VIA EDGAR
February 20, 2013
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Attn: Jim B. Rosenberg, Senior Assistant Chief Accountant, Division of Corporation Finance
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Alkermes Public Limited Company |
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Form 10-K for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2012 |
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Filed May 18, 2012 |
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File No. 001-35299 |
Dear Mr. Rosenberg:
We acknowledge receipt of your comment letter dated February 13, 2013 with respect to the Alkermes Public Limited Company Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012.
We respectfully request an extension of 15 business days in order to adequately respond to your comments, and our response will be submitted no later than March 21, 2013.
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Sincerely, |
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/s/ James M. Frates |
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James M. Frates |
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Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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Alkermes Public Limited Company |