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The Board of Directors


        The Board of Directors currently consists of eleven members, ten of whom are non-employee Directors. Under our Bylaws,
        nominations of persons for election to the Board may be made at an Annual Meeting of Shareholders by the Board and by
        any shareholder who complies with the notice procedures set forth in the Bylaws. As described in the Proxy Statement for
        our 2021 Annual Meeting, for a nomination to be properly made by a shareholder at the 2022 Annual Meeting, the
        shareholder’s notice must have been sent to, and received by, our Secretary at our principal executive offices between
        January 13, 2022 and February 11, 2022. No such notice was received during this period.

        The Bylaws of the Company provide that a Director will retire at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders following the
        Director’s 75th birthday. None of our current Directors reached this mandatory retirement age this year.

        The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee from time to time retains a search firm to help identify director
        prospects, perform candidate outreach, assist in reference checks, and provide other related services. The recruiting
        process typically involves either the Chairman, President and CEO, the search firm or a member of the Nominating and
        Corporate Governance Committee contacting a prospect to gauge their interest and availability. A candidate will then
        meet with several members of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and sometimes the Board. At the
        same time, the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and the search firm will contact references for the
        prospect. A background check is completed before a final recommendation is made to the Board to appoint a candidate to
        the Board.

        The Board has nominated eleven persons for election as Directors to serve a one-year term expiring in 2023. Unless
        otherwise directed, proxies will be voted in favor of these nominees. Each nominee has agreed to serve if elected. Each of
        the nominees is currently serving as a Director. Should any nominee become unable to serve as a Director, the persons
        named in the enclosed form of proxy will, unless otherwise directed, vote for the election of such other person for such
        position as the present Board of Directors may recommend in place of such nominee. Proxies cannot be voted for a greater
        number of persons than the number of nominees named. Should any of the listed nominees be unavailable for election by
        reason of death or other unexpected occurrence, the proxy, to the extent permitted by applicable law, may be voted with
        discretionary authority in connection with the nomination by the Board and the election of any substitute nominee.

        Board Effectiveness and Refreshment

        Board composition is one of the most critical areas of focus for the Board of Directors. Having the right mix of people who
        bring diverse perspectives, business and professional experiences, and skills provides a foundation for robust dialogue,
        informed advice and collaboration in the boardroom. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee develops
        criteria for open Board positions, taking into account a variety of factors, which may include current Board member skills,
        composition, age, tenure, other diversity factors, the range of talents and experience that would best complement those
        already represented on the Board, the need for specialized expertise, and anticipated retirements to define gaps that may
        need to be filled through the Board refreshment process. The Board strives to ensure an environment that encourages
        diverse critical thinking and values innovative, strategic discussions to achieve a higher level of success for the Company.

        The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee screens and recommends candidates for nomination by the full
        Board. It uses a variety of methods to help identify potential Board candidates with the desired skills and background
        needed for the Company’s business, including from time to time informal networks, third-party search firms and other
        channels. When the Committee is assisted from time to time with its recruitment efforts by an outside search firm, the
        firm recommends candidates that satisfy the criteria defined by the Board, and provides background research and
        pertinent information regarding prospective candidates.

        Once the Committee has identified a prospective nominee, it makes an initial determination as to whether to conduct a
        full evaluation. In making this determination, the Committee takes into account various information, including information
        provided at the time of the candidate recommendation, the Committee’s own knowledge, and information obtained
        through inquiries to third parties to the extent the Committee deems appropriate. The preliminary determination is based
        primarily on the need for additional Board members and the likelihood that the prospective nominee can satisfy the criteria


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