangement | Sangamo
In-licensing arrangements
Upfront payment			13.0	0
Out-licensing Arrangement
Out-licensing arrangements
Milestone payments received			6.0
Milestone income recognized			6.7	10.1
Product sales			57.6	46.2
Out-licensing Arrangement | Development Milestone
Out-licensing arrangements
Maximum milestone payment receivable	39.0		39.0
Out-licensing Arrangement | Sales Milestone
Out-licensing arrangements
Maximum milestone payment receivable	$ 79.0		$ 79.0

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Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012		Sep. 30, 2011		Sep. 30, 2012		Sep. 30, 2011
Schedule of Calculation of Numerator and Denominator in Earnings Per Share
Numerator for basic earnings per share	$ 227.2		$ 192.9		$ 703.4		$ 609.7
Interest on convertible bonds, net of tax	7.5		8.4		23.7		25.2
Numerator for diluted earnings per share	$ 234.7		$ 201.3		$ 727.1		$ 634.9
Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares
Basic	555.9	[1]	551.3	[1]	555.5		551.2
Effect of dilutive shares:
Share based awards to employees	3.7	[2]	9.0	[2]	5.0		10.4
Convertible bonds 2.75% due 2014	33.5	[3]	33.5	[3]	33.5		33.4
Diluted	593,100,000		593,800,000		594,000,000		595,000,000
Share Awards
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share	6,600,000	[4]	3,200,000	[4]	4,900,000	[4]	3,900,000	[4]

[1] Excludes shares purchased by the EBT and presented by the Company as treasury stock.

[2] Calculated using the treasury stock method.

[3] Calculated using the ‘if-converted’ method.

[4] Certain stock options have been excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS because (a) their exercise prices exceeded Shire plc’s average share price during the calculation period or (b) the required performance conditions were not satisfied as at the balance sheet date.

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Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current [Line Items]
Trade accounts payable and accrued purchases	$ 271.1	$ 259.6
Accrued rebate - Medicaid	438.6	409.8
Accrued rebate - Managed care	185.2	202.8
Sales return reserve	106.3	88.8
Accrued bonuses	101.2	103.0
Accrued employee compensation and benefits payable	78.8	59.3
R&D accruals	60.5	52.7
Other accrued expenses	205.2	194.5
Accounts payable and accrued expenses, total	$ 1,446.9	$ 1,370.5

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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash	$ 70.7
Shire plc Ordinary Shares
Dividends per share declared	$ 0.1259
Dividends per share paid	$ 0.1259
ADS
Dividends per share declared	$ 0.3777
Dividends per share paid	$ 0.3777

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Segmental Reporting (by Segment) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012		Sep. 30, 2011		Sep. 30, 2012		Sep. 30, 2011		Dec. 31, 2011
Segment reporting, operating income/(loss)
Product sales	$ 1,054.5		$ 1,018.4		$ 3,309.1		$ 2,901.0
Royalties	41.8		62.8		154.4		199.8
Other revenues	4.1		4.9		16.5		20.4
Total revenues	1,100.4		1,086.1		3,480.0		3,121.2
Cost of product sales	167.9	[1]	166.5	[1]	478.8	[1]	434.7	[1]
Research and development	224.7	[1]	201.5	[1]	683.6	[1]	556.3	[1]
Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A")	437.4	[1]	452.1	[1]	1,448.4	[1]	1,295.3	[1]
(Gain)/loss on sale of product rights	(5.7)		0.3		(16.5)		3.8
Reorganization costs	0		5.0		0		18.0
Integration and acquisition costs	2.7		5.3		15.1		7.9
Total operating expenses	827.0		830.7		2,609.4		2,316.0
Operating income/(loss)	273.4		255.4		870.6		805.2
Assets	7,316.5		6,065.6		7,316.5		6,065.6		6,380.2
Long-lived assets	933.5		921.2		933.5		921.2
Capital expenditure on long-lived assets	35.3		47.1		89.1		141.9
Segment reporting, additional information
Impairment of intangible assets	0		16.0		27.0		16.0
Cost of Product Sales
Segment reporting, additional information
Depreciation from manufacturing plants	9.4		10.8		23.6		29.0
Amortization of favorable manufacturing contracts	0		0.5		0.7		1.4
Research and Development
Segment reporting, additional information
Depreciation of research and development assets	5.5		5.6		18.3		16.4
Impairment of intangible assets	0		16.0		27.0		16.0
Selling, General and Administrative
Segment reporting, additional information
Other depreciation and amortization	64.2		63.1		188.9		165.5
Specialty Pharmaceuticals
Segment reporting, operating income/(loss)
Product sales	683.4		658.0		2,125.6		1,948.8
Royalties	31.0		45.2		118.8		134.6
Other revenues	3.7		3.6		15.6		15.9
Total revenues	718.1		706.8		2,260.0		2,099.3
Cost of product sales	85.7	[2]	88.4	[3]	257.6	[4]	264.0	[5]
Research and development	137.8	[2]	121.6	[3]	427.1	[4]	329.3	[5]
Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A")	256.6	[2]	273.8	[3]	868.3	[4]	833.8	[5]
(Gain)/loss on sale of product rights	(5.7)		0.3		(16.5)		3.8
Reorganization costs			3.2		0		8.2
Integration and acquisition costs	1.4		1.7		5.5		(2.6)
Total operating expenses	475.8		489.0		1,542.0		1,436.5
Operating income/(loss)	242.3		217.8		718.0		662.8
Assets	2,565.0		2,527.9		2,565.0		2,527.9
Long-lived assets	136.0	[6]	136.2	[6]	136.0	[6]	136.2	[6]
Capital expenditure on long-lived assets	16.1	[6]	12.8	[6]	37.7	[6]	35.9	[6]
Human Genetic Therapies
Segment reporting, operating income/(loss)
Product sales	337.4		310.4		1,048.6		900.2
Royalties	0		0		0		0
Other revenues	0.4		0.3		0.9		0.9
Total revenues	337.8		310.7		1,049.5		901.1
Cost of product sales	66.2	[2]	59.9	[3]	178.2	[4]	152.2	[5]
Research and development	80.8	[2]	76.5	[3]	243.1	[4]	223.5	[5]
Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A")	87.4	[2]	85.3	[3]	296.7	[4]	257.3	[5]
(Gain)/loss on sale of product rights	0		0		0		0
Reorganization costs			0		0		0
Integration and acquisition costs	0		0		0		0
Total operating expenses	234.4		221.7		718.0		633.0
Operating income/(loss)	103.4		89.0		331.5		268.1
Assets	1,938.5		1,835.2		1,938.5		1,835.2
Long-lived assets	697.8	[6]	703.7	[6]	697.8	[6]	703.7	[6]
Capital expenditure on long-lived assets	5.8	[6]	30.1	[6]	25.2	[6]	93.9	[6]
Regenerative Medicine
Segment reporting, operating income/(loss)
Product sales	33.7		50.0		134.9		52.0
Royalties	0		0		0		0
Other revenues	0		0		0		0
Total revenues	33.7		50.0		134.9		52.0
Cost of product sales	16.0	[2]	18.2	[3]	43.0	[4]	18.5	[5]
Research and development	6.1	[2]	3.4	[3]	13.4	[4]	3.5	[5]
Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A")	37.9	[2]	30.2	[3]	122.1	[4]	31.5	[5]
(Gain)/loss on sale of product rights	0		0		0		0
Reorganization costs			0		0		0
Integration and acquisition costs	1.3		3.6		9.6		10.5
Total operating expenses	61.3		55.4		188.1		64.0
Operating income/(loss)	(27.6)		(5.4)		(53.2)		(12.0)
Assets	963.0		972.7		963.0		972.7
Long-lived assets	28.7	[6]	20.2	[6]	28.7	[6]	20.2	[6]
Capital expenditure on long-lived assets	5.0	[6]	0.5	[6]	9.7	[6]	0.7	[6]
All Other Segment
Segment reporting, operating income/(loss)
Product sales	0		0		0		0
Royalties	10.8		17.6		35.6		65.2
Other revenues	0		1.0		0		3.6
Total revenues	10.8		18.6		35.6		68.8
Cost of product sales	0	[2]	0	[3]	0	[4]	0	[5]
Research and development	0	[2]	0	[3]	0	[4]	0	[5]
Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A")	55.5	[2]	62.8	[3]	161.3	[4]	172.7	[5]
(Gain)/loss on sale of product rights	0		0		0		0
Reorganization costs			1.8		0		9.8
Integration and acquisition costs	0		0		0		0
Total operating expenses	55.5		64.6		161.3		182.5
Operating income/(loss)	(44.7)		(46.0)		(125.7)		(113.7)
Assets	1,850.0		729.8		1,850.0		729.8
Long-lived assets	71.0	[6]	61.1	[6]	71.0	[6]	61.1	[6]
Capital expenditure on long-lived assets	$ 8.4	[6]	$ 3.7	[6]	$ 16.5	[6]	$ 11.4	[6]

[1] Cost of product sales includes amortization of intangible assets relating to favorable manufacturing contracts of $nil for the three months to September 30, 2012 (2011: $0.5 million) and $0.7 million for the nine months to September 30, 2012 (2011: $1.4 million). Research and development costs include intangible asset impairment charges of $nil (2011: $16.0 million) for the three months to September 30, 2012 and $27.0 million for the nine months to September 30, 2012 (2011: $16.0 million). SG&A costs includes amortization of intangible assets relating to intellectual property rights acquired of $50.0 million for the three months to September 30, 2012 (2011: $46.4 million) and $146.6 million for the nine months to September 30, 2012 (2011: $119.1 million.)

[2] (1) Depreciation from manufacturing plants ($9.4 million) is included in Cost of product sales; depreciation of research and development assets ($5.5 million) is included in Research and development; and all other depreciation and amortization ($64.2 million) is included in Selling, general and administrative.

[3] (1) Depreciation from manufacturing plants ($10.8 million) and amortization of favorable manufacturing contracts ($0.5 million) is included in Cost of product sales; depreciation of research and development assets ($5.6 million) and impairment of certain IPR&D intangible assets in the SP reporting segment ($16.0 million) is included in Research and development; and all other depreciation, amortization and impairment charges ($63.1 million) is included in Selling, general and administrative.

[4] (1) Depreciation from manufacturing plants ($23.6 million) and amortization of favorable manufacturing contracts ($0.7 million) is included in Cost of product sales; depreciation of research and development assets ($18.3 million) and impairment of IPR&D intangible assets in the SP reporting segment ($27.0 million) is included in Research and development; and all other depreciation and amortization ($188.9 million) is included in Selling, general and administrative.

[5] (1) Depreciation from manufacturing plants ($29.0 million) and amortization of favorable manufacturing contracts ($1.4 million) is included in Cost of product sales; depreciation of research and development assets ($16.4 million) and impairment of IPR&D intangible assets in the SP reporting segment ($16.0 million) is included in Research and development; and all other depreciation, amortization and impairment ($165.5 million) is included in Selling, general and administrative.

[6] (2) Long-lived assets comprise all non-current assets (excluding goodwill and other intangible assets, deferred contingent consideration assets, deferred tax assets, investments, income tax receivable and financial instruments).

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Inventories (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Schedule of Inventory
Finished goods	$ 141.5	$ 99.9
Work-in-progress	190.1	162.6
Raw materials	95.9	77.6
Total inventories	427.5	340.1
Inventories awaiting regulatory approval	$ 0	$ 22.7

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Inventories (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Inventory

	September 30,	December 31,
	2012	2011
	$’M	$’M
	____________	____________
Finished goods	141.5	99.9
Work-in-progress	190.1	162.6
Raw materials	95.9	77.6
	____________	____________
	427.5	340.1
	____________	____________

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Accounts Receivable, Net (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Receivables [Abstract]

Provision for discounts and doubtful accounts

	2012	2011
	$’M	$’M
	_____________	_____________
As at January 1,	31.1	23.4
Provision charged to operations	214.9	172.5
Provision utilization	(196.5)	(169.0)
	_____________	_____________
As at September 30,	49.5	26.9
	_____________	_____________

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Financial Instruments (Foreign Exchange Risk and Its Classification on Balance Sheet) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012 contract	Dec. 31, 2011
Derivatives, Fair Value
Assets	$ 1.1	$ 3.4
Liabilities	0.8	0.4
Net derivative fair value	$ 0.3
Number of swap and forward foreign exchange contracts outstanding	19

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Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current [Abstract]
Prepaid expenses	$ 40.2	$ 46.9
Income tax receivable	46.1	48.1
Value added taxes receivable	16.2	18.9
Other current assets	41.0	61.0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets, total	$ 143.5	$ 174.9

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Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current [Abstract]

Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current

	September 30,	December 31,
	2012	2011
	$’M	$’M
	______________	____________
Prepaid expenses	40.2	46.9
Income tax receivable	46.1	48.1
Value added taxes receivable	16.2	18.9
Other current assets	41.0	61.0
	______________	______________
	143.5	174.9
	______________	______________

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Other Intangible Assets, Net (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]

Schedule of Intangible Assets by Major Class, (Excluding Goodwill)

		September 30,	December 31,
		2012	2011
		$’M	$’M
		________________	________________
Amortized intangible assets
	Intellectual property rights acquired for currently marketed products	2,573.2	2,500.7
	Acquired product technology	710.0	710.0
	Other intangible assets	44.3	23.2
		________________	________________
		3,327.5	3,233.9
Unamortized intangible assets
	Intellectual property rights acquired for IPR&D	273.8	119.8
		________________	________________
		3,601.3	3,353.7
Less: Accumulated amortization		(1,007.7)	(860.7)
		________________	________________
		2,593.6	2,493.0
		________________	________________

Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) Roll Forward

	Other intangible assets
	2012	2011
	$’M	$’M
	________________	________________
As at January 1,	2,493.0	1,978.9
Acquisitions	281.5	717.1
Amortization charged	(147.3)	(120.5)
Impairment charges	(27.0)	(16.0)
Foreign currency translation	(6.6)	2.2
	________________	________________
As at September 30,	2,593.6	2,561.7
	________________	________________

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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (USD $) In Millions	Total	Common stock	Additional paid-in capital	Treasury stock	Accumulated other comprehensive income	Retained earnings
As at Dec. 31, 2011	$ 3,185.0	$ 55.7	$ 2,853.3	$ (287.2)	$ 60.3	$ 502.9
Shares as at Dec. 31, 2011	562.5	562.5
Net income	703.4					703.4
Foreign currency translation	5.0				5.0
Options exercised	0.1		0.1
Share-based compensation	65.9		65.9
Tax benefit associated with exercise of stock options	36.9		36.9
Shares purchased by Employee Benefit Trust ("EBT")	(55.2)			(55.2)
Shares released by EBT to satisfy exercise of stock options	0.4			154.2		(153.8)
Unrealized holding gain on available-for-sale securities, net of taxes	7.2				7.2
Dividends	(70.7)					(70.7)	[1]
As at Sep. 30, 2012	$ 3,878.0	$ 55.7	$ 2,956.2	$ (188.2)	$ 72.5	$ 981.8
Shares as at Sep. 30, 2012	562.5	562.5

[1] Dividends per share During the nine months to September 30, 2012 Shire plc declared and paid dividends of 12.59 US cents per ordinary share (equivalent to 37.77 US cents per ADS) totalling $70.7 million.

