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Act, these provisions do not limit the liability of any director for any breach
of the director's duty of loyalty to the Company or its stockholders; for acts
or omissions not in good faith or which involve intentional misconduct or a
knowing violation of law, for certain unlawful payments of dividends or stock
repurchases under Section 174 of the Act; or for any transaction from which the
director derives an improper personal benefit. These provisions do not limit
the rights of the Company or any stockholder to seek an injunction or any other
non-monetary relief in the event of a breach of a director's fiduciary duty. In
addition, these provisions apply only to claims against a director arising out
of his role as a director and do not relieve a director from liability for
violations of statutory law, such as certain liabilities imposed on a director
under the federal securities laws.
In addition, the Company's Certificate of Incorporation and By-laws
provide for the indemnification of Corporate Agents for certain expenses,
judgments, fines and payments incurred by them in connection with the defense
or settlement of claims asserted against them in their capacities as Corporate
Agents to the fullest extent authorized by the Act. The Company seeks to limit
its exposure to liability for indemnification of directors and officers by
purchasing directors and officers liability insurance coverage.
Reference is made to Sections 102(b)(7) and 145 of the Act in
connection with the above summary of indemnification, insurance and limitation
of liability.
The purpose of these provisions is to assist the Company in retaining
qualified individuals to serve as officers, directors or other Corporate Agents
of the Company by limiting their exposure to personal liability for serving as
such.
ITEM 7. EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION CLAIMED.
Not applicable.
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