SEC Form 6-K filed by Silence Therapeutics Plc

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Month of November 2024

Commission File Number: 001-39487

Silence Therapeutics plc

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

72 Hammersmith Road

London W14 8TH

United Kingdom

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F  Form 40-F 

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On November 14, 2024, Silence Therapeutics plc published its unaudited financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024. The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements, as well as the Management’s Discussion and Analysis and Risk Factors sections, are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report on Form 6-K.

This Report on Form 6-K (including Exhibit 99.1) shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference into the registration statements on Form S-8 (File Nos. 333-248682 and 333-273576) and Form F-3 (File Nos. 333-260265, 333-279185 and 333-282779) of Silence Therapeutics plc and to be a part thereof from the date on which this report is filed, to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed or furnished.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: November 14, 2024