MYL Mylan NV

Voting Item 1 – Appointment of Directors

Mylan’s Board consists of 13 directors, each of whom is either an executive director or a non-executive director pursuant to applicable Dutch law. Executive directors are responsible for the daily management and operation of the Company and, in addition to their critical strategic and oversight role, non-executive directors are responsible for overseeing the performance of the executive directors and management.

Consistent with established Dutch law and the Company’s Articles of Association, executive directors and non-executive directors are appointed by the general meeting from a binding nomination proposed by Mylan’s Board. The proposed candidate specified in a binding nomination shall be appointed, provided that the requisite quorum is present or represented at the general meeting, unless the nomination is overruled by the general meeting (which would result if a majority of at least two-thirds of the votes cast, representing more than half of the issued share capital, vote “against” the appointment of such director, with abstentions, “blank votes” and invalid votes not considered votes cast), in which case he or she will not be appointed. In such event, the Board may propose a new binding nomination to be submitted at a subsequent general meeting. If appointed, each director’s term begins at the general meeting at which he or she is appointed and, unless such director resigns or is suspended or dismissed at an earlier date, his or her term of office lapses immediately after the next annual general meeting held after his or her appointment.

In accordance with the recommendation of the Company’s Governance and Nominating Committee, the Board has unanimously adopted resolutions to make the following binding nominations:

The Board and the Governance and Nominating Committee have carefully considered, among other factors: the experience, structure, culture, diversity, operation, interactions, collaboration, and performance of the current Board; the talents, expertise, and contributions of individual directors; the long-term growth and creation of shareholder and other stakeholder value under the Board’s leadership; the continued evolution of the Company; the Board’s critical role in governance and continuing to develop and lead the strategic direction of the Company (including the announcement of the proposed Combination); the Board’s ability to respond to the continued change and disruption in the healthcare industry; anticipated future opportunities and challenges facing the Company; and the Board’s ongoing commitment to ensuring long-term sustainability to the benefit of shareholders and other stakeholders. The Board and the Governance and Nominating Committee also believe that, in particular during this period of the Company’s evolution and challenging industry conditions, fostering continuity on the Board by nominating all of our current directors for re-appointment will be instrumental to the ongoing execution of our mission and strategy as well as the delivery of sustainable long-term value to shareholders while also serving the interests of our other stakeholders. Based on these considerations, among others, Mylan’s Board recommends a vote “FOR” the appointment of each director.

Each of the proposed appointments is considered a separate voting item under Dutch law. Information concerning each of the 13 nominated directors is set forth below on pages 13 to 22. Each nominee is currently on Mylan’s Board and each has consented to act as a director if appointed at the AGM. This Voting Item 1 comprises the “explanatory notes” to the agenda of the annual general meeting as referred to in Section 8.02(d) of Mylan’s Articles of Association.

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Our Directors

Mylan’s Directors

Board Nominee Overview

Each of our 13 director nominees possesses the qualifications, experience, judgment, leadership, and business skills necessary to provide critical oversight to the Company in a complex and evolving healthcare environment.

The Board is highly diverse, reflecting its belief – as set forth in the Company’s Corporate Governance Principles and the Board’s diversity policy – that the qualifications of the directors should provide a wide mix of viewpoints, experience, knowledge and abilities, and that it is important for the Board to represent a diverse mix of nationalities, ages, gender, education, and professional backgrounds, among other characteristics.

The Board has four women (one of whom is our CEO) and three of our Board committees are chaired by women (Compensation; Governance and Nominating; and Finance). In 2019, Mylan was once again recognized by the prestigious Women’s Forum of New York for our level of gender diversity in the boardroom. Mylan also has three directors from non-U.S. backgrounds.

As discussed on pages 30 to 31, over the years, Mylan’s Board and Governance and Nominating Committee have implemented an orderly and methodical process relating to refreshment in seeking to combine the skills and experience of its long-standing members with the fresh perspectives, insights, skills and experiences of new ones.

The following chart highlights certain of the key skills and experience of our director nominees. Our director nominees also possess highly relevant additional skills, knowledge and experience, including in areas relating to medicine, compensation, and GSR, among others, that are not specifically represented on this chart.

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Director Nominees

Key Director Nominee Qualifications Include:

CEO Experience: Directors with senior leadership experience at large and complex organizations provide the Board with a keen understanding of, among other areas, the high-level opportunities and challenges relevant to public companies, as well as their leadership needs and expectations.

Corporate Governance: Directors with public company oversight and corporate governance experience, such as service on public company boards and board committees, are skilled in the successful operation of board oversight and are cognizant of the impact that governance policies have on a public company. This experience helps provide Mylan with the structure to support strong Board and management accountability, transparency, and the protection of the interests of our shareholders and other stakeholders.

Finance: Directors with a strong understanding of finance and accounting are essential for the Board to oversee our global financial reporting, internal controls, and capital structure, among other matters.

Healthcare Industry: Directors with experience in the healthcare industry – particularly in businesses that are directly related or relevant to Mylan’s operations – provide valuable perspectives to our Board and management team regarding a broad range of issues and opportunities facing the Company, including, among others, industry conditions, product R&D, supply chain, customers, and marketing.

Human Capital Management: Attracting, developing and retaining talent globally is crucial to all aspects of the Company’s business, success, and strategy. We continue to build an inclusive and diverse culture that inspires leadership and accountability and encourages innovation. Directors with experience in succession planning, company culture, and/or employee engagement (among other relevant areas) help to ensure that the Company’s culture reflects our mission and values.

Global Business Experience: Mylan has operations and facilities around the world and, as such, benefits from directors who have experience working for companies with multinational reach and who provide insight on unique opportunities, challenges, and requirements associated with working across international markets.

Legal and Regulatory Oversight: We operate in an industry that is closely scrutinized and highly regulated. Directors who have experience navigating challenges associated with this environment provide valuable insight to our Board and management team in their efforts to protect the interests of the Company, shareholders, and other stakeholders.

Public Company Management: Directors who have experience in management at public companies provide valuable expertise on managing interests held among diverse stakeholders, including shareholders.

Risk Oversight/Compliance: Pharmaceutical companies face a variety of complex opportunities, risks, and compliance challenges. Directors who have experience monitoring and creating plans to address risk provide important insights that assist our Board and management in ensuring the long-term sustainability of our business.

Strategy and M&A: Mylan’s directors are responsible for developing the Company’s successful differentiated strategy, both organically and through strategic and opportunistic acquisitions.

The following pages provide additional background information on each of our director nominees. In addition, you will find symbols representing key nominee statistics applicable to each director set forth in his or her biography.

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Director Nominees

Hon. Robert J. Cindrich

Director since 2011   Age: 76   Board Committees: Compliance; Governance and Nominating; Risk Oversight; Science and Technology   Other Public Company Boards: N/A Non-Executive Director		Since February 2011, Judge Cindrich has been president of Cindrich Consulting, LLC, a business and healthcare consulting company that advises clients on corporate governance, compliance and business strategies. Since May 2015, Judge Cindrich has served on the Advisory Council of Innovu, LLC, a health and risk management consulting company. From October 1, 2013, through January 31, 2014, he served as interim general counsel for United States Steel Corporation (“U.S. Steel”) (NYSE: X), an integrated steel producer of flat-rolled and tubular products. Judge Cindrich joined Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis (“Schnader”), a law firm, as legal counsel in April 2013 and took a temporary leave of absence on October 1, 2013, to join U.S. Steel as interim general counsel, returning to Schnader after his time there and remaining until December 2017. In May 2012, he joined the board of directors of Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDRX), which provides healthcare information technology solutions, where he served until April 2015. From 2011 through 2012, Judge Cindrich served as a senior advisor to the Office of the President of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (“UPMC”), an integrated global health enterprise. From 2004 through 2010, Judge Cindrich was a senior vice president and the chief legal officer of UPMC. From 1994 through January 2004, Judge Cindrich served as a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. Prior to that appointment, he was an attorney in government and private practice, including positions as the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania and as the Allegheny County Assistant Public Defender and Assistant District Attorney.   Judge Cindrich will not serve as a director of Viatris upon closing of the Combination.
		Key Skills and Experience:
		Corporate Governance		Healthcare Industry		Legal and Regulatory Oversight		Risk Oversight & Compliance
		Strategy and M&A
		Judge Cindrich’s qualifications to serve on Mylan’s Board include, among others, his knowledge and expertise regarding legal and regulatory matters, compliance, corporate governance, issues affecting the healthcare industry, and public company risk management oversight and strategy.

