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Shire plc Shire Plc : Final Results

14/02/2018 12:00pm

UK Regulatory


 
TIDMSHP 
 
 
   Shire reports 8% pro forma product sales and strong earnings growth 
resulting in record operating cash flow for full year 2017 
 
   Strong growth driven by Immunology, recently launched products, and 
global expansion 
 
   Improved operating margin and operating cash flow of $4.3 billion 
enabled achievement of debt target 
 
   Significantly advanced innovative pipeline with 15 programs in 
late-stage development 
 
   February 14, 2018 - Shire plc (Shire) (LSE: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPG) announces 
unaudited results for the twelve months ended December 31, 2017. 
 
   Flemming Ornskov, M.D., M.P.H., Shire Chief Executive Officer, 
commented: 
 
   "Shire delivered 8% pro forma product sales growth to $14.4 billion in 
2017, an increase of over $1 billion. Of particular note are the strong 
performance of our Immunology franchise and the significant contribution 
from recently launched products, as well as growth in international 
markets. We increased Non GAAP diluted earnings per ADS by 16%, 
realizing cost synergies ahead of plan. 
 
   "2018 is a year of continued focus on commercial execution and targeted 
investment in our manufacturing infrastructure, new product launches, 
and pipeline to drive future growth. We expect to deliver mid-single 
digit product sales growth in 2018 after absorbing the anticipated 
impact of generics. 
 
   "The mid-term outlook for growth is positive driven by our Immunology 
franchise, multiple near-term launches, and international markets. We 
are committed to achieving our projected revenue target of $17 - $18 
billion in 2020. 
 
   "Based on current assumptions, we expect Non GAAP diluted earnings per 
ADS growth to be lower than top line growth in 2018, mainly due to costs 
incurred from the start-up of our new U.S. plasma manufacturing site, 
intensifying genericization, and lower royalties. With the already 
disclosed manufacturing and SG&A cost reduction initiatives, we are on 
track to achieve mid-forties Non GAAP EBITDA margin by 2020." 
 
   Product and Pipeline Highlights 
 
   Regulatory updates 
 
 
   -- Accelerated international expansion and growth, including 126 product 
      approvals globally and 50 product launches at the country level. 
 
   -- Received two FDA Fast Track Designations, two Orphan Drug Designations, 
      and one Breakthrough Therapy Designation. 
 
   -- Filed for FDA approval of a new plasma manufacturing facility near 
      Covington, Georgia to support our growing Immunology franchise, and 
      received FDA approval for the technology transfer of the CINRYZE drug 
      product manufacturing process to Vienna, Austria. 
 
 
   Clinical and business development updates 
 
 
   -- Advanced pipeline including nine Phase 3 studies completed in 2017 with 
      several key readouts expected in 2018. 
 
   -- Entered into agreements with Novimmune, MicroHealth and Rani Therapeutics 
      focused on advancing innovation for patients suffering from hemophilia. 
      Parion Sciences focused on Dry Eye Disease and with AB Biosciences 
      focused on autoimmune disorders. 
 
 
   Financial Highlights 
 
 
 
 
                              Full Year 2017(1)  Growth(1)  Non GAAP CER(1)(2) 
Product sales(3)                $14,449 million       +33%                +33% 
Product sales excluding 
 legacy Baxalta                  $7,461 million        +7%                 +6% 
Total revenues                  $15,161 million       +33% 
Non GAAP total revenues(4)      $15,086 million       +32%                +32% 
 
Operating income from 
 continuing operations           $2,455 million      +155% 
Non GAAP operating income(2)     $5,997 million       +36%                +36% 
 
Net income margin(5)(6)                     28%      25ppc 
Non GAAP EBITDA margin(2)(6)                43%       2ppc 
 
Net income                       $4,272 million    +1,205% 
Non GAAP net income(2)           $4,604 million       +36% 
 
Diluted earnings per ADS(7)              $14.05    +1,006% 
Non GAAP diluted earnings 
 per ADS(2)(7)                           $15.15       +16%                +16% 
 
Net cash provided by 
 operating activities            $4,257 million       +60% 
Non GAAP free cash flow(2)       $3,431 million       +63% 
 
   (1) Results include Baxalta Inc. (Baxalta) (acquired on June 3, 2016) 
and Dyax Corp. (Dyax) (acquired on January 22, 2016), unless otherwise 
noted. Percentages compare to equivalent 2016 period. 
 
   (2) The Non GAAP financial measures included within this release are 
explained on pages 29 - 30, and are reconciled to the most directly 
comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP on 
pages 22 - 25. 
 
   (3) For 2017 reporting (including comparative information), HAE sales 
have been reclassified to the Immunology franchise from Genetic 
Diseases. 
 
   (4) Non GAAP total revenues excludes the receipt of an upfront license 
fee. 
 
   (5) U.S. GAAP net income as a percentage of total revenues. 
 
   (6) Percentage point change (ppc). 
 
   (7) Diluted weighted average number of ordinary shares of 912 million. 
 
   Product sales growth 
 
 
   -- Delivered reported product sales growth of 33%, with the inclusion of a 
      full year of legacy Baxalta sales. 
 
   -- Achieved combined pro forma product sales growth of 8%; legacy Shire 
      product sales growth of 7% and legacy Baxalta pro forma product sales 
      growth of 9%. 
 
   -- Strong demand for our Immunology products delivered 14% pro forma product 
      sales growth; significant contribution from our subcutaneous 
      immunoglobulin portfolio; CINRYZE supply stabilized in Q4 2017. 
 
   -- Continued product sales growth for GATTEX and NATPARA; strong 
      contribution from XIIDRA with script growth of 12% since Q3 2017; 
      successful launch of MYDAYIS. 
 
 
   Earnings growth 
 
 
   -- Generated Non GAAP diluted earnings per ADS of $15.15, up 16%, 
      underscoring continued focus on commercial excellence and operating 
      efficiency. 
 
   -- Reported Non GAAP EBITDA margin of 43%, driven by realization of 
      operating expense synergies. 
 
 
   Strong cash flow 
 
 
   -- Achieved year-end debt target through record operating cash flow, which 
      enabled a $3,370 million reduction in Non GAAP net debt since December 
      31, 2016. 
 
 
   FINANCIAL SUMMARY - FULL YEAR 2017 COMPARED TO FULL YEAR 2016 
 
   Revenues 
 
 
   -- Product sales increased 33% to $14,449 million (2016: $10,886 million), 
      primarily driven by the inclusion of a full year of legacy Baxalta 
      product sales of $6,988 million, with strong sales from our 
      immunoglobulin therapies and bio therapeutics. 
 
   -- Product sales, excluding legacy Baxalta, increased 7% as growth from our 
      hereditary angioedema (HAE) therapies and Neuroscience franchise, up 9% 
      and 7%, respectively, was partially offset by the launch of generic 
      competition for LIALDA, which negatively impacted our Internal Medicine 
      franchise, with product sales down 5%. Our Ophthalmics franchise 
      generated sales of $259 million in 2017 (2016: $54 million). 
 
   -- Royalties and other revenues increased 39% to $712 million, primarily due 
      to the receipt of an upfront license fee and a full year of contract 
      manufacturing revenue acquired with Baxalta. 
 
   -- Non GAAP total revenues of $15,086 million, up 32%, excludes the receipt 
      of an upfront license fee. 
 
 
   Operating results 
 
 
   -- Operating income increased 155% to $2,455 million (2016: $963 million), 
      primarily due to the inclusion of a full year of legacy Baxalta operating 
      income and lower expense relating to the unwind of inventory fair value 
      adjustments, partially offset by higher amortization of acquired 
      intangible assets. 
 
   -- Non GAAP operating income increased 36% to $5,997 million (2016: $4,417 
      million), primarily due to the inclusion of a full year of legacy Baxalta 
      Non GAAP operating income and higher revenues from legacy Shire 
      products. 
 
   -- Non GAAP EBITDA margin as a percentage of Non GAAP total revenues 
      increased to 43% (2016: 41%), primarily due to higher Non GAAP total 
      revenues and lower Non GAAP research and development (R&D) and selling, 
      general and administrative (SG&A) expenditures as a percentage of Non 
      GAAP total revenues, partially offset by a lower Non GAAP gross margin, 
      driven by the inclusion of a full year of lower margin products acquired 
      with Baxalta. 
 
 
   Earnings per share (EPS) 
 
 
   -- Diluted earnings per American Depositary Share (ADS) increased to $14.05 
      (2016: $1.27). The increase is primarily due to a higher tax benefit in 
      2017 driven by U.S. tax reform, higher operating income as noted above, 
      combined with lower discontinued operations losses relating to the 
      divested DERMAGRAFT business. 
 
   -- Non GAAP diluted earnings per ADS increased 16% to $15.15 (2016: $13.10), 
      primarily due to the inclusion of a full year of legacy Baxalta net 
      income and the realization of operating expense synergies relating to 
      Baxalta, partially offset by a higher average number of shares for full 
      year 2017. 
 
 
   Cash flows 
 
 
   -- Net cash provided by operating activities increased 60% to $4,257 million 
      (2016: $2,659 million), primarily due to the inclusion of a full year of 
      legacy Baxalta operating cash flows and strong cash receipts from higher 
      legacy Shire sales and operating profitability, partially offset by a 
      payment associated with the settlement of the DERMAGRAFT litigation and 
      higher interest payments. Also, 2016 net cash provided by operating 
      activities was negatively impacted by a payment associated with the 
      termination of a biosimilar collaboration acquired with Baxalta. 
 
   -- Non GAAP free cash flow increased 63% to $3,431 million (2016: $2,103 
      million), driven by the growth in net cash provided by operating 
      activities, partially offset by an increase in capital expenditures of 
      $152 million. 
 
