DUBLIN, April 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Actavis plc (NYSE: ACT) today announced that it intends to release first quarter 2015 financial results on Monday, May 11, 2015, prior to the open of the U.S. financial markets. The Company will host a conference call and webcast at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Monday, May 11, 2015 to discuss its financial results. The dial-in number to access the call is U.S./Canada (877) 251-7980, International (706) 643-1573, and the Passcode is 29079446.

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A taped replay of the conference call will also be available beginning approximately two hours after the call's conclusion and will remain available through 11:30 PM Eastern Time on May 25, 2015. The replay may be accessed by dialing (855) 859-2056 and entering Passcode # 29079446. From international locations, the replay may be accessed by dialing (404) 537-3406 and entering the same Passcode. To access the webcast, go to Actavis' Investor Relations Web site at http://ir.actavis.com. A replay of the webcast will also be available.

About Actavis

Actavis plc (NYSE: ACT), headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, is a unique, global pharmaceutical company and a leader in a new industry model - Growth Pharma. Actavis is focused on developing, manufacturing and commercializing innovative branded pharmaceuticals, high-quality generic and over-the-counter medicines and biologic products for patients around the world.

Actavis markets a portfolio of best-in-class products that provide valuable treatments for the central nervous system, eye care, medical aesthetics, gastroenterology, women's health, urology, cardiovascular and anti-infective therapeutic categories, and operates the world's third-largest global generics business, providing patients around the globe with increased access to affordable, high-quality medicines. Actavis is an industry leader in research and development, with one of the broadest development pipelines in the pharmaceutical industry and a leading position in the submission of generic product applications globally.

With commercial operations in approximately 100 countries, Actavis is committed to working with physicians, healthcare providers and patients to deliver innovative and meaningful treatments that help people around the world live longer, healthier lives.

Actavis intends to adopt a new global name - Allergan - pending shareholder approval in 2015.

For more information, visit Actavis' website at www.actavis.com.

Forward-Looking Statement

Statements contained in this press release that refer to future events or other non-historical facts are forward-looking statements that reflect Actavis' current perspective of existing trends and information as of the date of this release. Except as expressly required by law, Actavis disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from Actavis' current expectations depending upon a number of factors affecting Actavis' business. These factors include, among others, the difficulty of predicting the timing or outcome of FDA approvals or actions, if any; the impact of competitive products and pricing; market acceptance of and continued demand for Actavis' products; risks associated with acquisitions, mergers and joint ventures; difficulties or delays in manufacturing; and other risks and uncertainties detailed in Actavis' periodic public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to Actavis' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 and Actavis' Irish statutory financial statements and related reports for the year ended December 31, 2014, furnished with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 8-K on March 27, 2015. Except as expressly required by law, Actavis disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

CONTACTS:
Investors:
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(862) 261-7152

Media:
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(862) 261-8030

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