On January 16, 2014, Seth H. Z. Fischer, the Chief Executive Officer of VIVUS Inc., assumed the duties and responsibilities of the Chief Commercial Officer of the company. As a result, Michael P. Miller will no longer serve as Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of the company effective January 16, 2014. Mr. Miller will continue his employment with the company until February 14, 2014 to assist with the transition of his duties and responsibilities to Mr. Fischer.