 
   Debt 
 
 
   -- Non GAAP net debt as of December 31, 2017 decreased $3,370 million since 
      December 31, 2016, to $19,069 million (December 31, 2016: $22,439 
      million). The decrease was primarily due to a $3,445 million net cash 
      repayment of debt utilizing Shire's Non GAAP free cash flow, partially 
      offset by a lower cash balance. Non GAAP net debt represents aggregate 
      long and short term borrowings of $19,192 million, and capital leases of 
      $349 million, partially offset by cash and cash equivalents of $472 
      million. 
 
 
   OUTLOOK 
 
   2018 is a year of continued focus on commercial execution and targeted 
investment in our manufacturing infrastructure, new product launches, 
and pipeline to drive future growth. We expect to deliver mid-single 
digit product sales growth in 2018 after absorbing the anticipated 
impact of generics. 
 
   The mid-term outlook for growth is positive driven by our Immunology 
franchise, multiple near-term launches, and international markets. We 
are committed to achieving our projected revenue target of $17 - $18 
billion in 2020. 
 
   Based on current assumptions, we expect Non GAAP diluted earnings per 
ADS growth to be lower than top line growth in 2018, mainly due to costs 
incurred from the start-up of our new US plasma manufacturing site, 
intensifying genericization, and lower royalties. With the already 
disclosed manufacturing and SG&A cost reduction initiatives, we are on 
track to achieve mid-forties Non GAAP EBITDA margin by 2020. 
 
   Following the update to the strategic review on January 8, 2018, Shire 
is well underway in creating two divisions, one focused on rare diseases, 
the other on neuroscience. Alongside this, we are already active in 
optimizing our portfolio within each division, and we anticipate that 
this may lead to some opportunities for disposals. 
 
   While recognizing our commitment to continue delevering as previously 
announced, any surplus capital released from such disposals would be 
evaluated by the Board for return to shareholders. Assessing Shire's 
overall capital structure and appropriate mid / long term debt level 
will be a key initial assignment for the new CFO, who is expected to 
join on March 19, 2018. 
 
   In addition to the detailed guidance in the table below, we are 
providing depreciation and capital expenditures guidance. We expect 
depreciation to be between $575 - $625 million and capital expenditure 
to be between $800 - $900 million, as we continue to invest in a larger 
footprint to support our growth aspirations. 
 
   The Non GAAP diluted earnings per ADS forecast assumes a weighted 
average number of 915 million fully diluted ordinary shares outstanding 
in 2018. 
 
   Our US GAAP diluted earnings per ADS outlook reflects anticipated 
amortization and integration costs. 
 
 
 
 
Full Year 2018                      U.S. GAAP Outlook     Non GAAP Outlook(1) 
Total product sales               $14.9 - $15.3 billion  $14.9 - $15.3 billion 
Royalties & other revenues          $500 - $600 million    $500 - $600 million 
Gross margin as a percentage of 
total revenue(2)                          71.0% - 73.0%          73.5% - 75.5% 
Combined R&D and SG&A               $5.2 - $5.4 billion    $4.9 - $5.1 billion 
Net interest/other                  $450 - $550 million    $450 - $550 million 
Effective tax rate                            15% - 17%              16% - 18% 
Diluted earnings per ADS(3)           $7.30 - $7.90         $14.90 - $15.50 
 
   (1) For a list of items excluded from Non GAAP Outlook, refer to pages 
29 - 30 of this release. 
 
   (2) Gross margin as a percentage of total revenues excludes amortization 
of acquired intangible assets. 
 
   (3) See page 25 for a reconciliation between U.S. GAAP diluted earnings 
per ADS and Non GAAP diluted earnings per ADS. 
 
   FINANCIAL SUMMARY - FOURTH QUARTER 2017 COMPARED TO FOURTH QUARTER 2016 
 
 
 
 
Financial Highlights                         Q4 2017      Growth  Non GAAP CER 
Product sales(1)                          $3,911 million     +8%           +7% 
Total revenues                            $4,145 million     +9% 
Non GAAP total revenues                   $4,070 million     +7%           +6% 
 
Operating income from continuing 
 operations                                 $850 million    +17% 
Non GAAP operating income                 $1,553 million    +11%          +10% 
 
Net income margin                                    75%   63ppc 
Non GAAP EBITDA margin                               41%    1ppc 
 
Net income                                $3,105 million   +579% 
Non GAAP net income                       $1,209 million    +18% 
 
Diluted earnings per ADS                          $10.22   +577% 
Non GAAP diluted earnings per ADS                  $3.98    +18%          +17% 
 
Net cash provided by operating 
 activities                               $1,520 million    +32% 
Non GAAP free cash flow                   $1,219 million    +35% 
 
 
   (1) For 2017 reporting (including comparative information), HAE sales 
have been reclassified to the Immunology franchise from Genetic 
Diseases. 
 
   Revenues 
 
 
   -- Product sales increased 8% to $3,911 million (Q4 2016: $3,621 million), 
      primarily due to strong growth from our Immunology franchise, up 15%, and 
      our Neuroscience franchise, up 16%. Our Ophthalmics and Oncology 
      franchises reported sales of $86 million and $72 million, respectively. 
      Growth was impacted by generic competition for LIALDA, which impacted our 
      Internal Medicine franchise. 
 
   -- Royalties and other revenues increased 26% to $234 million (Q4 2016: $185 
      million), primarily due to the receipt of a $75 million upfront license 
      fee. 
 
   -- Non GAAP total revenues of $4,070 million, up 7%, excludes the impact of 
      a receipt of an upfront license fee. 
 
 
   Operating results 
 
 
   -- Operating income increased 17% to $850 million (Q4 2016: $729 million), 
      primarily due to higher revenues and the realization of Baxalta operating 
      expense synergies, partially offset by higher acquisition and integration 
      costs. 
 
   -- Non GAAP operating income increased 11% to $1,553 million (Q4 2016: 
      $1,395 million), primarily due to higher Non GAAP total revenues and 
      lower expenses as a percentage of Non GAAP total revenues, driven by 
      operating efficiencies and synergies. 
 
   -- Non GAAP EBITDA margin increased to 41% (Q4 2016: 40%), primarily due to 
      higher Non GAAP total revenues and lower Non GAAP R&D and SG&A 
      expenditures as a percentage of Non GAAP total revenues, driven by 
      realized operating synergies from the acquisition of Baxalta, partially 
      offset by a lower Non GAAP gross margin. 
 
 
   Earnings per share (EPS) 
 
 
   -- Diluted earnings per ADS increased 577% to $10.22 (Q4 2016: $1.51), 
      primarily due to a tax benefit in 2017 driven by U.S. tax reform, higher 
      total revenues and the realization of operating synergies, partially 
      offset by the impact of higher acquisition and integration costs. 
 
   -- Non GAAP diluted earnings per ADS increased 18% to $3.98 (Q4 2016: $3.37), 
      primarily due to higher Non GAAP operating income related to higher Non 
      GAAP total revenues and the realization of SG&A expense synergies from 
      the acquisition of Baxalta, partially offset by a lower Non GAAP gross 
      margin. 
 
 
   Cash flows 
 
 
   -- Net cash provided by operating activities increased 32% to $1,520 million 
      (Q4 2016: $1,153 million), primarily due to strong cash receipts from 
      higher total revenues, increased operating profitability and a net cash 
      receipt of license fees. 
 
   -- Non GAAP free cash flow, increased 35% to $1,219 million (Q4 2016: $906 
      million), primarily due to the increase in net cash provided by operating 
      activities, excluding the net cash impact of licensing fees as noted 
      above, and a decrease in capital expenditures of $14 million. 
 
 
   RECENT DEVELOPMENTS 
 
   Corporate Strategy 
 
 
   -- On January 8, 2018, Shire announced that it completed the first stage of 
      its strategic review of its Neuroscience business. The Board concluded 
      that the Neuroscience business warrants additional focus and investment 
      and that there is a strong business rationale for creating two distinct 
      business divisions within Shire: a Rare Disease division and a 
      Neuroscience division. 
 
 
   Shire expects to report the operational performance metrics of each 
division separately beginning with the first quarter of 2018. The second 
stage of the review will continue to evaluate all strategic alternatives, 
including the merits of an independent listing for each of the two 
divisions. 
 
   Business Development 
 
   License agreement with AB Biosciences 
 
 
   -- On January 30, 2018, Shire entered into a licensing agreement with AB 
      Biosciences. The license grants Shire exclusive worldwide rights to 
      develop and commercialize a recombinant immunoglobulin product candidate. 
 
 
   Collaboration with Rani Therapeutics 
 
 
   -- On December 5, 2017, Shire and Rani Therapeutics announced a 
      collaboration to conduct research on the use of the RANI PILL technology 
      for oral delivery of Factor VIII therapy for patients with hemophilia A. 
 
 
   Products 
 
   ADYNOVI for the treatment of hemophilia A 
 
 
   -- On January 15, 2018, Shire announced that the European Commission (EC) 
      granted Marketing Authorization for ADYNOVI, an extended half-life 
      recombinant Factor VIII treatment, for on-demand and prophylactic use in 
      patients 12 years and older living with hemophilia A. 
 
 
   XIIDRA for the treatment of dry eye disease (DED) 
 
 
   -- On January 3, 2018, Shire announced XIIDRA had been approved in Canada, 
      marking the first approval for the treatment outside of the U.S. XIIDRA 
      will be available for patients in Canada in early 2018. 
 
 
   myPKFiT software for ADVATE 
 
 
   -- On December 19, 2017, Shire announced that the FDA granted 510(k) 
      marketing clearance to myPKFiT for ADVATE, a free web-based software for 
      hemophilia A patients 16 years and older weighing at least 45 kilograms 
      treated with ADVATE. 
 
