UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 15, 2017
ALKERMES PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Ireland |
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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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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
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Ex-99.1 Press release issued by Alkermes plc dated February 15, 2017 announcing financial results for the year ended December 31, 2016 and financial expectations for the twelve months ending December 31, 2017. |
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On February 15, 2017, Alkermes plc announced financial results for the year ended December 31, 2016 and financial expectations for the twelve months ended December 31, 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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Exhibit |
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Press release issued by Alkermes plc dated February 15, 2017 announcing financial results for the year ended December 31, 2016 and financial expectations for the twelve months ending December 31, 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: February 15, 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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Press release issued by Alkermes plc dated February 15, 2017 announcing financial results for the year ended December 31, 2016 and financial expectations for the twelve months ending December 31, 2017. |
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