 

 

 

 

 

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JoEllen Lyons Dillon

Director since 2014   Age: 56   Board Committees: Audit; Compensation (Chair); Executive; Governance and Nominating (Chair)   Other Public Company Boards: N/A Non-Executive Director		Ms. Dillon served from March 2013 to August 2017 as an executive officer of The ExOne Company (“ExOne”) (NASDAQ: XONE), an emerging growth company and global provider of three-dimensional printing machines and services. She was promoted as the Company’s only executive vice president in December 2014, adding to her original duties as chief legal officer and corporate secretary. She held responsibilities for, among other things, capital markets development, corporate strategic planning, human resources, global compliance, investor relations, as well as international business development within Europe and Asia. Prior to joining ExOne, she was a legal consultant on ExOne’s initial public offering and joined the company shortly after the public filing. Previously, Ms. Dillon had an almost 25-year legal career in corporate mergers and acquisitions and securities, where she represented both public and private companies in a variety of complex matters. She was a partner with Reed Smith LLP, a law firm, from 2002 until 2011. She previously had been at the law firm Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC from 1988 until 2002, where she became a partner in 1997. Ms. Dillon serves as a member of the board of trustees of the Allegheny District chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and served as chair and Audit Committee chair.   As previously disclosed, Ms. Dillon will serve as a director of Viatris upon the closing of the Combination.
		Key Skills and Experience:
		Corporate Governance		Finance		Global Business Experience		Legal and Regulatory Oversight
		Public Company Management		Risk Oversight & Compliance		Strategy and M&A
		Ms. Dillon’s qualifications to serve on Mylan’s Board include, among others, her knowledge and expertise regarding legal and regulatory matters, financial matters, compliance, corporate governance, public company management and international business and strategy.

 

Neil Dimick, C.P.A.*

Director since 2005   Age: 70   Board Committees: Audit (Chair); Executive; Finance; Risk Oversight   Other Public Company Boards: Resources Connection, Inc. Non-Executive Director		Mr. Dimick serves on the board of directors of Resources Connection, Inc. (NASDAQ: RECN), chairing its Audit Committee and serving on its Compensation Committee. Mr. Dimick previously served as executive vice president and chief financial officer of AmerisourceBergen Corporation (NYSE: ABC), a wholesale distributor of pharmaceuticals, from 2001 to 2002. From 1992 to 2001, he was senior executive vice president and chief financial officer of Bergen Brunswig Corporation, a wholesale drug distributor. Prior to that, Mr. Dimick served as a partner with Deloitte & Touche LLP (“Deloitte”) for eight years. Mr. Dimick also served on the boards of directors of WebMD Health Corp. from 2005 to September 2017, at which time it was purchased by Internet Brands, a portfolio company of investment funds affiliated with Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co., LP; Alliance HealthCare Services, Inc. from 2002 to August 2017, at which time it was purchased by Tahoe Investment Group Co., Ltd.; and Thoratec Corporation from 2003 to October 2015, at which time it was purchased by St. Jude Medical, Inc.   As previously disclosed, Mr. Dimick will serve as a director of Viatris upon the closing of the Combination.
		Key Skills and Experience:
		Corporate Governance		Finance		Healthcare Industry		Global Business Experience
		Public Company Management		Risk Oversight & Compliance		Strategy and M&A
		Mr. Dimick’s qualifications to serve on Mylan’s Board include, among others, his experience and expertise regarding accounting, finance, the healthcare industry, international business, corporate governance, public company management, oversight and strategy, and international business transactions.

 

*	C.P.A. distinction is “inactive” status.

 

 

 

 

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Melina Higgins

Director since 2013   Age: 52   Board Committees: Audit; Compensation; Executive, Finance (Chair)   Other Public Company Boards: Genworth Financial Inc. Non-Executive Director		Ms. Higgins has been a member of the board of directors of Genworth Financial Inc. (NYSE: GNW), an insurance company, since September 2013, and serves on its Management Development & Compensation and Nominating & Corporate Governance Committees. In January 2016, Ms. Higgins became non-executive chairman of the board of directors of Antares Midco Inc., a private company that provides financing solutions for middle market, private equity-backed transactions. Ms. Higgins previously held senior roles of increasing responsibility at The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS), a global investment banking, securities and investment management firm, including partner and managing director, during her nearly 20-year career at the firm from 1989 to 1992 and 1994 to 2010. During her tenure there, Ms. Higgins served as a member of the Investment Committee of the Principal Investment Area, which oversaw and approved global private equity and private debt investments and was one of the largest alternative asset managers in the world. She also served as head of the Americas for Private Debt and as co-chairperson of the Investment Advisory Committee for GS Mezzanine Partners funds, which managed over $30 billion of assets and were global leaders in their industry. Ms. Higgins also is a member of the Women’s Leadership Board of Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government.   As previously disclosed, Ms. Higgins will serve as a director of Viatris upon the closing of the Combination.
		Key Skills and Experience:
		Corporate Governance		Finance		Global Business Experience		Risk Oversight & Compliance
		Strategy and M&A
		Ms. Higgins’ qualifications to serve on Mylan’s Board include, among others, her experience and expertise in finance, capital markets, international business and strategy, international business transactions, corporate governance, and risk oversight and compliance.

 

Harry A. Korman

Director since 2018   Age: 62   Board Committees: Compliance; Risk Oversight (Chair); Science and Technology   Other Public Company Boards: N/A Non-Executive Director		Mr. Korman held senior executive roles of increasing responsibility at Mylan Inc. and its subsidiaries from 1996 until July 2014. He served as Mylan Inc.’s global Chief Operating Officer from January 2012 until July 2014, after which he served in a consultant role with Mylan Inc. for one year. Prior to his service as Chief Operating Officer, he was the President, North America of Mylan Inc. commencing in October 2007. Mr. Korman also served as President of Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. from February 2005 to December 2009. During his time as an executive at Mylan, Mr. Korman was instrumental in identifying, evaluating and executing on significant commercial and business development opportunities in the United States and other countries, including the expansion of Mylan’s global generics businesses around the world, among many other important contributions to the Company. He joined Mylan in 1996 after the Company’s acquisition of UDL Laboratories, Inc. (n/k/a Mylan Institutional Inc.), and served as its president, among other prior responsibilities. Mr. Korman has served as a past director and vice chairman of the Generic Pharmaceutical Association, now known as the Association for Accessible Medicines. He also previously served as a director and vice chairman of the HDMA Foundation, which serves the healthcare industry by providing research and education focused on healthcare supply issues.   As previously disclosed, Mr. Korman will serve as a director of Viatris upon the closing of the Combination.
		Key Skills and Experience:
		Healthcare Industry		Global Business Experience		Public Company Management		Risk Oversight & Compliance
		Strategy and M&A
		Mr. Korman’s qualifications to serve on Mylan’s Board include, among others, his extensive industry experience, his knowledge of healthcare systems and the U.S. and global commercial markets, and his leadership experience in the areas of global strategy, risk oversight, sales and marketing, commercial operations, supply chain, and business development, among other areas relevant and important to Mylan’s global business.