 
   ONCASPAR for the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) 
 
 
   -- On December 13, 2017, Shire announced that the EC granted marketing 
      authorization for lyophilized ONCASPAR as a component of antineoplastic 
      combination therapy in ALL for all ages. Shire expects lyophilized 
      ONCASPAR to be available in European markets beginning in the first half 
      of 2018. 
 
 
   Pipeline 
 
   SHP620 for the treatment of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in 
transplant patients 
 
 
   -- On January 4, 2018, Shire announced that the FDA granted breakthrough 
      therapy designation for SHP620, a Phase 3 investigational treatment for 
      CMV infection and disease in transplant patients resistant or refractory 
      to prior therapy. 
 
 
 
   SHP609 for the treatment of Hunter syndrome 
 
 
   -- On December 19, 2017, Shire announced that the Phase 2/3 clinical trial, 
      evaluating SHP609 for the potential treatment of pediatric patients with 
      Hunter syndrome and cognitive impairment, did not meet its primary nor 
      key secondary endpoints. 
 
 
   SHP647 for the treatment of ulcerative colitis (UC) 
 
 
   -- On November 30, 2017, Shire announced that the FDA granted Orphan Drug 
      Designation to Shire's investigational anti-MAdCAM-1 antibody, SHP647, 
      for the treatment of pediatric patients with moderately to severely 
      active UC. 
 
 
   Facilities 
 
 
   -- On January 24, 2018, Shire announced that the FDA has granted approval 
      for the technology transfer of CINRYZE drug product manufacturing process 
      to its Vienna, Austria manufacturing site. Shire will begin commercial 
      manufacturing of CINRYZE drug product in Vienna in the first quarter of 
      2018. 
 
   -- On December 27, 2017, Shire announced that it had filed its first 
      submission to the FDA for a new plasma manufacturing facility near 
      Covington, Georgia. The facility is expected to add approximately 30% 
      capacity to Shire's internal network once fully operational. Commercial 
      production is expected to begin in 2018. 
 
 
   Board and Senior Management Changes 
 
   On November 20, 2017, Shire announced that Thomas Dittrich will join 
Shire as Chief Financial Officer, and will become a member of the 
Executive Committee and an Executive member of the Board of Directors. 
Mr. Dittrich is expected to assume his roles at Shire on March 19, 2018. 
 
   Effective December 31, 2017, Jeff Poulton stepped down from the Board of 
Directors and resigned as Shire's Chief Financial Officer. 
 
   On January 1, 2018, John Miller, Shire's Senior Vice President of 
Finance, was appointed Interim Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Miller will 
hold this position until Mr. Dittrich commences his employment with 
Shire. 
 
   On January 1, 2018, Andreas Busch, PhD, joined Shire as Head of Research 
and Development and Chief Scientific Officer, and became a member of 
Shire's Executive Committee. 
 
   On August 3, 2017, Shire announced that David Ginsburg, Chairman of the 
Science & Technology Committee, would retire following the 2018 Annual 
General Meeting (AGM). Subsequently, the Board resolved that David would 
continue for the near term as a Non-Executive Director and Chairman of 
the Science and Technology Committee. Today, the Board announces that 
Dominic Blakemore, having been appointed Group Chief Executive Officer 
of Compass Group PLC on January 1, 2018, decided to step down as a 
Non-Executive Director of Shire immediately following the 2018 AGM. The 
Board has begun a search for two new non-executive director appointees 
who can provide the knowledge, insight, and experience that both David 
and Dominic currently bring to Shire. The Board also announces today 
that, following the departure of William Burns from the Board of 
Directors after the 2018 AGM, Olivier Bohuon will be appointed Senior 
Independent Director of the Board. 
 
   Dividend 
 
   For the six months ended December 31, 2017, the Board resolved to pay an 
interim dividend of 29.79 U.S. cents per Ordinary Share (2016: 25.70 
U.S. cents per Ordinary Share). 
 
   Dividend payments will be made in Pounds Sterling to holders of Ordinary 
Shares and in U.S. Dollars to holders of ADSs. A dividend of 21.46(1) 
pence per Ordinary Share (2016: 20.64 pence) and 89.37 U.S. cents per 
ADS (2016: 77.10 U.S. cents) will be paid on April 24, 2018 to 
shareholders on the register as at the close of business on March 9, 
2018. 
 
   Together with the first interim payment of 5.09 U.S. cents per Ordinary 
Share (2016: 4.63 U.S. cents per Ordinary Share), this represents total 
dividends for 2017 of 34.88 U.S. cents per Ordinary Share (2016: 30.33 
U.S. cents per Ordinary Share), an increase of 15% in U.S. Dollar terms. 
 
   Holders of Ordinary Shares are notified that, in order to receive UK 
sourced dividends via Shire's Income Access Share arrangements (IAS 
Arrangements), they need to submit a valid IAS Arrangements election 
form to Shire's Registrar, Equiniti, no later than 5pm (GMT) on March 
23, 2018. Holders of Ordinary Shares are advised that: 
 
 
   -- any previous elections made using versions of the IAS Arrangements 
      election form in use prior to February 16, 2016, and any elections deemed 
      to have been made prior to April 28, 2016, are no longer valid; and 
 
   -- if they do not elect, or have not elected using the newly formatted IAS 
      Arrangements election forms published on or after February 16, 2016, to 
      receive UK sourced dividends via Shire's IAS Arrangements, their 
      dividends will be Irish sourced and therefore incur Irish dividend 
      withholding tax, subject to applicable exemptions. 
 
   Internet links to the newly formatted IAS Arrangements election forms 
can be found at: 
 
   http://investors.shire.com/shareholder-resources/shareholder-forms.aspx 
 
   (1) Translated using a GBP:USD exchange rate of 1.3881. 
 
   ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 
 
   The following additional information is included in this press release: 
 
 
 
 
                                               Page 
 
Overview of Full Year 2017 Financial Results      9 
 
Financial Information                            14 
 
Non GAAP Reconciliations                         22 
 
Notes to Editors                                 26 
 
Forward-Looking Statements                       27 
 
Non GAAP Measures                                29 
 
Trademarks                                       30 
 
 
   For further information please contact: 
 
 
 
 
Investor Relations 
 Christoph Brackmann   christoph.brackmann@shire.com    +41 795 432 359 
 Sun Kim               sun.kim@shire.com                +1 617 588 8175 
 Robert Coates         rcoates@shire.com               +44 203 549 0874 
 
Media 
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 Katie Joyce           kjoyce@shire.com                 +1 781 482 2779 
 
 
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   The quarterly earnings presentation will be available today at 13:00 GMT 
/ 8:00 EST on: 
 
   - Shire.com Investors section 
http://investors.shire.com/presentations-and-reports/quarterly-results-and-presentations 
 
 
   - Shire's IR Briefcase in the iTunes Store 
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/shire-ir-briefcase/id529486874?mt=8 
 
   OVERVIEW OF FULL YEAR 2017 FINANCIAL RESULTS COMPARED TO FULL YEAR 2016 
 
 
   1. Product sales 
 
 
   Product sales increased 33% to $14,449 million (2016: $10,886 million), 
primarily due to the inclusion of a full year of legacy Baxalta sales in 
2017. Excluding legacy Baxalta, product sales increased 7%. For 2017 
reporting (including comparative information), HAE sales have been 
reclassified to the Immunology franchise from Genetic Diseases. 
 
 
 
 
                                                                 Total Sales 
(in millions)                                                 Year on year growth 
Product sales by      U.S.     International     Total 
franchise            Sales         Sales         Sales      Reported    Non GAAP CER 
 
IMMUNOGLOBULIN 
 THERAPIES          $1,788.9    $       447.7  $ 2,236.6           N/M           N/M 
HEREDITARY 
 ANGIOEDEMA          1,305.2            124.4    1,429.6    +9%           +9% 
BIO THERAPEUTICS       315.9            388.2      704.1           N/M           N/M 
Immunology           3,410.0            960.3    4,370.3           N/M           N/M 
 
HEMOPHILIA           1,477.9          1,479.4    2,957.3           N/M           N/M 
INHIBITOR 
 THERAPIES             279.4            548.9      828.3           N/M           N/M 
Hematology           1,757.3          2,028.3    3,785.6           N/M           N/M 
 
VYVANSE              1,917.3            243.8    2,161.1    +7%           +7% 
ADDERALL XR            327.7             20.3      348.0    -4%           -4% 
MYDAYIS                 21.6                -       21.6           N/A           N/A 
Other Neuroscience      17.3            116.1      133.4   +18%          +19% 
Neuroscience         2,283.9            380.2    2,664.1    +7%           +7% 
 
LIALDA/MEZAVANT        473.1             96.3      569.4   -28%          -28% 
GATTEX/REVESTIVE       287.5             48.0      335.5   +53%          +53% 
PENTASA                313.2                -      313.2    +1%           +1% 
NATPARA/NATPAR         146.1              1.3      147.4   +73%          +73% 
Other Internal 
 Medicine               82.4            222.4      304.8   -13%          -13% 
Internal Medicine    1,302.3            368.0    1,670.3    -5%           -5% 
 
ELAPRASE               162.5            453.2      615.7    +5%           +3% 
REPLAGAL                   -            472.1      472.1    +4%           +4% 
VPRIV                  150.3            199.6      349.9    +1%           +1% 
Genetic Diseases       312.8          1,124.9    1,437.7    +4%           +3% 
 
Oncology               185.2             76.5      261.7           N/M           N/M 
 
Ophthalmics            259.2                -      259.2           N/M           N/M 
 
Total product 
 sales              $9,510.7    $     4,938.2  $14,448.9   +33%          +33% 
 
 
   Immunology 
 
   Immunology product sales, which now include HAE product sales, were 
$4,370 million in 2017. HAE product sales reported growth was 9%. Our 
immunoglobulin therapies and bio therapeutics, acquired with Baxalta in 
June 2016, performed well, up 18% and 14%, respectively, on a pro forma 
basis. 
 
