Emergent BioSolutions Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Robert G. Kramer, Sr., as a Class III director of the Company effective April 1, 2019, with an initial term expiring at the 2021 annual meeting of stockholders, to fill the anticipated vacancy created by the previously announced retirement of Daniel J. Abdun-Nabi. The Board also appointed Mr. Kramer as a member of its Strategic Operations Committee, effective upon his appointment to the Board. Mr. Kramer was not selected pursuant to any arrangement or understanding with any other person. Mr. Kramer currently serves as the Company’s President and Chief Operating Officer. On January 2, 2019, the Company promoted Mr. Kramer to the role of President and Chief Executive Officer, effective as of April 1, 2019, to succeed Mr. Abdun-Nabi. Mr. Kramer will not participate in the Company’s compensation programs for non-employee directors.