 

 

 

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Rajiv Malik

Director since 2013   Age: 59   Board Committees: Science and Technology   Other Public Company Boards: N/A Executive Director		Mr. Malik has served as Mylan’s President since January 1, 2012 and has more than 37 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Mr. Malik is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Company, which includes Commercial, Scientific Affairs, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality. In his role, he also oversees Business Development and Information Technology. Previously, Mr. Malik held various senior roles at Mylan, including executive vice president and chief operating officer from July 2009 to December 2012, and head of Global Technical Operations from January 2007 to July 2009. Mr. Malik has been integral in developing the strategies for the Company’s acquisitions, and, in the execution and integration of acquisitions, including the generics business of Merck KGaA; the injectables business of Bioniche; Agila Specialties, a global injectables company; the EPD Business; Famy Care’s women’s healthcare businesses; Meda, a leading international specialty pharmaceutical company that sells prescription and OTC products; and the non-sterile, topicals-focused business of Renaissance Acquisition Holdings, LLC.   Mr. Malik also has been instrumental in expanding and optimizing Mylan’s product portfolio, leveraging Mylan’s global R&D capabilities, and expanding Mylan’s presence in emerging markets. Prior to joining Mylan, he served as chief executive officer of Matrix Laboratories Limited (n/k/a Mylan Laboratories Limited) from July 2005 to June 2008. Prior to joining Matrix, he served as head of Global Development and Registrations for Sandoz GmbH from September 2003 to July 2005. Prior to joining Sandoz GmbH, Mr. Malik was head of Global Regulatory Affairs and head of Pharma Research for Ranbaxy from October 1999 to September 2003.   As previously disclosed, Mr. Malik will serve as President and a director of Viatris upon the closing of the Combination.
		Key Skills and Experience:
		CEO Experience		Healthcare Industry		Human Capital Management		Global Business Experience
		Public Company Management		Strategy and M&A
		Mr. Malik’s qualifications to serve on Mylan’s Board include, among others, his leadership and unique and deep knowledge of the Company, its businesses, markets and strategies, as well as its global research, supply chain, manufacturing and commercial platforms; his knowledge and experience regarding issues, risks and opportunities in the global healthcare industry; and his knowledge and expertise regarding human capital management, global regulatory matters, public company management and leadership, and international business transactions and integration.

 

 

 

 

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Richard A. Mark, C.P.A.

Director since 2019   Age: 67   Board Committees: Audit; Finance   Other Public Company Boards: N/A Non-Executive Director		Mr. Mark currently serves on the board of directors of Goldman Sachs Middle Market Lending Corp., chairing its Audit Committee as an audit committee financial expert and serving on its Compliance, Governance and Nominating, and Contract Review committees. He previously served as a partner with Deloitte from June 2002 to May 2015, most recently leading the advisory corporate development function. Prior to joining Deloitte, Mr. Mark held various positions with Arthur Andersen & Co., including audit partner. Mr. Mark also served from July 2015 until August 2016 as Chairman of the Board of Directors and as a member of the Audit Committee of Katy Industries, Inc., a manufacturer, importer and distributor of commercial cleaning and consumer storage products. He also served on the board of directors of Cadence Health from 1993 until its acquisition by Northwestern Memorial Healthcare (“Northwestern”) in September 2014. Following the acquisition of Cadence Health, Mr. Mark was a director of Northwestern from September 2014 to August 2015, serving on its Executive and Nominating and Governance committees. Mr. Mark currently serves as a director of Almost Home Kids, a not-for-profit corporation affiliated with Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, which provides transitional care to children with complicated health needs, training for their families, and respite care.   As previously disclosed, Mr. Mark will serve as a director of Viatris upon the closing of the Combination.
		Key Skills and Experience:
		Corporate Governance		Finance		Healthcare Industry		Global Business Experience
		Public Company Management		Risk Oversight & Compliance		Strategy and M&A
		Mr. Mark’s qualifications to serve on Mylan’s Board include, among others, his experience and expertise regarding finance, the healthcare industry, global business, corporate governance, public company management, risk oversight and strategy, and international M&A.

 

 

 

 

 

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Mark W. Parrish

Vice Chairman and Lead Independent Director   Director since 2009   Age: 64   Board Committees: Audit; Compliance (Chair); Executive; Governance and Nominating; Risk Oversight   Other Public Company Boards: Omnicell, Inc. Non-Executive Director		Mr. Parrish has served as the Lead Independent Director and Vice Chairman of Mylan’s Board since August 2017. He served as chief executive officer of TridentUSA Health Services (“TridentUSA”), a provider of mobile X-ray and laboratory services to the long-term care industry, from 2008 to August 2018, and as executive chairman from 2008 to 2013. Since August 2018, he has served as executive chairman of TridentUSA. In February 2019, TridentUSA filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and emerged from bankruptcy in September 2019. Since January 2013, Mr. Parrish also has served on the board of directors of Omnicell, Inc. (NASDAQ: OMCL), a company that specializes in healthcare technology, and serves on its Audit and Compensation committees; and since May 2019, he has served on the board of directors, and is the chairman of the Audit Committee, of Comprehensive Pharmacy Services, a private company that specializes in the outsourcing of hospital pharmacies. He served on the board of directors of Silvergate Pharmaceuticals, a private company that develops and commercializes pediatric medications, until June 2019, when it was acquired by CutisPharma, Inc.; and on the board of directors of Golden State Medical Supply, a private company that specializes in meeting unique labeling and sizing needs for its customers and pharmaceutical packaging, serialization and distribution, until August 2019, when it was acquired by Court Square. From 1993 to 2007, Mr. Parrish held management roles of increasing responsibility with Cardinal Health Inc. (NYSE: CAH) (“Cardinal”) and its affiliates, including chief executive officer of healthcare supply chain services for Cardinal from 2006 to 2007. Mr. Parrish also serves as president of the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Wholesalers, an association of pharmaceutical wholesalers and pharmaceutical supply chain service companies, and as senior adviser to Frazier Healthcare Ventures, a healthcare oriented growth equity firm.   As previously disclosed, Mr. Parrish will serve as a director of Viatris upon the closing of the Combination.
		Key Skills and Experience:
		CEO Experience		Corporate Governance		Healthcare Industry		Human Capital Management
		Global Business Experience		Public Company Management		Risk Oversight & Compliance		Strategy and M&A
		Mr. Parrish’s qualifications to serve on Mylan’s Board include, among others, his experience as a chief executive officer; his knowledge and experience regarding issues, risks and opportunities in the global healthcare industry; and his knowledge and expertise regarding compliance, corporate governance, risk management oversight, supply chain, the healthcare industry and technology, human capital management, public company management and strategy, and international business transactions.

 

 

 

 

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Pauline van der Meer Mohr

Director since 2018   Age: 60   Board Committees: Compensation; Risk Oversight   Other Public Company Boards (outside the U.S.): HSBC Holdings plc Royal DSM N.V. Non-Executive Director		Ms. van der Meer Mohr is currently an independent non-executive director of HSBC Holdings plc (LON: HSBA), chairing that company’s Group Remuneration Committee and serving as a member of its Group Audit Committee, Group Risk Committee and the Nomination & Corporate Governance Committee. She also is a member of the supervisory boards of Royal DSM N.V. (AMS: DSM), currently serving as Deputy Chair, chairing its Remuneration Committee and serving on its Nomination Committee, and EY Netherlands LLP, currently serving as Chair. Ms. van der Meer Mohr also serves as the Chair of the Dutch Corporate Governance Code Monitoring Committee and as Chair of the Appointment Advisory Committee for the President of the Supreme Court of the Netherlands, and she is a member of the Capital Markets Committee of the Dutch Authority for Financial Markets. Previously, Ms. van der Meer Mohr served on the supervisory board of ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ and AMS: ASML) until April 2018, and as president of the Executive Board of Erasmus University in Rotterdam from 2010 to 2016. Ms. van der Meer Mohr began her career in the legal profession and previously held several legal and management positions at Royal Dutch Shell Group from 1989 to 2004. In 2004, she was appointed group human resources director at TNT N.V., now known as PostNL (AMS: PNL), before becoming senior executive vice president and head of group human resources at ABN AMRO NV in 2006. She served as a member of the Dutch Banking Code Monitoring Commission in the Netherlands from 2010 to 2013, and began her own human capital consulting firm in 2008.   As previously disclosed, Ms. van der Meer Mohr will serve as a director of Viatris upon the closing of the Combination.
		Key Skills and Experience:
		Corporate Governance		Finance		Human Capital Management		Global Business Experience
		Legal and Regulatory Oversight		Public Company Management		Risk Oversight & Compliance		Strategy and M&A
		Ms. Van der Meer Mohr’s qualifications to serve on Mylan’s Board include, among others, her experience and expertise regarding corporate governance, finance, public company oversight, legal and regulatory matters, human resources, human capital management and executive compensation, risk management and oversight, corporate social responsibility and governance and oversight experience with respect to Dutch companies.

