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This excerpt taken from the PRVT DEF 14A filed Nov 3, 2009. Meetings and Committees of the Board of Directors The Board of Directors currently has two committees: (i) an Audit Committee, and (ii) a Compensation Committee. The Board of Directors does not have a formal nominating committee, and all decisions regarding director nominations are addressed by the entire Board of Directors. Under applicable NASDAQ listing rules the Company is a controlled company as Berth Milton beneficially owns more than 50% of the Companys common stock. Therefore, the Company is exempt from NASDAQ Marketplace Rules which require that (i) compensation of executive officers be determined by either a majority of the independent directors or a compensation committee comprised solely of independent directors, and (ii) nomination of directors be made by either a majority of independent directors or a committee comprised solely of independent directors. The Companys Board of Directors met five times during 2008 (including actions by unanimous written consent). No director attended less than 75% of the aggregate of all meetings of the Board of Directors and all Committees on which he served during the 2008 fiscal year. All of the members of the Board of Directors are independent as defined in NASDAQ Marketplace Rule 5605 other than Berth Milton, the Companys Chairman and President, and Ilan Bunimovitz, the Companys Chief Executive Officer. The Audit Committee is currently comprised of Lluis Torralba, Johan Carlberg and Daniel Sánchez. All of the members of the Audit Committee are independent as defined in applicable NASDAQ listing requirements and SEC regulations, and each of them is able to read and understand fundamental financial statements. The Board has determined that Daniel Sánchez is an audit committee financial expert as defined under applicable SEC regulations. The Audit Committee reviews and recommends to the Board, as it deems necessary, the internal accounting and financial controls for the Company and the accounting principles and auditing practices and procedures to be employed in preparation and review of financial statements of the Company. The Audit Committee makes recommendations to the Board concerning the engagement of independent public accountants and the scope of the audit to be undertaken by such accountants. The Audit Committee has adopted a written Audit Committee Charter. The Audit Committee met five times during 2008. The Compensation Committee is currently comprised of Berth Milton. The Compensation Committee reviews and, as it deems appropriate, recommends to the Board policies, practices and procedures relating to the compensation of the officers and other managerial employees and the establishment and administration of employee benefit plans. It exercises all authority under any employee stock option plans of the Company as the Committee therein specified, subject to the review and approval of the Board of Directors, and advises and consults with the officers of the Company as may be requested regarding managerial personnel policies. The Compensation Committee also has such additional powers as may be conferred upon it from time to time by the Board. The Compensation Committee met twice during 2008.
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Table of ContentsThe Board has not established a formal nominating committee, nor has the Board adopted a nominating committee charter. Therefore, decisions relating to the nomination of directors are addressed by the entire Board of Directors. The Board has not established any specific minimum qualifications that must be met for recommendation for a position on the Board. Instead, in considering candidates for director, the Board will generally consider all relevant factors, including among others the candidates applicable expertise and demonstrated excellence in his or her field, the usefulness of such expertise to the Company, the availability of the candidate to devote sufficient time and attention to the affairs of the Company, the candidates reputation for personal integrity and ethics and the candidates ability to exercise sound business judgment. Other relevant factors, including diversity, age and skills, will also be considered. Candidates for director are reviewed in the context of the existing membership of the Board (including the qualities and skills of the existing directors), the operating requirements of the Company and the long-term interests of its shareholders. The Board uses its network of contacts when compiling a list of potential director candidates and may also engage outside consultants (such as professional search firms). At this time, the Board does not consider director candidates recommended by shareholders. The Board believes that it is in the best position to identify, review, evaluate and select qualified candidates for Board membership. All of the Companys nominees for director at the 2009 Annual Meeting were approved by the entire Board of Directors. This excerpt taken from the PRVT DEF 14A filed Oct 31, 2008. Meetings and Committees of the Board of Directors The Board of Directors currently has two committees: (i) an Audit Committee, and (ii) a Compensation Committee. The Board of Directors does not have a formal nominating committee, and all decisions regarding director nominations are addressed by the entire Board of Directors. Under applicable Nasdaq listing rules the Company is a controlled company as Berth Milton beneficially owns more than 50% of the Companys Common Stock. Therefore, the Company is exempt from Nasdaq Marketplace Rules which require that (i) compensation of executive officers be determined by either a majority of the independent directors or a compensation committee comprised solely of independent directors, and (ii) nomination of directors be made by either a majority of independent directors or a committee comprised solely of independent directors. The Companys Board of Directors met five times during 2007 (including actions by unanimous written consent). No director attended less than 75% of the aggregate of all meetings of the Board of Directors and all Committees on which he served during the 2007 fiscal year. All of the members of the Board of Directors are independent as defined in Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 4200 other than Berth Milton, who is the Companys Chief Executive Officer. The Audit Committee is currently comprised of Lluis Torralba, Johan Carlberg and Daniel Sánchez. All of the members of the Audit Committee are independent as defined in applicable Nasdaq listing requirements and SEC regulations, and each of them is able to read and understand fundamental financial statements. The Board has determined that Daniel Sánchez is an audit committee financial expert as defined under applicable SEC regulations. The Audit Committee reviews and recommends to the Board, as it deems
