On October 22, 2019, Eric W. Roberts notified VIVUS, Inc. of his decision to resign from the Company's Board of Directors, effective immediately. On October 23, 2019, Allan L. Shaw notified the Company of his decision to resign from the Company's Board of Directors, effective immediately. Eric W. Roberts and Allan L. Shaw have resigned from its Board of Directors and all of its committees in order to increase their focus on other personal business interests. Mr. Roberts and Mr. Shaw joined the Board of Directors in September 2015.