 

Randall L. (Pete) Vanderveen, Ph.D.

Director since 2002   Age: 69   Board Committees: Compliance; Science and Technology (Chair)   Other Public Company Boards: N/A Non-Executive Director		Dr. Vanderveen was Professor of Pharmaceutical Policy and Economics, Senior Adviser to the Leonard D. Schaeffer Center of Health Policy and Economics, Director of the Margaret and John Biles Center for Leadership, and Senior Adviser to the Dean for Advancement at the School of Pharmacy, University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California from 2015 to August 2017. Dr. Vanderveen previously served as Dean, Professor and John Stauffer Decanal Chair of the USC School of Pharmacy from 2005 to 2015, where he was named “Outstanding Pharmacy Dean in the Nation” in 2013 by the American Pharmacist Association. From 1998 to 2005, he served as Dean and Professor of Pharmacy of the School of Pharmacy and the Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Duquesne University, before which he was Assistant Dean at Oregon State University from 1988 to 1998.   Dr. Vanderveen will not serve as a director of Viatris upon closing of the Combination.
		Key Skills and Experience:
		Healthcare Industry		Risk Oversight & Compliance		Strategy and M&A
		Dr. Vanderveen’s qualifications to serve on Mylan’s Board include, among others, his experience and expertise regarding the healthcare industry, pharmaceuticals and pharmacy practice, public healthcare policy and economics, and scientific matters.

 

 

 

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Sjoerd S. Vollebregt

Director since 2017   Age: 65   Board Committees: Compliance; Finance; Governance and Nominating   Other Public Company Boards (outside the U.S.): Heijmans N.V. Non-Executive Director		Mr. Vollebregt has served as chairman of the supervisory board of Heijmans N.V., a Euronext Amsterdam listed company that operates in property development, residential building, non-residential building, roads and civil engineering since 2015. In March 2020, Mr. Vollebregt began serving as chair of the supervisory board of Joulz B.V., a private company that provides medium voltage electricity infrastructure and equipment in Europe, and is a portfolio company of 3i Group plc, a global investment management business listed on the London Stock Exchange. Mr. Vollebregt also serves as chairman of the Economic Development Board of Drecht Cities, a strategic collaboration between business, education and government in Drecht Cities, Netherlands, since December 2016. Mr. Vollebregt was chairman and chief executive officer of the Executive Board of Stork B.V. and its predecessor from 2002 to 2014, which was an Amsterdam Stock Exchange-listed industrial group (until 2008), that was a global provider of knowledge-based maintenance, modification and asset integrity products and services for oil related industries, food and textile equipment manufacturer; and chief executive officer of Fokker Technologies Group B.V., an aerospace company and a Stork B.V. subsidiary from 2010 to 2014. Previously, Mr. Vollebregt served as a member of the Supervisory Board of TNT Express N.V., an international courier delivery services company, from 2013 to 2016; chairman of the Advisory Board of Airbus Defence and Space Netherlands B.V., a subsidiary of Airbus SE, a Euronext Paris listed company, that develops solar arrays, satellite instruments and structures for launchers from 2015 to 2019; and held various other senior positions at Exel plc, Ocean plc, Intexo Holding and Royal Van Ommeren.   Mr. Vollebregt will not serve as a director of Viatris upon closing of the Combination.
		Key Skills and Experience:
		CEO Experience		Finance		Human Capital Management		Global Business Experience
		Public Company Management		Risk Oversight & Compliance		Strategy and M&A
		Mr. Vollebregt’s qualifications to serve on Mylan’s Board include, among others, his experience and expertise as a chief executive officer, in human capital management, public company management, strategic decision making, manufacturing, supply chain, technology, international business transactions, and governance and oversight experience.

Each nominee listed above, other than Mr. Korman, Mr. Mark, Ms. van der Meer Mohr and Mr. Vollebregt, was a director of Mylan Inc. on February 27, 2015, the date on which Mylan N.V. completed the acquisition of Mylan Inc. and the EPD Business (the “EPD Business Acquisition”) and became a director of Mylan N.V. following that transaction.

 

 

 

 

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Board Information

Director Independence

Mylan’s Board has determined that Judge Cindrich, Ms. Dillon, Mr. Dimick, Ms. Higgins, Mr. Korman, Mr. Mark, Mr. Parrish, Ms. van der Meer Mohr, Dr. Vanderveen and Mr. Vollebregt are independent directors under the applicable NASDAQ listing standards. In making these determinations, the Board considered, with respect to Mr. Korman’s independence, (a) Mr. Korman’s past employment by Mylan Inc. and his prior consulting services for Mylan Inc. until July 1, 2015 and (b) that his son had a paid internship with a Mylan subsidiary during the summer of 2019. With respect to Mr. Mark, the Board considered his prior service as a partner at Deloitte, Mylan’s independent registered public accounting firm. The Board determined that any such arrangements, transactions or relationships would not interfere with the exercise of independent judgment by either Mr. Korman or Mr. Mark in carrying out his respective responsibilities as a director of Mylan.

Mr. Coury, Ms. Bresch and Mr. Malik are not independent directors under applicable NASDAQ listing standards.

All non-executive directors of Mylan’s Board other than Mr. Coury are considered to be independent within the meaning of best practice provision 2.1.8 of the Dutch Corporate Governance Code (the “DCGC”).

How Our Board Governs and Is Governed

Board Structure

Mylan operates in a complex environment involving global scientific, manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial platforms; evolving commercial, regulatory, pricing, and supply chain dynamics; and intense and often differing regulations, healthcare systems, and governmental and regulatory scrutiny, among numerous other aspects impacting our business and performance. The Board has a proven expertise in developing and overseeing strategies in the context of this complex environment that have resulted in the creation of a unique, durable, and sustainable global platform that serves the interests of shareholders and other stakeholders. The Board has a deep understanding of the management team and the culture within the Company, our business and global platform, the healthcare systems in which we operate, and the opportunities and challenges facing the Company around the world. The collective experience and expertise of our directors has enabled the Board to effectively guide and oversee the management team as we navigate the ongoing, complex, and often unpredictable developments that continue to impact the industry.

Each year the Mylan Board elects one of its members as the Chairman of the Board. Since May 2009, Mr. Coury has served as the Chairman of the Board of Mylan Inc. and, after Mylan Inc.’s reincorporation in the Netherlands in 2015, Mylan N.V. During 2019, Mr. Coury served as non-executive Chairman and, effective as of April 15, 2020, he now serves as Executive Chairman. Mr. Coury’s primary responsibilities include the overall leadership and strategic direction of Mylan; coordination of the activities of the Board; providing guidance to Mylan’s CEO and senior management; oversight and key involvement in talent management; communication with shareholders and other important constituencies; government and health policy; strategic business development; mergers and acquisitions; responsibilities of the Chairman as specified in the Board Rules; leadership and strategic direction in navigating the unique challenges posed to the Company and the pharmaceutical industry by the COVID-19 pandemic; and oversight of work related to the Combination, including leading planning for the integration of the Mylan and Upjohn Business management teams.

Mr. Parrish has served as Lead Independent Director and Vice Chairman of the Board since 2017. Among the responsibilities of the Lead Independent Director are calling and presiding over meetings of the independent directors, consulting with the Executive Chairman and approving Board schedules, agendas, and information sent to the Board, and serving as a contact person for shareholders and other stakeholders.

Recognizing the opportunities and challenges referenced above, and given the steady and successful leadership of the Board during these evolving and unpredictable times, the Board has determined that its current leadership structure – Mr. Coury as Executive Chairman, Mr. Parrish as Lead Independent Director and Vice Chairman, Ms. Bresch as CEO, and a strong, independent majority of directors – enables it to best oversee and empower the management team and is optimal for Mylan and its shareholders and other stakeholders.

