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Amarin: Sarissa Capital Has Commenced the Process to Call a Special Meeting of Amarin Shareholders to Remove and Replace Certain Board Members (1.18)

Sarissa believes Amarin risks destroying additional shareholder value unless Sarissa representatives are immediately added to the board. Amarin board's governance process lacks urgency and disregards shareholder vote at annual meeting. Sarissa Capital Management LP ("Sarissa") today made the following statement regarding its ongoing discussions with Amarin Corporation plc (NASDAQ: AMRN) regarding board representation: