Mallinckrodt Responds to Media Reports Regarding Previously Disclosed FTC Investigation

STAINES-UPON-THAMES, United Kingdom, Jan. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to media reports that appeared in today's press regarding the previously disclosed U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) investigation, Mallinckrodt plc (NYSE: MNK), said, "We are pleased to confirm that we have entered into a settlement agreement with the FTC staff to fully resolve this matter, subject to approval by the Commission. We will comment further at the appropriate time."

CONTACTS

Media
Daniel Yunger or Jeffrey Taufield
Kekst
212-521-4879
daniel-yunger@kekst.com
jeffrey-taufield@kekst.com

Investor Relations
Coleman N. Lannum, CFA
Senior Vice President, Investor Strategy and IRO
314-654-6649
cole.lannum@mallinckrodt.com

Daniel J. Speciale, CPA
Director, Investor Relations
314-654-3638
daniel.speciale@mallinckrodt.com

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