The election of directors in an uncontested election requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast at an annual meeting. Our Corporate Governance Guidelines provide that a director seeking re-election who does not obtain a majority vote of stockholders must offer a letter of resignation. The Nominating, Governance & Management Development Committee will make a recommendation to the full Board on whether to accept or reject any such resignation, or whether other action should be taken. The Board must act on the Committee’s recommendation and publicly disclose its decision and the rationale behind it within 90 days from the date election results are certified. Our Corporate Governance Guidelines provide that the Nominating, Governance & Management Development Committee and the Board may consider any factors and information that they consider appropriate and relevant in making their respective decisions. The director who has tendered a resignation cannot participate in the Committee or Board discussions regarding that resignation.