8-K 1 shire8k061203.txt FORM 8K 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): June 12, 2003 Shire Pharmaceuticals Group plc -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) England and Wales -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 0-29630 98-0359573 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) Hampshire International Business Park, Chineham, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG24 8EP England -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code 44 1256 894 000 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Item 5. Other Events Shire Pharmaceuticals Group plc has issued the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits (c) Exhibits. The following exhibit is filed herewith: 99.1 Press Release dated June 12, 2003 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. Dated: June 12, 2003 SHIRE PHARMACEUTICALS GROUP PLC By: /s/ Angus Charles Russell ---------------------------------- Name: Angus Charles Russell Title: Group Finance Director EXHIBIT INDEX Number Description ------ ----------- 99.1 Press Release dated June 12, 2003