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Board Information

The Board’s current structure enables it to continue to provide robust and highly effective oversight and direction based on, among other factors:

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Board Information

Meetings of Mylan’s Board

Mylan’s Board met five times in 2019 and conducted multiple additional informational sessions (where Board members received updates on ongoing events related to the Company from the Chairman (now, the Executive Chairman) and management). In addition to meetings of the Board, directors attended meetings of individual Board committees of which they were members. Each of the directors attended at least 75% of the aggregate of Mylan’s Board meetings and meetings of committees of which they were a member during the periods for which they served in 2019. Directors are expected to attend the annual general meeting of shareholders of Mylan where practicable. All members of the Board attended the 2019 AGM.

As noted, Mark W. Parrish has served as Vice Chairman and Lead Independent Director of Mylan’s Board since August 2017. Mylan’s Corporate Governance Principles require the independent directors of the Board to meet in executive session from time-to-time, and at least twice annually, without any members of management present. During 2019, the independent directors of the Board met four times in executive session, with Mr. Parrish presiding at each such executive session.

Mylan’s Board Committees

The standing committees of Mylan’s Board are the Audit Committee, the Compensation Committee, the Compliance Committee, the Executive Committee, the Finance Committee, the Governance and Nominating Committee, the Risk Oversight Committee, and the Science and Technology Committee. Each committee operates under a written charter, a current copy of which, along with our Articles of Association, Board Rules, and Corporate Governance Principles, is available on Mylan’s website at www.mylan.com/en/about-mylan/corporate-governance.

All members of the Audit, Compensation, Compliance, Finance, Governance and Nominating, and Risk Oversight Committees are independent directors, as defined in the applicable NASDAQ listing standards, applicable Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules and the DCGC. Mylan’s Board has determined that each member of the Audit Committee – Mr. Dimick, Ms. Dillon, Ms. Higgins, Mr. Mark and Mr. Parrish – is an “audit committee financial expert,” as that term is defined in the rules of the SEC. Board approval of any director appointment to the Audit, Compensation, Compliance, Governance and Nominating, and Risk Oversight Committees must include at least a majority of the independent directors, as defined in the applicable NASDAQ listing standards.

In addition, on August 8, 2018, Mylan’s Board announced the formation of a new non-standing committee, the Strategic Review Committee, to evaluate a wide range of alternatives to unlock the true value of the Company’s one-of-a-kind platform. The Strategic Review Committee consisted entirely of independent directors and was led by the Lead Independent Director. Following Board approval of the Combination, the Strategic Review Committee was dissolved in July 2019.

Information about each of the standing committees is provided on the following pages, and page 29 provides an additional discussion of committee responsibilities in relation to risk oversight.

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Board Information

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

Members Dr. Vanderveen (Chair) Ms. Bresch Mr. Cindrich Mr. Korman Mr. Malik		KEY OVERSIGHT RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:   ●  R&D strategy and portfolio from a scientific and technological perspective   ●  Significant emerging scientific and technological developments relevant to Mylan
Number of meetings during 2019:		3

 

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Board Information

Setting and Overseeing Strategy

The Board actively discusses and determines the Company’s strategy and continues to focus on those strategies designed to ensure the continued durability and sustainability of the Company, while creating long-term value for our shareholders and serving the interests of other stakeholders.

The Board regularly and extensively reviews strategies to support the long-term growth and sustainability of the Company, including conducting multiple days of focused strategy discussions in 2019, and considers and evaluates, among other matters, the ongoing development of our unique and powerful global platform, market opportunities and challenges, the complex and often unpredictable changes impacting healthcare systems around the world, and the interests of shareholders and other stakeholders. The Board’s strategic planning, under the leadership and vision of our Executive Chairman, has led to the creation of a diversified and differentiated portfolio that is not reliant on a single market or product, resulting in stable and durable cash flows despite challenging, and often unpredictable, market conditions.

Mr. Coury is responsible for, among other things, leading the development of our strategy. His leadership as Chairman and now as Executive Chairman is unique and critically important to the Company, and he brings to his role extensive knowledge of the Company’s history, management, platforms, and businesses around the world as well as the global healthcare industry more generally. Mr. Coury has played a key role in identifying and leading the Board in the consideration of various strategic opportunities, an especially important task in today’s challenging environment, and his vision and insight have been instrumental in making the Combination a possibility, including through his critical role in the negotiation of the transaction and his continued leadership and direction following signing.

On August 8, 2018, Mylan’s Board announced the formation of a new committee, the Strategic Review Committee, to evaluate a wide range of alternatives to unlock the true value of the Company’s one-of-a-kind platform. The Strategic Review Committee consisted entirely of independent directors and was led by the Lead Independent Director.

In connection with the work of the Executive Chairman, together with the Strategic Review Committee and the overall Board’s strategic planning and efforts to create long-term value for shareholders while serving the interests of other stakeholders, we announced the Combination on July 29, 2019. We expect that Viatris, the new company that will be formed pursuant to the Combination, will transform and accelerate the ability of the Mylan business and the Upjohn Business to serve patients’ needs and expand their respective capabilities across more than 165 markets by bringing together two highly complementary businesses. Mylan brings a diverse portfolio across many geographies and key therapeutic areas, such as central nervous system and anesthesia, infectious disease and cardiovascular, as well as a robust pipeline, high-quality manufacturing, and supply chain excellence. The Upjohn Business brings trusted iconic brands, such as Lipitor (atorvastatin calcium), Celebrex (celecoxib) and Viagra (sildenafil), and proven commercialization capabilities, including leadership positions in China and other emerging markets.

The Combination will also allow Viatris to meaningfully expand the geographic reach of Mylan’s existing broad product portfolio and future pipeline – including significant investments that have been made across complex generics and biosimilars – into new growth markets where the Upjohn Business has existing sales infrastructure and local market expertise.

Once the transaction closes, we expect that Viatris, with its attractive financial profile and robust balance sheet, will immediately begin delivering on its commitments through strong execution, rapid de-levering, and returning capital to shareholders by instituting a dividend policy for future shareholders following the first full quarter after the closing.

The Board expects that this continued advancement of its strategy will further drive a sustainable, diverse and differentiated portfolio of prescription medicines, complex generics, OTC products and biosimilars supported by commercial and regulatory expertise, established infrastructure, best-in-class R&D capabilities, and high-quality manufacturing and supply chain excellence.

The Board is committed to maintaining a dialogue with shareholders to ensure that they understand our differentiated strategy and business model and have an opportunity to discuss and engage on a broad range of topics, including the proposed Combination. The Board also reviews the implementation of our strategy at the annual general meeting of shareholders and provides attendees the opportunity to discuss our annual Dutch board report and the accompanying financial statements prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union (“IFRS”).

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Risk Oversight

Risk Oversight

Mylan, similar to other pharmaceutical companies, operates in a complex and rapidly changing environment that involves many potential risks. In addition to general market, R&D, and economic risks, the Company faces potential risks related to its industry; information technology and cybersecurity; data privacy; financial controls and reporting; legal, regulatory and compliance requirements and developments; finances and taxation; the global nature of our operations; environment and social responsibility; and product portfolio and commercialization, among others. As a company committed to operating ethically and with integrity, we proactively seek to manage and, where possible, mitigate risks to help ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations, maintain integrity and continuity in our operations and business, and protect our assets. Risk management is an enterprise-wide objective subject to oversight by the Board and its committees.

It is the responsibility of Mylan’s management and employees to implement and administer risk management processes and to identify material risks to our business. In addition, management must assess, manage and monitor those risks, all while maintaining flexibility in how we operate. To further embed risk management and compliance into our culture, Mylan implements relevant policies and procedures and extensively trains employees on how to implement and comply with them. All of our committees have regular access to management and other levels within the Company, and our Board and committees also meet without members of management present.

Mylan’s Board, in turn, directly or through its committees, oversees management’s implementation of risk management processes and controls. The Board has approved a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and other related policies, and the Board and its committees rigorously review with management actual and potential significant risks at least quarterly.

