Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure

Alkermes plc has launched a refinancing of the existing $450 million of its senior secured bank debt. The potential refinancing is expected to consist of $375 million in senior secured bank debt to be borrowed by Alkermes, Inc., which, together with cash on hand, would be used to retire its existing debt. Such senior secured debt would be expected to have terms customary to this type of financing, with completion of any such refinancing subject to market conditions.

This information 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.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements made in this Form 8-K, which are not historical facts, including statements about the Company's plans, strategies and expectations, are forward-looking and subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in these forward-looking statements. In particular, the risks and uncertainties include, among others, those set forth in the Company's filings with the SEC, including, without limitation, our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Existing and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Except as may be required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement for events arising after the filing of this Form 8-K.

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