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Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]

Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses

	September 30,	December 31,
	2012	2011
	$’M	$’M
	________________	________________
Trade accounts payable and accrued purchases	271.1	259.6
Accrued rebates – Medicaid	438.6	409.8
Accrued rebates – Managed care	185.2	202.8
Sales return reserve	106.3	88.8
Accrued bonuses	101.2	103.0
Accrued employee compensation and benefits payable	78.8	59.3
R&D accruals	60.5	52.7
Other accrued expenses	205.2	194.5
	________________	________________
	1,446.9	1,370.5
	________________	________________

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Segmental Reporting (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment

	SP	HGT	RM	All Other	Total
3 months to September 30, 2012	$’M	$’M	$’M	$’M	$’M
	___________	___________	___________	___________	___________
Product sales	683.4	337.4	33.7	-	1,054.5
Royalties	31.0	-	-	10.8	41.8
Other revenues	3.7	0.4	-	-	4.1
	___________	____________	____________	___________	___________
Total revenues	718.1	337.8	33.7	10.8	1,100.4
	___________	____________	____________	___________	___________
Cost of product sales(1)	85.7	66.2	16.0	-	167.9
Research and development(1)	137.8	80.8	6.1	-	224.7
Selling, general and administrative(1)	256.6	87.4	37.9	55.5	437.4
Gain on sale of product rights	(5.7)	-	-	-	(5.7)
Integration and acquisition costs	1.4	-	1.3	-	2.7
	_____________	____________	____________	___________	___________
Total operating expenses	475.8	234.4	61.3	55.5	827.0
	_____________	____________	____________	___________	___________
Operating income/(loss)	242.3	103.4	(27.6)	(44.7)	273.4
	_____________	____________	____________	___________	___________
Total assets	2,565.0	1,938.5	963.0	1,850.0	7,316.5
Long-lived assets(2)	136.0	697.8	28.7	71.0	933.5
Capital expenditure on long-lived assets(2)	16.1	5.8	5.0	8.4	35.3
	_____________	___________	___________	___________	___________

	SP	HGT	RM	All Other	Total
3 months to September 30, 2011	$’M	$’M	$’M	$’M	$’M
	___________	___________	___________	___________	___________
Product sales	658.0	310.4	50.0	-	1,018.4
Royalties	45.2	-	-	17.6	62.8
Other revenues	3.6	0.3	-	1.0	4.9
	___________	____________	____________	___________	___________
Total revenues	706.8	310.7	50.0	18.6	1,086.1
	___________	____________	____________	___________	___________
Cost of product sales(1)	88.4	59.9	18.2	-	166.5
Research and development(1)	121.6	76.5	3.4	-	201.5
Selling, general and administrative(1)	273.8	85.3	30.2	62.8	452.1
Loss on sale of product rights	0.3	-	-	-	0.3
Reorganization costs	3.2	-	-	1.8	5.0
Integration and acquisition costs	1.7	-	3.6	-	5.3
	_____________	____________	____________	___________	___________
Total operating expenses	489.0	221.7	55.4	64.6	830.7
	_____________	____________	____________	___________	___________
Operating income/(loss)	217.8	89.0	(5.4)	(46.0)	255.4
	_____________	____________	____________	___________	___________
Total assets	2,527.9	1,835.2	972.7	729.8	6,065.6
Long-lived assets(2)	136.2	703.7	20.2	61.1	921.2
Capital expenditure on long-lived assets(2)	12.8	30.1	0.5	3.7	47.1
	_____________	___________	___________	___________	___________

	SP	HGT	RM	All Other	Total
9 months to September 30, 2012	$’M	$’M	$’M	$’M	$’M
	___________	___________	___________	___________	___________
Product sales	2,125.6	1,048.6	134.9	-	3,309.1
Royalties	118.8	-	-	35.6	154.4
Other revenues	15.6	0.9	-	-	16.5
	___________	____________	____________	___________	___________
Total revenues	2,260.0	1,049.5	134.9	35.6	3,480.0
	___________	____________	____________	___________	___________
Cost of product sales(1)	257.6	178.2	43.0	-	478.8
Research and development(1)	427.1	243.1	13.4	-	683.6
Selling, general and administrative(1)	868.3	296.7	122.1	161.3	1,448.4
Gain on sale of product rights	(16.5)	-	-	-	(16.5)
Integration and acquisition costs	5.5	-	9.6	-	15.1
	_____________	____________	____________	___________	___________
Total operating expenses	1,542.0	718.0	188.1	161.3	2,609.4
	_____________	____________	____________	___________	___________
Operating income/(loss)	718.0	331.5	(53.2)	(125.7)	870.6
	_____________	____________	____________	___________	___________
Total assets	2,565.0	1,938.5	963.0	1,850.0	7,316.5
Long-lived assets(2)	136.0	697.8	28.7	71.0	933.5
Capital expenditure on long-lived assets(2)	37.7	25.2	9.7	16.5	89.1
	_____________	___________	___________	___________	___________

	SP	HGT	RM	All Other	Total
9 months to September 30, 2011	$’M	$’M	$’M	$’M	$’M
	___________	___________	___________	___________	___________
Product sales	1,948.8	900.2	52.0	-	2,901.0
Royalties	134.6	-	-	65.2	199.8
Other revenues	15.9	0.9	-	3.6	20.4
	___________	____________	____________	___________	___________
Total revenues	2,099.3	901.1	52.0	68.8	3,121.2
	___________	____________	____________	___________	___________
Cost of product sales(1)	264.0	152.2	18.5	-	434.7
Research and development(1)	329.3	223.5	3.5	-	556.3
Selling, general and administrative(1)	833.8	257.3	31.5	172.7	1,295.3
Loss on sale of product rights	3.8	-	-	-	3.8
Reorganization costs	8.2	-	-	9.8	18.0
Integration and acquisition costs	(2.6)	-	10.5	-	7.9
	_____________	____________	____________	___________	___________
Total operating expenses	1,436.5	633.0	64.0	182.5	2,316.0
	_____________	____________	____________	___________	___________
Operating income/(loss)	662.8	268.1	(12.0)	(113.7)	805.2
	_____________	____________	____________	___________	___________
Total assets	2,527.9	1,835.2	972.7	729.8	6,065.6
Long-lived assets(2)	136.2	703.7	20.2	61.1	921.2
Capital expenditure on long-lived assets(2)	35.9	93.9	0.7	11.4	141.9
	_____________	___________	___________	___________	___________

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Commitments and Contingencies (Commitments and Loss Contingency) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Legal and other proceedings
Provisions for litigation loss, insurance claims and other disputes	$ 63.8	$ 36.9
Clinical Testing
Commitment [Line Items]
Commitment amount	419.3	358.6
Contract Manufacturing
Commitment [Line Items]
Commitment amount	104.8	86.4
Commitments expected to be paid in next year	60.2
Other Purchasing Commitment
Commitment [Line Items]
Commitment amount	130.0	190.1
Commitments expected to be paid in next year	115.9
Investment Commitment
Commitment [Line Items]
Commitment amount	17.9	9.4
Capital Commitment
Commitment [Line Items]
Commitment amount	$ 24.6	$ 25.4

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,321.9	$ 620.0
Restricted cash	18.9	20.6
Accounts receivable, net	863.6	845.0
Inventories	427.5	340.1
Deferred tax asset	209.9	207.6
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	143.5	174.9
Total current assets	2,985.3	2,208.2
Non-current assets:
Investments	44.6	29.9
Property, plant and equipment, net	931.9	932.1
Goodwill	639.2	592.6
Other intangible assets, net	2,593.6	2,493.0
Deferred tax asset	42.4	50.7
Other non-current assets	79.5	73.7
Total assets	7,316.5	6,380.2
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	1,446.9	1,370.5
Convertible bonds		1,100.0
Other current liabilities	93.7	63.8
Total current liabilities	1,540.6	2,534.3
Non-current liabilities
Convertible bonds	1,100.0	0
Deferred tax liability	526.4	516.6
Other non-current liabilities	271.5	144.3
Total liabilities	3,438.5	3,195.2
Commitments and contingencies	0	0
Equity:
Common stock of 5p par value; 1,000 million shares authorized; and 562.5 million shares issued and outstanding (2011: 1,000 million shares authorized; and 562.5 million shares issued and outstanding)	55.7	55.7
Additional paid-in capital	2,956.2	2,853.3
Treasury stock: 6.6 million shares (2011: 11.8 million shares)	(188.2)	(287.2)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	72.5	60.3
Retained earnings	981.8	502.9
Total equity	3,878.0	3,185.0
Total liabilities and equity	$ 7,316.5	$ 6,380.2

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Other Intangible Assets, Net (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012 Y	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Line Items]
Amortized intangible assets	$ 3,327.5		$ 3,327.5		$ 3,233.9
Total amortized and unamortized intangible assets, gross	3,601.3		3,601.3		3,353.7
Less: Accumulated amortization	(1,007.7)		(1,007.7)		(860.7)
Other intangible assets, net	2,593.6	2,561.7	2,593.6	2,561.7	2,493.0	1,978.9
Other Disclosures
Weighted average amortization period of acquired amortizable intangible assets (in years)			7
Impairment of intangible assets	0	16.0	27.0	16.0
Estimated future intangible assets amortization charge - Year 1	202.0		202.0
Estimated future intangible assets amortization charge - Year 2	202.0		202.0
Estimated future intangible assets amortization charge - Year 3	202.0		202.0
Estimated future intangible assets amortization charge - Year 4	202.0		202.0
Estimated future intangible assets amortization charge - Year 5	202.0		202.0
Currently Marketed Products
Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Line Items]
Amortized intangible assets	2,573.2		2,573.2		2,500.7
Acquired Product Technology
Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Line Items]
Amortized intangible assets	710.0		710.0		710.0
Other Intangible Assets
Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Line Items]
Amortized intangible assets	44.3		44.3		23.2
IPR&D
Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Line Items]
Uamortized intangible assets	273.8		273.8		119.8
RESOLOR Currently marketed product
Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Line Items]
Amortized intangible assets	252.4		252.4
RESOLOR IPR&D
Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Line Items]
Uamortized intangible assets	81.6		81.6
Regenerative Medicine
Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Line Items]
Other intangible assets, net	685.9		685.9		691.5
Specialty Pharmaceuticals
Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Line Items]
Other intangible assets, net	1,425.1		1,425.1		1,348.3
Human Genetic Therapies
Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Line Items]
Other intangible assets, net	$ 482.6		$ 482.6		$ 453.2

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Statement of Income and Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 227.2	$ 192.9	$ 703.4	$ 609.7
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	22.7	(95.6)	5.0	4.6
Unrealized holding gain/(loss) on available-for-sale securities (net of taxes of $0.8 million, $0.3 million, $3.7 million and $0.2 million)	1.2	(0.2)	7.2	15.8
Other than temporary impairment of available-for-sale securities (net of taxes of $nil in all periods)	0	0	0	2.4
Realized gain on divestment of available-for-sale securities (net of taxes of $nil, $3.5 million, $nil and $3.5 million)	0	(20.0)	0	(20.0)
Comprehensive income	251.1	77.1	715.6	612.5
Components of accumulated other comprehensive income
Foreign currency translation adjustments	66.4		66.4
Unrealized holding gain/(loss) on available-for-sale securities, net of taxes	6.1		6.1
Accumulated other comprehensive income	$ 72.5		$ 72.5

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Fair Value Measurement (Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis Using Significant Unobservable Inputs) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Change in the Fair Value of Contigent Consideration Receivable
Balance at January 1,	$ 37.8	$ 61.0
Gain/(loss) recognized in the income statement due to change in fair value during the period	16.5	(3.8)
Reclassification of amounts due from Noven to Other receivables within Other current assets	(13.7)	(12.0)
Foreign exchange translation recorded to other comprehensive income	0.4	0.6
Balance at September 30,	41.0	45.8
Change in the Fair Value of Contigent Consideration payable
Balance at January 1,	0	0
Initial recognition of contingent consideration payable	127.8	0
Loss recognized in the income statement (within Integration and acquisition costs) due to change in fair value during the period	3.3	0
Reclassification of amounts to Other current liabilities	(6.7)	0
Change in fair value during the period with corresponding adjustment to the associated intangible asset	9.0	0
Balance at September 30,	$ 133.4	$ 0

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Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Future Minimum Lease Payments under Operating Leases

11.       Commitments and contingencies

(a)       Leases

Future minimum lease payments under operating leases at September 30, 2012 are presented below:

	Operating
	leases
	$’M
	_____________
2012	10.3
2013	39.0
2014	33.1
2015	27.5
2016	20.5
2017	17.0
Thereafter	96.2
	_____________
	243.6
	_____________

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Comprehensive income note [Abstract]

Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]

12.       Accumulated Other ComprehensiveIncome

The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of their related tax effects, in the nine months to September 30, 2012 are included below:

	Foreign currency translation adjustment	Unrealized holding gain/(loss) on available-for-sale securities	Accumulated other comprehensive income
	$M	$M	$M
As at January 1, 2012	61.4	(1.1)	60.3
Current period change	5.0	7.2	12.2
As at September 30, 2012	66.4	6.1	72.5

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Comprehensive income note [Abstract]

Schedule of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]

	Foreign currency translation adjustment	Unrealized holding gain/(loss) on available-for-sale securities	Accumulated other comprehensive income
	$M	$M	$M
As at January 1, 2012	61.4	(1.1)	60.3
Current period change	5.0	7.2	12.2
As at September 30, 2012	66.4	6.1	72.5

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Fair Value Measurement

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Disclosures

14.       Fair value measurement

Assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis

As at September 30, 2012and December 31, 2011the following financial assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a recurring basis using quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1); significant other observable inputs (Level 2); and significant unobservable inputs (Level 3).

