Alkermes Announces Agreement with Sarissa Capital
Grants Sarissa Right to Designate Director to Alkermes' Board
DUBLIN, April 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Alkermes plc (Nasdaq: ALKS) today announced that it has reached an agreement with Sarissa Capital Management LP ("Sarissa Capital"), a beneficial owner of approximately 5% of the company's outstanding ordinary shares, pursuant to which Sarissa Capital has the right to designate a director to the company's Board of Directors (the "Board").
This agreement follows constructive dialogue between the parties related to the company's strategic priorities and ongoing Board refreshment efforts. Alkermes initiated a robust board refreshment program two years ago and has since added four new independent directors to the Board.