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Amarin board shrinks from 9 to 7; directors Cohen, O'Connor resign; new compensation policy
AMARIN CORP PLCUK
- Directors Paul Cohen and Oliver O'Connor will not stand for re-election; resign effective before 2026 annual meeting.
- Board size reduced from nine to seven members effective at the same time.
- New director compensation policy: annual retainers ($62.5k or $95k for chair); equity awards of $262.5k (initial) and $175k (annual).
- Equity grants conditional on shareholder approval of issuance and pre-emption proposals at the 2026 meeting; otherwise cash alternatives considered.
- Directors will receive a $175,000 restricted cash award for 2025 meeting equity in lieu of prior year grant.