On April 24, 2019, Craig R. Stapleton notified the board of directors of Avadel Pharmaceuticals plc of his decision to not stand for re-election as a director at the company's 2019 annual meeting of shareholders, in order to allow him to devote additional time to his other activities. Craig R. Stapleton's decision to not stand for re-election was not the result of any disagreement with the company on any matter relating to the company's operations, policies or practices.