On January 20, 2020, Kent W. Stanger notified the Environmental, Social and Governance Committee of the Board of Directors of Merit Medical Systems, Inc. that he does not intend to stand for re-election as a director of the Company at the Company's 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Mr. Stanger's decision not to stand for reelection is for personal reasons, and not due to any disagreement with the directors or management of the Company.