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Vertex said Daniel Brennan was appointed to its board of directors as a new member on October 20, 2026. As a result, the size of the board was increased from 10 to 11 members.

8-KDeparture or Appointment of Directors or Certain OfficersFiled Period of report Summary published (UTC)

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  1. Vertex said Daniel Brennan was appointed to its board of directors as a new member on October 20, 2026. As a result, the size of the board was increased from 10 to 11 members.

  2. The company said Brennan also joined its Audit and Finance Committee in connection with his board appointment.

  3. The company said Brennan served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Boston Scientific Corporation from January 2014 until his retirement in June 2025, and as Senior Vice President, Corporate Controller from 2010 through 2013.

  4. Vertex said Brennan received a restricted stock unit award valued at $400,000 upon joining the board on October 20, 2026, which will vest in October 2027. The company said there are no transactions involving it and Brennan that are reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K, and no arrangement or understanding between Brennan and any other person under which he was appointed to the board.

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New Board Appointment and Expansion

Vertex said Daniel Brennan was appointed to its board of directors as a new member on October 20, 2026. As a result, the size of the board was increased from 10 to 11 members.

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Joins Audit and Finance Committee

The company said Brennan also joined its Audit and Finance Committee in connection with his board appointment.

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Brennan's Boston Scientific Career

The company said Brennan served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Boston Scientific Corporation from January 2014 until his retirement in June 2025, and as Senior Vice President, Corporate Controller from 2010 through 2013.

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Director Compensation and Arrangements

Vertex said Brennan received a restricted stock unit award valued at $400,000 upon joining the board on October 20, 2026, which will vest in October 2027. The company said there are no transactions involving it and Brennan that are reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K, and no arrangement or understanding between Brennan and any other person under which he was appointed to the board.

Source · Based on the filing body and exhibits

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Source: SEC EDGAR (U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Item captions are the SEC's. The summary is for reference only and is not investment advice.