Prior to this increased authorization, the Board of Directors had authorized $620 million under the company's share repurchase program, of which $194 million had been utilized through September 30, 2018.  Since that date, the company has utilized the remainder of that prior authorization.

"Our Board of Directors has approved an increase in our share repurchase program to provide continued flexibility to pursue share repurchases that enhance shareholder value while maintaining ample capital for investments in our business consistent with our strategy," said Bruce Cozadd, chairman and chief executive officer of Jazz Pharmaceuticals.  "Today's announcement reflects our continued confidence in our long-term strategy and growth prospects and reinforces our commitment to deliver value to shareholders.  With our strong balance sheet and cash generation, we expect to continue to make significant investments in our business, including commercial launches, R&D programs and corporate development transactions, while also pursuing opportunistic share repurchases."

Under the program, which has no expiration date, the company may repurchase ordinary shares from time to time on the open market or through privately negotiated transactions, self tender offers or structured repurchase transactions.  The timing and amount of repurchases will depend on a variety of factors, including the price of the company's ordinary shares, alternative investment opportunities, restrictions under the company's credit agreement, corporate and regulatory requirements and market conditions.  The share repurchase program may be modified, suspended or otherwise discontinued at any time without prior notice. 

About Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (NASDAQ:JAZZ) is an international biopharmaceutical company focused on improving patients' lives by identifying, developing and commercializing meaningful products that address unmet medical needs.  The company has a diverse portfolio of products and product candidates with a focus in the areas of sleep and hematology/oncology.  In these areas, Jazz Pharmaceuticals markets Xyrem® (sodium oxybate) oral solution, Erwinaze® (asparaginase Erwinia chrysanthemi), Defitelio® (defibrotide sodium) and Vyxeos® (daunorubicin and cytarabine) liposome for injection in the U.S. and markets Erwinase®, Defitelio® (defibrotide) and Vyxeos® 44 mg/100 mg powder for concentrate for solution for infusion in countries outside the U.S.  For country-specific product information, please visit http://www.jazzpharmaceuticals.com/products.  For more information, please visit http://www.jazzpharmaceuticals.com/ and follow us on Twitter at @JazzPharma.

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