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): July 27, 2017
ALKERMES PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Ireland |
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001-35299 |
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Connaught House, 1 Burlington Road |
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Dublin 4, Ireland |
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code): + 353-1-772-8000
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
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Ex-99.1 Press release issued by Alkermes plc dated July 27, 2017 announcing financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017. |
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On July 27, 2017, Alkermes plc announced financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. This information, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
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Press release issued by Alkermes plc dated July 27, 2017 announcing financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017. |
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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.
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ALKERMES PLC
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Date: July 27, 2017 |
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/s/ James M. Frates |
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James M. Frates |
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Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) |
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