	Carrying	Fair value
	value
		Total	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3
At September 30, 2012	$'M	$'M	$'M	$'M	$'M
	____________	____________	___________	___________	___________
Financial assets:
Available-for-sale securities(1)	22.4	22.4	22.4	-	-
Contingent consideration receivable (2)	41.0	41.0	-	-	41.0
Foreign exchange contracts	1.1	1.1	-	1.1	-
Financial liabilities:
Foreign exchange contracts	0.8	0.8	-	0.8	-
Contingent consideration payable(3)	133.4	133.4	-	-	133.4
	____________	____________	___________	___________	___________
		Total	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3
At December 31, 2011	$'M	$'M	$'M	$'M	$'M
	____________	____________	___________	___________	___________
Financial assets:
Available-for-sale securities(1)	7.4	7.4	7.4	-	-
Contingent consideration receivable (2)	37.8	37.8	-	-	37.8
Foreign exchange contracts	3.4	3.4	-	3.4	-
Financial liabilities:
Foreign exchange contracts	0.4	0.4	-	0.4	-
	____________	____________	___________	___________	___________

(1)Available-for-sale securities are included within Investments in the consolidated balance sheet.

(2)Contingent consideration receivable is included within Prepaid expenses and other current assets and Other non-current assets in the consolidated balance sheet.

(3)       Contingent consideration payableis included within Other current liabilities and Other non-current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet.

Certain estimates and judgments were required to develop the fair value amounts. The fair value amounts shown above are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that the Company would realize upon disposition, nor do they indicate the Company's intent or ability to dispose of the financial instrument.

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each material class of financial instrument:

• Available-for-sale securities – the fair values of available-for-sale securities are estimated based on quoted market prices for those investments.
• Contingent consideration receivable – the fair value of the contingent consideration receivable has been estimated using the income approach (using a probability weighted discounted cash flow method).
• Foreign exchange contracts – the fair values of the swap and forward foreign exchange contracts have been determined using an income approach based on current market expectations about the future cash flows.
• Contingent consideration payable – the fair value of the contingent consideration payable has been estimated using the income approach (using a probability weighted discounted cash flow method).

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

The change in the fair value of the Company's contingent consideration receivable and payables,which aremeasured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3),are as follows:

Contingent consideration receivable	9 months to September 30,
	2012	2011
	$'M	$'M
	____________	____________
Balance at beginning of period	37.8	61.0
Gain/(loss) recognized in the income statement (within Gain/(loss) on sale of product rights) due to change in fair value during the period	16.5	(3.8)
Reclassification of amounts to Other receivables within Other current assets	(13.7)	(12.0)
Amounts recorded to other comprehensive income (within foreign currency translation adjustments)	0.4	0.6
Balance at end of period	41.0	45.8
Contingent consideration payable	9 months to September 30,
	2012	2011
	$'M	$'M
	____________	____________
Balance at beginning of period 1	-	-
Initial recognition of contingent consideration payable	127.8	-
Loss recognized in the income statement (within Integration and acquisition costs) due to change in fair value during the period	3.3	-
Reclassification of amounts to Other current liabilities	(6.7)	-
Change in fair value during the period with corresponding adjustment to the associated intangible asset	9.0	-
Balance at end of period	133.4	-

Quantitative Information about Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

Quantitative information about the Company's recurring Level 3 fair value measurements is included below:

Financial assets:	Fair Value at the Measurement Date
At September 30, 2012	Fair value	Valuation Technique	Significant unobservable Inputs	Range
	$'M
	____________	___________	___________	___________
Contingent consideration receivable ("CCR")	41.0	Income approach (probability weighted discounted cash flow)	• Probability weightings applied to different sales scenarios • Future forecast royalties receivable at relevant contractual royalty rates • Assumed market participant discount rate	• 5-45% •$5 million to $183 million • 5.6%
	____________	____________	____________	____________
Financial liabilities:	Fair Value at the Measurement Date
At September 30, 2012	Fair value	Valuation Technique	Significant unobservable Inputs	Range
	$'M
	____________	___________	___________	___________
Contingent consideration payable	133.4	Income approach (probability weighted discounted cash flow)	• Cumulative probability of milestones being achieved • Assumed market participant discount rate • Periods in which milestones are expected to be achieved • Forecast quarterly royalties payable on net sales of relevant products	• 19 to 45% (Weighted average) •7.4 to 9.1% (Weighted average) • 2013 to 2028 •$2.9 to $4.4 million
	____________	____________	____________	____________

The Company re-measures the CCR (relating to contingent consideration due to the Company following divestment of one of the Company's products) at fair value at each balance sheet date,with the fair value measurement based on forecast cash flows, over a number of scenarios which vary depending on the expected performance outcome of the product following divestment. The forecast cash flows under each of these differing outcomes have been included in probability weighted estimates used by the Company in determining the fair value of the CCR.

Contingent consideration payable represents future amounts the Company may be required to pay in conjunction with the FerroKin and Pervasis business combinations (see Note 2) and the license acquired from Mt. Sinai (see Note 11). The amount of contingent consideration which may ultimately be payable by Shire in relation to the FerroKin and Pervasis business combinations is dependent upon the achievement of specified future milestones, such as the achievement of certain future development, regulatory and sales milestones. The Company assesses the probability, and estimated timing, of these milestones being achieved and re-measures the related contingent consideration to fair value each balance sheet date. The amount of contingent consideration which may ultimately be payable by Shire in relation to the license acquired from Mt.Sinai is dependent upon future net sales of REPLAGAL in the relevant territories over the life of the license. The Company assesses the present value of forecast future net sales of REPLAGAL and re-measures the related contingent consideration to fair value each balance sheet date.

The fair value of the Company's contingent consideration receivable and payable could significantly increase or decrease due to changes in certain assumptions which underpin the fair value measurements. Each set of assumptions and milestones are specific to the individual contingent consideration receivable or payable. The assumptions include, among other things, the probability and expected timing of certain milestones being achieved, the forecast future net sales of REPLAGAL and related future royalties payable, the probability weightings applied to different sales scenarios of one of the Company's divested products and forecast future royalties receivable under scenarios developed by the Company, and the discount rates used to determine the present value of contingent future cash flows. The Company regularly reviews these assumptions, and makes adjustments to the fair value measurements as required by facts and circumstances.

Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

In the second quarter of 2012 the Company reviewed its RESOLOR indefinite lived IPR&D intangible assets (“IPR&D assets”) for impairment and recognized an impairment charge of $27.0 million, recorded within R&D in the consolidated income statement, to write-down these IPR&D assets to their fair value. The fair value of these IPR&D assets was determined using the income approach, which used significant unobservable (Level 3) inputs. These unobservable inputs included, among other things, risk-adjusted forecast future cash flows to be generated by these IPR&D assets, contributory asset charges for other assets employed in these IPR&D projects and the determination of an appropriate discount rate to be applied in calculating the present value of forecast future cash flows. The fair value of these IPR&D assets, determined at the time of the impairment review, was $77.0 million.

Financial assets and liabilities that are not measured at fair value on a recurring basis

The carrying amounts and estimated fair values as at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 of the Company's financial assets and liabilities which are not measured at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows:

	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
	Carrying		Carrying
	amount	Fair value	amount	Fair value
	$’M	$’M	$’M	$’M
	____________	____________	____________	___________
Financial liabilities:
Convertible bonds (Level 1)	1,100.0	1,221.1	1,100.0	1,309.7
Building financing obligation (Level 3)	8.2	10.3	8.2	9.7
	____________	____________	____________	___________

Certain estimates and judgments were required to develop the fair value amounts. The fair value amounts shown above are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that the Company would realize upon disposition, nor do they indicate the Company's intent or ability to dispose of the financial instrument.

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each material class of financial instrument:

• Convertible bonds – the fair value of Shire's $1,100 million 2.75% convertible bonds due 2014 is determined by reference to the market price of the instrument as the convertible bonds are publicly traded.
• Building finance obligations - the fair value of building finance obligations are estimated based on the present value of future cash flows, and an estimate of the residual value of the underlying property at the end of the lease term, associated with these obligations.

The carrying amounts of other financial assets and liabilitiesmaterially approximate to their fair value because of the short-term maturity of these amounts.

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Statement of Income and Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Unrealized holding gain/(loss) on available-for-sale securities (net of taxes of $0.8 million, $0.3 million, $3.7 million and $0.2 million)	$ 0.8	$ 0.3	$ 3.7	$ 0.2
Other than temporary impairment of available-for-sale securities (net of taxes of $nil in all periods)	0	0	0	0
Realized gain on divestment of available-for-sale securities (net of taxes of $nil, $3.5 million, $nil and $3.5 million)	$ 0	$ 3.5	$ 0	$ 3.5

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (GBP £) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Common Stock, Par Value	£ 0.05	£ 0.05
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	1,000	1,000
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	562.5	562.5
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	562.5	562.5
Treasury Stock, Shares	6.6	11.8

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Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses Disclosure

7.       Accounts payable and accrued expenses

	September 30,	December 31,
	2012	2011
	$’M	$’M
	________________	________________
Trade accounts payable and accrued purchases	271.1	259.6
Accrued rebates – Medicaid	438.6	409.8
Accrued rebates – Managed care	185.2	202.8
Sales return reserve	106.3	88.8
Accrued bonuses	101.2	103.0
Accrued employee compensation and benefits payable	78.8	59.3
R&D accruals	60.5	52.7
Other accrued expenses	205.2	194.5
	________________	________________
	1,446.9	1,370.5
	________________	________________

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Document and Entity Information (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Oct. 26, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2012
Amendment Flag	false
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Central Index Key	0000936402
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Registrant Name	Shire plc
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		562.5
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2012
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Entity Public Float			$ 15,993

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Other Current Liabilities

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Other Liabilities, Current [Abstract]

Other Current Liabilities

8.       Other current liabilities

	September 30,	December 31,
	2012	2011
	$’M	$’M
	_____________	_____________
Income taxes payable	26.5	27.7
Value added taxes	20.9	13.3
Contingent consideration payable	16.0	-
Other current liabilities	30.3	22.8
	_____________	_____________
	93.7	63.8
	_____________	_____________

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Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012		Sep. 30, 2011		Sep. 30, 2012		Sep. 30, 2011
Revenues:
Product sales	$ 1,054.5		$ 1,018.4		$ 3,309.1		$ 2,901.0
Royalties	41.8		62.8		154.4		199.8
Other revenues	4.1		4.9		16.5		20.4
Total revenues	1,100.4		1,086.1		3,480.0		3,121.2
Costs and expenses:
Cost of product sales	167.9	[1]	166.5	[1]	478.8	[1]	434.7	[1]
Research and development	224.7	[1]	201.5	[1]	683.6	[1]	556.3	[1]
Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A")	437.4	[1]	452.1	[1]	1,448.4	[1]	1,295.3	[1]
(Gain)/loss on sale of product rights	(5.7)		0.3		(16.5)		3.8
Reorganization costs	0		5.0		0		18.0
Integration and acquisition costs	2.7		5.3		15.1		7.9
Total operating expenses	827.0		830.7		2,609.4		2,316.0
Operating income	273.4		255.4		870.6		805.2
Interest income	0.9		0.3		2.3		1.5
Interest expense	(9.2)		(9.7)		(29.0)		(28.8)
Other income, net	3.5		15.6		3.6		15.9
Total other (expense)/income, net	(4.8)		6.2		(23.1)		(11.4)
Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of equity method investees	268.6		261.6		847.5		793.8
Income taxes	(41.6)		(69.5)		(144.6)		(187.3)
Equity in earnings of equity method investees, net of taxes	0.2		0.8		0.5		3.2
Net income	227.2		192.9		703.4		609.7
Numerator for basic earnings per share	227.2		192.9		703.4		609.7
Earning per ordinary share - basic
Earnings per ordinary share - basic	$ 0.409		$ 0.350		$ 1.266		$ 1.106
Earnings per ordinary share - diluted
Earnings per ordinary share - diluted	$ 0.396		$ 0.339		$ 1.224		$ 1.067
Weighted average number of shares:
Basic	555.9		551.3		555.5		551.2
Diluted	593.1		593.8		594.0		595.0
Amounts attributable to Shire plc
Numerator for basic earnings per share	$ 227.2		$ 192.9		$ 703.4		$ 609.7

[1] Cost of product sales includes amortization of intangible assets relating to favorable manufacturing contracts of $nil for the three months to September 30, 2012 (2011: $0.5 million) and $0.7 million for the nine months to September 30, 2012 (2011: $1.4 million). Research and development costs include intangible asset impairment charges of $nil (2011: $16.0 million) for the three months to September 30, 2012 and $27.0 million for the nine months to September 30, 2012 (2011: $16.0 million). SG&A costs includes amortization of intangible assets relating to intellectual property rights acquired of $50.0 million for the three months to September 30, 2012 (2011: $46.4 million) and $146.6 million for the nine months to September 30, 2012 (2011: $119.1 million.)

