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TIP OF THE YEAR 2009: Shire (SHP)

SHARE TIP: Shire gets set for long-term growth
January 9, 2009

BULL POINTS:

â–  Vyvanse sales growing solidly

â–  Impressive portfolio of human genetic therapy products

â–  Potential takeover candidate

â–  Relatively robust financial position

BEAR POINTS:

â–  Generic competition to Adderall XR

â–  Thin dividend yield

IC TIP: Buy at 1063p

Shire's presentation in November on its human genetic therapy (HGT) products generated plenty of hype. But the company's nearer-term performance will be dominated by its attention-deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) treatments. And there is plenty to take comfort from there.

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