   HAE growth was primarily driven by FIRAZYR, up 15% to $663 million, and 
CINRYZE, up 3% to $699 million. CINRYZE growth was held back by supply 
constraints in 2017. CINRYZE supply stabilized during Q4 2017 and Shire 
will begin production of CINRYZE drug product in-house in Q1 2018. 
 
   Pro forma growth for legacy Baxalta products was driven by U.S. demand 
growth for GAMMAGARD liquid and increasing demand for our subcutaneous 
portfolio. Strong international performance was driven by growth across 
most regions. 
 
   Hematology 
 
   Hematology, acquired with Baxalta in June 2016, reported product sales 
of $3,786 million in 2017, with growth in both our hemophilia and 
inhibitor therapies products on a pro forma basis. 
 
   Pro forma growth across the portfolio was primarily driven by increased 
demand for our rFVIII products and the impact of stocking in the U.S., 
combined with international growth, particularly for our inhibitor 
therapies. 
 
   Neuroscience 
 
   Neuroscience product sales increased 7%, primarily driven by VYVANSE and 
the launch of MYDAYIS. 
 
   VYVANSE sales increased 7%, primarily due to the benefit of a price 
increase taken since 2016, increased demand resulting from growth in the 
U.S. ADHD market and strong performance in our international markets, 
partially offset by lower U.S. stocking. 
 
   MYDAYIS, which was made available to patients on August 28, 2017, 
contributed $22 million of product sales in 2017. 
 
   Internal Medicine 
 
   Internal Medicine product sales decreased 5%, driven by the impact of 
LIALDA generic competition, partially offset by growth from 
GATTEX/REVESTIVE and NATPARA. Excluding LIALDA, Internal Medicine 
product sales increased 14%. 
 
   LIALDA/MEZAVANT sales decreased 28%, due to the impact of generic 
competition in 2017. 
 
   GATTEX/REVESTIVE and NATPARA continued to perform well with sales 
increasing 53% and 73%, respectively, primarily due to an increase in 
the number of patients on therapy, and to a lesser extent, the benefit 
of price increases taken since 2016. 
 
   Genetic Diseases 
 
   Genetic Diseases, which now excludes HAE product sales, increased 4%, 
primarily due to ELAPRASE and REPLAGAL. Both products benefited from an 
increase in the number of patients on therapy. 
 
   Oncology 
 
   Oncology, acquired with Baxalta in June 2016, contributed $262 million 
of product sales in 2017. Pro forma growth of 22% was driven by sales of 
ONCASPAR and ONIVYDE, the latter of which was approved in the EU on 
October 18, 2016. 
 
   Ophthalmics 
 
   Ophthalmics contributed product sales of $259 million in 2017. Sales 
relate to XIIDRA, which was made available to patients starting on 
August 29, 2016, with 12% prescription growth since Q3 2017. 
 
   Legacy Baxalta pro forma product sales growth 
 
   The table presents 2017 reported legacy Baxalta product sales compared 
with 2016 pro forma legacy Baxalta sales. 
 
 
 
 
                                                               Pro forma 
(in millions)                                              Year on year growth 
                    U.S.     International    Total 
Product sales      Sales         Sales        Sales      Reported    Non GAAP CER 
 
HEMOPHILIA        $1,477.9    $     1,479.4  $2,957.3    +3%           +3% 
IMMUNOGLOBULIN 
 THERAPIES         1,788.9            447.7   2,236.6   +18%          +19% 
INHIBITOR 
 THERAPIES           279.4            548.9     828.3    +2%           +2% 
BIO THERAPEUTICS     315.9            388.2     704.1   +14%          +14% 
ONCOLOGY             185.2             76.5     261.7   +22%          +21% 
Total             $4,047.3    $     2,940.7  $6,988.0    +9%           +9% 
 
 
 
   1. Royalties and other revenues 
 
 
 
 
(in millions) 
                               Revenue   Year on year reported growth 
Royalties                      $448.4                   +17% 
Other revenues                  263.3                  +105% 
Royalties and other revenues 
 (U.S. GAAP)                    711.7                   +39% 
Revenue from upfront license 
 fee                            (74.6)                             N/A 
Non GAAP royalties and other 
 revenues                      $637.1                   +25% 
 
 
 
   Royalties and other revenues increased 39%, primarily due to an upfront 
license fee received and a full year of contract manufacturing revenue 
acquired with Baxalta. 
 
   Non GAAP royalties and other revenues increased 25%, primarily due to a 
full year of contract manufacturing revenue acquired with Baxalta, an 
increase in SENSIPAR royalties and an increase in royalty streams 
acquired with Dyax. 
 
 
   1. Financial details 
 
 
   Cost of sales 
 
 
 
 
(in millions)                                               2017              2016 
Cost of sales (U.S. GAAP)                               $4,700.8      $3,816.5 
Expense related to the unwind of inventory fair value 
 adjustments                                              (747.8)     (1,118.0) 
Inventory write-down relating to the closure of a 
 facility                                                      -         (18.9) 
One-time employee related costs                                -         (10.0) 
Depreciation                                              (276.1)       (160.8) 
Non GAAP cost of sales                                  $3,676.9      $2,508.8 
U.S. GAAP Cost of sales as a percentage of total 
 revenues                                                     31%           33% 
Non GAAP cost of sales as a percentage of Non GAAP 
 total revenues                                               24%           22% 
 
 
 
   Cost of sales as a percentage of total revenues decreased by 2% to 31% 
due to the impact of lower expense related to the unwind of inventory 
fair value adjustments, being partially offset by the inclusion of a 
full year of lower margin product franchises acquired with Baxalta. 
 
   Non GAAP cost of sales as a percentage of Non GAAP total revenues 
increased by 2% to 24%, primarily due to the impact of a full year of 
lower margin product franchises acquired with Baxalta. 
 
   R&D 
 
 
 
 
(in millions)                                     2017              2016 
R&D (U.S. GAAP)                               $1,763.3      $1,439.8 
Impairment of IPR&D intangible assets            (20.0)         (8.9) 
Costs relating to license arrangements          (131.2)       (110.0) 
Depreciation                                     (47.2)        (34.1) 
Non GAAP R&D                                  $1,564.9      $1,286.8 
U.S. GAAP R&D as a percentage of total 
 revenues                                           12%           13% 
Non GAAP R&D as a percentage of Non GAAP 
 total revenues                                     10%           11% 
 
 
 
   R&D expenditure increased by $324 million, or 22%, primarily due to the 
inclusion of a full year of legacy Baxalta costs. 
 
   Non GAAP R&D expenditure increased by $278 million, or 22%, primarily 
due to the inclusion of a full year of legacy Baxalta costs. Non GAAP 
R&D as a percentage of Non GAAP total revenues decreased 1% as we began 
to realize synergies from the acquisition of Baxalta. 
 
   SG&A 
 
 
 
 
(in millions)                                     2017              2016 
SG&A (U.S. GAAP)                              $3,530.9      $3,015.2 
Legal and litigation costs                       (10.6)        (16.3) 
One-time employee related costs                    4.0         (10.0) 
Depreciation                                    (172.5)        (98.0) 
Non GAAP SG&A                                 $3,351.8      $2,890.9 
U.S. GAAP SG&A as a percentage of total 
 revenues                                           23%           26% 
Non GAAP SG&A as a percentage of Non GAAP 
 total revenues                                     22%           25% 
 
 
 
   SG&A expenditure increased by $516 million, or 17%, primarily due to the 
inclusion of a full year of legacy Baxalta costs. 
 
   Non GAAP SG&A expenditure increased by $461 million, or 16%, primarily 
due to the inclusion of a full year of legacy Baxalta costs. Non GAAP 
SG&A as a percentage of Non GAAP total revenues decreased 3% due to the 
realization of operating synergies from the acquisition of Baxalta. 
 
   Amortization of acquired intangible assets 
 
   In 2017, Shire recorded amortization of acquired intangible assets of 
$1,768 million (2016: $1,173 million), primarily related to a full year 
of amortization of intangible assets acquired with Baxalta and the 
acceleration of CINRYZE amortization following positive SHP643 Phase 3 
results. 
 
   Integration and acquisition costs 
 
   In 2017, Shire recorded integration and acquisition costs of $895 
million, primarily relating to the Baxalta transaction. Costs included 
asset impairment charges, employee severance, the acceleration of stock 
compensation, third-party professional fees and expenses associated with 
facility consolidations. 
 
   In 2016, Shire recorded integration and acquisition costs of $884 
million, primarily relating to the Baxalta and Dyax transactions. Costs 
included employee severance, the acceleration of stock compensation, 
third-party professional fees, contract terminations and other 
transaction-related fees. 
 
   Reorganization costs 
 
   In 2017, Shire recorded reorganization costs of $48 million, primarily 
related to the closure of the Basingstoke, U.K. office. In 2016, Shire 
recorded reorganization costs of $121 million, primarily related to the 
closure of a facility at the Los Angeles, U.S. manufacturing site. 
 
   Other expense, net 
 
 
 
 
(in millions)                                            2017          2016 
Other expense, net (U.S. GAAP)                         $(561.8)  $(476.8) 
Amortization of one-time upfront borrowing costs for 
 Baxalta and Dyax                                          6.1      93.6 
(Gain)/loss on sale of long term investments             (28.7)      6.0 
Fair value adjustment for joint venture net written 
 option                                                   15.0         - 
Non GAAP other expense, net                            $(569.4)  $(377.2) 
 
 
 
   Other expense, net increased by $85 million, primarily due to a full 
year of interest expense incurred on borrowings used to fund the 
acquisition of Baxalta, reduced by repayments of borrowings, and 
partially offset by lower amortization of one-time upfront borrowing 
costs for Baxalta and Dyax in 2017. 
 
