MDT Medtronic PLC

Preliminary Proxy Statement

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Definitive Proxy Statement

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MEDTRONIC PLC

Date:  December 11, 2015

    Time: 9:00 AM Local Time

Location: Conrad Dublin Hotel

     Earlsfort Terrace

     Dublin 2, Ireland

You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the company named above.

  MEDTRONIC PLC

  ATTN: RHONDA INGALSBE

  710 MEDTRONIC PARKWAY

  MS LC310

  MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55432-5604

This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com, scan the QR Barcode on the reverse side, or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side).

We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.

See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.

Before You Vote  

NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENT                    ANNUAL REPORT        

How to View Online:

Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com, or scan the QR Barcode below.

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                               1) BY INTERNET:         www.proxyvote.com

                               2) BY TELEPHONE:     1-800-579-1639

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*  If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) in the subject line.

Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before November 27, 2015 to facilitate timely delivery.

How To Vote  

Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods

Vote In Person: Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares.

Vote By Internet: Go to www.proxyvote.com or from a smart phone, scan the QR Barcode above. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) available and follow the instructions.

Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card.

Shareholder Meeting Registration: To vote and/or attend the meeting, go to “shareholder meeting registration” link at www.proxyvote.com.