First Manhattan Reminds Vivus Shareholders That Time is Running out to Save Vivus

First Manhattan Co., the beneficial owner of approximately 9.9% of the outstanding shares of VIVUS, Inc. (Vivus) (NASDAQ: VVUS ), today issued a letter to Vivus' stockholders. The full text of the letter follows: July 8, 2013 Dear Fellow Vivus Stockholders: Vivus' Annual Meeting of Stockholders is only one