Investor relations programs ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements while also providing proactive, timely and accurate dissemination of information to the investment community, including as it relates to the Company’s financial and operating performance and strategic direction.

Public Relations and other Corporate Communications announcements and internal communication generally include the review of Legal, Investor Relations and Finance departments to ensure general communication with the investment community.

The Company’s key modes of communications are investor meetings, investor presentation and conferences, general corporate communications (e.g., Public Relations communications) and press releases.