Shareholders to Vote on Increased Equity Plan Shares and Board Elections

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Vanda Pharmaceuticals is seeking shareholder approval to increase its equity incentive plan shares, potentially leading to further dilution, and to elect directors at its annual meeting.

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• Equity Plan Share Increase Proposed

  Shareholders will vote on an amendment to the 2016 Equity Incentive Plan to increase the aggregate number of shares authorized for issuance, which could result in future dilution.

• Board of Directors Elections

  Three Class I Directors, including recently appointed Dr. Charles C. Duncan, are up for election at the annual meeting on June 4, 2026.

• Executive Compensation and Auditor Ratification

  Routine proposals include an advisory vote on named executive officer compensation and the ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent auditor for 2026.

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This DEFA14A outlines key proposals for the upcoming annual meeting, most notably a vote to increase the aggregate number of shares authorized for the company's equity incentive plan. While common for compensation, this represents potential future dilution for shareholders, especially in light of the company's recent financial losses and regulatory challenges. The filing also confirms the formal election of Dr. Charles C. Duncan, whose appointment to the board was announced yesterday.