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| ARTICLE III, SECTION 1 |
SECTION 1: Place of Meetings. All meetings of stockholders shall be held at the principal office of the Corporation, unless written notices of such meetings should fix another place within the same municipality or city where the principal office of the Corporation is located. xxx |
SECTION 1: Place of Meetings. All meetings of stockholders shall be held at the principal office of the Corporation, or, if not practicable, at such place in the city or municipality where the principal office of the Corporation is located as may be stated in the notice of meeting; Provided, however, that meetings may likewise be conducted through remote communication or other alternative modes of communication, either solely or together with a physical venue, as may be allowed by law and applicable rules and regulations. xxx |
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| ARTICLE III, SECTION 2 |
SECTION 2: Annual Meetings. The annual meeting of the stockholders for the election of directors and for the transaction of such other business as may come before the meeting shall be held on the 1st Friday of July of each year. xxx |
SECTION 2: Annual Meetings. The annual meeting of the stockholders for the election of directors and for the transaction of such other business as may come before the meeting shall be held at the principal office of the Corporation on the fourth Friday of June of each year unless such day falls on a holiday, in which case the meeting shall be held on the next following business day. xxx |
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| ARTICLE III, SECTION 4 |
SECTION 4: Notice of Meeting. Notice for annual and special meetings of stockholders may be sent by the Secretary or Assistant Secretary by personal delivery or by sending the notice by mail, telegraph, cable, facsimile, electronic mail or other electronic means to each stockholder of record entitled to vote thereat at the address and/or facsimile, telegraph number or electronic mail address last known to the Secretary or Assistant Secretary of the Corporation, at least fifteen (15) days before the date of the meeting. xxx |
SECTION 4: Notice of Meeting. Notice for annual and special meetings of stockholders may be sent by the Secretary or Assistant Secretary by personal delivery or by sending the notice by mail, telegraph, cable, facsimile, electronic mail or other electronic means to each stockholder of record entitled to vote thereat at the address and/or facsimile, telegraph number or electronic mail address last known to the Secretary or Assistant Secretary of the Corporation, at least twenty-eight (28) days before the date of the meeting. xxx |
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| ARTICLE III, SECTION 5 |
SECTION 5: Quorum. At each Annual or Special Meeting of the stockholders, the holders of a majority of the outstanding capital stock of the Corporation, who are present in person or represented by proxy, shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business except where otherwise provided by law. If no quorum is constituted, the meeting shall be adjourned until the requisite number of stockholders shall be present. xxx |
SECTION 5: Quorum. At each Annual or Special Meeting of the stockholders, the holders of a majority of the outstanding capital stock of the Corporation, who are present in person or represented by proxy, shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business except where otherwise provided by law. Stockholders who participate through remote communication, and stockholders who vote in absentia when the same is authorized for the particular meeting in accordance with law and applicable rules, shall be deemed present for purposes of quorum. xxx |
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| ARTICLE III, SECTION 6 |
SECTION 6: Organization of Meeting. At every meeting of the stockholders, the Chairman, or, in his absence, the President, or in the absence of the Chairman and the President, a Chairman chosen by the stockholders present in person or by proxy, shall act as Chairman. The Secretary, or in his absence an Assistant Secretary, shall act as Secretary at all meetings of the stockholders. In the absence from any such meeting of the Secretary and the Assistant Secretaries, the Chairman may appoint any person to act as Secretary of the meeting. xxx |
SECTION 6: Organization of Meeting. At every meeting of the stockholders, the Chairman, or, in his absence, the Vice-Chairman, or in the absence of the Chairman and the Vice-Chairman, a Chairman chosen by the stockholders present in person or by proxy or participating through remote communication, if authorized for such meeting, shall act as Chairman. xxx |
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| ARTICLE III, SECTION 7 |
SECTION 7: Manner of Voting. Unless otherwise provided by law, each stockholder shall at every meeting of the stockholders be entitled to one vote, in person or by proxy, for each share held by such stockholders. At all meetings of the stockholders, all elections and all questions, except in cases where hereunder specified or where other provision is made by statute or by the Articles of the Incorporation, shall be decided by the majority vote of the outstanding capital stock of stockholders present in person or by proxy, a quorum being present. xxx |
Please see attached SEC Form 17-C for the details |
