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Cipher Pharmaceuticals Reports Voting Results from Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders

MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 6, 2016 /CNW/ - Cipher Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:CPHR; TSX:CPH) ("Cipher" or "the Company"), in accordance with Toronto Stock Exchange requirements, announced the voting results from its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders held on May 5, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario.

A total of 18,005,470 common shares representing 68.82% of the Company's issued and outstanding common shares were voted in connection with the meeting. Shareholders voted in favour of all items of business put forth. The votes for the election of directors are as follows:

Motions


% of Shares Voted For


% of Shares Voted Withhold

Elect Gerald P. McDole


96.48%


3.52%

Elect Dr. John D. Mull


89.92%


10.08%

Elect Stephen R. Wiseman


92.78%


7.22%

Elect Dr. Stefan Aigner


99.29%


0.71%

Elect Dr. William D. Claypool


99.29%


0.71%

Elect Thomas G. Wellner


99.26%


0.74%

Elect Dr. Renee P. Tannenbaum


99.27%


0.73%

Elect Rosemary A. Crane


99.29%


0.71%






About Cipher Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Cipher Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:CPHR; TSX:CPH) is a rapidly growing specialty pharmaceutical dermatology company with a diversified portfolio of commercial-stage products with the goal of becoming the most customer-centric dermatology company in North America.

Cipher completed seven transactions in 2015, including the acquisition of Innocutis and its nine branded dermatology products, to build its U.S. commercial presence, expand its Canadian dermatology franchise and broaden its pipeline. Cipher is well-capitalized to drive long-term, sustained earnings growth by leveraging its proven clinical development capabilities and efficient commercial execution. For more information, visit www.cipherpharma.com.

SOURCE Cipher Pharmaceuticals Inc.

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