UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 11, 2016

Shire plc

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Jersey, Channel Islands

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

0-29630	98-0601486
(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

5 Riverwalk, Citywest Business Campus, Dublin

24, Republic of Ireland

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code +353 1 429 7700

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2.):

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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On February 11, 2016, Shire plc issued a press release and published a presentation announcing its financial results for the twelve month period ended December 31, 2015 which are attached hereto, respectively, as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 and are incorporated by reference herein. The information furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits. The following exhibits are furnished herewith:

99.1	Press Release dated February 11, 2016 reporting Shire plc’s financial results for the twelve month period ended December 31, 2015
99.2	Presentation dated February 11, 2016 reporting Shire plc’s financial results for the twelve month period ended December 31, 2015

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

SHIRE PLC
By:	/s/ B Mordan
	Name:	Bill Mordan
	Title:	Company Secretary

Dated: February 11, 2016

EXHIBIT INDEX

Number	Description
99.1	Press Release dated February 11, 2016 reporting Shire plc’s financial results for the twelve month period ended December 31, 2015
99.2	Presentation dated February 11, 2016 reporting Shire plc’s financial results for the twelve month period ended December 31, 2015