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The Audit Committee is responsible for:

• overseeing the accounting, financial reporting and audit processes;
• making recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding the selection of independent auditors;
• reviewing the results and scope of audit and other services provided by the independent auditors;
• reviewing the accounting principles and auditing practices and procedures to be used in preparing the Company’s financial statements; and reviewing the Company’s internal controls.

The Compensation Committee is responsible for:

• reviewing and approving the compensation and benefits for the Company’s officers and directors;
• administering the Company’s 1994 Employee Stock Purchase Plan and 2001 Stock Option Plan;
• making recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding such matters; and
• performing other duties regarding compensation for employees and consultants as the Board of Directors may delegate from time to time.

The Nominating and Governance Committee is responsible for:

• considering and periodically reporting on matters related to the identification, selection and qualification of the Board of Directors and candidates nominated to the Board of Directors and its committees;
• developing and recommending governance principles applicable to VIVUS; and
• overseeing the evaluation of the Board of Directors and management.