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Succession Planning

Board Education

Mylan’s Board or individual members participate in director educational seminars, conferences and other director education programs presented by external and internal resources, on matters that may relate to, among other topics: compensation, governance, board process, risk oversight, business, industry, audit and accounting, credit and financial, regulatory and other current issues. Directors also may elect to attend additional third-party educational events. The Company reimburses the directors for costs associated with any seminars and conferences, including travel expenses.

How Our Directors Are Selected and Evaluated

Consideration of Director Nominees

For purposes of identifying individuals qualified to become members of the Board, and consistent with the Company’s Corporate Governance Principles, the Governance and Nominating Committee considers the following general criteria, among others, in nominating director candidates. These criteria reflect the traits, abilities, and experience that the Board considers in determining candidates for election:

In addition to the criteria set forth above, and any others the Governance and Nominating Committee or Mylan’s Board may consider, a majority of the Board’s members must be “independent”, as that term may be defined from time-to-time by the applicable NASDAQ listing standards, including that an independent director must be free of any relationships which, in the opinion of the Board, would interfere with the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the responsibilities of a director.

As needed, the Governance and Nominating Committee may identify new potential director nominees by, among other means, requesting current directors, executive officers, and external advisors to notify it if they become aware of persons meeting the criteria described above who would be suitable candidates for service on Mylan’s Board. The Committee also may, as needed, engage one or more firms that specialize in identifying director candidates. The Governance and Nominating Committee also may consider candidates recommended by shareholders in accordance with the procedures outlined in the question titled, “How do I nominate a candidate for director to Mylan’s Board?” on page A-8. The Committee’s evaluation process does not vary based on whether a candidate is recommended by a shareholder.

As appropriate, the Governance and Nominating Committee will review publicly available information regarding a potential candidate, request information from the candidate, review the candidate’s experience and qualifications, including in light of any other candidates the Governance and Nominating Committee might be considering, and conduct, together with other members of Mylan’s Board, one or more interviews with the candidate. Governance and Nominating Committee members or their designees also may contact one or more references provided by the candidate or may contact other members of the business community or persons who have first-hand knowledge of the candidate’s talents and experience. The Board has also adopted a diversity policy with respect to Board composition, considering characteristics such as nationality, age, gender, education and professional background, among others.

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Succession Planning

Board Refreshment

Mylan’s Board, with the support of the Governance and Nominating Committee, maintains an orderly, robust process for Board refreshment and succession that is aimed at maintaining an appropriate balance with respect to the expertise, experience, and diversity on the Board. Mylan’s Board and Governance and Nominating Committee evaluate Board composition with respect to, among other matters, director independence, skills, experience, expertise, diversity, and other factors to ensure that the Board remains well-qualified to provide effective oversight of the Company and management. The Board and the Governance and Nominating Committee consider Mylan’s strategy, performance, operations, relevant industry and market conditions, and current and anticipated needs in terms of particular areas of experience and expertise (e.g., risk oversight, industry, science), among many other factors, to inform these refreshment practices and decisions.

Mylan’s Board has undergone significant refreshment since 2013 by adding seven new directors, including a new director in 2019, two new directors in 2018 and one new director in 2017.

As we continue to evaluate Board composition, we also work to establish a pool of qualified potential candidates to support our continued refreshment efforts.

The Board has also remained focused on committee composition and refreshment. Mr. Mark joined the Audit Committee and Finance Committee in August 2019 and Ms. Higgins joined the Executive Committee in February 2020.

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Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

 

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

 

 

Based on a review of the transactions between Mylan and its directors and executive officers, their immediate family members, and their affiliated entities, Mylan has determined that since the beginning of 2019, it was a party to the following transactions in which the amount involved exceeded $120,000 and in which any of Mylan’s directors, executive officers, or greater than five percent shareholders, or any of their immediate family members or affiliates, have or had a direct or indirect material interest:

As previously disclosed, Mylan has engaged The Coury Firm LLC (together with its predecessors, “TCF”), the principals of which are brothers and a son of Robert J. Coury, Executive Chairman, to provide certain services to Mylan. TCF is beneficially owned by brothers and trusts on behalf of brothers and children of Mr. Coury. TCF is in the business of providing strategic corporate benefits advice and services, among others. Since approximately 1995, TCF and, in the past, other affiliated entities of TCF, have served as the broker in connection with several of the Company’s employee benefit programs. Effective January 1, 2018, Mylan extended its previous contract with TCF for an additional three year period on substantially the same terms as its prior arrangement, which included a fixed base fee of $37,500 per month to be paid by Mylan to TCF, corresponding to the term of agreements negotiated with certain benefit plan carriers and capping payments over that time period. However, where required by law, TCF will continue to receive commissions directly from certain other benefit plan carriers, and in 2019 and early 2020, received payments totaling approximately $250,000 in commissions for these services directly from the insurance carriers (including payments for 2018 business paid in 2019).

As disclosed in previous proxy statements, based on the contractual terms of Mr. Coury’s 2011 Executive Employment Agreement, 2014 Executive Employment Agreement, and 2016 Letter Agreement, upon Mr. Coury’s conclusion of service as an executive with the Company in 2016, the Company was obligated to provide him with certain benefits that he had earned over his prior fifteen year tenure as an executive with the Company, which concluded in 2016. These included, at Mr. Coury’s election on an annual basis for three years, either personal use of the Company’s aircraft for up to 70 hours per year or a cash payment of up to approximately $1.5 million each year for unused time based on the contract formula. As noted, these terms were disclosed in prior proxy statements, and the aggregate value was included in the Summary Compensation Table of the Company’s Proxy Statement for the 2017 annual general meeting of shareholders (the “2017 Proxy Statement”). With respect to 2019, Mr. Coury used the aircraft for 66.9 personal hours. We believe that $1.5 million represents a fair estimate of the approximate dollar value of the transaction and of Mr. Coury’s interest in it. Although this transaction was previously disclosed, we are disclosing it again here, based on SEC rules, as Mr. Coury remains a related person due to his continued service with the Company (although his receipt of this benefit is not contingent on that service) and the benefit was provided by Mylan to Mr. Coury during 2019. Although the above-noted contractual obligation relating to post-employment personal use of the corporate aircraft expired in 2019, as a result of Mr. Coury’s on-going role with the Company, he will continue to have personal use of the corporate aircraft for security reasons.

Mr. Malik is an executive officer of the Company and is party to an employment agreement with Mylan Inc., which contains standard indemnification provisions. The Company has made payments to counsel to Mr. Malik of approximately $930,000 in 2019 and approximately $60,000 in 2020 for services provided to Mr. Malik in connection with certain previously disclosed drug pricing matters. The Company anticipates making additional payments of approximately $1.05 million in 2020 for ongoing services to be provided to Mr. Malik in connection with such matters. Mylan anticipates additional payment, repayment or advancement of these and other expenses during the pendency of these matters and anticipates that it will make payments for any such claims.

Daniel Gallagher, who was our chief legal officer and an executive officer until April 1, 2019, joined the law firm of Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP (“WilmerHale”) as a partner on September 3, 2019. The Company has retained WilmerHale in the ordinary course for various legal services starting in September 2019. The total amount of fees accrued by WilmerHale for work performed for the Company since such date was approximately $850,000 as of April 15, 2020. Mr. Gallagher has an indirect interest in those fees, although the approximate dollar value of his interest is less than $7,500. The Company anticipates that its retention of WilmerHale for legal services will continue, although we cannot predict the amount of future fees at this time.

Mylan has a written related party transactions policy that establishes guidelines for reviewing and approving, as appropriate, transactions involving any director, nominee for director, Section 16 Officer (as defined herein), person known by the Company to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of any class of the Company’s voting securities, and person known by the Company to be an immediate family member of any such person in which (1) the amount involved will or may be expected to exceed $100,000; (2) Mylan or an affiliate of Mylan is or will be a participant; and (3) any related party has or will have a direct or indirect material interest. The Board also annually reviews certain relationships and related party transactions as part of its assessment of each director’s independence.

