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Shire Partner, Shionogi, Submits New Drug Application in Japan for ADHD Treatment for Children

Massachusetts (ots/PRNewswire)

This press release is intended for U.S. and EU audiences only.

A separate press release has been prepared for use in Japan.

With submission, Shire continues to strengthen its presence in Japan

Shire plc (LSE: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPG) and Shionogi & Co., Ltd. recently announced that Shionogi submitted a New Drug Application (NDA) for the manufacturing and marketing in Japan of S-877503 (guanfacine hydrochloride prolonged release tablets),* for the treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children. The Japanese clinical studies were conducted in children 6 to 12 years old with this disorder.

Shire and Shionogi, under a co-development and commercialization licensing contract signed in 2011, have been developing S-877503 as an investigational pediatric ADHD candidate. Shionogi is a Japan-based pharmaceutical company focused on the research and development of treatments for various therapeutic areas, including central nervous system disorders and infectious diseases.

"This NDA is significant for patients, Shire and Shionogi. If approved, Shire will have another key product available in Japan, increasing patient access to more of our medicines in a market incredibly important on the world's stage," said Philip J. Vickers, Ph.D., Head of Research & Development, Shire. "Fortunately, we have a strong partner for our ADHD development and commercialization efforts in Shionogi, who has been central to our growth in Japan. Shire has a number of pipeline products, in addition to S-877503, intended for Japan, so we're excited about the possibilities for addressing more unmet patient needs in this country."

Shire Japan KK, Shire's local operating company (LOC), also has investigational candidates in the pipeline for hereditary angioedema, short-bowel syndrome, convulsive seizures and hypoparathyroidism. The LOC offers two therapies of its own on the Japanese market - one for Gaucher disease and the other for thrombocythemia - and partners with several other companies to develop new products for the Japanese market.

New therapeutic options for ADHD are needed in Japan. Multiple medicines for the disorder are approved and sold in the United States and Europe. However, only two ADHD medicines have been approved in Japan, where the anticipated regulatory review process for an NDA is approximately 12 months.

About S-877503

The mode of action of S-877503 in ADHD is not fully established. Preclinical research suggests S-877503 modulates signalling in the prefrontal cortex and basal ganglia through direct modification of synaptic noradrenalin transmission at the alpha2A-adrenergic receptors. This proposed mode of action is different than the other ADHD medicines currently available in Japan.

Guanfacine hydrochloride prolonged release tablets are marketed in the United States, EU and Canada. For more information on the product labelling in these markets, refer to the U.S. Prescribing Information, EU Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) and Canadian Product Monograph, respectively. In the United States, generic versions of guanfacine hydrochloride prolonged release tablets (or INTUNIV) are available for the treatment of ADHD.

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*. U.S. and EU brand name: INTUNIV® (guanfacine extended-release tablets in U.S.; guanfacine hydrochloride prolonged release tablets in EU). Canadian brand name: INTUNIV XR® (guanfacine hydrochloride extended-release tablets)

About ADHD in children and adolescents

ADHD is a common psychiatric disorder in children and adolescents and is recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO). The core symptoms are inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. Worldwide, prevalence of ADHD is estimated to be between 5.29% and 7.1%, and just under 5% for children and adolescents (<18 years). While the exact origin of ADHD is unknown, it is recognized that the disorder may be caused by the interplay between genetic and environmental factors.

About Shionogi & Co., Ltd.

Shionogi & Co., Ltd. is a major research-driven pharmaceutical company dedicated to placing the highest value on patients based on its corporate philosophy of "supply the best possible medicine to protect the health and wellbeing of the patients we serve." Shionogi's research and development currently targets two therapeutic areas: infectious diseases and pain/CNS disorders. In addition, Shionogi is engaged in new research areas such as obesity/geriatric metabolic disease and oncology/immunology. Contributing to the health and QOL of patients around the world through development in these therapeutic areas is Shionogi's primary goal.

For more information, please visit http://www.shionogi.co.jp/en/.

Important Safety Information for United States and EU

- INTUNIV is contraindicated in patients with a history of a 
  hypersensitivity reaction to INTUNIV or its inactive ingredients. 
  Rash and pruritus have been reported.
- Treatment with INTUNIV can cause dose-dependent decreases in blood 
  pressure and heart rate. Orthostatic hypotension and syncope have 
  been reported. Measure heart rate and blood pressure prior to 
  initiation of therapy, following dose increases, and periodically 
  while on therapy. In patients with a history of syncope or a 
  condition that predisposes them to syncope, advise against becoming
  dehydrated or overheated.
- Somnolence and sedation were commonly reported adverse reactions in
  clinical studies. Caution patients against operating heavy 
  equipment or driving until they know how they respond to INTUNIV. 
  Advise patients to avoid use with alcohol.
- Cardiac Conduction Abnormalities: May worsen sinus node dysfunction
  and atrioventricular (AV) block, especially in patients taking 
  other sympatholytic drugs.
- Side effects - very common (frequency >= 1/10): Somnolence, 
  headache, abdominal pain and fatigue. Please consult the U.S. 
  Prescribing Information or the EU SPC for additional information on
  adverse reactions.