   Non GAAP other expense, net increased by $192 million, primarily due to 
higher interest expense as noted above. 
 
   Taxation 
 
 
 
 
(in millions)                                 2017             2016 
Income tax benefit (U.S. GAAP)            $2,357.6      $ 126.1 
U.S. tax reform Non GAAP tax adjustment   (2,378.3)           - 
Other Non GAAP tax adjustments              (804.9)      (766.9) 
Non GAAP Income tax expense               $ (825.6)     $(640.8) 
U.S. GAAP effective tax rate                  (125)%        (26)% 
Non GAAP effective tax rate                     15%          16% 
 
 
 
   The effective tax rate on U.S. GAAP income in 2017 was a tax credit of 
125% (2016: tax credit of 26%) and on a Non GAAP basis, was a tax charge 
of 15% (2016: tax charge of 16%). 
 
   The effective tax rate in 2017 on U.S. GAAP income from continuing 
operations is lower due to the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act 
(P.L. 115-97) (Tax Act), which was signed into law on December 22, 2017. 
Among the changes is a permanent reduction in the federal U.S. corporate 
income tax rate from 35% to 21% effective January 1, 2018. 
 
   As a result of the reduction in the U.S. corporate income tax rate, 
Shire revalued its net deferred tax positions for the year ended 
December 31, 2017. This resulted in a decrease to the net deferred tax 
liability of approximately $2.5 billion, which was recorded as reduction 
to income tax expense for the fourth quarter of 2017. In addition, Shire 
has estimated an income tax liability of $620 million related to the 
transition tax which is applicable to certain non U.S. earnings 
previously untaxed in the U.S. Shire recorded a $90 million income tax 
expense related to the transition tax and reclassified a deferred tax 
liability which had been accrued for prior years' unremitted earnings to 
income tax payable for the remaining amount. Shire continues to analyze 
the Tax Act to determine the full effects the new law will have on its 
financial statements and all amounts recorded in the 2017 financial 
statements are provisional in nature. 
 
   Excluding the consideration for the U.S. tax reform net income tax 
benefit, Shire's U.S. GAAP effective tax rate for the year ended 
December 31, 2017 would have been approximately 1%. The amount is higher 
than the prior year, as the prior year effective tax included 
significant integration costs, primarily related to the Baxalta 
acquisition, which were expensed in higher tax jurisdictions. 
 
   Discontinued operations 
 
   The gain from discontinued operations in 2017 was $18 million, net of 
taxes. The loss in 2016 was $276 million, net of tax benefit of $99 
million, primarily due to the establishment of legal contingencies 
related to the divested DERMAGRAFT business. 
 
   FINANCIAL INFORMATION 
 
   TABLE OF CONTENTS 
 
 
 
 
                                                            Page 
 
Unaudited U.S. GAAP Consolidated Balance Sheets               15 
 
Unaudited U.S. GAAP Consolidated Statements of Operations     16 
 
Unaudited U.S. GAAP Consolidated Statements of Cash 
 Flows                                                        18 
 
Selected Notes to the Unaudited U.S. GAAP Financial 
 Statements 
(1) Earnings per share                                        20 
(2) Analysis of revenues                                      21 
 
Non GAAP reconciliations                                      22 
 
   Unaudited U.S. GAAP Consolidated Balance Sheets 
 
   (in millions, except par value of shares) 
 
 
 
 
                                                                December   December 31, 
                                                                31, 2017           2016 
ASSETS 
Current assets: 
Cash and cash equivalents                                      $   472.4   $   528.8 
Restricted cash                                                     39.4        25.6 
Accounts receivable, net                                         3,009.8     2,616.5 
Inventories                                                      3,291.5     3,562.3 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets                          795.3       806.3 
Total current assets                                             7,608.4     7,539.5 
 
Non-current assets: 
Investments                                                        241.1       191.6 
Property, plant and equipment (PP&E), net                        6,635.4     6,469.6 
Goodwill                                                        19,831.7    17,888.2 
Intangible assets, net                                          33,046.1    34,697.5 
Deferred tax asset                                                 188.8        96.7 
Other non-current assets                                           205.4       152.3 
 
Total assets                                                   $67,756.9   $67,035.4 
 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 
Current liabilities: 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses                          $ 4,184.5   $ 4,312.4 
Short term borrowings and capital leases                         2,788.7     3,068.0 
Other current liabilities                                          908.8       362.9 
Total current liabilities                                        7,882.0     7,743.3 
 
Non-current liabilities: 
Long term borrowings and capital leases                         16,752.4    19,899.8 
Deferred tax liability                                           4,748.2     8,322.7 
Other non-current liabilities                                    2,197.9     2,121.6 
 
Total liabilities                                               31,580.5    38,087.4 
 
Equity: 
Common stock of 5p par value; 1,500 shares authorized; 
 and 917.1 shares issued and outstanding (2016: 1,500 
 shares authorized; and 912.2 shares issued and outstanding)        81.6        81.3 
Additional paid-in capital                                      25,082.2    24,740.9 
Treasury stock: 8.4 shares (2016: 9.1 shares)                     (283.0)     (301.9) 
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)                    1,375.0    (1,497.6) 
Retained earnings                                                9,920.6     5,925.3 
Total equity                                                    36,176.4    28,948.0 
 
Total liabilities and equity                                   $67,756.9   $67,035.4 
 
   Unaudited U.S. GAAP Consolidated Statements of Operations 
 
   (in millions) 
 
 
 
 
                                                              3 months ended December  12 months ended December 
                                                                        31,                      31, 
                                                                  2017        2016        2017             2016 
 
Revenues: 
Product sales                                                 $3,911.0      $3,621.0   $14,448.9   $10,885.8 
Royalties and other revenues                                     233.9         185.1       711.7       510.8 
Total revenues                                                 4,144.9       3,806.1    15,160.6    11,396.6 
 
Costs and expenses: 
Cost of sales                                                  1,263.5       1,053.6     4,700.8     3,816.5 
Research and development                                         438.8         416.8     1,763.3     1,439.8 
Selling, general and administrative                              883.2         989.4     3,530.9     3,015.2 
Amortization of acquired intangible assets                       487.9         470.9     1,768.4     1,173.4 
Integration and acquisition costs                                197.8         145.3       894.5       883.9 
Reorganization costs                                              23.4           5.7        47.9       121.4 
Gain on sale of product rights                                       -          (4.3)       (0.4)      (16.5) 
Total operating expenses                                       3,294.6       3,077.4    12,705.4    10,433.7 
 
Operating income from continuing operations                      850.3         728.7     2,455.2       962.9 
 
Interest income                                                    4.0           6.5         9.7        18.4 
Interest expense                                                (153.5)       (150.8)     (578.9)     (469.6) 
Other income/(expense), net                                        0.6          (9.4)        7.4       (25.6) 
Total other expense, net                                        (148.9)       (153.7)     (561.8)     (476.8) 
 
Income from continuing operations before income taxes 
 and equity in earnings/(losses) of equity method investees      701.4         575.0     1,893.4       486.1 
Income taxes                                                   2,402.2         (92.3)    2,357.6       126.1 
Equity in earnings/(losses) of equity method investees, 
 net of taxes                                                      2.4          (6.8)        2.5        (8.7) 
Income from continuing operations, net of taxes                3,106.0         475.9     4,253.5       603.5 
 
Gain/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes            (0.6)        (18.6)       18.0      (276.1) 
 
Net income                                                    $3,105.4      $  457.3   $ 4,271.5   $   327.4 
 
   Unaudited U.S. GAAP Consolidated Statements of Operations (continued) 
 
   (in millions, except per share amounts) 
 
 
 
 
                  3 months ended December   12 months ended December 
                            31,                       31, 
                     2017         2016         2017         2016 
Earnings per 
Ordinary Share - 
basic 
Earnings from 
 continuing 
 operations         $   3.42   $  0.53        $   4.69   $  0.78 
Earnings/(loss) 
 from 
 discontinued 
 operations             0.00     (0.02)           0.02     (0.35) 
Earnings per 
 Ordinary Share 
 - basic            $   3.42   $  0.51        $   4.71   $  0.43 
Earnings per ADS 
 - basic            $  10.26   $  1.52        $  14.14   $  1.28 
 
Earnings per 
Ordinary Share - 
diluted 
Earnings from 
 continuing 
 operations         $   3.41   $  0.52        $   4.66   $  0.77 
Earnings/(loss) 
 from 
 discontinued 
 operations             0.00     (0.02)           0.02     (0.35) 
Earnings per 
 Ordinary Share 
 - diluted          $   3.41   $  0.50        $   4.68   $  0.42 
Earnings per ADS 
 - diluted          $  10.22   $  1.51        $  14.05   $  1.27 
 
Weighted average 
number of 
shares: 
Basic                  908.2     902.7           906.5     770.1 
Diluted                911.9     911.1           912.0     776.2 
 
   Unaudited U.S. GAAP Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 
 
   (in millions) 
 
 
 