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necessary, the internal accounting and financial controls for the Company and the accounting principles and auditing practices and procedures to be employed in preparation and review of financial statements of the Company. The Audit Committee makes recommendations to the Board concerning the engagement of independent public accountants and the scope of the audit to be undertaken by such accountants. The Audit Committee has adopted a written Audit Committee Charter. The Audit Committee met five times during 2007. The Compensation Committee is currently comprised of Berth Milton. The Compensation Committee reviews and, as it deems appropriate, recommends to the Board policies, practices and procedures relating to the compensation of the officers and other managerial employees and the establishment and administration of employee benefit plans. It exercises all authority under any employee stock option plans of the Company as the Committee therein specified, subject to the review and approval of the Board of Directors, and advises and consults with the officers of the Company as may be requested regarding managerial personnel policies. The Compensation Committee also has such additional powers as may be conferred upon it from time to time by the Board. The Compensation Committee met twice during 2007. The Board has not established a formal nominating committee, nor has the Board adopted a nominating committee charter. Therefore, decisions relating to the nomination of directors are addressed by the entire Board of Directors. The Board has not established any specific minimum qualifications that must be met for recommendation for a position on the Board. Instead, in considering candidates for director, the Board will generally consider all relevant factors, including among others the candidates applicable expertise and demonstrated excellence in his or her field, the usefulness of such expertise to the Company, the availability of the candidate to devote sufficient time and attention to the affairs of the Company, the candidates reputation for personal integrity and ethics and the candidates ability to exercise sound business judgment. Other relevant factors, including diversity, age and skills, will also be considered. Candidates for director are reviewed in the context of the existing membership of the Board (including the qualities and skills of the existing directors), the operating requirements of the Company and the long-term interests of its shareholders. The Board uses its network of contacts when compiling a list of potential director candidates and may also engage outside consultants (such as professional search firms). At this time, the Board does not consider director candidates recommended by shareholders. The Board believes that it is in the best position to identify, review, evaluate and select qualified candidates for Board membership. All of the Companys nominees for director at the 2008 Annual Meeting were approved by the entire Board of Directors. This excerpt taken from the PRVT DEF 14A filed Nov 20, 2007. Meetings and Committees of the Board of Directors The Board of Directors currently has two committees: (i) an Audit Committee, and (ii) a Compensation Committee. The Board of Directors does not have a formal nominating committee, and all decisions regarding director nominations are addressed by the entire Board of Directors. Under applicable Nasdaq listing rules the Company is a controlled company as Berth Milton beneficially owns more than 50% of the Companys Common Stock. Therefore, the Company is exempt from Nasdaq Marketplace Rules which require that (i) compensation of executive officers be determined by either a majority of the independent directors or a compensation committee comprised solely of independent directors, and (ii) nomination of directors be made by either a majority of independent directors or a committee comprised solely of independent directors. The Companys Board of Directors met five times during 2006 (including actions by unanimous written consent). No director attended less than 75% of the aggregate of all meetings of the Board of Directors and all Committees on which he served during the 2006 fiscal year. All of the members of the Board of Directors are independent as defined in Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 4200 other than Berth Milton, who is the Companys Chief Executive Officer. The Audit Committee is currently comprised of Lluis Torralba, Johan Carlberg and Daniel Sánchez. All of the members of the Audit Committee are independent as defined in applicable Nasdaq listing requirements and SEC regulations, and each of them is able to read and understand fundamental financial statements. The Board has determined that Daniel Sánchez is an audit committee financial expert as defined
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under applicable SEC regulations. The Audit Committee reviews and recommends to the Board, as it deems necessary, the internal accounting and financial controls for the Company and the accounting principles and auditing practices and procedures to be employed in preparation and review of financial statements of the Company. The Audit Committee makes recommendations to the Board concerning the engagement of independent public accountants and the scope of the audit to be undertaken by such accountants. The Audit Committee has adopted a written Audit Committee Charter. The Audit Committee met five times during 2006. The Compensation Committee is currently comprised of Berth Milton. The Compensation Committee reviews and, as it deems appropriate, recommends to the Board policies, practices and procedures relating to the compensation of the officers and other managerial employees and the establishment and administration of employee benefit plans. It exercises all authority under any employee stock option plans of the Company as the Committee therein specified, subject to the review and approval of the Board