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2.4 Remuneration

 Levels of remuneration should be sufficient to attract, retain and motivate
directors of the quality required but should not pay more than necessary.

 Remuneration should be designed to promote the long-term success of the
company.

 The board should establish formal and transparent procedures for developing
the policy for executive directors’ remuneration.

 No director should be involved in setting his own pay.

2.5 Relations with shareholders

 There should be dialogue with shareholders based on a mutual understanding
of objectives.

 The board as a whole has responsibility for ensuring satisfactory dialogue with
shareholders takes place.

 The board should use general meetings to communicate with investors and
encourage their participation.

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