 
                                                           3 months ended December 
                                                                     31,             12 months ended December 31, 
                                                               2017         2016         2017                2016 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: 
Net income                                                 $3,105.4       $  457.3   $4,271.5        $   327.4 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided 
 by operating activities: 
Depreciation and amortization                                 620.2          588.5    2,264.2          1,466.3 
Share based compensation                                       15.2           48.9      174.9            318.5 
Amortization of deferred financing fees                         1.9            3.8       12.8            125.5 
Expense related to the unwind of inventory fair value 
 adjustments                                                   59.1           20.7      747.8          1,118.0 
Change in deferred taxes                                   (2,524.0)         (47.7)  (2,916.4)          (594.6) 
Change in fair value of contingent consideration              (23.6)          45.9      120.7             11.1 
Impairment of PP&E and intangible assets                      122.3            3.2      289.9            101.3 
Other, net                                                    (32.7)          (3.9)      55.6             31.4 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: 
Increase in accounts receivable                              (186.1)        (290.5)    (487.6)          (701.7) 
Increase in sales deduction accrual                           220.1          180.1      314.1            288.3 
(Increase)/decrease in inventory                              100.1          (27.8)    (145.1)          (255.8) 
Decrease/(increase) in prepayments and other assets            10.7         (132.0)      81.1           (198.4) 
(Decrease)/increase in accounts payable and other 
 liabilities                                                   31.0          306.4     (526.8)           621.6 
Net cash provided by operating activities                   1,519.6        1,152.9    4,256.7          2,658.9 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: 
Purchases of PP&E                                            (233.3)        (246.2)    (798.8)          (648.7) 
Purchases of businesses, net of cash acquired                     -              -          -        (17,476.2) 
Proceeds from sale of investments                              40.5            0.3       88.6              0.9 
Movements in restricted cash                                   (5.1)          (5.5)     (13.7)            62.8 
Other, net                                                    (11.8)         (29.5)      23.0            (31.0) 
Net cash used in investing activities                        (209.7)        (280.9)    (700.9)       (18,092.2) 
 
   Unaudited U.S. GAAP Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (continued) 
 
   (in millions) 
 
 
 
 
                                                                                             12 months ended December 
                                                               3 months ended December 31,             31, 
                                                                    2017          2016          2017              2016 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: 
Proceeds from revolving line of credit, long term 
 and short term borrowings                                          975.1           701.1    4,236.7       32,443.4 
Repayment of revolving line of credit, long term and 
 short term borrowings                                           (2,016.9)       (1,771.4)  (7,681.4)     (16,404.3) 
Payment of dividend                                                 (46.6)          (41.1)    (281.3)        (171.3) 
Debt issuance costs                                                     -            (1.3)         -         (172.3) 
Proceeds from issuance of stock for share-based compensation 
 arrangements                                                        41.9            32.0      134.1          169.2 
Other, net                                                           (1.2)            5.9      (27.4)         (38.9) 
Net cash (used in)/provided by financing activities              (1,047.7)       (1,074.8)  (3,619.3)      15,825.8 
 
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and 
 cash equivalents                                                     0.9             3.0        7.1            0.8 
 
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents                263.1          (199.8)     (56.4)         393.3 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period                    209.3           728.6      528.8          135.5 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                      $   472.4       $   528.8   $  472.4      $   528.8 
 
 
   Selected Notes to the Unaudited U.S. GAAP Financial Statements 
 
 
   1. Earnings Per Share (EPS) 
 
 
   (in millions) 
 
 
 
 
               3 months ended December   12 months ended December 
                         31,                        31, 
                   2017         2016        2017              2016 
Income from 
 continuing 
 operations    $3,106.0       $  475.9    $  4,253.5   $  603.5 
Gain/(loss) 
 from 
 discontinued 
 operations        (0.6)         (18.6)         18.0     (276.1) 
Numerator for 
 EPS           $3,105.4       $  457.3    $  4,271.5   $  327.4 
 
Weighted 
average 
number of 
shares: 
Basic             908.2          902.7         906.5      770.1 
Effect of 
dilutive 
shares: 
Share based 
 awards to 
 employees          3.7            8.4           5.5        6.1 
Diluted           911.9          911.1         912.0      776.2 
 
 
   The share equivalents not included in the calculation of the diluted 
weighted average number of shares are shown below: 
 
 
 
 
Share based awards to employees   16.4  4.1  15.2  4.1 
 
 
   Selected Notes to the Unaudited U.S. GAAP Financial Statements 
 
   (2) Analysis of revenues 
 
   (in millions) 
 
 
 
 
                     3 months ended        12 months ended 
                      December 31,           December 31, 
                     2017       2016      2017            2016 
Product sales by 
franchise 
 
IMMUNOGLOBULIN 
 THERAPIES         $  622.7   $  533.2  $ 2,236.6  $ 1,143.9 
HEREDITARY 
 ANGIOEDEMA (1)       461.2      357.8    1,429.6    1,310.9 
BIO THERAPEUTICS      157.4      186.9      704.1      372.2 
Immunology          1,241.3    1,077.9    4,370.3    2,827.0 
 
HEMOPHILIA            837.7      811.0    2,957.3    1,789.0 
INHIBITOR 
 THERAPIES            196.4      196.1      828.3      451.8 
Hematology          1,034.1    1,007.1    3,785.6    2,240.8 
 
VYVANSE               540.8      474.4    2,161.1    2,013.9 
ADDERALL XR           105.7       82.7      348.0      363.8 
MYDAYIS                (4.3)         -       21.6          - 
Other 
 Neuroscience          42.1       31.6      133.4      112.8 
Neuroscience          684.3      588.7    2,664.1    2,490.5 
 
LIALDA/MEZAVANT        99.8      221.8      569.4      792.1 
GATTEX/REVESTIVE      106.3       65.1      335.5      219.4 
PENTASA                88.7       87.1      313.2      309.4 
NATPARA/NATPAR         44.1       26.5      147.4       85.3 
Other Internal 
 Medicine              77.3       88.7      304.8      349.3 
Internal Medicine     416.2      489.2    1,670.3    1,755.5 
 
ELAPRASE              161.2      164.7      615.7      589.0 
REPLAGAL              123.1      111.9      472.1      452.4 
VPRIV                  92.6       86.4      349.9      345.7 
Genetic Diseases      376.9      363.0    1,437.7    1,387.1 
 
Oncology               72.4       54.8      261.7      130.5 
 
Ophthalmics            85.8       40.3      259.2       54.4 
 
Total product 
 sales              3,911.0    3,621.0   14,448.9   10,885.8 
 
Royalties and 
other revenues 
 
Royalties             118.7      128.5      448.4      382.6 
Other revenues        115.2       56.6      263.3      128.2 
Total royalties 
 and other 
 revenues             233.9      185.1      711.7      510.8 
 
Total revenues     $4,144.9   $3,806.1  $15,160.6  $11,396.6 
 
 
   (1) For 2017 reporting (including comparative information), HAE sales 
have been reclassified to the Immunology franchise from Genetic 
Diseases. 
 
   Non GAAP reconciliations 
 
   (in millions) 
 
   Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP total revenues to Non GAAP total revenues: 
 
 
 
 
               3 months ended 
                December 31,       12 months ended December 31, 
              2017         2016        2017            2016 
U.S. GAAP 
 total 
 revenues   $  4,144.9   $3,806.1   $  15,160.6      $11,396.6 
Revenue 
 from 
 upfront 
 license 
 fee             (74.6)         -         (74.6)             - 
Non GAAP 
 total 
 revenues   $  4,070.3   $3,806.1   $  15,086.0      $11,396.6 
 
 
   Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP net income to Non GAAP EBITDA and Non GAAP 
operating income: 
 
 
 
 
                                                           3 months ended December     12 months ended December 
                                                                     31,                         31, 
                                                            2017          2016          2017          2016 
U.S. GAAP net income                                      $3,105.4      $  457.3      $4,271.5      $  327.4 
Add back/(deduct): 
(Gain)/loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes         0.6          18.6         (18.0)        276.1 
Equity in (earnings)/losses of equity method investees, 
 net of taxes                                                 (2.4)          6.8          (2.5)          8.7 
Income taxes                                              (2,402.2)         92.3      (2,357.6)       (126.1) 
Other expense, net                                           148.9         153.7         561.8         476.8 
U.S. GAAP operating income from continuing operations        850.3         728.7       2,455.2         962.9 
Add back/(deduct) Non GAAP adjustments: 
Revenue from upfront license fee                             (74.6)            -         (74.6)            - 
Expense related to the unwind of inventory fair value 
 adjustments                                                  59.1          20.7         747.8       1,118.0 
Inventory write down related to U.S. manufacturing 
 site closure                                                    -           7.3             -          18.9 
One-time employee related costs                                  -          20.0          (4.0)         20.0 
Impairment of acquired intangible assets                         -             -          20.0           8.9 
Costs relating to license arrangements                         7.5             -         131.2         110.0 
Legal and litigation costs                                     2.0           0.2          10.6          16.3 
Amortization of acquired intangible assets                   487.9         470.9       1,768.4       1,173.4 
Integration and acquisition costs                            197.8         145.3         894.5         883.9 
Reorganization costs                                          23.4           5.7          47.9         121.4 
Gain on sale of product rights                                   -          (4.3)         (0.4)        (16.5) 
Depreciation                                                 132.3         117.6         495.8         292.9 
Non GAAP EBITDA                                            1,685.7       1,512.1       6,492.4       4,710.1 
Depreciation                                                (132.3)       (117.6)       (495.8)       (292.9) 
Non GAAP operating income                                 $1,553.4      $1,394.5      $5,996.6      $4,417.2 
Net income margin(1)                                            75%           12%           28%            3% 
Non GAAP EBITDA margin(2)                                       41%           40%           43%           41% 
(1) Net income as a percentage of total revenues. 
(2) Non GAAP EBITDA as a percentage of Non GAAP total 
 revenues. 
 