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Business Combinations

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Business Combination Disclosure

2.       Business combinations

Acquisition of FerroKin BioSciences, Inc.(“FerroKin”)

On April 2, 2012 Shire completed the acquisition of 100% of the outstanding share capital of FerroKin. The acquisition-date fair value of consideration totalled $159.3 million, comprising cash consideration paid on closing of $94.5 million and the fair value of contingent consideration payable of $64.8 million. The maximum amount of contingent cash consideration which may be payable by Shire in future periods is $225.0 million.The amount of contingent cash consideration ultimately payable by Shire isdependent upon the achievement of certain clinical development, regulatory and net sales milestones.

The acquisition of FerroKin adds global rights to aPhase 2 product,SPD 602 (formerly referred to as FBS0701),to Shire's SP pipeline. SPD 602is intended to serve a chronic patient need for treatment of iron overload following numerous blood transfusions. Together with our collaboration with Sangamo Biosciences Inc. (“Sangamo”),this acquisition is a strategic step in building Shire's hematology business, which already includes XAGRID and a growing development pipeline.

The acquisition of FerroKinhas been accounted for as a purchase business combination. The assets acquired and the liabilities assumed from FerroKin have been recorded at their preliminary fair values atthe date of acquisition, being April 2, 2012. The Company's consolidated financial statements and results of operations include the results of FerroKinfrom April 2, 2012. In the three and nine months to September 30, 2012 the Company included pre-tax losses of $0.4 million (2011: $nil) and $2.8 million (2011: $nil), respectively for FerroKin within its consolidated income statement.

The purchase price allocation is preliminary pending final determination of the fair values of certain assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The purchase price has been allocated to acquired in-process research and development (“IPR&D”)in respect of SPD602 ($166.0 million), net current liabilities assumed ($6.6 million), net non-current liabilities assumed (including deferred tax liabilities) ($46.2 million) and goodwill ($46.1 million). The final determination of these fair values will be completed as soon as possible but no later than one year from the acquisition date.Goodwill arising of $46.1 million, which is not deductible for tax purposes, has been assigned to the SPoperating segment.

In the three and nine months to September 30, 2012 the Company expensed costs of $0.4 million (2011: $nil) and $2.8 million (2011: $nil) respectively relating to the FerroKin acquisition, which have been recorded within Integration and acquisition costs in the Company's consolidated income statement.

Acquisition of certain assets & liabilities of Pervasis Therapeutics, Inc. (“Pervasis”)

On April 19, 2012 Shire acquired substantially all the assets and certain liabilities of Pervasis. The acquisition date fair value of the consideration totaled $26.1 million, comprising cash consideration paid on closing of $2.5 million and the fair value of contingent consideration payable of $23.6 million. The maximum amount of contingent cash consideration which may be payable by Shire in future periods is up to $169.5 million. The amount of contingent cash consideration ultimately payable by Shire isdependent upon achievement of certain clinical development, regulatory and net sales milestones. The acquisition adds VASCUGEL to Shire's Regenerative Medicine business. VASCUGEL is currently in Phase 2 development for acute vascular repair, focused on improving hemodialysis access for patients with end-stage renal disease.

The acquisition has been accounted for as a purchase business combination. The assets acquired and the liabilities assumed from Pervasis have been recorded at their preliminary fair values at the date of acquisition, being April 19, 2012.The Company's consolidated financial statements and results of operations include the results of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed from Pervasis from April 19, 2012. The purchase price has been allocated on a preliminary basis to acquired IPR&D (principally for VASCUGEL) ($24.3 million), current liabilities assumed ($0.2 million) and goodwill ($2.0 million). Goodwill, which is not deductible for tax purposes, has been assigned to the RM operating segment.

Acquisition of Advanced BioHealing, Inc. (“ABH”)

On June 28, 2011 Shire completed its acquisition of 100% of the outstanding shares and other equity instruments of ABH. The fair value of cash consideration paid by the Company during 2011 was$739.6 million.

The acquisition of ABH was accounted for as a purchase business combination. The assets acquired and the liabilities assumed from ABH have been recorded at their fair values at the date of acquisition, being June 28, 2011. The determination of final fair values was completed on June 28, 2012. The determination of final fair values did not result in any adjustments to the preliminary purchase price allocation which was included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

The Company's consolidated financial statements and results of operations include the results of ABH from June 28, 2011. In the three months and nine months to September 30, 2012 the Company included revenues for ABH of $33.7 million and $134.9 million (2011: $50.0 million and $52.0 million) and pre-tax losses of $27.6 million and $53.2 million (2011: $5.4 million and $12.0 million) (after intangible asset amortization of $10.5 million and $30.3 million (2011: $9.8 million and $10.0 million)) respectively within its consolidated income statements.

In the three and nine months to September 30, 2012 the Company incurred costs of $1.1 million and $9.0 million (2011: $3.6 million and$10.5 million) respectively in respect of the acquisition and post-acquisition integration of ABH, which have been charged to Integration and acquisition costs in the Company's consolidated income statement.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

SHIRE PLC

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1.       Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

(a)       Basis of preparation

These interim financial statements of Shire plc and its subsidiaries (collectively “Shire” or the “Company”) and other financial information included in this Form 10-Q, are unaudited. They have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“US GAAP”) and US Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) regulations for interim reporting.

The balance sheet as at December 31, 2011was derived from audited financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by US GAAP.

These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year to December 31, 2011.

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with US GAAP have been condensed or omitted from these interim financial statements. However, these interim financial statements include all adjustments, which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to fairly state the results of the interim period and the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full year.

(b)       Use of estimates in interim financial statements

The preparation of interim financial statements, in conformity with US GAAP and SEC regulations, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Estimates and assumptions are primarily made in relation to the valuation of intangible assets, the valuation of equity investments, sales deductions, income taxes (including provisions for uncertain tax positions and the realization of deferred tax assets), provisions for litigation and legal proceedings, contingent consideration receivable from product divestmentsandcontingent consideration payable in respect of business combinations and asset purchases. If actual results differ from the Company's estimates, or to the extent these estimates are adjusted in future periods, the Company's results of operations could either benefit from, or be adversely affected by, any such change in estimate.

(c)       New accounting pronouncements

Adopted during the period

Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in US GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”)

On January 1, 2012 the Company adopted new guidance issued by the Financial Accounting Standard Board (“FASB”) on fair value measurement and disclosure. The guidance amends the existing requirements and improves the comparability of fair value measurement and disclosure between US GAAP and IFRS. Some of the amendments clarify the application of existing fair value measurement requirements and other amendments change a particular principle or requirement for measuring fair value or for disclosing information about fair value measurements. The guidance has been adopted prospectively from January 1, 2012. The adoption of the guidance did not impact the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. Enhanced disclosure of fair value measurementas required by this guidance is included in Note 14.

Presentation of Comprehensive Income

On January 1, 2012 the Company adopted new guidance issued by FASB on the presentation of comprehensive income, which revises the manner in which entities present comprehensive income in their financial statements. The guidance requires entities to report components of comprehensive income in either: (i) a single, continuous statement of comprehensive income; or (ii) two separate but consecutive statements. The guidance does not change those items which must be reported in other comprehensive income, and does not change the definition of net income or the calculation of earnings per share.The requirement to present the effects of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income on the components of net income and other comprehensive income for all periods presented has currently been deferred.

The adoption of the guidance did not impact the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. The Company has elected to present the components of comprehensive income in two separate, but consecutive statements. Enhanced disclosure of the components of comprehensive income is included in Note 12.

Goodwill Impairment Testing

On January 1, 2012 the Company adopted new guidance issued by FASB on the testing of goodwill for impairment. The guidance permits an entity to first assess the qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, an entity determines it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then performing the two-step impairment test is unnecessary. The more-likely-than-not threshold is defined as having a likelihood of more than 50 percent. An entity also has the option to bypass the qualitative assessment for any reporting unit in any period and proceed directly to performing the first step of the two-step goodwill impairment test and may resume performing the qualitative assessment in any subsequent period. The guidance has been adopted prospectively from January 1, 2012. The adoption of the guidance did not impact the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

To be adopted in future periods

Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Other than Goodwill) Impairment Testing

In July 2012 the FASB issued guidance on the testing of indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment. The guidance permits an entity to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of anindefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its carrying amount. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, an entity determines it is not more likely than not that the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its carrying amount, performing the impairment test is unnecessary. The more-likely-than-not threshold is defined as a likelihood of more than 50 percent. An entity also has the option to bypass the qualitative assessment for any indefinite-lived intangible asset in any period and proceed directly to performing the impairment test and may resume performing the qualitative assessment in any subsequent period. The guidance will be effective for interim and annual impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material effect on its consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

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Financial Instruments

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Financial Instruments [Abstract]

Financial Instruments Disclosure

13.       Financial instruments

Treasury policies and organization

The Company's principal treasury operations are coordinated by its corporate treasury function. All treasury operations are conducted within a framework of policies and procedures approved annually by the Board. As a matter of policy, the Company does not undertake speculative transactions that would increase its currency or interest rate exposure.

Interest rate risk

The Company is exposed to interest rate risk on restricted cash, cash and cash equivalents and on foreign exchange contracts on which interest is at floating rates. This exposure is primarily to US dollar, Pounds sterling, Euro and Canadian dollar interest rates. As the Company maintains all of its cash, liquid investments and foreign exchange contracts on a short term basis for liquidity purposes, this risk is not actively managed. In the nine monthsto September 30, 2012 the average interest rate received on cash and liquid investments was less than 1% per annum. The largest proportion of these cash and liquid investments was in US dollar money market and liquidity funds.

The Company incurs interest at a fixed rate of 2.75% on its $1,100 million in principal amount convertible bonds due 2014.

No derivative instruments were entered into during the nine months to September 30, 2012 to manage interest rate exposure. The Company continues to review its interest rate risk and the policies in place to manage the risk.

Credit risk

Financial instruments that potentially expose Shire to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of short-term cash investments, trade accounts receivable (from product sales and from third parties from which the Company receives royalties) and derivative contracts. Cash is invested in short-term money market instruments, including money market and liquidity funds and bank term deposits. The money market and liquidity funds in which Shire invests are all triple A rated by both Standard and Poor's and by Moody's credit rating agencies.

The Company is exposed to the credit risk of the counterparties with which it enters into derivative instruments. The Company limits this exposure through a system of internal credit limits which require counterparties to have a long term credit rating of A-/ A3 or better from the major rating agencies. The internal credit limits are approved by the Board and exposure against these limits is monitored by the corporate treasury function. The counterparties to these derivatives contracts are major international financial institutions.

The Company's revenues from product sales in the US are mainly governed by agreements with major pharmaceutical wholesalers and relationships with other pharmaceutical distributors and retail pharmacy chains. For the year to December 31, 2011 there were three customers in the US that accounted for 49% of the Company's product sales. However, such customers typically have significant cash resources and as such the risk from concentration of credit is considered acceptable. The Company has taken positive steps to manage any credit risk associated with these transactions and operates clearly defined credit evaluation procedures. However, an inability of one or more of these wholesalers to honor their debts to the Company could have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

A substantial portion of the Company's accounts receivable in countries outside of the United States is derived from product sales to government-owned or government-supported healthcare providers. The Company's recovery of these accounts receivable is therefore dependent upon the financial stability and creditworthiness of the relevant governments. In recent years the creditworthiness and general economic condition of a number of Eurozone countries (including Greece, Ireland, Italy, Portugal and Spain (the “Relevant Countries”)) has deteriorated. As a result, in some of these countries the Company is experiencing delays in the remittance of receivables due from government-owned or government-supported healthcare providers. The Company continues to receive remittances in relation to government-owned or government-supported healthcare providers in the Relevant Countries, and in the nine months to September 30, 2012 received $99.1 million and $87.8 million in respect of Spanish and Italian receivables,respectively.

To date the Company has not incurred significant losses on accounts receivable in the Relevant Countries, and continues to consider that such accounts receivable are recoverable. The Company will continue to evaluate all its accounts receivable for potential collection risks and has made provision for amounts where collection is considered to be doubtful. If the financial condition of the Relevant Countries or other Eurozone countries suffer significant deterioration, such that their ability to make payments becomes uncertain, or if one or more Eurozone member countries withdraws from the Euro, additional allowances for doubtful accounts may be required, and losses may be incurred, in future periods. Any such loss could have an adverse effect on the Company's financial condition and results of operations. For further information, see PART II: ITEM 7A of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

Foreign exchange risk

The Company trades in numerous countries and as a consequence has transactional and translational foreign exchange exposures.