 

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Non-Employee Director Compensation

 

How Our Directors Are Compensated

 

 

Non-Employee Director Compensation for 2019

The following table sets forth information concerning the compensation earned by Mylan’s non-employee directors (each a “Non-Employee Director,” and, together, the “Non-Employee Directors”) for 2019. Directors who are employees of Mylan Inc. receive no compensation for their Board service. Because Mr. Coury was non-executive Chairman for all of 2019 and through April 15, 2020, when he was appointed Executive Chairman, he is included as a Non-Employee Director for purposes of the disclosure below because it relates to 2019. A discussion of the elements of Non-Employee Director compensation follows the table.

 

Name		Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($)				RSUs ($)(4)				Option Awards ($)(4)				All Other Compensation ($)(5)				Total ($)
Hon. Robert J. Cindrich			150,000				165,002				50,004				—				365,006
Robert J. Coury(1)			1,800,000				—				—				34,111				1,834,111
JoEllen Lyons Dillon			225,000				165,002				50,004				—				440,006
Neil Dimick			215,000				165,002				50,004				—				430,006
Melina Higgins			183,750				165,002				50,004				—				398,756
Harry A. Korman			145,000				165,002				50,004				—				360,006
Richard A. Mark(2)			62,500				165,008				50,005				—				277,513
Mark W. Parrish			305,000				165,002				50,004				—				520,006
Pauline van der Meer Mohr			130,000	(3)			165,002				50,004				—				345,006
Randall L. (Pete) Vanderveen, Ph.D.			135,000				165,002				50,004				—				350,006
Sjoerd S. Vollebregt			165,000	(3)			165,002				50,004				—				380,006

 

(1)	In 2019, Mr. Coury was compensated pursuant to a previously disclosed agreement executed in June 2016. Mr. Coury was appointed to the position of Executive Chairman on April 15, 2020 but served as a Non-Employee Director in 2019, the period for which this disclosure relates.

(2)	Elected to Mylan’s Board for the first time at the 2019 AGM.

(3)	Fees earned by Ms. van der Meer Mohr and Mr. Vollebregt were paid in Euros. Such amounts were converted into Euros using the monthly conversion rate in effect when each payment was made.

(4)

Represents the grant date fair value of the specific award granted to the Non-Employee Director. Restricted stock unit (“RSU”) awards and option awards granted in 2019 vested on March 2, 2020. For information regarding assumptions used in determining the amounts reflected in the table above, please refer to Note 13 to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements contained in its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019. The number of unvested RSUs held by each of the Non-Employee Directors, as of December 31, 2019, were as follows: Judge Cindrich, 6,011; Mr. Coury, 250,000; Ms. Dillon, 6,011; Mr. Dimick, 6,011; Ms. Higgins, 6,011; Mr. Korman, 6,011; Mr. Mark, 9,007; Mr. Parrish, 6,011; Ms. van der Meer Mohr, 6,011; Dr. Vanderveen, 6,011; and Mr. Vollebregt, 6,011. The aggregate number of ordinary shares subject to stock options held by the Non-Employee Directors, as of December 31, 2019, were as follows: Judge Cindrich, 18,629; Mr. Coury, 231,074; Ms. Dillon, 18,629; Mr. Dimick, 18,629; Ms. Higgins, 25,252; Mr. Korman, 33,764; Mr. Mark, 6,109; Mr. Parrish, 18,629; Ms. van der Meer Mohr, 7,798; Dr. Vanderveen, 18,629; and Mr. Vollebregt, 11,203.

(5)

Represents compensation for certain security services ($30,291) due to persistent and serious security concerns, costs related to additional health insurance coverage that commenced when Mr. Coury began participation in the Supplemental Health Insurance Plan for certain retired executives, and tax preparation services related to U.K. tax returns.

In 2019, the Compensation Committee retained Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC (“Meridian”) to provide a market review of outside director compensation.

In 2019, Non-Employee Directors, other than Mr. Coury, each received a $100,000 annual retainer for their service on Mylan’s Board. Non-Employee Directors also were reimbursed for actual expenses relating to meeting attendance.

In 2019, the Non-Employee Directors also received the following additional fees for their service on Board committees, payable in each case in four equal quarterly installments (pro-rated for any partial quarter):

 

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The Chair of the Audit Committee received an additional fee of $30,000 per year;

 

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The Chair of the Compensation Committee received an additional fee of $25,000 per year;

 

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The Chair of the Compliance Committee received an additional fee of $30,000 per year;

 

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The Chair of the Finance Committee received an additional fee of $25,000 per year;

 

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The Chair of the Governance and Nominating Committee received an additional fee of $25,000 per year;

 

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In addition, in consideration of the significant time and effort expended by the members of the non-standing Strategic Review Committee, Mr. Parrish, as Chair, received a one-time fee of $40,000, and each other member, Messrs. Dimick and Vollebregt and Mmes. Dillon and Higgins, received a one-time fee of $30,000. The Strategic Review Committee held eight meetings and also participated in additional informational sessions, including discussions with outside advisors.

As disclosed in the 2017 Proxy Statement (and in subsequent proxy statements), Mr. Coury did not receive the Non-Employee Director retainer and fees described above, and instead received a quarterly cash retainer of $450,000 and certain perquisites. On April 15, 2020, given the unprecedented current operating environment due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the extensive ongoing activity and preparations required to close the Combination and to position Viatris for long-term success, as well as numerous other on-going initiatives underway, the Board determined that it was in the best interests of the Company for Mr. Coury to assume the position of Executive Chairman effective immediately. Mr. Coury’s responsibilities as Executive Chairman are described on page 23. The Board and Mr. Coury agreed that he would assume the role of Executive Chairman for a base salary equivalent to the cash compensation he previously received for his services as non-executive Chairman, and that any extension of his agreement or modification of the compensation and benefits contemplated by his employment agreement will either be determined by the Viatris Board of Directors, should the Combination close as anticipated, or by the Mylan Board if it does not. Consistent with Mylan’s policy of not providing 280G gross-ups in newly entered into agreements, Mr. Coury’s employment agreement contains a “best-net” provision in the event he would receive any “excess parachute payments” under Section 280G.

Non-Employee Directors are also eligible to receive stock options or other grants under Mylan’s Amended and Restated 2003 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “Amended 2003 Plan”). In March 2019, each Non-Employee Director, other than Messrs. Coury and Mark, was granted an option to purchase 4,352 ordinary shares at an exercise price of $27.45 per share, the closing price per share of Mylan’s ordinary shares on the date of grant, which option vested on March 2, 2020, and 6,011 RSUs, which also vested on March 2, 2020. In June 2019, upon election to the Board, Mr. Mark was granted an option to purchase 6,109 ordinary shares at an exercise price of $18.32 per share, the closing price per share of Mylan’s ordinary shares on the date of grant, which option vested on March 2, 2020, and 9,007 RSUs, which also vested on March 2, 2020. Mr. Coury did not receive any equity awards in 2019. As described in the 2017 Proxy Statement (and in subsequent disclosures), Mr. Coury received an award of 1,000,000 RSUs on June 24, 2016, 75% of which vested on the third anniversary of the date of grant, which was June 24, 2019, and 25% of which will vest on the fifth anniversary of the date of grant, or earlier upon certain cessations of Mr. Coury’s services as Chairman (whether in an executive or non-executive capacity) or failure to be appointed to Mylan’s Board. The RSUs will continue to vest in accordance with their terms following Mr. Coury’s appointment as Executive Chairman. Directors also are eligible to receive tax-equalization payments for incremental tax liabilities, if any, incurred as a result of attendance at board meetings in the United Kingdom (“U.K.”).

Ordinary Share Ownership Requirements

Mylan’s Board has adopted ordinary share ownership requirements for Non-Employee Directors, requiring each to hold ordinary shares valued at three times their annual retainer as long as they remain on the Board. Each Non-Employee Director has five years from his or her initial election to the Board to achieve this requirement. The policy was adopted to further demonstrate alignment of directors’ interests with shareholders’ for the duration of their service. As of December 31, 2019, all required Non-Employee Directors, as well as Messrs. Korman and Vollebregt, satisfied this ownership requirement. Ms. van der Meer Mohr became a director on June 29, 2018 and is required to satisfy the ownership requirements by June 2023. Mr. Mark became a director on June 21, 2019 and is required to satisfy the ownership requirements by June 2024.

