MNK 8-K 01.23.15
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): January 23, 2015
Mallinckrodt public limited company
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Ireland | 001-35803 | 98-1088325 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
Damastown, Mulhuddart
Dublin 15, Ireland
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: +353 1 880-8180
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:
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o | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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o | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On January 23, 2015, Mallinckrodt plc issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors has authorized a $300 million share repurchase program. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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Exhibit No. | | Exhibit |
99.1 | | Press release of Mallinckrodt plc dated January 23, 2015. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 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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| | | | MALLINCKRODT PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY |
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Date: | January 23, 2015 | | By: | /s/ Peter G. Edwards |
| | | Name: | Peter G. Edwards |
| | | Title: | Senior Vice President and General Counsel |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. | | Exhibit |
99.1 | | Press release of Mallinckrodt plc dated January 23, 2015. |
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