Transactional exposure arises where transactions occur in currencies different to the functional currency of the relevant subsidiary. The main trading currencies of the Company are the US dollar, Pounds Sterling, Swiss Franc and the Euro. It is the Company's policy that these exposures are minimized to the extent practicable by denominating transactions in the subsidiary's functional currency.

Where significant exposures remain, the Company uses foreign exchange contracts (being spot, forward and swap contracts) to manage the exposure for balance sheet assets and liabilities that are denominated in currencies different to the functional currency of the relevant subsidiary. These assets and liabilities relate predominantly to intercompany financing, accruals for royalty receipts and specific external receivables. The foreign exchange contracts have not been designated as hedging instruments. Cash flows from derivative instruments are presented within net cash provided by operating activities in the consolidated cash flow statement, unless the derivative instruments are economically hedging specific investing or financing activities.

Translational foreign exchange exposure arises on the translation into US dollars of the financial statements of non-US dollar functional subsidiaries.

At September 30, 2012 the Company had 19 swap and forward foreign exchange contracts outstanding to manage currency risk. The swaps and forward contracts mature within 90 days. The Company did not have credit risk related contingent features or collateral linked to the derivatives. At September 30, 2012 the fair value of these contracts was a net asset of $0.3 million. Further details are included below:

		Fair value	Fair value
		September 30,	December 31,
		2012	2011
		$’M	$’M
		_____________	_____________
Assets	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	1.1	3.4
Liabilities	Other current liabilities	0.8	0.4
		_____________	_____________

Net gains (both realized and unrealized) arising on foreign exchange contracts have been classified in the consolidated statements of income as follows:

	Location of net gain recognized in income	Amount of net gain recognized in income
	__________________________________	____________	____________
Nine months to		September 30,	September 30,
		2012	2011
		$’M	$’M
		_____________	_____________
Foreign exchange contracts	Other income, net	9.5	10.5
		_____________	_____________

These net foreign exchange gainsare offset within Other income, net by net foreign exchange gains/(losses)arising on the balance sheet items that these contracts were put in place to manage

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Long-term Debt

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]

Long-term Debt Disclosure

9.       Long-term debt

Shire 2.75% Convertible Bonds due 2014

On May 9, 2007 Shire issued $1,100 million in principal amount of 2.75% convertible bonds due 2014 and convertible into fully paid ordinary shares of Shire plc (the “Bonds”). The Bonds were issued at 100% of their principal amount, and will be redeemed on May 9, 2014 (the “Final Maturity Date”) unless purchased and cancelled, redeemed (for example on the occurrence of a change of control of Shire) or convertedprior to that date, at their principal amount.

On April 9, 2012 the deadline for Bondholders to choose to exercise their Put Option on May 9, 2012 passed. No elections from the Bondholders were received by this date and the Bonds are now due on the Final Maturity Date, subject to the exceptions above. As the Company is no longer required to redeem the Bonds within twelve months of the balance sheet date, the Bonds have been presented as a non-current liability at September 30, 2012.

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Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current [Abstract]

Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current

5.       Prepaid expenses and other current assets

	September 30,	December 31,
	2012	2011
	$’M	$’M
	______________	____________
Prepaid expenses	40.2	46.9
Income tax receivable	46.1	48.1
Value added taxes receivable	16.2	18.9
Other current assets	41.0	61.0
	______________	______________
	143.5	174.9
	______________	______________

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Quantitative information about assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using level 3 inputs (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Contingent Consideration Receivable Fair Value Valuation Technique	Income approach (probability weighted discounted cash flow)
Contingent Consideration Receivable Fair Value Significant Unobservable Input 1	Probability weightings applied to different sales scenarios
Contingent Consideration Receivable Fair Value Significant Unobservable Input 2	Future forecast royalties receivable at relevant contractual royalty rates
Contingent Consideration Receivable Fair Value Significant Unobservable Input 3	Assumed market participant discount rate
Fair Value Inputs Liabilities Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Contingent Consideration Payable Fair Value Valuation Technique	Income approach (probability weighted discounted cash flow)
Contingent Consideration Payable Fair Value Significant Unobservable Input 1	Cumulative probability of milestones being achieved
Contingent Consideration Payable Fair Value Significant Unobservable Input 2	Assumed market participant discount rate
Contingent Consideration Payable Fair Value Significant Unobservable Input 3	Periods in which milestones are expected to be achieved
Contingent Consideration Payable Fair Value Significant Unobservable Input 4	Forecast quarterly royalties payable on net sales of relevant products
Probability Weightings Applied To Different Sales Scenarios [Member]
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Contingent Consideration Receivables Fair Value Range	5 to 45 percent
Future forecast royalties receivable at relevant contractual royalty rates
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Contingent Consideration Receivables Fair Value Range	$5 million to $183 million
Assumed Market Participant Discount Rate [Member]
Fair Value Inputs Assets Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Contingent Consideration Receivables Fair Value Range	5.6 percent
Fair Value Inputs Liabilities Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Contingent Consideration Payable Fair Value Range	7.4 to 9.1 percent (Weighted average)
Cumulative Probability Of Milestones Being Achieved [Member]
Fair Value Inputs Liabilities Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Contingent Consideration Payable Fair Value Range	19 to 45 percent (Weighted average)
Periods In Which Milestones Are Expected To Be Achieved [Member]
Fair Value Inputs Liabilities Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Contingent Consideration Payable Fair Value Range	2013 to 2028
Forecast quarterly royalties payable on net sales of relevant products
Fair Value Inputs Liabilities Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Contingent Consideration Payable Fair Value Range	$2.9 million to $4.4 million

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Accounts Receivable, Net

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Receivables [Abstract]

Accounts Receivable Disclosure

3.       Accounts receivable, net

Accounts receivable at September 30, 2012 of $863.6 million(December 31, 2011: $845.0 million), are stated net of a provision for discounts and doubtful accounts of $49.5 million (December 31, 2011: $31.1million).

Provision for discounts and doubtful accounts:

	2012	2011
	$’M	$’M
	_____________	_____________
As at January 1,	31.1	23.4
Provision charged to operations	214.9	172.5
Provision utilization	(196.5)	(169.0)
	_____________	_____________
As at September 30,	49.5	26.9
	_____________	_____________

At September 30, 2012 accounts receivable included $41.1 million (December 31, 2011: $73.3 million) related to royalty income.

Since the second quarter of 2011 the Company has not recognized royalty income for 3TC and ZEFFIX for certain territories due to a disagreement between GSK, ViiV Healthcare (“ViiV”) and the Company about how the relevant royalty rate should be applied given the expiry dates of certain patents. In October 2012 the Company, GSK and ViiV settled this disagreement and in the fourth quarter of 2012 the Company will recognize royalty income in respect of prior periods of $38.0 million as a result. No amounts in respect of the settlement have been recorded as at September 30, 2012.

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Inventories

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Inventory Disclosure

4.       Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market and comprise:

	September 30,	December 31,
	2012	2011
	$’M	$’M
	____________	____________
Finished goods	141.5	99.9
Work-in-progress	190.1	162.6
Raw materials	95.9	77.6
	____________	____________
	427.5	340.1
	____________	____________

At September 30, 2012 inventories included $nil(December 31, 2011: $22.7 million)of costs capitalized prior to regulatory approval of the relevant manufacturing facilities.

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Other Intangible Assets, Net

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]

Other Intangible Assets Disclosure

6.       Other intangible assets, net

		September 30,	December 31,
		2012	2011
		$’M	$’M
		________________	________________
Amortized intangible assets
	Intellectual property rights acquired for currently marketed products	2,573.2	2,500.7
	Acquired product technology	710.0	710.0
	Other intangible assets	44.3	23.2
		________________	________________
		3,327.5	3,233.9
Unamortized intangible assets
	Intellectual property rights acquired for IPR&D	273.8	119.8
		________________	________________
		3,601.3	3,353.7
Less: Accumulated amortization		(1,007.7)	(860.7)
		________________	________________
		2,593.6	2,493.0
		________________	________________

As at September 30, 2012 the net book value of intangible assets allocated to the SP segment was $ 1,425.1 million (December 31, 2011: $1,348.3 million),to the HGT segment was $482.6 million (December 31, 2011: $453.2 million) and to the RM segment was $685.9 million (December 31, 2011: $691.5 million).

The change in the net book value of other intangible assets for the nine monthsto September 30, 2012 and 2011is shown in the table below:

	Other intangible assets
	2012	2011
	$’M	$’M
	________________	________________
As at January 1,	2,493.0	1,978.9
Acquisitions	281.5	717.1
Amortization charged	(147.3)	(120.5)
Impairment charges	(27.0)	(16.0)
Foreign currency translation	(6.6)	2.2
	________________	________________
As at September 30,	2,593.6	2,561.7
	________________	________________

In the nine months to September 30, 2012 the Company acquired intangible assets totaling $281.5 million, principally relating to intangible assets acquired with FerroKin and from Pervasis (see Note 2) and the license acquired from Mt. Sinai School of Medicine of New York University(see Note 11). The weighted average amortization period of acquired amortizable intangible assets is 7 years.

The Company reviews its intangible assets for impairment whenever events or circumstancessuggest that their carrying value may not be recoverable. In the second quarter of 2012, theCompany recorded an impairment charge of $27.0 million to write-down its RESOLOR IPR&Dassets to their fair value. In the three months to September 30, 2012, the Company reviewedthe recoverability of its RESOLOR intangible assets (comprising IPR&D assets with acarrying value of $81.6 million and an amortizing intangible asset for the RESOLOR currentlymarketed product with a carrying value of $252.4 million). Based on estimates andcircumstances at September 30, 2012 the Company determined that its RESOLOR intangibleassets remained recoverable. However, it is reasonably possible that changes tocircumstances, estimates or intentions existing at September 30, 2012 could result in therecognition of a further impairment loss in respect of the Company's RESOLOR intangibleassets in future periods.

Management estimates that the annual amortization charge in respect of intangible assets held at September 30, 2012 will be approximately $202million for each of the five years to September 30, 2017.Estimated amortization expense can be affected by various factors including future acquisitions, disposals of product rights, regulatory approval and subsequent amortization of acquired IPR&D projects, foreign exchange movements and the technological advancement and regulatory approval of competitor products.

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Other Non-current Liabilities (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Other Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]

Schedule of Other Noncurrent Liabilities

	September 30,	December 31,
	2012	2011
	$’M	$’M
	____________	____________
Income taxes payable	88.9	78.3
Deferred revenue	11.9	12.2
Deferred rent	12.2	14.0
Insurance provisions	13.8	14.5
Contingent consideration payable	117.4	-
Other non-current liabilities	27.3	25.3
	____________	____________
	271.5	144.3
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Commitments and Contingencies (Leases, and LC and Guarantees ) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Future Minimum Lease Payments under Operating Leases
2012	$ 10.3
2013	39.0
2014	33.1
2015	27.5
2016	20.5
2017	17.0
Thereafter	96.2
Future minimum lease payments, total	243.6
Operating Leases, Rent Expense
Lease and rental expense	31.4	27.3
Letters of credit and guarantees
Irrevocable standby letters of credit and guarantees	$ 39.3

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Commitments and Contingencies

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure

11.       Commitments and contingencies

(a)       Leases

Future minimum lease payments under operating leases at September 30, 2012 are presented below:

	Operating
	leases
	$’M
	_____________
2012	10.3
2013	39.0
2014	33.1
2015	27.5
2016	20.5
2017	17.0
Thereafter	96.2
	_____________
	243.6
	_____________

The Company leases land, facilities, motor vehicles and certain equipment under operating leases expiring through 2032. Lease and rental expense amounted to $31.4 million and$27.3 million for the nine months to September 30, 2012 and2011respectively, which is predominately included in SG&Aexpenses in the Company's consolidated income statement.

(b)       Letters of credit and guarantees

At September 30, 2012 the Company had irrevocable standby letters of credit and guarantees with various banks and insurance companiestotaling $39.3million, providing security for the Company's performance of various obligations. These obligations are primarily in respect of the recoverability of insurance claims, lease obligations and supply commitments.

(c)       Collaborative arrangements

Details of significant updates in collaborative arrangements in the nine months to September 30, 2012are included below:

In-licensing arrangements

Collaboration and license agreement with Sangamo

On February 1, 2012 Shire and Sangamo announced that they had entered into a collaboration and license agreement to develop therapeutics for hemophilia and other monogenic diseases based on Sangamo's zinc finger DNA-binding protein (“ZFP”) technology. Sangamo is responsible for all activities through submission of Investigational New Drug Applications and European Clinical Trial Applications for each product and Shire will reimburse Sangamo for its internal and external research program-related costs. Shire is responsible for clinical development and commercialization of products arising from the collaboration. Shire paid Sangamo an up-front fee of $13.0 million in the nine months to September 30, 2012 (2011: $nil) and may be required to pay research, regulatory, development and commercial milestone payments, and royalties on product sales.

Out-licensing arrangements

Shire has entered into various collaborative arrangements under which the Company has out-licensed certain product or intellectual property rights for consideration such as up-front payments, development milestones, sales milestones and/or royalty payments. In some of these arrangements Shire and the licensee are both actively involved in the development and commercialization of the licensed product and have exposure to risks and rewards dependent on its commercial success. Under the terms of these arrangements, the Company may receive development milestone payments up to an aggregate amount of $39.0 million and sales milestones up to an aggregate amount of $79.0 million. The receipt of these substantive milestones is uncertain and contingent on the achievement of certain development milestones or the achievement of a specified level of annual net sales by the licensee. In the nine months to September 30, 2012 Shire received up-front and milestone payments totaling $6.0 million (2011: $6.8 million). In the nine monthsto September 30, 2012 Shire recognized milestone income of $6.7million (2011: $10.1 million) in other revenues and $57.6 million (2011: $46.2 million) in product sales for shipment of product to the relevant licensee.