of Directors, and advises and consults with the officers of the Company as may be requested regarding managerial personnel policies. The Compensation Committee also has such additional powers as may be conferred upon it from time to time by the Board. The Compensation Committee met twice during 2006. The Board has not established a formal nominating committee, nor has the Board adopted a nominating committee charter. Therefore, decisions relating to the nomination of directors are addressed by the entire Board of Directors. The Board has not established any specific minimum qualifications that must be met for recommendation for a position on the Board. Instead, in considering candidates for director, the Board will generally consider all relevant factors, including among others the candidates applicable expertise and demonstrated excellence in his or her field, the usefulness of such expertise to the Company, the availability of the candidate to devote sufficient time and attention to the affairs of the Company, the candidate's reputation for personal integrity and ethics and the candidates ability to exercise sound business judgment. Other relevant factors, including diversity, age and skills, will also be considered. Candidates for director are reviewed in the context of the existing membership of the Board (including the qualities and skills of the existing directors), the operating requirements of the Company and the long-term interests of its shareholders. The Board uses its network of contacts when compiling a list of potential director candidates and may also engage outside consultants (such as professional search firms). At this time, the Board does not consider director candidates recommended by shareholders. The Board believes that it is in the best position to identify, review, evaluate and select qualified candidates for Board membership. All of the Companys nominees for director at the 2007 Annual Meeting were approved by the entire Board of Directors. This excerpt taken from the PRVT DEF 14A filed Nov 22, 2006. Meetings and Committees of the Board of Directors The Board of Directors currently has three committees: (i) an Audit Committee, (ii) a Compensation Committee, and (iii) an Executive Committee. The Board of Directors does not have a formal nominating committee, and all decisions regarding director nominations are addressed by the entire Board of Directors. Under applicable Nasdaq listing rules the Company is a controlled company as Berth Milton beneficially owns more than 50% of the Companys Common Stock. Therefore, the Company is exempt from Nasdaq Marketplace Rules which require that (i) compensation of executive officers be determined by either a majority of the independent directors or a compensation committee comprised solely of independent directors, and (ii) nomination of directors be made by either a majority of independent directors or a committee comprised solely of independent directors. The Companys Board of Directors met five times during 2005 (including actions by unanimous written consent). No director attended less than 75% of the aggregate of all meetings of the Board of Directors and all Committees on which he served during the 2005 fiscal year. All of the members of the Board of Directors are independent as defined in Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 4200 other than Berth Milton, who is the Companys Chief Executive Officer. The Audit Committee is currently comprised of Lluis Torralba, Johan Carlberg and Daniel Sánchez. All of the members of the Audit Committee are independent as defined in applicable Nasdaq listing requirements and SEC regulations, and each of them is able to read and understand fundamental financial statements. The Board has determined that Daniel Sánchez is an audit committee financial expert as defined
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under applicable SEC regulations. The Audit Committee reviews and recommends to the Board, as it deems necessary, the internal accounting and financial controls for the Company and the accounting principles and auditing practices and procedures to be employed in preparation and review of financial statements of the Company. The Audit Committee makes recommendations to the Board concerning the engagement of independent public accountants and the scope of the audit to be undertaken by such accountants. The Audit Committee has adopted a written Audit Committee Charter. The Audit Committee met four times during 2005. The Compensation Committee is currently comprised of Berth Milton and Javier Sánchez. The Compensation Committee reviews and, as it deems appropriate, recommends to the Board policies, practices and procedures relating to the compensation of the officers and other managerial employees and the establishment and administration of employee benefit plans. It exercises all authority under any employee stock option plans of the Company as the Committee therein specified, subject to the review and approval of the Board of Directors, and advises and consults with the officers of the Company as may be requested regarding managerial personnel policies. The Compensation Committee also has such additional powers as may be conferred upon it from time to time by the Board. The Compensation Committee met twice during 2005. The Executive Committee is comprised of Messrs. Milton, Kull and Javier Sánchez. The Executive Committee is authorized, subject to certain limitations, to exercise all of the powers of the Board of Directors during periods between Board meetings. The Executive Committee met five times during 2005. The Board has not established a formal nominating committee, nor has the Board adopted a nominating committee charter. Therefore, decisions relating to the nomination of directors are addressed by the entire Board of Directors. The Board has not established any specific minimum qualifications that must be met for recommendation for a position on the Board. Instead, in considering candidates for director, the Board will generally consider all relevant factors, including among others the candidates applicable expertise and demonstrated excellence in his or her field, the usefulness of such expertise to the Company, the availability of the candidate to devote sufficient time and attention to the affairs of the Company, the candidates reputation for personal integrity and ethics and the candidates ability to exercise sound business judgment. Other relevant factors, including