 
   Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP gross margin to Non GAAP gross margin: 
 
 
 
 
                                                         3 months ended December 
                                                                   31,              12 months ended December 31, 
                                                          2017          2016          2017           2016 
U.S. GAAP total revenues                                $4,144.9      $3,806.1      $15,160.6      $11,396.6 
Cost of sales (U.S. GAAP)                               (1,263.5)     (1,053.6)      (4,700.8)      (3,816.5) 
U.S. GAAP gross margin(1)                                2,881.4       2,752.5       10,459.8        7,580.1 
Add back/(deduct) Non GAAP adjustments: 
Revenue from upfront license fee                           (74.6)            -          (74.6)             - 
Expense related to the unwind of inventory fair value 
 adjustments                                                59.1          20.7          747.8        1,118.0 
Inventory write-down relating to the closure of a 
 facility                                                      -           7.3              -           18.9 
One-time employee related costs                                -            10              -           10.0 
Depreciation                                                66.9          75.6          276.1          160.8 
Non GAAP gross margin                                   $2,932.8      $2,866.1      $11,409.1      $ 8,887.8 
 
U.S. GAAP gross margin (1)(2)                               69.5%         72.3%          69.0%          66.5% 
Non GAAP gross margin (2)                                   72.1%         75.3%          75.6%          78.0% 
(1) U.S. GAAP gross margin excludes amortization of 
 acquired intangible assets. 
(2) U.S. GAAP gross margin as a percentage of total 
 revenues. Non GAAP gross margin as a percentage of 
 Non GAAP total revenues. 
 
 
   Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP net income to Non GAAP net income: 
 
 
 
 
                                                        3 months ended December     12 months ended 
                                                                  31,                 December 31, 
                                                            2017        2016       2017       2016 
U.S. GAAP net income                                    $3,105.4      $  457.3   $4,271.5   $  327.4 
Revenue related to license arrangements                    (74.6)            -      (74.6)         - 
Expense related to the unwind of inventory fair value 
 adjustments                                                59.1          20.7      747.8    1,118.0 
Inventory write-down relating to the closure of a 
 facility                                                      -           7.3          -       18.9 
One-time employee related costs                                -          20.0       (4.0)      20.0 
Impairment of acquired intangible assets                       -             -       20.0        8.9 
Costs relating to license arrangements                       7.5             -      131.2      110.0 
Legal and litigation costs                                   2.0           0.2       10.6       16.3 
Amortization of acquired intangible assets                 487.9         470.9    1,768.4    1,173.4 
Integration and acquisition costs                          197.8         145.3      894.5      883.9 
Reorganization costs                                        23.4           5.7       47.9      121.4 
Gain on sale of product rights                                 -          (4.3)      (0.4)     (16.5) 
Amortization of one-time upfront borrowing costs for 
 Baxalta and Dyax                                            0.7           2.1        6.1       93.6 
(Gain)/loss on sale of long term investments               (19.8)            -      (28.7)       6.0 
(Gain)/loss from discontinued operations                     2.8          16.4      (26.9)     375.0 
Fair value adjustment for joint venture net written 
 option                                                     15.0             -       15.0          - 
Non GAAP tax adjustments                                (2,597.9)       (117.1)  (3,174.3)    (865.8) 
Non GAAP net income                                     $1,209.3      $1,024.5   $4,604.1   $3,390.5 
 
   Non GAAP reconciliations 
 
   (in millions, except per ADS amounts) 
 
   Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP diluted earnings per ADS to Non GAAP diluted 
earnings per ADS: 
 
 
 
 
                                                           3 months ended        12 months ended 
                                                            December 31,          December 31, 
                                                           2017       2016      2017     2016 
U.S. GAAP diluted earnings per ADS                      $10.22      $1.51      $14.05   $ 1.27 
Revenue related to license arrangements                  (0.25)         -       (0.25)       - 
Expense related to the unwind of inventory fair value 
 adjustments                                              0.19       0.07        2.46     4.32 
Inventory write-down relating to the closure of a 
 facility                                                    -       0.02           -     0.07 
One-time employee related costs                              -       0.07       (0.01)    0.08 
Impairment of acquired intangible assets                     -          -        0.07     0.03 
Costs relating to license arrangements                    0.02          -        0.43     0.43 
Legal and litigation costs                                0.01       0.00        0.03     0.06 
Amortization of acquired intangible assets                1.62       1.55        5.82     4.54 
Integration and acquisition costs                         0.65       0.47        2.94     3.41 
Reorganization costs                                      0.08       0.02        0.16     0.47 
Gain on sale of product rights                            0.00      (0.01)       0.00    (0.06) 
Amortization of one-time upfront borrowing costs for 
 Baxalta and Dyax                                            -       0.01        0.02     0.36 
(Gain)/loss on sale of long term investments             (0.07)         -       (0.09)    0.02 
(Gain)/loss from discontinued operations                  0.01       0.05       (0.09)    1.45 
Fair value adjustment for joint venture net written 
 option                                                   0.05          -        0.05        - 
Non GAAP tax adjustments                                 (8.55)     (0.39)     (10.44)   (3.35) 
Non GAAP diluted earnings per ADS                       $ 3.98      $3.37      $15.15   $13.10 
 
 
   Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP net cash provided by operating activities to 
Non GAAP free cash flow: 
 
 
 
 
               3 months ended December  12 months ended December 
                         31,                       31, 
                   2017        2016         2017             2016 
Net cash 
 provided by 
 operating 
 activities    $1,519.6      $1,152.9   $4,256.7      $2,658.9 
Receipts 
 relating to 
 license 
 arrangements     (74.6)            -      (74.6)            - 
Capital 
 expenditures    (233.3)       (246.8)    (798.8)       (646.4) 
Payments 
 relating to 
 license 
 arrangements       7.5             -       47.5          90.0 
Non GAAP free 
 cash flow     $1,219.2      $  906.1   $3,430.8      $2,102.5 
 
 
   Non GAAP net debt comprises: 
 
 
 
 
                                 December 31, 2017       December 31, 2016 
Cash and cash equivalents        $           472.4    $           528.8 
Long term borrowings 
 (excluding capital leases)              (16,410.7)           (19,552.6) 
Short term borrowings 
 (excluding capital leases)               (2,781.2)            (3,061.6) 
Capital leases                              (349.2)              (353.6) 
Non GAAP net debt                $       (19,068.7)   $       (22,439.0) 
 
   Non GAAP reconciliations 
 
   (in millions, except per ADS amounts) 
 
   Reconciliation of full year 2018 U.S. GAAP diluted earnings per ADS 
Outlook to Non GAAP diluted earnings per ADS Outlook: 
 
 
 
 
                                                          Full Year 2018 Outlook 
                                                          Min                 Max 
U.S. GAAP diluted earnings per ADS                       $ 7.30          $ 7.90 
Expense related to the unwind of inventory fair value 
 adjustments                                                       0.12 
Legal and litigation costs                                         0.05 
Amortization of acquired intangible assets                         6.60 
Integration and acquisition costs                                  2.30 
Reorganization costs                                               0.03 
Costs relating to license arrangements                             0.10 
Non GAAP tax adjustments                                         (1.60) 
Non GAAP diluted earnings per ADS                        $14.90          $15.50 
 
 
 
   NOTES TO EDITORS 
 
   Stephen Williams, Deputy Company Secretary, is responsible for arranging 
the release of this announcement. 
 
   Inside Information 
 
   This announcement contains inside information. 
 
   About Shire 
 
   Shire is the global leader in serving patients with rare diseases. We 
strive to develop best-in-class therapies across a core of rare disease 
areas including hematology, immunology, genetic diseases, neuroscience, 
and internal medicine with growing therapeutic areas in ophthalmics and 
oncology. Our diversified capabilities enable us to reach patients in 
more than 100 countries who are struggling to live their lives to the 
fullest. 
 
   We feel a strong sense of urgency to address unmet medical needs and 
work tirelessly to improve people's lives with medicines that have a 
meaningful impact on patients and all who support them on their journey. 
 
   www.shire.com 
 
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REFORM ACT OF 1995 
 
   Statements included herein that are not historical facts, including 
without limitation statements concerning future strategy, plans, 
objectives, expectations and intentions, projected revenues, the 
anticipated timing of clinical trials and approvals for, and the 
commercial potential of, inline or pipeline products, 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, Shire's results 
could be materially adversely affected. The risks and uncertainties 
include, but are not limited to, the following: 
 
   --  Shire's products may not be a commercial success; 
 
   --  increased pricing pressures and limits on patient access as a result 
of governmental regulations and market developments may affect Shire's 
future revenues, financial condition and results of operations; 
 
   --  Shire depends on third parties to supply certain inputs and services 
critical to its operations including certain inputs, services and 
ingredients critical to its manufacturing processes. Any disruption to 
the supply chain for any of Shire's products may result in Shire being 
unable to continue marketing or developing a product or may result in 
Shire being unable to do so on a commercially viable basis for some 
period of time; 
 
   --  the manufacture of Shire's products is subject to extensive 
oversight by various regulatory agencies. Regulatory approvals or 
interventions associated with changes to manufacturing sites, 
ingredients or manufacturing processes could lead to, among other things, 
significant delays, an increase in operating costs, lost product sales, 
an interruption of research activities or the delay of new product 
launches; 
 
   --  the nature of producing plasma-based therapies may prevent Shire 
from timely responding to market forces and effectively managing its 
production capacity; 
 
   --  Shire has a portfolio of products in various stages of research and 
development. The successful development of these products is highly 
uncertain and requires significant expenditures and time, and there is 
no guarantee that these products will receive regulatory approval; 
 
   --  the actions of certain customers could affect Shire's ability to 
sell or market products profitably. Fluctuations in buying or 
distribution patterns by such customers can adversely affect Shire's 
revenues, financial conditions or results of operations; 
 