Co-promotion agreements - VYVANSE

Shire terminated its co-promotion agreement for VYVANSE with GSK in 2010. Following Shire's termination, GSK filed a lawsuit against Shire in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas relating to the co-promotion agreement. On June 29, 2012 Shire and GSK settled this dispute. The terms of the settlement are confidential.

(d)       Commitments

(i)       Clinical testing

At September 30, 2012 the Company had committed to pay approximately $419.3 million (December 31, 2011: $358.6 million) to contract vendors for administering and executing clinical trials. The timing of these payments is dependent upon actual services performed by the organizations as determined by patient enrollment levels and related activities.

(ii)       Contract manufacturing

At September 30, 2012 the Company had committed to pay approximately $104.8 million (December 31, 2011: $86.4 million) in respect of contract manufacturing. The Company expects to pay $60.2 million of these commitments in 2012.

(iii)       Other purchasing commitments

At September 30, 2012 the Company had committed to pay approximately $130.0 million (December 31, 2011: $190.1 million) for future purchases of goods and services, predominantly relating to active pharmaceutical ingredients sourcing. The Company expects to pay $115.9 million of these commitments in 2012.

(iv)       Investment commitments

At September 30, 2012 the Company had outstanding commitments to subscribe for interests in companies and partnerships for amounts totaling $17.9 million (December 31, 2011: $9.4 million) which may all be payable in 2012, depending on the timing of capital calls.

(v)       Capital commitments

At September 30, 2012 the Company had committed to spend $24.6 million (December 31, 2011: $25.4 million) on capital projects.

(e)       Legal and other proceedings

The Company expenses legal costs as they are incurred.

The Company recognizes loss contingency provisions for probable losses when management is able to reasonably estimate the loss. When the estimated loss lies within a range, the Company records a loss contingency provision based on its best estimate of the probable loss. If no particular amount within that range is a better estimate than any other amount, the minimum amount is recorded.  Estimates of losses are often developed substantially before the ultimate loss is known, and are therefore refined each accounting period as additional information becomes known. In instances where the Company is unable to develop a reasonable estimate of loss, no loss contingency provision is recorded at that time. As information becomes known a loss contingency provision is recorded when a reasonable estimate can be made. The estimates are reviewed quarterly and the estimates are changed when expectations are revised. An outcome that deviates from the Company's estimate may result in an additional expense or release in a future accounting period. At September 30, 2012 provisions for litigation losses, insurance claims and other disputes totaled $63.8 million (December 31, 2011: $36.9 million).

The Company's principal pending legal and other proceedings are disclosed below. The outcomes of these proceedings are not always predictable and can be affected by various factors. For those legal and other proceedings for which it is considered at least reasonably possible that a loss has been incurred, the Company discloses the possible loss or range of possible loss in excess of the recorded loss contingency provision, if any, where such excess is both material and estimable.

VYVANSE

In May and June 2011, Shire was notified that six separate Abbreviated New Drug Applications ("ANDAs") were submitted under the Hatch-Waxman Act seeking permission to market generic versions of all approved strengths of VYVANSE. The notices were from Sandoz, Inc. ("Sandoz"); Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC ("Amneal"); Watson Laboratories, Inc.; Roxane Laboratories, Inc. ("Roxane"); Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; and Actavis Elizabeth LLC and Actavis Inc. (collectively, "Actavis"). Within the requisite 45 day period, Shire filed lawsuits for infringement of certain of Shire's VYVANSE patents in the US District Court for the District of New Jersey against each of Sandoz, Roxane, Amneal and Actavis; in the US District Court for the Central District of California against Watson Laboratories, Inc.; and in the US District Court for the Eastern District of New York against Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Mylan Inc. (collectively "Mylan"). On December 9, 2011, the District Court of New Jersey consolidated the Sandoz, Roxane, Amneal and Actavis cases. On January 5, 2012, the Watson case was transferred to the District Court of New Jersey, but not consolidated with the other cases. The filing of the lawsuits triggered a stay of approval of all six ANDAs for up to 30 months from the expiration of the new chemical entity exclusivity, which will expire on August 23, 2014. In December 2011 and February 2012, Shire received additional notifications that Mylan had filed further certifications challenging other VYVANSE patents listed in the Orange Book. Within the requisite 45 day period, Shire filed a new lawsuit against Mylan, Johnson Matthey Pharmaceutical Materials and Johnson Matthey Inc. in New Jersey. In May 2012, the Mylan case that was filed in the Eastern District of New York was transferred and consolidated with the Sandoz, Roxane, Amneal and Actavis cases in New Jersey. No trial dates have been set.

INTUNIV

In March and April 2010, Shire was notified that three separate ANDAs were submitted under the Hatch-Waxman Act seeking permission to market generic versions of all approved strengths of INTUNIV. The notices were from Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (collectively, “Teva”);Actavis; and Anchen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Anchen, Inc. (collectively, "Anchen"). Within the requisite 45 day period, Shire filed lawsuits in the US District Court for the District of Delaware against each of Teva, Actavis and Anchen for infringement of certain of Shire's INTUNIV patents. The filing of the lawsuits triggered a stay of approval of these ANDAs for up to 30 months. These lawsuits have been consolidated. A Markman hearing was held on February 14, 2012, and a written Markman decision was given by the court on March 22, 2012. The Anchen lawsuit was settled in September 2012.This settlement provides TWi Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“TWi”), the acquirer of Anchen's ANDA, with a license to make, and Anchen a license to market, TWi's generic versions of INTUNIV in the United States on July 1, 2016, or earlier in certain circumstances.  Such sales will require the payment of a royalty to Shire, except in certain circumstances.  Also as part of the settlement, under certain circumstances Shire may authorize Anchen to sell authorized generic versions of INTUNIV supplied by Shire, on which Shire will receive a significant royalty.  A bench trial against Actavis and Teva was held from September 17, 2012 through September 20, 2012and post trial briefing is scheduled to conclude on November 8, 2012. A decision has not yet been given.

In October 2010, Shire was notified that two separate ANDAs were submitted under the Hatch-Waxman Act seeking permission to market generic versions of the 4mg strength of INTUNIV. The notices were from Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and from Impax Laboratories, Inc. (“Impax”). Shire was subsequently advised that Impax amended its ANDA to include the 1mg, 2mg and 3mg strengths of INTUNIV. Within the requisite 45 day period, Shire filed a lawsuit in the US District Court for the Northern District of California against each of Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Watson Laboratories, Inc.-Florida, Watson Pharma, Inc., ANDA, Inc. (collectively “Watson”) and Impax for infringement of certain of Shire's INTUNIV patents. The filing of the lawsuit triggered a stay of approval of these ANDAs for up to 30 months. A Markman hearing was held on May 30, 2012, and a written Markman decision was given by the court on June 1, 2012. A trial is scheduled to begin on July 8, 2013.

In February 2011, Shire was notified that Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. submitted an ANDA under the Hatch-Waxman Act seeking permission to market a generic version of the 4mg strength of INTUNIV. Within the requisite 45 day period, Shire filed a lawsuit in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York against Mylan for infringement of certain of Shire's INTUNIV patents. In April 2011, Shire filed a lawsuit against Mylan in the US District Court for the District of West Virginia for infringement of certain of Shire's INTUNIV patents and dismissed the lawsuit in the Southern District of New York. The filing of the lawsuit in West Virginia did not trigger a stay of approval of this ANDA. Shire was subsequently advised that Mylan amended its ANDA to include the 1mg, 2mg and 3mg strengths of INTUNIV. Within the requisite 45 day period, Shire filed another lawsuit against Mylan in the US District Court for the District of West Virginia. A Markman hearing was held on September 6, 2012, although a written decision has not yet been given. A trial is scheduled to start on December 2, 2013.

In March 2011, Shire was notified that Sandoz had submitted an ANDA under the Hatch-Waxman Act seeking permission to market a generic version of the 4mg strength of INTUNIV. Within the requisite 45 day period, Shire filed a lawsuit in the US District Court for the District of Colorado against Sandoz for infringement of certain of Shire's INTUNIV patents. The filing of the lawsuit triggered a stay of approval of this ANDA for up to 30 months. Shire was subsequently advised that Sandoz amended its ANDA to include the 1mg, 2mg and 3mg strengths of INTUNIV. Within the requisite 45 day period, Shire filed another lawsuit against Sandoz in the US District Court for the District of Colorado. The filing of the lawsuit triggered a stay of approval of the 1mg, 2mg and 3mg strengths for up to 30 months. A Markman hearing was held on August 10, 2012, although a written decision has not yet been given. No trial date has been set.

On March 22, 2012, US Patent No. 5,854,290, one of the patents-in-suit in all the INTUNIV litigations referenced above was dedicated to the public by the inventors. Two other patents relating to formulations of guanfacine remain in each of the lawsuits regarding INTUNIV. Those two patents expire on December 20, 2020 and July 4, 2022.

REPLAGAL

Mt. Sinai School of Medicine of New York University (“Mt. Sinai”) initiated lawsuits against Shire in Sweden on April 14, 2010, and in Germany on April 20, 2010, alleging that Shire's enzyme replacement therapy (“ERT”) for Fabry disease, REPLAGAL, infringes Mt. Sinai's European Patent No. 1 942 189, granted April 14, 2010.  Mt.Sinai sought injunctions against the use of REPLAGAL in these jurisdictions until expiration of the patent. Mt.Sinai has been granted Supplementary Protection Certificates (“SPC”) in respect of the patent in certain EU countries (including Sweden and Germany) which, where granted, extends the patent until August 2016. Where no SPC has been granted, the patent expires November 2013.

Shire filed an opposition against Mt.Sinai's patent before the European Patent Office (“EPO”) on July 23, 2010, and commenced invalidity proceedings in the UK on December 8, 2010. Mt. Sinai counterclaimed alleging infringement in the UK proceedings. 

On May 9, 2012, Shire and Mt. Sinai agreed to settle all proceedings in connection with the validity and infringement by REPLAGAL of Mt. Sinai's European Patent No. 1 942 189. The parties agreed to discontinue all court and related proceedings in this dispute, and Mt. Sinai has granted Shire a non-exclusive license to the patent in connection with the on-going sales of REPLAGAL in the EU and in certain other non-EU territories. Shire has made an up-front cash payment to Mt.Sinai and will make additional cash payments based on REPLAGAL sales over the license term.

FOSRENOL

In February 2009 Shire was notified that three separate ANDAs were submitted under the Hatch-Waxman Act seeking permission to market generic versions of all approved strengths of FOSRENOL. The notices were received from Barr Laboratories, Inc. (“Barr”); Mylan, Inc., Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Matrix Laboratories, Inc. (collectively, “Mylan-Matrix”); and Natco Pharma Limited (“Natco”). In December 2010, Shire was notified that Alkem Laboratories Ltd. (“Alkem”) submitted an ANDA under the Hatch-Waxman Act seeking permission to market generic versions of all approved strengths of FOSRENOL. Within the requisite 45 day period, Shire filed lawsuits in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York against each of Barr, Mylan-Matrix and Natco and in both the US District Court for the Southern District of New York and the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois against Alkem for infringement of certain of Shire's FOSRENOL patents.  In April 2011, Shire and Barr reached a settlement which provides Barr with a license to market its own generic version of FOSRENOL in the US but only after October 1, 2021, or earlier under certain circumstances. No payments to Barr are involved with the settlement. As a result of the settlement, the lawsuit against Barr was subsequently dismissed. The lawsuits against both Mylan-Matrix and Alkem have been dismissed, and consequently, each of Mylan-Matrix and Alkem may enter the market upon US Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) approval of their respective versions of generic FOSRENOL.  In April 2012 the 30 month stay of approval with respect to Natco expired. No trial date has been set with respect to Natco.

LIALDA

In May 2010 Shire was notified that Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. (“Zydus”) had submitted an ANDA under the Hatch-Waxman Act seeking permission to market a generic version of LIALDA. Within the requisite 45 day period, Shire filed a lawsuit in the US District Court for the District of Delaware against Zydus and Cadila Healthcare Limited, doing business as Zydus Cadila. The filing of the lawsuit triggered a stay of approval of the ANDA for up to 30 months. All scheduled dates in the lawsuit have been vacated, including the Markman hearing date originally scheduled for April 26, 2012 and the trial date originally scheduled for October 8, 2012. No dates have been rescheduled.

In February 2012, Shire was notified that Osmotica Pharmaceutical Corporation ("Osmotica") had submitted an ANDA under the Hatch-Waxman Act seeking permission to market a generic version of LIALDA.  Within the requisite 45 day period, Shire filed a lawsuit in the US District Court for the Northern District of Georgia against Osmotica. The filing of the lawsuit triggered a stay of approval of the ANDA for up to 30 months.A Markman hearing is scheduled for February 2013, although no specific date has been set. No trial date has been set.

In March 2012, Shire was notified that Watson Laboratories Inc.-Florida had submitted an ANDA under the Hatch-Waxman Act seeking permission to market a generic version of LIALDA. Within the requisite 45 day period, Shire filed a lawsuit in the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida against Watson Laboratories Inc.-Florida and Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. The filing of the lawsuit triggered a stay of approval of the ANDA for up to 30 months. In August 2012, Shire filed an amended complaint adding Watson Pharma, Inc. and Watson Laboratories, Inc. as defendants. No date for a Markman hearing has been set. A trial is scheduled to begin on February 11, 2013.