diversity, age and skills, will also be considered. Candidates for director are reviewed in the context of the existing membership of the Board (including the qualities and skills of the existing directors), the operating requirements of the Company and the long-term interests of its shareholders. The Board uses its network of contacts when compiling a list of potential director candidates and may also engage outside consultants (such as professional search firms). At this time, the Board does not consider director candidates recommended by shareholders. The Board believes that it is in the best position to identify, review, evaluate and select qualified candidates for Board membership. All of the Companys nominees for director at the 2006 Annual Meeting were approved by the entire Board of Directors. This excerpt taken from the PRVT 10-K filed Mar 31, 2006. Meetings and Committees of the Board of Directors The Board of Directors currently has three committees: (i) an Audit Committee, (ii) a Compensation Committee, and (iii) an Executive Committee. The Board of Directors does not have a formal nominating committee, and all decisions regarding director nominations are addressed by the entire Board of Directors. Under applicable Nasdaq listing rules the Company is a controlled company as Berth Milton beneficially owns more than 50% of the Companys Common Stock. Therefore, the Company is exempt from Nasdaq rules which require that (i) compensation of executive officers be determined by either a majority of the independent directors or a compensation committee comprised solely of independent directors, and (ii) nomination of directors be made by either a majority of independent directors or a committee comprised solely of independent directors.
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The Companys Board of Directors met five times during 2005 (including actions by unanimous written consent). No director attended less than 75% of the aggregate of all meetings of the Board of Directors and all Committees on which he served during the 2005 fiscal year. All of the members of the Board of Directors are independent as defined in Nasdaq Stock Market Rule 4200 other than Berth Milton, who is the Companys Chief Executive Officer. The Audit Committee is currently comprised of Lluis Torralba, Johan Carlberg and Daniel Sánchez. All of the members of the Audit Committee are independent as defined in applicable Nasdaq listing requirements and SEC regulations, and each of them is able to read and understand fundamental financial statements. The Board has determined that Daniel Sánchez is an audit committee financial expert as defined under applicable SEC regulations. The Audit Committee reviews and recommends to the Board, as it deems necessary, the internal accounting and financial controls for the Company and the accounting principles and auditing practices and procedures to be employed in preparation and review of financial statements of the Company. The Audit Committee makes recommendations to the Board concerning the engagement of independent public accountants and the scope of the audit to be undertaken by such accountants. The Audit Committee has adopted a written Audit Committee Charter. The Audit Committee met four times during 2005. The Compensation Committee is currently comprised of Messrs. Milton and Javier Sánchez. The Compensation Committee reviews and, as it deems appropriate, recommends to the Board policies, practices and procedures relating to the compensation of the officers and other managerial employees and the establishment and administration of employee benefit plans. It exercises all authority under any employee stock option plans of the Company as the Committee therein specified, subject to the review and approval of the Board of Directors, and advises and consults with the officers of the Company as may be requested regarding managerial personnel policies. The Compensation Committee also has such additional powers as may be conferred upon it from time to time by the Board. The Compensation Committee met twice during 2005. The Executive Committee is comprised of Messrs. Milton, Kull and Javier Sánchez. The Executive Committee is authorized, subject to certain limitations, to exercise all of the powers of the Board of Directors during periods between Board meetings. The Executive Committee met five times during 2005. The Board has not established a formal nominating committee, nor has the Board adopted a nominating committee charter. Therefore, decisions relating to the nomination of directors are addressed by the entire Board of Directors. The Board has not established any specific minimum qualifications that must be met for recommendation for a position on the Board. Instead, in considering candidates for director, the Board will generally consider all relevant factors, including among others the candidates applicable expertise and demonstrated excellence in his or her field, the usefulness of such expertise to the Company, the availability of the candidate to devote sufficient time and attention to the affairs of the Company, the candidates reputation for personal integrity and ethics and the candidates ability to exercise sound business judgment. Other relevant factors, including diversity, age and skills, will also be considered. Candidates for director are reviewed in the context of the existing membership of the Board (including the qualities and skills of the existing directors), the operating requirements of the Company and the long-term interests of its shareholders. The Board uses its network of contacts when compiling a list of potential director candidates and may also engage outside consultants (such as professional search firms). At this time, the Board does not consider director candidates recommended by shareholders. The Board believes that it is in the best position to identify, review, evaluate and select qualified candidates for Board membership. All of the Companys nominees for director at the 2005 Annual Meeting were approved by the entire Board of Directors. This excerpt taken from the PRVT DEF 14A filed Nov 15, 2005. Meetings and Committees of the Board of Directors
The Board of Directors currently has three committees: (i) an Audit Committee, (ii) a Compensation Committee, and (iii) an Executive Committee. The Board of Directors does not have a formal nominating committee, and all decisions regarding director nominations are addressed by the entire Board of Directors.
