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Recommended Offer for Allergan plc (“Allergan”) by AbbVie Inc. (“AbbVie”) (the “Acquisition”) by means of a scheme of arrangement under Irish law (the “Scheme”). You are attempting to enter the section of this website that is designated for the publication of documents and information in connection with the offer by AbbVie for Allergan announced on June 25, 2019 (the “Offer”). ACCESS TO THIS SECTION OF THE WEBSITE MAY BE RESTRICTED UNDER SECURITIES LAWS IN CERTAIN JURISDICTIONS. THIS NOTICE REQUIRES YOU TO CONFIRM CERTAIN MATTERS (INCLUDING THAT YOU ARE NOT RESIDENT IN SUCH A JURISDICTION), BEFORE YOU MAY OBTAIN ACCESS TO THE INFORMATION. THE INFORMATION IS NOT DIRECTED AT, AND IS NOT INTENDED TO BE ACCESSIBLE BY, PERSONS RESIDENT IN ANY JURISDICTION WHERE TO DO SO WOULD CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF THE RELEVANT LAWS OF THAT JURISDICTION. 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For regulatory reasons we have to ensure you are aware of the appropriate regulations for the country which you are in. To allow you to view details relating to the Offer, you have to read the following and then press "I agree". If you are unable to agree you should press "I disagree" and you will not be able to view any such details. OVERSEAS PERSONS The Information is not for publication or distribution, directly or indirectly, in or into any jurisdiction where it would be unlawful to do so. The Information is not intended to and does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to subscribe for or buy or an invitation to purchase or subscribe for any securities or the solicitation of any votes attaching to securities which are the subject of the Offer in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or invitation is unlawful, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in contravention of applicable law. 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