In April 2012, Shire was notified that Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. had submitted an ANDA under the Hatch-Waxman Act seeking permission to market a generic version of LIALDA. Within the requisite 45 day period, Shire filed a lawsuit in the US District Court for the Middle District of Florida against Mylan. The filing of the lawsuit triggered a stay of approval of the ANDA for up to 30 months.No date for a Markman hearing has been set. A trial is scheduled to begin on June 2, 2014.

ADDERALL XR

On November 1, 2010 Impax filed suit against Shire in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York claiming that Shire is in breach of its supply contract for the authorized generic version of ADDERALL XR.  Shire's ability to supply this product is limited by quota restrictions that the US Drug Enforcement Administration places on amphetamine, which is the product's active ingredient. Impax is seeking specific performance, equitable relief and damages. Shire has filed a counterclaim against Impax seeking damages and a declaratory judgment that Shire has satisfied its obligations under the supply contract. The April 10, 2012 trial date has been postponed and a new trial date has not yet been set.

In February 2011, Shire was notified that Watson Laboratories, Inc.-Floridahad submitted an ANDA under the Hatch-Waxman Act seeking permission to market a generic version of all approved strengths of ADDERALL XR. This new ANDA is not covered under the existing settlement agreements entered into in November 2007 between Shire and Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the “Settlement Agreements”). The Settlement Agreements cover a different ANDA and do not provide any license for Watson Laboratories, Inc.-Florida to sell the products covered in Watson Laboratories, Inc.-Florida's new ANDA.Within the requisite 45 day period, Shire filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York against Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Watson Laboratories, Inc.-Florida, Watson Pharm, Inc., Andrx Corporation, and Andrx Pharmaceuticals, L.L.C. for infringement of certain of Shire's ADDERALL XR patents and also for breach of contract in connection with the Settlement Agreements. The filing of the lawsuit triggered a stay of approval of this ANDA for up to 30 months. A Markman hearing was held on June 13, 2012 but a decision has not yet been given. On June 22, 2012, the FDA responded to Shire's ADDERALL XR citizen petition and set forth more stringent bioequivalence standards that all ANDAs for ADDERALL XR must meet for approval. On July 30, 2012, Shire filed a request with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York seeking a 90-day stay of these legal proceedings because Shire believes Watson Laboratories, Inc.-Florida's ANDA fails to meet the FDA's new bioequivalence standards and will not receive FDA approval. The judge granted the 90-day stay on August 3, 2012. No trial date has been set.

Subpoena related to ADDERALL XR, DAYTRANA and VYVANSE

On September 23, 2009 the Company received a civil subpoena from the US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General in coordination with the US Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania seeking production of documents related to the sales and marketing of ADDERALL XR, DAYTRANA and VYVANSE. The investigation covers whether Shire engaged in off-label promotion and other conduct that may implicate the civil False Claims Act. Shire is cooperating fully with this investigation. At this time, Shire is unable to predict the outcome or duration of this investigation.

Investigation related to DERMAGRAFT

Shire understands that the Department of Justice, including the US Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division and the US Attorney's Office for Washington, DC, is conducting civil and criminal investigations into the sales and marketing practices of ABH relating to DERMAGRAFT.  Shire is cooperating fully with these investigations. Shire is not in a position at this time to predict the scope, duration or outcome of these investigations.

Civil Investigative Demand for ADDERALL XR, ADDERALL XR Authorized Generics and VYVANSE

On April 5, 2012 Shire received a Civil Investigative Demand (“CID”) from the United States Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) requesting that Shire provide it with certain information regarding the supply and reported shortages of ADDERALL XR and its authorized generics and the marketing and sale of ADDERALL XR, its authorized generics and VYVANSE. Shire believes the CID was triggered by reports of product shortages of ADDERALL XR and the authorized generic products in 2011. Shire is cooperating fully with the FTC. At this time, Shire is unable to predict the outcome or duration of this investigation. Separately, members of the US Congress are reviewing industry wide drug shortages which have been well publicized in the US media and Shire has responded to a specific inquiry relating to ADDERALL XR.

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Segmental Reporting

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment Reporting Disclosure

16.       Segmental reporting

Shire's internal financial reporting is in line with its business unit and management reporting structure. The Company has three business units and three reportable segments: SP, HGTand RM. The SP, HGT and RMreportable segments represent the Company's revenues and costs for currently promoted and sold products, together with the costs of developing products for future commercialization. 'All Other' has been included in the table below in order to reconcile the three segments to the total consolidated figures.

The Company evaluates performance based on revenue and operating income. The Company does not have inter-segment transactions. Assets that are directly attributable or allocable to the segments have been separately disclosed.

	SP	HGT	RM	All Other	Total
3 months to September 30, 2012	$’M	$’M	$’M	$’M	$’M
	___________	___________	___________	___________	___________
Product sales	683.4	337.4	33.7	-	1,054.5
Royalties	31.0	-	-	10.8	41.8
Other revenues	3.7	0.4	-	-	4.1
	___________	____________	____________	___________	___________
Total revenues	718.1	337.8	33.7	10.8	1,100.4
	___________	____________	____________	___________	___________
Cost of product sales(1)	85.7	66.2	16.0	-	167.9
Research and development(1)	137.8	80.8	6.1	-	224.7
Selling, general and administrative(1)	256.6	87.4	37.9	55.5	437.4
Gain on sale of product rights	(5.7)	-	-	-	(5.7)
Integration and acquisition costs	1.4	-	1.3	-	2.7
	_____________	____________	____________	___________	___________
Total operating expenses	475.8	234.4	61.3	55.5	827.0
	_____________	____________	____________	___________	___________
Operating income/(loss)	242.3	103.4	(27.6)	(44.7)	273.4
	_____________	____________	____________	___________	___________
Total assets	2,565.0	1,938.5	963.0	1,850.0	7,316.5
Long-lived assets(2)	136.0	697.8	28.7	71.0	933.5
Capital expenditure on long-lived assets(2)	16.1	5.8	5.0	8.4	35.3
	_____________	___________	___________	___________	___________

(1) Depreciation from manufacturing plants ($9.4million) is included in Cost of product sales; depreciation of research and development assets ($5.5 million) is included in Research and development; and all other depreciation andamortization ($64.2 million) is included in Selling, general and administrative.

(2) Long-lived assets comprise all non-current assets(excluding goodwill and other intangible assets, deferred contingent consideration assets, deferred tax assets, investments, income tax receivable and financial instruments).

	SP	HGT	RM	All Other	Total
3 months to September 30, 2011	$’M	$’M	$’M	$’M	$’M
	___________	___________	___________	___________	___________
Product sales	658.0	310.4	50.0	-	1,018.4
Royalties	45.2	-	-	17.6	62.8
Other revenues	3.6	0.3	-	1.0	4.9
	___________	____________	____________	___________	___________
Total revenues	706.8	310.7	50.0	18.6	1,086.1
	___________	____________	____________	___________	___________
Cost of product sales(1)	88.4	59.9	18.2	-	166.5
Research and development(1)	121.6	76.5	3.4	-	201.5
Selling, general and administrative(1)	273.8	85.3	30.2	62.8	452.1
Loss on sale of product rights	0.3	-	-	-	0.3
Reorganization costs	3.2	-	-	1.8	5.0
Integration and acquisition costs	1.7	-	3.6	-	5.3
	_____________	____________	____________	___________	___________
Total operating expenses	489.0	221.7	55.4	64.6	830.7
	_____________	____________	____________	___________	___________
Operating income/(loss)	217.8	89.0	(5.4)	(46.0)	255.4
	_____________	____________	____________	___________	___________
Total assets	2,527.9	1,835.2	972.7	729.8	6,065.6
Long-lived assets(2)	136.2	703.7	20.2	61.1	921.2
Capital expenditure on long-lived assets(2)	12.8	30.1	0.5	3.7	47.1
	_____________	___________	___________	___________	___________

(1) Depreciation from manufacturing plants ($10.8 million) and amortization of favorable manufacturing contracts ($0.5 million) is included in Cost of product sales; depreciation of research and development assets ($5.6 million) and impairment of certain IPR&D intangible assets in the SP reporting segment ($16.0 million) is included in Research and development; and all other depreciation,amortization and impairment charges ($63.1 million) is included in Selling, general and administrative.

(2) Long-lived assets comprise all non-current assets (excluding goodwill and other intangible assets, deferred contingent consideration assets, deferred tax assets, investments, income tax receivable and financial instruments).

	SP	HGT	RM	All Other	Total
9 months to September 30, 2012	$’M	$’M	$’M	$’M	$’M
	___________	___________	___________	___________	___________
Product sales	2,125.6	1,048.6	134.9	-	3,309.1
Royalties	118.8	-	-	35.6	154.4
Other revenues	15.6	0.9	-	-	16.5
	___________	____________	____________	___________	___________
Total revenues	2,260.0	1,049.5	134.9	35.6	3,480.0
	___________	____________	____________	___________	___________
Cost of product sales(1)	257.6	178.2	43.0	-	478.8
Research and development(1)	427.1	243.1	13.4	-	683.6
Selling, general and administrative(1)	868.3	296.7	122.1	161.3	1,448.4
Gain on sale of product rights	(16.5)	-	-	-	(16.5)
Integration and acquisition costs	5.5	-	9.6	-	15.1
	_____________	____________	____________	___________	___________
Total operating expenses	1,542.0	718.0	188.1	161.3	2,609.4
	_____________	____________	____________	___________	___________
Operating income/(loss)	718.0	331.5	(53.2)	(125.7)	870.6
	_____________	____________	____________	___________	___________
Total assets	2,565.0	1,938.5	963.0	1,850.0	7,316.5
Long-lived assets(2)	136.0	697.8	28.7	71.0	933.5
Capital expenditure on long-lived assets(2)	37.7	25.2	9.7	16.5	89.1
	_____________	___________	___________	___________	___________

1) Depreciation from manufacturing plants ($23.6 million) and amortization of favorable manufacturing contracts ($0.7 million) is included in Cost of product sales; depreciation of research and development assets ($18.3 million) and impairment of IPR&D intangible assets in the SP reporting segment ($27.0 million) is included in Research and development; and all other depreciation and amortization ($188.9 million) is included in Selling, general and administrative.

(2) Long-lived assets comprise all non-current assets (excluding goodwill and other intangible assets, deferred contingent consideration assets, deferred tax assets, investments, income tax receivable and financial instruments).

	SP	HGT	RM	All Other	Total
9 months to September 30, 2011	$’M	$’M	$’M	$’M	$’M
	___________	___________	___________	___________	___________
Product sales	1,948.8	900.2	52.0	-	2,901.0
Royalties	134.6	-	-	65.2	199.8
Other revenues	15.9	0.9	-	3.6	20.4
	___________	____________	____________	___________	___________
Total revenues	2,099.3	901.1	52.0	68.8	3,121.2
	___________	____________	____________	___________	___________
Cost of product sales(1)	264.0	152.2	18.5	-	434.7
Research and development(1)	329.3	223.5	3.5	-	556.3
Selling, general and administrative(1)	833.8	257.3	31.5	172.7	1,295.3
Loss on sale of product rights	3.8	-	-	-	3.8
Reorganization costs	8.2	-	-	9.8	18.0
Integration and acquisition costs	(2.6)	-	10.5	-	7.9
	_____________	____________	____________	___________	___________
Total operating expenses	1,436.5	633.0	64.0	182.5	2,316.0
	_____________	____________	____________	___________	___________
Operating income/(loss)	662.8	268.1	(12.0)	(113.7)	805.2
	_____________	____________	____________	___________	___________
Total assets	2,527.9	1,835.2	972.7	729.8	6,065.6
Long-lived assets(2)	136.2	703.7	20.2	61.1	921.2
Capital expenditure on long-lived assets(2)	35.9	93.9	0.7	11.4	141.9
	_____________	___________	___________	___________	___________

(1) Depreciation from manufacturing plants ($29.0 million) and amortization of favorable manufacturing contracts ($1.4 million) is included in Cost of product sales; depreciation of research and development assets ($16.4 million) and impairment of IPR&D intangible assets in the SP reporting segment ($16.0 million) is included in Research and development; and all other depreciation,amortization and impairment ($165.5 million) is included in Selling, general and administrative.

(2) Long-lived assets comprise all non-current assets (excluding goodwill and other intangible assets, deferred contingent consideration assets, deferred tax assets, investments, income tax receivable and financial instruments).