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| ARTICLE III, SECTION 8 |
SECTION 8: Proxies. xxx A proxy need not be a stockholder, and unless otherwise provided in the proxy, it shall be valid only for the meeting at which it has been presented to the Secretary or Assistant Secretary. All proxies must be in the hands of the Secretary or the Assistant Secretary at least five (5) business days before the time set for the meeting. xxx |
SECTION 8: Proxies. xxx A proxy need not be a stockholder, and unless otherwise provided in the proxy, it shall be valid only for the meeting at which it has been presented to the Secretary or Assistant Secretary. All proxies must be in the hands of the Secretary or the Assistant Secretary at least five (5) business days before the time set for the meeting. The Board of Directors or the Secretary may adopt reasonable guidelines for the submission, receipt, validation, and recognition of proxies, including electronic submission where allowed by law and applicable rules and regulations. xxx |
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| ARTICLE IV, SECTION 2 |
SECTION 2: Number. Qualifications and Term of Office. Any stockholder having at least one (1) share registered in his name may be elected director. Two (2) of the seven (7) directors provided in the Articles of Incorporation shall be independent directors. Such directors and independent directors shall have such qualifications and none of the disqualifications provided for in the Corporation Code. Securities Regulation Code, the Corporation's Manual on Corporate Governance and other relevant laws and regulations. |
SECTION 2: Number. Qualifications and Term of Office. Any stockholder having at least one (1) share registered in his name may be elected director. The number of directors of the Corporation shall be eleven (11), at least one-third (1/3) of whom shall be independent directors. Directors, including independent directors, shall have such qualifications and none of the disqualifications as may be provided by law, applicable rules and regulations, and the Corporation's Manual on Corporate Governance, as may be amended from time to time. xxx |
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| ARTICLE IV, SECTION 10 |
SECTION 10: Meetings by Teleconference. Videoconference, or Similar Modes. A director may attend a meeting of the Board of Directors by teleconference, videoconference, or through similar modes of modern communication technology. If a director attends a meeting through teleconferencing or video conferencing, such meeting shall be properly recorded with appropriate tapes, discs, and/or other recording material which shall be properly stored for safekeeping, in addition to the secretary of such meeting maintaining written minutes thereof. xxx |
Please see attached SEC Form 17-C for the details |
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| ARTICLE IV, SECTION 11 |
SECTION 11: Conduct of the Meeting. Meetings of the Board of Directors shall be presided over by the Chairman of the Board, or in his absence, by any other director chosen by the Board. The Secretary or Assistant Secretary, shall act as secretary of every meeting, if he is not present, the Chairman of the meeting shall appoint a secretary of the meeting. xxx |
SECTION 11: Conduct of the Meeting. Meetings of the Board of Directors shall be presided over by the Chairman of the Board, or in his absence, by the Vice-Chairman of the Board, or in the absence of both, by any other director chosen by the Board. xxx |
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| ARTICLE V, SECTION 1 |
SECTION 1: Committees. Subject to the provisions of Section 35 of the Corporation Code, the Board of Directors may, by resolution or resolution passed by majority of the whole board, designate one or more committees which, to the extent provided in said resolution or resolutions, or in these By-Laws, shall have, and may exercise any of the powers of the Board of Directors in the management of the business and affairs of the Corporation. xxx . Each committee shall keep regular minutes of its proceedings and report the same to the Board when required. The Board of Directors shall have the power to change the members of any such committee at any time, to fill vacancies and to discharge any such committee either with or without cause. xxx |
Please see attached SEC Form 17-C for the details |
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| ARTICLE V, SECTION 2 |
SECTION 2: Audit Committee. The audit committee shall consist of three (3) directors, one of whom shall be an independent director. The audit committee shall have such functions to be determined by the Board of Directors. xxx |
SECTION 2: Audit Committee. The audit committee shall be maintained by the Corporation. The composition, qualifications, powers, functions, duties, responsibilities, authority, and procedures of the Audit Committee shall be as provided in its committee charter, as approved and amended by the Board of Directors from time to time. xxx |
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| ARTICLE V, SECTION 3 |
SECTION 3: Nominations Committee. The nomination committee shall consist of three (3) directors, one of whom shall be an independent director. The nomination committee shall have such functions to be determined by the Board of Directors. xxx |
