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The Solvis Group
The Solvis Board currently has 5 directors and the following 3
committees: Audit, Compensation, and Governance/Nominating. Committee
memberships and the function of each committee are described below.
Audit Committee
Solvis
has a separately-designated standing Audit Committee established in
accordance with Section 3(a)(58)(A) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended, (the "Exchange Act"). The Audit Committee assists the
Board in fulfilling its responsibilities for general oversight of the
integrity of Solvis’ financial statements, Solvis’ compliance with
legal and regulatory requirements, the qualifications and independence
of the independent registered public accounting firm, the performance
of Solvis’ internal audit function and the independent registered
public accounting firm, risk assessment and risk management, and
finance and investment functions. Among other things, the Audit
Committee prepares the Audit Committee report for inclusion in the
annual proxy statement; annually reviews its charter and performance;
appoints, evaluates and determines the compensation of the independent
registered public accounting firm; reviews and approves the scope of
the annual audit, the audit fee and the financial statements; reviews
Solvis’ disclosure controls and procedures, internal controls,
information security policies, internal audit function, and corporate
policies with respect to financial information and earnings guidance;
oversees investigations into complaints concerning financial matters;
reviews other risks that may have a significant impact on Solvis’
financial statements; reviews and oversees treasury matters, Solvis’
loans, loan guarantees and outsourcings; reviews Solvis’ capitalization
and operations; reviews the activities of Investor Relations; and
coordinates with the Compensation Committee regarding the cost, funding
and financial impact of Solvis’ equity compensation plans and benefit
programs. The Audit Committee works closely with management as well as
the independent registered public accounting firm. The Audit Committee
has the authority to obtain advice and assistance from, and receive
appropriate funding from Solvis for, outside legal, accounting or other
advisors as the Audit Committee deems necessary to carry out its
duties.
The Audit Committee currently consists of Dr.
Richard Green (Chair) and John Capezzuto, both of whom are non-employee
directors.
Compensation Committee
The
Compensation Committee discharges the Board's responsibilities relating
to the compensation of Solvis' executives and directors; produces an
annual report on executive compensation for inclusion in the annual
proxy statement; provides general oversight of Solvis' compensation
structure, including Solvis' equity compensation plans and benefits
programs; reviews and provides guidance on Solvis' human resources
programs; and retains and approves the terms of the retention of
compensation consultants and other compensation experts. Other specific
duties and responsibilities of the Compensation Committee include
evaluating human resources and compensation strategies; monitoring the
leadership development process; reviewing and approving objectives
relevant to executive officer compensation, evaluating performance and
determining the compensation of executive officers in accordance with
those objectives; approving severance arrangements and other applicable
agreements for executive officers; overseeing Solvis' equity-based and
incentive compensation plans; approving any changes to non-equity based
benefit plans involving a material financial commitment by Solvis;
monitoring workforce management programs; recommending to the Board
director compensation; monitoring director and executive stock
ownership; and annually evaluating its performance and its charter.
The Compensation Committee currently consists of David Stevens (Chair) and Dr. Russell Dunnum.
Governance and Nominating Committee
The
Governance and Nominating Committee recommends candidates to be
nominated for election as directors at Solvis’ annual meeting,
consistent with criteria approved by the Board; develops and regularly
reviews corporate governance principles and related policies for
approval by the Board; oversees the organization of the Board to
discharge the Board's duties and responsibilities properly and
efficiently; and sees that proper attention is given and effective
responses are made to stockholder concerns regarding corporate
governance. Other specific duties and responsibilities of the
Governance and Nominating Committee include: annually assessing the
size and composition of the Board, including developing and reviewing
director qualifications for approval by the Board; identifying and
recruiting new directors consistent with the Board Composition
Guidelines and considering candidates proposed by stockholders;
recommending assignments of directors to committees to ensure that
committee membership complies with applicable laws and listing
standards; conducting a preliminary review of director independence and
financial literacy and expertise of Audit Committee members; and
overseeing director orientation and continuing education. The
Governance and Nominating Committee also reviews proposed changes to
Solvis’ Certificate of Incorporation, Bylaws and Board committee
charters; assesses and makes recommendations regarding stockholder
rights plans or other stockholder protections, as appropriate; reviews
and approves any executive officers for purposes of Section 16 of the
Exchange Act ("Section 16 Officers") standing for election for outside
for-profit boards of directors; reviews stockholder proposals in
conjunction with the Chairman of the Board and recommends Board
responses; oversees in conjunction with the Chairman of the Board the
self-evaluation of the Board and its committees; ensures that the
annual evaluation of the CEO is conducted by the Chairman of the Board
in conjunction with the Compensation Committee with input from all
Board members; evaluates senior management in conjunction with the
Compensation Committee; and reviews requests for permissive
indemnification.
The Governance and Nominating Committee currently consists of Dr. Green (Chair) and David Stevens.
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