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Long-term Debt (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012
Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]
Debt issuance date	May 9, 2007
Principal amount	$ 1,100
Stated interest rate	2.75%
Final maturity date	May 09, 2014
Put Option Date	May 09, 2012

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Business Combinations (Purchase Price Allocation and Other Disclosures) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended			3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012 ABH	Sep. 30, 2011 ABH	Sep. 30, 2012 ABH	Sep. 30, 2011 ABH	Jun. 28, 2011 ABH	Sep. 30, 2012 FerroKin BioSciences Inc	Sep. 30, 2011 FerroKin BioSciences Inc	Sep. 30, 2012 FerroKin BioSciences Inc	Sep. 30, 2011 FerroKin BioSciences Inc	Apr. 02, 2012 FerroKin BioSciences Inc	Apr. 19, 2012 Pervasis Therapeutics Inc
Non-current assets:
Goodwill														$ 46.1	$ 2.0
IPR&D														166.0	24.3
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and other current liabilities														6.6	0.2
Non-current liabilities:
Other non-current liabilities														46.2
Contingent consideration payable - maximum														225.0	169.5
Cash consideration paid									739.6					94.5	2.5
The acquisition date fair value of total consideration														159.3	26.1
Contingent consideration														64.8	23.6
Post acquisition revenues included in consolidated statement of income					33.7	50.0	134.9	52.0
Net income	227.2	192.9	703.4	609.7
Post acquisition pre-tax losses included in consolidated statement of income					(27.6)	(5.4)	(53.2)	(12.0)		(0.4)	0	(2.8)	0
Amortization of intangible assets					10.5	9.8	30.3	10.0
Integration and acquisition costs	$ 2.7	$ 5.3	$ 15.1	$ 7.9	$ 1.1	$ 3.6	$ 9.0	$ 10.5		$ 0.4	$ 0	$ 2.8	$ 0
Percentage of voting interests acquired									100.00%					100.00%

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Consolidated Statements of Income (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Line Items]
Impairment charges	$ 0	$ 16.0	$ 27.0	$ 16.0
Favorable Manufacturing Contract
Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Line Items]
Amortization of intangible assets		0.5	0.7	1.4
Acquired Intellectual Property Rights
Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Line Items]
Amortization of intangible assets	$ 50.0	$ 46.4	$ 146.6	$ 119.1

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$ 703.4	$ 609.7
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	231.5	212.3
Share based compensation	65.0	54.7
Impairment of intangible assets	27.0	16.0
Gain on sale of non-current investments	0	(23.5)
(Gain)/loss on sale of product rights	(16.5)	3.8
Other	5.1	5.9
Movement in deferred taxes	(30.4)	(13.2)
Equity in earnings of equity method investees	(0.5)	(3.2)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase in accounts receivable	(23.0)	(122.8)
Increase in sales deduction accrual	36.1	46.2
Increase in inventory	(81.9)	(42.8)
Decrease in prepayments and other assets	17.8	17.3
Increase/(decrease) in accounts and notes payable and other liabilities	72.7	(101.4)
Returns on investment from joint venture	4.9	5.2
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,011.2	664.2
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Movements in restricted cash	1.7	5.7
Purchases of subsidiary undertakings, net of cash acquired	(97.0)	(723.5)
Purchases of non-current investments	(12.1)	(8.3)
Purchases of property, plant and equipment ("PPE")	(91.6)	(135.9)
Purchases of intangible assets	(43.5)	(5.2)
Proceeds from disposal of non-current investments and PP&E	4.6	94.7
Proceeds received on sale of product rights	13.7	8.8
Proceeds from capital expenditure grants	8.4	0
Returns of equity investments and proceeds from short term investments	0.2	1.7
Net cash used in investing activities	(215.6)	(762.0)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from drawing of revolving credit facility ("RCF")	0	30.0
Repayment of RCF	0	(30.0)
Repayment of debt acquired through business combinations	(3.0)	(13.1)
Excess tax benefit associated with exercise of stock options	38.6	23.7
Payment of dividend	(70.7)	(60.5)
Payments to acquire shares by EBT	(50.9)	(126.8)
Other	(2.6)	(0.1)
Net cash used in financing activities	(88.6)	(176.8)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(5.1)	0.4
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	701.9	(274.2)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	620.0	550.6
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	1,321.9	276.4
Supplemental information associated with continuing operations:
Interest paid	(18.6)	(16.9)
Income taxes paid	$ (134.6)	$ (264.5)

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Fair Value Measurement (Assets and Liabilities That are Measured and Not Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
Financial liabilities:
Convertible bonds	$ 1,100.0		$ 0
Convertible Debt, Current			1,100.0
Impairment of Intangible Asset (Excluding Goodwill)	27.0	16.0
Estimated fair value
Financial liabilities:
Building financing obligation Fair value	10.3		9.7
Recurring Basis | Carrying value
Financial assets:
Available-for-sale securities	22.4		7.4
Contingent consideration receivable	41.0		37.8
Foreign exchange contracts, asset	1.1		3.4
Financial liabilities:
Foreign exchange contracts, liability	0.8		0.4
Contingent consideration payable	133.4		0
Recurring Basis | Level 1
Financial assets:
Available-for-sale securities	22.4		7.4
Contingent consideration receivable	0		0
Foreign exchange contracts, asset	0		0
Financial liabilities:
Foreign exchange contracts, liability	0		0
Contingent consideration payable	0		0
Recurring Basis | Level 2
Financial assets:
Available-for-sale securities	0		0
Contingent consideration receivable	0		0
Foreign exchange contracts, asset	1.1		3.4
Financial liabilities:
Foreign exchange contracts, liability	0.8		0.4
Contingent consideration payable	0		0
Recurring Basis | Level 3
Financial assets:
Available-for-sale securities	0		0
Contingent consideration receivable	41.0		37.8
Foreign exchange contracts, asset	0		0
Financial liabilities:
Foreign exchange contracts, liability	0		0
Contingent consideration payable	133.4		0
Recurring Basis | Estimated fair value
Financial assets:
Available-for-sale securities	22.4		7.4
Contingent consideration receivable	41.0		37.8
Foreign exchange contracts, asset	1.1		3.4
Financial liabilities:
Foreign exchange contracts, liability	0.8		0.4
Contingent consideration payable	133.4		0
Nonrecurring Basis
Financial liabilities:
Impairment of Intangible Asset (Excluding Goodwill)	27.0
Fair value of IPR&D assets, determined at the time of the impairment review	77.0
Nonrecurring Basis | Carrying value
Financial liabilities:
Convertible bonds	1,100.0
Convertible Debt, Current			1,100.0
Building financing obligation Carrying value	8.2		8.2
Nonrecurring Basis | Estimated fair value
Financial liabilities:
Convertible bonds	1,221.1
Convertible Debt, Current			$ 1,309.7

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Basis of preparation

(a)       Basis of preparation

These interim financial statements of Shire plc and its subsidiaries (collectively “Shire” or the “Company”) and other financial information included in this Form 10-Q, are unaudited. They have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“US GAAP”) and US Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) regulations for interim reporting.

The balance sheet as at December 31, 2011was derived from audited financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by US GAAP.

These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year to December 31, 2011.

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with US GAAP have been condensed or omitted from these interim financial statements. However, these interim financial statements include all adjustments, which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to fairly state the results of the interim period and the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full year.

Use of estimates in consolidated financial statements

(b)       Use of estimates in interim financial statements

The preparation of interim financial statements, in conformity with US GAAP and SEC regulations, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Estimates and assumptions are primarily made in relation to the valuation of intangible assets, the valuation of equity investments, sales deductions, income taxes (including provisions for uncertain tax positions and the realization of deferred tax assets), provisions for litigation and legal proceedings, contingent consideration receivable from product divestmentsandcontingent consideration payable in respect of business combinations and asset purchases. If actual results differ from the Company's estimates, or to the extent these estimates are adjusted in future periods, the Company's results of operations could either benefit from, or be adversely affected by, any such change in estimate.

New accounting pronouncements

(c)       New accounting pronouncements

Adopted during the period

Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in US GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”)

On January 1, 2012 the Company adopted new guidance issued by the Financial Accounting Standard Board (“FASB”) on fair value measurement and disclosure. The guidance amends the existing requirements and improves the comparability of fair value measurement and disclosure between US GAAP and IFRS. Some of the amendments clarify the application of existing fair value measurement requirements and other amendments change a particular principle or requirement for measuring fair value or for disclosing information about fair value measurements. The guidance has been adopted prospectively from January 1, 2012. The adoption of the guidance did not impact the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. Enhanced disclosure of fair value measurementas required by this guidance is included in Note 14.

Presentation of Comprehensive Income

On January 1, 2012 the Company adopted new guidance issued by FASB on the presentation of comprehensive income, which revises the manner in which entities present comprehensive income in their financial statements. The guidance requires entities to report components of comprehensive income in either: (i) a single, continuous statement of comprehensive income; or (ii) two separate but consecutive statements. The guidance does not change those items which must be reported in other comprehensive income, and does not change the definition of net income or the calculation of earnings per share.The requirement to present the effects of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income on the components of net income and other comprehensive income for all periods presented has currently been deferred.

The adoption of the guidance did not impact the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. The Company has elected to present the components of comprehensive income in two separate, but consecutive statements. Enhanced disclosure of the components of comprehensive income is included in Note 12.

Goodwill Impairment Testing

On January 1, 2012 the Company adopted new guidance issued by FASB on the testing of goodwill for impairment. The guidance permits an entity to first assess the qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, an entity determines it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then performing the two-step impairment test is unnecessary. The more-likely-than-not threshold is defined as having a likelihood of more than 50 percent. An entity also has the option to bypass the qualitative assessment for any reporting unit in any period and proceed directly to performing the first step of the two-step goodwill impairment test and may resume performing the qualitative assessment in any subsequent period. The guidance has been adopted prospectively from January 1, 2012. The adoption of the guidance did not impact the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

To be adopted in future periods

Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Other than Goodwill) Impairment Testing

In July 2012 the FASB issued guidance on the testing of indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment. The guidance permits an entity to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of anindefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its carrying amount. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, an entity determines it is not more likely than not that the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its carrying amount, performing the impairment test is unnecessary. The more-likely-than-not threshold is defined as a likelihood of more than 50 percent. An entity also has the option to bypass the qualitative assessment for any indefinite-lived intangible asset in any period and proceed directly to performing the impairment test and may resume performing the qualitative assessment in any subsequent period. The guidance will be effective for interim and annual impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material effect on its consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

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Fair Value Measurement (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis

	Carrying	Fair value
	value
		Total	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3
At September 30, 2012	$'M	$'M	$'M	$'M	$'M
	____________	____________	___________	___________	___________
Financial assets:
Available-for-sale securities(1)	22.4	22.4	22.4	-	-
Contingent consideration receivable (2)	41.0	41.0	-	-	41.0
Foreign exchange contracts	1.1	1.1	-	1.1	-
Financial liabilities:
Foreign exchange contracts	0.8	0.8	-	0.8	-
Contingent consideration payable(3)	133.4	133.4	-	-	133.4
	____________	____________	___________	___________	___________
		Total	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3
At December 31, 2011	$'M	$'M	$'M	$'M	$'M
	____________	____________	___________	___________	___________
Financial assets:
Available-for-sale securities(1)	7.4	7.4	7.4	-	-
Contingent consideration receivable (2)	37.8	37.8	-	-	37.8
Foreign exchange contracts	3.4	3.4	-	3.4	-
Financial liabilities:
Foreign exchange contracts	0.4	0.4	-	0.4	-
	____________	____________	___________	___________	___________

Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis Using Significant Unobervable Inputs (Level 3)

Contingent consideration receivable	9 months to September 30,
	2012	2011
	$'M	$'M
	____________	____________
Balance at beginning of period	37.8	61.0
Gain/(loss) recognized in the income statement (within Gain/(loss) on sale of product rights) due to change in fair value during the period	16.5	(3.8)
Reclassification of amounts to Other receivables within Other current assets	(13.7)	(12.0)
Amounts recorded to other comprehensive income (within foreign currency translation adjustments)	0.4	0.6
Balance at end of period	41.0	45.8

Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis Using Significant Unobervable Inputs (Level 3)

Contingent consideration payable	9 months to September 30,
	2012	2011
	$'M	$'M
	____________	____________
Balance at beginning of period 1	-	-
Initial recognition of contingent consideration payable	127.8	-
Loss recognized in the income statement (within Integration and acquisition costs) due to change in fair value during the period	3.3	-
Reclassification of amounts to Other current liabilities	(6.7)	-
Change in fair value during the period with corresponding adjustment to the associated intangible asset	9.0	-
Balance at end of period	133.4	-

Schedule of Fair Value Inputs Assets and Liabilities Quantitative Information

Financial assets:	Fair Value at the Measurement Date
At September 30, 2012	Fair value	Valuation Technique	Significant unobservable Inputs	Range
	$'M
	____________	___________	___________	___________
Contingent consideration receivable ("CCR")	41.0	Income approach (probability weighted discounted cash flow)	• Probability weightings applied to different sales scenarios • Future forecast royalties receivable at relevant contractual royalty rates • Assumed market participant discount rate	• 5-45% •$5 million to $183 million • 5.6%
	____________	____________	____________	____________
Financial liabilities:	Fair Value at the Measurement Date
At September 30, 2012	Fair value	Valuation Technique	Significant unobservable Inputs	Range
	$'M
	____________	___________	___________	___________
Contingent consideration payable	133.4	Income approach (probability weighted discounted cash flow)	• Cumulative probability of milestones being achieved • Assumed market participant discount rate • Periods in which milestones are expected to be achieved • Forecast quarterly royalties payable on net sales of relevant products	• 19 to 45% (Weighted average) •7.4 to 9.1% (Weighted average) • 2013 to 2028 •$2.9 to $4.4 million
	____________	____________	____________	____________

Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Not Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis

	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
	Carrying		Carrying
	amount	Fair value	amount	Fair value
	$’M	$’M	$’M	$’M
	____________	____________	____________	___________
Financial liabilities:
Convertible bonds (Level 1)	1,100.0	1,221.1	1,100.0	1,309.7
Building financing obligation (Level 3)	8.2	10.3	8.2	9.7
	____________	____________	____________	___________

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Other Non-current Liabilities

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Other Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]

Other Noncurrent Liabilities Disclosure

10.       Other non-current liabilities

	September 30,	December 31,
	2012	2011
	$’M	$’M
	____________	____________
Income taxes payable	88.9	78.3
Deferred revenue	11.9	12.2
Deferred rent	12.2	14.0
Insurance provisions	13.8	14.5
Contingent consideration payable	117.4	-
Other non-current liabilities	27.3	25.3
	____________	____________
	271.5	144.3
	____________	____________