Shareholders Approve 5.9 Million Share Increase for Equity Incentive Plan

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Alkermes shareholders approved an increase of 5.9 million shares for the company's equity incentive plan, potentially leading to future dilution, and re-elected all directors.

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• Share Pool Expansion Approved

  Shareholders approved adding 5.9 million ordinary shares to the 2018 Stock Option and Incentive Plan, increasing the total authorized shares for equity compensation. This approval finalizes a proposal previously disclosed in the definitive proxy statement.

• Directors Re-elected

  All nine nominated directors, including outgoing CEO Richard F. Pops, were re-elected to the Board for a one-year term.

• Routine Shareholder Approvals

  Shareholders also approved executive compensation in an advisory vote, ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditor, and renewed Board authority for share allotment and disapplication of pre-emption rights under Irish law.

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Shareholders approved an increase of 5.9 million ordinary shares for the company's 2018 Stock Option and Incentive Plan. This authorization expands the pool of shares available for future equity compensation, which could lead to dilution for existing shareholders if fully utilized. The approval finalizes a proposal previously outlined in the definitive proxy statement.