Under applicable Nasdaq listing rules the Company is a controlled company as Berth Milton beneficially owns more than 50% of the Companys Common Stock. Therefore, the Company is exempt from Nasdaq rules which require that (i) compensation of executive officers be determined by either a majority of the independent directors or a compensation committee comprised solely of independent directors, and (ii) nomination of directors be made by either a majority of independent directors or a committee comprised solely of independent directors.
The Companys Board of Directors met four times during 2004 (including actions by unanimous written consent). No director attended less than 75% of the aggregate of all meetings of the Board of Directors and all Committees on which he served during the 2004 fiscal year.
All of the members of the Board of Directors are independent as defined in Nasdaq Stock Market Rule 4200 other than Berth Milton, who is the Companys Chief Executive Officer.
The Audit Committee is currently comprised of Lluis Torralba, Johan Carlberg and Daniel Sánchez. All of the members of the Audit Committee are independent as defined in applicable Nasdaq listing
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requirements and SEC regulations, and each of them is able to read and understand fundamental financial statements. The Board has determined that Daniel Sánchez is an audit committee financial expert as defined under applicable SEC regulations. The Audit Committee reviews and recommends to the Board, as it deems necessary, the internal accounting and financial controls for the Company and the accounting principles and auditing practices and procedures to be employed in preparation and review of financial statements of the Company. The Audit Committee makes recommendations to the Board concerning the engagement of independent public accountants and the scope of the audit to be undertaken by such accountants. The Audit Committee has adopted a written Audit Committee Charter, which is included in this Proxy Statement as Appendix I. The Audit Committee met four times during 2004.
The Compensation Committee is currently comprised of Berth Milton and Javier Sánchez. The Compensation Committee reviews and, as it deems appropriate, recommends to the Board policies, practices and procedures relating to the compensation of the officers and other managerial employees and the establishment and administration of employee benefit plans. It exercises all authority under any employee stock option plans of the Company as the Committee therein specified, subject to the review and approval of the Board of Directors, and advises and consults with the officers of the Company as may be requested regarding managerial personnel policies. The Compensation Committee also has such additional powers as may be conferred upon it from time to time by the Board. The Compensation Committee met twice during 2004.
The Executive Committee is comprised of Messrs. Milton, Kull and Javier Sánchez. The Executive Committee is authorized, subject to certain limitations, to exercise all of the powers of the Board of Directors during periods between Board meetings. The Executive Committee met four times during 2004.
The Board has not established a formal nominating committee, nor has the Board adopted a nominating committee charter. Therefore, decisions relating to the nomination of directors are addressed by the entire Board of Directors. The Board has not established any specific minimum qualifications that must be met for recommendation for a position on the Board. Instead, in considering candidates for director, the Board will generally consider all relevant factors, including among others the candidates applicable expertise and demonstrated excellence in his or her field, the usefulness of such expertise to the Company, the availability of the candidate to devote sufficient time and attention to the affairs of the Company, the candidates reputation for personal integrity and ethics and the candidates ability to exercise sound business judgment. Other relevant factors, including diversity, age and skills, will also be considered. Candidates for director are reviewed in the context of the existing membership of the Board (including the qualities and skills of the existing directors), the operating requirements of the Company and the long-term interests of its shareholders. The Board uses its network of contacts when compiling a list of potential director candidates and may also engage outside consultants (such as professional search firms). At this time, the Board does not consider director candidates recommended by shareholders. The Board believes that it is in the best position to identify, review, evaluate and select qualified candidates for Board membership. All of the Companys nominees for director at the 2005 Annual Meeting were approved by the entire Board of Directors.
