Convertible Bonds	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013
Convertible Debt [Abstract]
Convertible Bonds Disclosure	10. Convertible Bonds Shire 2.75% Convertible Bonds due 2014 On May 9, 2007 Shire issued $1,100 million in principal amount of 2.75% convertible bonds due in 2014 and convertible into fully paid ordinary shares of Shire plc (the “Bonds”). The Bonds were issued at 100% of their principal amount, and unless previously purchased and cancelled, redeemed or converted, will be redeemed on May 9, 2014 (the “Final Maturity Date”) at their principal amount. The Bonds are repayable in US dollars, but also contain provisions entitling the Company to settle redemption amounts in Pounds sterling or in the case of Final Maturity Date by delivery of the underlying ordinary shares and, if necessary, a cash top-up amount. As the Bonds will be redeemed within twelve months of the balance sheet date, the Bonds have been presented as a current liability at June 30, 2013.

Convertible Bonds

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

10. Convertible Bonds

Shire 2.75% Convertible Bonds due 2014

On May 9, 2007 Shire issued $1,100 million in principal amount of 2.75% convertible bonds due in 2014 and convertible into fully paid ordinary shares of Shire plc (the “Bonds”). The Bonds were issued at 100% of their principal amount, and unless previously purchased and cancelled, redeemed or converted, will be redeemed on May 9, 2014 (the “Final Maturity Date”) at their principal amount.

The Bonds are repayable in US dollars, but also contain provisions entitling the Company to settle redemption amounts in Pounds sterling or in the case of Final Maturity Date by delivery of the underlying ordinary shares and, if necessary, a cash top-up amount. As the Bonds will be redeemed within twelve months of the balance sheet date, the Bonds have been presented as a current liability at June 30, 2013.