Article: Dr. John Fara Retires as Chairman, President and CEO of Depomed; Mr. Carl Pelzel Appointed President and CEO.

Dr. Craig R. Smith Elected Chairman

MENLO PARK, Calif. -- Depomed, Inc. (Nasdaq:DEPO) today announced the retirement of Dr. John Fara, the Company's Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Fara will continue to serve Depomed as a Director and a consultant.

Mr. Carl A. Pelzel has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer and to the company's Board of Directors. Mr. Pelzel has been Depomed's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer since 2005.

Craig R. Smith, M.D. has been appointed Chairman of the Company's Board of Directors. Dr. Smith has been a member of the Company's Board since 2004.

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