This excerpt taken from the PRVT 10-K filed Mar 31, 2005. Meetings and Committees of the Board of Directors
The Board of Directors currently has three committees: (i) an Audit Committee, (ii) a Compensation Committee, and (iii) an Executive Committee. The Board of Directors does not have a formal nominating committee, and all decisions regarding director nominations are addressed by the entire Board of Directors.
Under applicable Nasdaq listing rules the Company is a controlled company as Berth Milton beneficially owns more than 50% of the Companys Common Stock. Therefore, the Company is exempt from Nasdaq rules which require that (i) compensation of executive officers be determined by either a majority of the independent directors or a compensation committee comprised solely of independent directors, and (ii) nomination of directors be made by either a majority of independent directors or a committee comprised solely of independent directors.
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The Companys Board of Directors met five times during 2004 (including actions by unanimous written consent). No director attended less than 75% of the aggregate of all meetings of the Board of Directors and all Committees on which he served during the 2004 fiscal year.
All of the members of the Board of Directors are independent as defined in Nasdaq Stock Market Rule 4200 other than Berth Milton, who is the Companys Chief Executive Officer.
The Audit Committee is currently comprised of Ferran Mirapeix, Johan Carlberg and Daniel Sánchez. All of the members of the Audit Committee are independent as defined in applicable Nasdaq listing requirements and SEC regulations, and each of them is able to read and understand fundamental financial statements. The Board has determined that Ferran Mirapeix is an audit committee financial expert as defined under applicable SEC regulations. The Audit Committee reviews and recommends to the Board, as it deems necessary, the internal accounting and financial controls for the Company and the accounting principles and auditing practices and procedures to be employed in preparation and review of financial statements of the Company. The Audit Committee makes recommendations to the Board concerning the engagement of independent public accountants and the scope of the audit to be undertaken by such accountants. The Audit Committee has adopted a written Audit Committee Charter. The Audit Committee met four times during 2004.
The Compensation Committee is currently comprised of Messrs. Milton and Javier Sánchez. The Compensation Committee reviews and, as it deems appropriate, recommends to the Board policies, practices and procedures relating to the compensation of the officers and other managerial employees and the establishment and administration of employee benefit plans. It exercises all authority under any employee stock option plans of the Company as the Committee therein specified, subject to the review and approval of the Board of Directors, and advises and consults with the officers of the Company as may be requested regarding managerial personnel policies. The Compensation Committee also has such additional powers as may be conferred upon it from time to time by the Board. The Compensation Committee met twice during 2004.
The Executive Committee is comprised of Messrs. Milton, Kull and Javier Sánchez. The Executive Committee is authorized, subject to certain limitations, to exercise all of the powers of the Board of Directors during periods between Board meetings. The Executive Committee met five times during 2004.
The Board has not established a formal nominating committee, nor has the Board adopted a nominating committee charter. Therefore, decisions relating to the nomination of directors are addressed by the entire Board of Directors. The Board has not established any specific minimum qualifications that must be met for recommendation for a position on the Board. Instead, in considering candidates for director, the Board will generally consider all relevant factors, including among others the candidates applicable expertise and demonstrated excellence in his or her field, the usefulness of such expertise to the Company, the availability of the candidate to devote sufficient time and attention to the affairs of the Company, the candidates reputation for personal integrity and ethics and the candidates ability to exercise sound business judgment. Other relevant factors, including diversity, age and skills, will also be considered. Candidates for director are reviewed in the context of the existing membership of the Board (including the qualities and skills of the existing directors), the operating requirements of the Company and the long-term interests of its shareholders. The Board uses its network of contacts when compiling a list of potential director candidates and may also engage outside consultants (such as professional search firms). At this time, the Board does not consider director candidates recommended by shareholders. The Board believes that it is in the best position to identify, review, evaluate and select qualified candidates for Board membership. All of the Companys nominees for director at the 2004 Annual Meeting were approved by the entire Board of Directors.
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