SECTION 3: Nominations Committee. The nomination committee shall be maintained by the Corporation. The composition, qualifications, powers, functions, duties, responsibilities, authority, and procedures of the Nominations Committee shall be as provided in its committee charter, as approved and amended by the Board of Directors from time to time. xxx |
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| ARTICLE V, SECTION 4 |
SECTION 4: Compensation and Remuneration Committee. The compensation and remuneration committee shall consist of three (3) directors, one of whom shall be an independent director. The compensation and remunerations committee shall have such functions to be determined by the Board of Directors. xxx |
SECTION 4: Compensation and Benefits Committee. The compensation and benefits committee shall be maintained by the Corporation. The composition, qualifications, powers, functions, duties, responsibilities, authority, and procedures of the Compensation and Benefits Committee shall be as provided in its committee charter, as approved and amended by the Board of Directors from time to time. xxx |
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| ARTICLE V, SECTION 5 |
SECTION 5: Corporate Governance Committee. The corporate governance committee shall consist of three (3) directors, one of whom shall be an independent director. The corporate governance committee shall have such functions to be determined by the Board of Directors. xxx |
SECTION 5: Corporate Governance Committee. The corporate governance committee shall be maintained by the Corporation. The composition, qualifications, powers, functions, duties, responsibilities, authority, and procedures of the Corporate Governance Committee shall be as provided in its committee charter, as approved and amended by the Board of Directors from time to time. xxx |
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| ARTICLE VI, SECTION 1 |
SECTION 1: Number. The Officers of the Corporation shall consist of a Chairman of the Board, a President, one or more Vice-Presidents, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, a Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer, and a Secretary and Assistant Secretary and such other officers as may from time to time be elected or appointed by the Board of Directors. One person may hold any two compatible offices, provided that no one shall act as President and Secretary or President and Treasurer at the same time. xxx |
SECTION 1: Number. The Officers of the Corporation shall consist of a Chairman of the Board, a Vice-Chairman of the Board, a President, one or more Vice-Presidents, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, a Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer, and a Secretary and Assistant Secretary, a Compliance Officer, and such other officers as may from time to time be elected or appointed by the Board of Directors. One person may hold any two compatible offices, provided that no one shall act as President and Secretary or President and Treasurer at the same time. xxx |
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| ARTICLE VI, SECTION 2 |
SECTION 2: Election. Term of Office and Qualifications. The Chairman of the Board, the President, the Vice-President(s), Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, the Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer and the Secretary and Assistant Secretary shall be elected annually by majority vote of all members of the Board of Directors, each of whom shall hold office for one (1) year and until his successor is elected and qualified in his stead or until he shall have resigned before his term ends or shall have been removed during his term in the manner hereinafter provided. xxx |
SECTION 2: Election. Term of Office and Qualifications. Term of Office and Qualifications. The Chairman of the Board, the Vice-Chairman of the Board, the President, the Vice-President(s), Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, the Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer, and the Secretary and Assistant Secretary, and the Compliance Officer shall be elected annually by majority vote of all members of the Board of Directors, each of whom shall hold office for one (1) year and until his successor is elected and qualified in his stead or until he shall have resigned before his term ends or shall have been removed during his term in the manner hereinafter provided. xxx |
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| ARTICLE VI, SECTION 6 |
SECTION 6: Chairman of the Board of Directors. The Chairman of the Board shall preside at all meetings of the stockholders and of the directors and shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as the Board of Directors may from time to time fix or delegate. xxx |
SECTION 6: Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors. The Chairman of the Board shall preside at all meetings of the stockholders and of the directors and shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as the Board of Directors may from time to time fix or delegate. The Vice-Chairman of the Board shall, in the absence or incapacity of the Chairman of the Board, preside at meetings of the stockholders and of the Board of Directors, and shall perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Board of Directors. xxx |
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| ARTICLE VI, SECTION 7 |
Please see attached SEC Form 17-C for the details |
Please see attached SEC Form 17-C for the details |
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