   --   failure to comply with laws and regulations governing the sales and 
marketing of its products could materially impact Shire's revenues and 
profitability; 
 
   --  Shire's products and product candidates face substantial competition 
in the product markets in which it operates, including competition from 
generics; 
 
   --   Shire's patented products are subject to significant competition 
from generics; 
 
   --  adverse outcomes in legal matters, tax audits and other disputes, 
including Shire's ability to enforce and defend patents and other 
intellectual property rights required for its business, could have a 
material adverse effect on the Shire's revenues, financial condition or 
results of operations; 
 
   --   Shire may fail to obtain, maintain, enforce or defend the 
intellectual property rights required to conduct its business; 
 
   --  Shire faces intense competition for highly qualified personnel from 
other companies and organizations; 
 
   --  failure to successfully execute or attain strategic objectives from 
Shire's acquisitions and growth strategy may adversely affect the 
Shire's financial condition and results of operations; 
 
   --  Shire's growth strategy depends in part upon its ability to expand 
its product portfolio through external collaborations, which, if 
unsuccessful, may adversely affect the development and sale of its 
products; 
 
   --  a slowdown of global economic growth, or economic instability of 
countries in which Shire does business, could have negative consequences 
for Shire's business and increase the risk of non-payment by Shire's 
customers; 
 
   --   changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates could 
have a material adverse effect on Shire's operating results and 
liquidity; 
 
   --  Shire is subject to evolving and complex tax laws, which may result 
in additional liabilities that may adversely affect the Shire's 
financial condition or results of operations; 
 
   --  if a marketed product fails to work effectively or causes adverse 
side effects, this could result in damage to Shire's reputation, the 
withdrawal of the product and legal action against Shire; 
 
   --  Shire is dependent on information technology and its systems and 
infrastructure face certain risks, including from service disruptions, 
the loss of sensitive or confidential information, cyber-attacks and 
other security breaches or data leakages that could have a material 
adverse effect on Shire's revenues, financial condition or results of 
operations; 
 
   --   Shire faces risks relating to the expected exit of the United 
Kingdom from the European Union; 
 
   --  Shire incurred substantial additional indebtedness to finance the 
Baxalta acquisition, which has increased its borrowing costs and may 
decrease its business flexibility; 
 
   --  Shire's ongoing strategic review of its Neuroscience franchise may 
distract management and employees and may not lead to improved operating 
performance or financial results; there can be no guarantee that, once 
completed, Shire's strategic review will result in any additional 
strategic changes beyond those that have already been announced; and 
 
   a further list and description of risks, uncertainties and other matters 
can be found in Shire's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and in 
Shire's subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, in each case 
including those risks outlined in "ITEM 1A: Risk Factors", and in 
subsequent reports on Form 8-K and other Securities and Exchange 
Commission filings, all of which are available on Shire's website. 
 
   All forward-looking statements attributable to us or any person acting 
on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by this 
cautionary statement. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance 
on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date 
hereof. Except to the extent otherwise required by applicable law, we do 
not undertake any obligation to update or revise forward-looking 
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or 
otherwise. 
 
   NON GAAP MEASURES 
 
   This press release contains financial measures not prepared in 
accordance with U.S. GAAP. These measures are referred to as "Non GAAP" 
measures and include: Non GAAP total revenues; Non GAAP operating 
income; Non GAAP income tax expense; Non GAAP net income; Non GAAP 
diluted earnings per ADS; Non GAAP effective tax rate; Non GAAP CER; Non 
GAAP cost of sales; Non GAAP gross margin; Non GAAP R&D; Non GAAP SG&A; 
Non GAAP other expense; Non GAAP free cash flow, Non GAAP net debt, Non 
GAAP EBITDA and Non GAAP EBITDA margin. 
 
   The Non GAAP measures exclude the impact of certain specified items that 
are highly variable, difficult to predict and of a size that may 
substantially impact Shire's operations. Upfront and milestone payments 
related to in-licensing and acquired products that have been expensed as 
R&D are also excluded as specified items as they are generally uncertain 
and often result in a different payment and expense recognition pattern 
than ongoing internal R&D activities. Intangible asset amortization has 
been excluded from certain measures to facilitate an evaluation of 
current and past operating performance, particularly in terms of cash 
returns, and is similar to how management internally assesses 
performance. The Non GAAP financial measures are presented in this press 
release as Shire's management believes that they will provide investors 
with an additional analysis of Shire's results of operations, 
particularly in evaluating performance from one period to another. 
 
   Shire's management uses Non GAAP financial measures to make operating 
decisions as they facilitate additional internal comparisons of Shire's 
performance to historical results and to competitors' results, and 
provides them to investors as a supplement to Shire's reported results 
to provide additional insight into Shire's operating performance. 
Shire's Remuneration Committee uses certain key Non GAAP measures when 
assessing the performance and compensation of employees, including 
Shire's executive directors. 
 
   The Non GAAP financial measures used by Shire may be calculated 
differently from, and therefore may not be comparable to, similarly 
titled measures used by other companies - refer to the section "Non GAAP 
Financial Measure Descriptions" below for additional information. In 
addition, these Non GAAP financial measures should not be considered in 
isolation as a substitute for, or as superior to, financial measures 
calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and Shire's financial results 
calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP and reconciliations to those 
financial statements should be carefully evaluated. 
 
   Non GAAP Financial Measure Descriptions 
 
   Where applicable, the following items, including their tax effect, have 
been excluded when calculating Non GAAP earnings and from our Non GAAP 
outlook: 
 
   Amortization and asset impairments: 
 
 
   -- Intangible asset amortization and impairment charges; and 
 
   -- Other than temporary impairment of investments. 
 
 
   Acquisitions and integration activities: 
 
 
   -- Up-front payments and milestones in respect of in-licensed and acquired 
      products; 
 
   -- Costs associated with acquisitions, including transaction costs, fair 
      value adjustments on contingent consideration and acquired inventory; 
 
   -- Costs associated with the integration of companies; and 
 
   -- Non-controlling interests in consolidated variable interest entities. 
 
 
   Divestments, reorganizations and discontinued operations: 
 
 
   -- Gains and losses on the sale of non-core assets; 
 
   -- Costs associated with restructuring and reorganization activities; 
 
   -- Termination costs; and 
 
   -- Income/(losses) from discontinued operations. 
 
 
   Legal and litigation costs: 
 
 
   -- Net legal costs related to the settlement of litigation, government 
      investigations and other disputes (excluding internal legal team costs). 
 
 
   Additionally, in any given period Shire may have significant, unusual or 
non-recurring gains or losses, which it may exclude from its Non GAAP 
earnings for that period. When applicable, these items would be fully 
disclosed and incorporated into the required reconciliations from U.S. 
GAAP to Non GAAP measures. 
 
   Depreciation, which is included in Cost of sales, R&D and SG&A costs in 
our U.S. GAAP results, has been separately disclosed for presentational 
purposes. 
 
   Free cash flow represents net cash provided by operating activities, 
excluding up-front and milestone payments, or receipts, for in-licensed 
and acquired products, but including capital expenditure in the ordinary 
course of business. 
 
   Non GAAP net debt represents cash and cash equivalents less short and 
long term borrowings, capital leases and other debt. 
 
   A reconciliation of Non GAAP financial measures to the most directly 
comparable measure under U.S. GAAP is presented on pages 22 to 25. 
 
   Non GAAP CER growth is computed by restating 2017 results using average 
2016 foreign exchange rates for the relevant period. 
 
   Average exchange rates used by Shire for the three months ended December 
31, 2017 were $1.34:GBP1.00 and $1.18:EUR1.00 (2016: $1.26:GBP1.00 and 
$1.09:EUR1.00). Average exchange rates used by Shire for the twelve 
months ended December 31, 2017 were $1.29:GBP1.00 and $1.13:EUR1.00 
(2016: $1.36:GBP1.00 and $1.11:EUR1.00). 
 
   A reconciliation of 2020 Non GAAP EBITDA to US GAAP net income cannot be 
provided because we are unable to forecast with reasonable certainty 
many of the items necessary to calculate such comparable GAAP measures, 
including asset impairments, acquisitions and integration related 
expenses, divestments, reorganizations and discontinued operations 
related expenses, legal settlement costs, as well as other unusual or 
non-recurring gains or losses. These items are uncertain, depend on 
various factors, and could be material to our results computed in 
accordance with GAAP. We believe the inherent uncertainties in 
reconciling Non GAAP measures for periods after 2018 to the most 
comparable GAAP measures would make the forecasted comparable GAAP 
measures nearly impossible to predict with reasonable certainty and 
therefore inherently unreliable. 
 
   TRADEMARKS 
 
   We own or have rights to trademarks, service marks or trade names that 
we use in connection with the operation of our business. In addition, 
our names, logos and website names and addresses are owned by us or 
licensed by us. We also own or have the rights to copyrights that 
protect the content of our solutions. Solely for convenience, the 
trademarks, service marks, trade names and copyrights referred to in 
this press release are listed without the (c), (R) and (TM) symbols, but 
we will assert, to the fullest extent under applicable law, our rights 
or the rights of the applicable licensors to these trademarks, service 
marks, trade names and copyrights. In addition, this press release may 
include trademarks, service marks or trade names of other companies. Our 
use or display of other parties' trademarks, service marks, trade names 
or products is not intended to, and does not imply a relationship with, 
or endorsement or sponsorship of us by, the trademark, service mark or 
trade name. 
 
   This announcement is distributed by Nasdaq Corporate Solutions on behalf 
of Nasdaq Corporate Solutions clients. 
 
   The issuer of this announcement warrants that they are solely 
responsible for the content, accuracy and originality of the information 
contained therein. 
 
   Source: Shire plc via Globenewswire 
 
 
 
 

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