Shire Pharmaceuticals extends interim dividend power

Shire Pharmaceuticals has proposed a special resolution by its board in accordance with section 291 of the Companies Act 2006. It will amend number 33 in its articles of association, extending the power of its directors to pay interim dividends, meaning they can make dividends of and transfer any company assets. Earlier this month, Shire Pharmaceuticals announced a dividend of 2.142 cents per share.