Please click here for the INTUNIV U.S. Prescribing Information (http://pi.shirecontent.com/pi/pdfs/intuniv_usa_eng.pdf) or the EU Summary of Product Characteristics (http://www.ema.europa.eu/docs/en_GB/document_library/EPAR_-_Product_Information/human/003759/WC500195130.pdf).

In the U.S., INTUNIV (guanfacine extended-release tablets) is available in 1 mg, 2 mg, 3 mg and 4 mg. The same strengths are licensed in the EU.

NOTES TO EDITORS

Shire enables people with life-altering conditions to lead better lives.

Our strategy is to focus on developing and marketing innovative specialty medicines to meet significant unmet patient needs.

We focus on providing treatments in Rare Diseases, Neuroscience, Gastrointestinal and Internal Medicine and we are developing treatments for symptomatic conditions treated by specialist physicians in other targeted therapeutic areas, such as Ophthalmics.

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Statements included herein that are not historical facts, including without limitation statements concerning our proposed business combination with Baxalta Incorporated ("Baxalta") and the timing and financial and strategic benefits thereof, our 20x20 ambition that targets $20 billion in combined product sales by 2020, as well as other targets for future financial results, capital structure, performance and sustainability of the combined company, the combined company's future strategy, plans, objectives, expectations and intentions, 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:

- the proposed combination with Baxalta may not be completed due to a
  failure to satisfy certain closing conditions, including any 
  shareholder or regulatory approvals or the receipt of applicable 
  tax opinions;
- disruption from the proposed transaction with Baxalta may make it 
  more difficult to conduct business as usual or maintain 
  relationships with patients, physicians, employees or suppliers;
- the combined company may not achieve some or all of the anticipated
  benefits of Baxalta's spin-off from Baxter International, Inc. 
  ("Baxter") and the proposed transaction may have an adverse impact 
  on Baxalta's existing arrangements with Baxter, including those 
  related to transition, manufacturing and supply services and tax 
  matters;
- the failure to achieve the strategic objectives with respect to the
  proposed combination with Baxalta may adversely affect the combined
  company's financial condition and results of operations;
- products and product candidates may not achieve commercial success;
- product sales from ADDERALL XR and INTUNIV are subject to generic 
  competition in the United States; this does not apply to markets 
  where the product is currently not licensed (i.e., Japan);
- the failure to obtain and maintain reimbursement, or an adequate 
  level of reimbursement, by third-party payers in a timely manner 
  for the combined company's products may affect future revenues, 
  financial condition and results of operations, particularly if 
  there is pressure on pricing of products to treat rare diseases;
- supply chain or manufacturing disruptions may result in declines in
  revenue for affected products and commercial traction from 
  competitors; regulatory actions associated with product approvals 
  or changes to manufacturing sites, ingredients or manufacturing 
  processes could lead to significant delays, an increase in 
  operating costs, lost product sales, an interruption of research 
  activities or the delay of new product launches;
- the successful development of products in various stages of 
  research and development 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 the combined 
  company's ability to sell or market products profitably, and 
  fluctuations in buying or distribution patterns by such customers 
  can adversely affect the combined company's revenues, financial 
  condition or results of operations;
- investigations or enforcement action by regulatory authorities or 
  law enforcement agencies relating to the combined company's 
  activities in the highly regulated markets in which it operates may
  result in significant legal costs and the payment of substantial 
  compensation or fines;
- adverse outcomes in legal matters and other disputes, including the
  combined company's ability to enforce and defend patents and other 
  intellectual property rights required for its business, could have 
  a material adverse effect on the combined company's revenues, 
  financial condition or results of operations;
- Shire is undergoing a corporate reorganization and was the subject 
  of an unsuccessful acquisition proposal and the consequent 
  uncertainty could adversely affect the combined company's ability 
  to attract and/or retain the highly skilled personnel needed to 
  meet its strategic objectives;
- failure to achieve the strategic objectives with respect to Shire's
  acquisition of NPS Pharmaceuticals Inc. or Dyax Corp. ("Dyax") may 
  adversely affect the combined company's financial condition and 
  results of operations;
- the combined company will be 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 the combined 
  company's revenues, financial condition or results of operations;
- the combined company may be unable to retain and hire key personnel
  and/or maintain its relationships with customers, suppliers and 
  other business partners;
- difficulties in integrating Dyax or Baxalta into Shire may lead to 
  the combined company not being able to realize the expected 
  operating efficiencies, cost savings, revenue enhancements, 
  synergies or other benefits at the time anticipated or at all; and

other risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in Shire's, Dyax's or Baxalta's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including those risks outlined in Baxalta's current Registration Statement on Form S-1, as amended, and in "Item 1A: Risk Factors" in Shire's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.

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 republish revised forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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