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Security Ownership

Security Ownership of Directors, Nominees and Executive Officers

 

 

The following table sets forth information regarding the beneficial ownership of ordinary shares of Mylan N.V. as of June 2, 2020 by (i) Mylan N.V.’s directors, nominees and named executive officers (“NEOs”), and (ii) all directors, nominees and executive officers of Mylan N.V. as a group (based on 516,947,234 ordinary shares of Mylan N.V. outstanding as of such date). For purposes of this table, and in accordance with the rules of the SEC, shares are considered “beneficially owned” if the person, directly or indirectly, has sole or shared voting or investment power over such shares. A person also is considered to beneficially own shares that he or she has the right to acquire within 60 days of June 2, 2020. To Mylan N.V.’s knowledge, the persons in the following table have sole voting and investment power, either directly or through one or more entities controlled by such person, with respect to all the shares shown as beneficially owned by them, unless otherwise indicated in the footnotes below. The address for each beneficial owner listed in the table below is c/o Mylan N.V., Building 4, Trident Place, Mosquito Way, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9UL, England.

 

Name of Beneficial Owner		Amount and Nature of Beneficial Ownership				Options Exercisable and Restricted Shares Vesting within 60 days				Percent of Class
Heather Bresch			581,799	(1)			441,448				*
Hon. Robert J. Cindrich			25,725				18,629				*
Robert J. Coury			1,383,587				216,878				*
JoEllen Lyons Dillon			15,609				18,629				*
Neil Dimick			51,263				18,629				*
Daniel M. Gallagher(2)			39,461				—				*
Melina Higgins			113,131	(3)			25,252				*
Harry A. Korman			26,515				29,032				*
Rajiv Malik			548,064	(4)			259,519				*
Richard A. Mark			9,228				6,109				*
Anthony Mauro			124,879	(5)			121,538				*
Kenneth S. Parks			35,115				66,800				*
Mark W. Parrish			45,795				18,629				*
Pauline van der Meer Mohr			6,265				7,798				*
Randall L. (Pete) Vanderveen, Ph.D.			47,787				18,629				*
Sjoerd S. Vollebregt			48,269				11,203				*
All directors and executive officers as a group (15 persons, excluding Mr. Gallagher)			3,063,031	(6)			1,278,722				*

 

*	Less than 1%.

(1)	Includes 1,157 ordinary shares held in Ms. Bresch’s 401(k) account, and 300,000 ordinary shares held in a grantor retained annuity trust of which Ms. Bresch is the sole trustee.

(2)	Mr. Gallagher’s employment with the Company concluded on April 2, 2019.

(3)	Includes 74,000 ordinary shares held by Ms. Higgins’ spouse.

(4)	Includes 278,546 ordinary shares held in grantor retained annuity trusts of which Mr. Malik is the sole trustee.

(5)	Includes 5,574 ordinary shares held in Mr. Mauro’s 401(k) account.

(6)	Includes 6,731 ordinary shares held in the executive officers’ 401(k) accounts.

 

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Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners

The following table lists the names and addresses of shareholders known to management to own beneficially more than five percent of the ordinary shares of Mylan N.V. as of June 2, 2020 (based on 516,947,234 ordinary shares of Mylan N.V. outstanding as of such date):

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Executive Chairman - Mr. Coury has served as Executive Chairman since April 2020. Mr. Coury first was elected to Mylan’s Board in February 2002, having served since 1995 as a strategic advisor to the Company. He became the Board’s Vice Chairman shortly after his election and served as CEO from September 2002 until January 2012. He previously served as Executive Chairman from 2012 until he became non-executive Chairman in June 2016. Mr. Coury’s primary responsibilities include the overall leadership and strategic direction of Mylan; providing guidance to Mylan’s CEO and senior management; coordination of activities of the Mylan Board; oversight and key involvement in talent management; communication with shareholders and other important constituencies; government and health policy; strategic business development; mergers and acquisitions; responsibilities of the Chairman as specified in the Rules of the Board of Mylan N.V.; leadership and strategic direction in navigating the unique challenges posed to the Company and the pharmaceutical industry by the COVID-19 pandemic; and oversight of work related to the proposed Combination, including leading planning for the integration of the Mylan and Upjohn Business management teams. Additional details regarding Mr. Coury’s background can be found on page 15.

Chief Executive Officer - Ms. Bresch has served as Mylan’s CEO since January 1, 2012. She has executed on a strategy that has produced a sustainable organization that is built for long-term value creation. Among many other areas of focus, Ms. Bresch is leading a business transformation initiative to further enhance the long-term success and sustainability of the Company, and continues to lead the diversification of the Company in terms of products, markets and channels, a process proven to expand access to the medicines upon which patients depend, while generating durable cash flows that serve to enhance Mylan’s business and the interests of shareholders and other stakeholders.

Ms. Bresch is a recognized leader in the industry and a vocal champion of initiatives and policy changes aimed at removing access barriers. Among her policy priorities are increasing generic utilization, driving biosimilars interchangeability, stemming the tide of HIV/AIDS, ensuring a fair and level playing field, and strengthening the global supply chain to make it safer for all patients. Additional details regarding Ms. Bresch’s background can be found on page 13.

President - Mr. Malik has served as Mylan’s President since January 1, 2012. He has more than 37 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with a unique combination of scientific, manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial expertise. He oversees the day-to-day operations of the Company, including commercial, scientific affairs, quality, manufacturing, supply chain, business development and information technology. Mr. Malik has been instrumental in, among other things, expanding and optimizing Mylan’s product portfolio, leveraging Mylan’s global R&D capabilities, and expanding Mylan’s presence in emerging markets. Additional details regarding Mr. Malik’s background can be found on page 18.

Mr. Coury, Ms. Bresch and Mr. Malik are also members of Mylan’s Board.

Chief Financial Officer - Mr. Parks has served as Chief Financial Officer since June 2016. Mr. Parks is responsible for all of our global finance functions, including accounting and control, financial planning and analysis, investor relations, treasury and tax. He also leads our Global Integrated Services organization, which centralizes the management of transaction-intensive Finance, Human Relations, Information Technology and other activities to drive scale, efficiency and consistency. In addition, Mr. Parks heads up Global Data and Strategic Analytics, which provides actionable insights to our leaders as well as analytics solutions to our broader business. Mr. Parks

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previously served as chief financial officer for WESCO International, Inc. (“WESCO”), a leading provider of electrical, industrial and communication products, from June 2012 to May 2016, where he led all aspects of the finance function at WESCO. From June 2012 to December 2013, Mr. Parks also served as a vice president, and starting in January 2014, he served as senior vice president. Prior to joining WESCO, Mr. Parks spent the majority of his career at United Technologies Corporation (“UTC”) in a variety of U.S. and international finance roles. He most recently served as vice president, finance, for the $7 billion UTC Fire & Security division from 2008 to February 2012. As previously disclosed, Mr. Parks has agreed to depart from Mylan upon the close of the Combination.

Chief Commercial Officer - Mr. Mauro has served as Chief Commercial Officer since January 2016. Mr. Mauro oversees all of Mylan’s commercial businesses around the world, and is responsible for leveraging Mylan’s diverse portfolio, pipeline and expansive commercial infrastructure to drive business growth across multiple markets and channels. Prior to 2016, Mr. Mauro served as President, North America since January 1, 2012. He served as President of Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. from 2009 through February 2013. In his 23 years at Mylan, Mr. Mauro also has held roles of increasing responsibility, including Chief Operating Officer for Mylan Pharmaceuticals ULC in Canada and Vice President of Strategic Development, North America, and Vice President of Sales, North America for Mylan.

Each executive officer listed above, other than Mr. Parks, was an executive officer of Mylan Inc. on February 27, 2015, the date on which Mylan N.V. completed the EPD Business Acquisition, and became an officer of Mylan N.V. on such date in connection with the EPD Business Acquisition.

Pursuant to the Board Rules, each officer holds office until his or her successor shall have been appointed, or until his or her death, resignation or removal.

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