Costs of Proxy Solicitation

        We will bear the entire cost of this proxy solicitation, including the preparation, assembly, printing and mailing of this proxy statement, the proxy card, the notice regarding the Internet availability of proxy materials and any additional solicitation materials we send to stockholders. We may reimburse brokerage firms and other persons representing beneficial owners of our Common Stock for their expenses in forwarding the proxy materials to such beneficial owners. In addition, proxies may be solicited, personally or by telephone, by our directors, officers and regular employees without additional compensation.

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PROPOSAL 1—
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS

Costs of Proxy Solicitation

        The Company will bear the entire cost of this proxy solicitation, including the preparation, assembly, printing and mailing of this Proxy Statement, the proxy card, the notice regarding the Internet availability of proxy materials and any additional solicitation materials sent by the Company to stockholders. The Company may reimburse brokerage firms and other persons representing beneficial owners of Common Stock for their expenses in forwarding the proxy materials to such beneficial owners. In addition, proxies may be solicited by directors, officers and regular employees of the Company, without additional compensation, personally or by telephone.

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PROPOSAL 1—
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS

Costs of Proxy Solicitation

        The Company will bear the entire cost of this proxy solicitation, including the preparation, assembly, printing and mailing of this Proxy Statement, the proxy card and any additional solicitation materials sent by the Company to Stockholders. The Company has hired Morrow & Co. to assist with the distribution of proxy materials and solicitation of votes at a cost of approximately $7,500 plus any amount for disbursements and out-of-pocket expenses. The Company may reimburse brokerage firms and other persons representing beneficial owners of Common Stock for their expenses in forwarding the proxy materials to such beneficial owners. In addition, proxies may be solicited by directors, officers and regular employees of the Company, without additional compensation, personally or by telephone.

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COSTS OF PROXY SOLICITATION

The Company will bear the entire cost of this proxy solicitation, including the preparation, assembly, printing and mailing of this Proxy Statement, the proxy and any additional solicitation materials sent by the Company to Stockholders. In addition, the Company may reimburse brokerage firms and other persons representing beneficial owners of shares of Common Stock for their expenses in forwarding the proxy materials to such beneficial owners. Proxies may be solicited by Directors, officers and regular employees of the Company, without additional compensation, personally or by telephone.

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