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 A fixed income portion comprised of bonds (domestic); and
 Cash equivalent securities.

The following asset guidelines are believed to be the most appropriate and
efficient in reaching the stated real return objective:

As a Percentage of Total Portfolio Assets

Portfolio Segment Range of Portfolio Assets Central Tendency
Equity Securities 50% - 60% 55%
Fixed Income
Securities 35% - 45% 40%
Cash Equivalents 5% -10% 5%

The allocation mix is based upon market value and consequently the Manager
is expected to structure and monitor the portfolio based on this valuation.

The Committee will inform the Manager as soon as practical of anticipated
additions or withdrawals from its portfolio. The Manager will be free to
determine the most appropriate use for cash additions within the established
guidelines and will similarly determine the most appropriate manner in which
to raise case for withdrawals.

Asset Class Guidelines

Equity Guidelines
Only the following categories of securities are permissible investments:
 U.S. common stock;
 U.S. securities convertible into common stocks;
 Securities listed on the major U.S. securities exchanges (NYSE, AMEX,
National OTC); and
 Cash or cash equivalents

Additionally:
 The target asset mix should be 55% equity, with a maximum equity
commitment of 60%, and a minimum commitment of 50%;
 No more than 7% of the equity portfolio, at market (including convertible
securities) can be invested in any one company;
 No more than 30% of the equity portfolio, at market, can be invested in any
one industry;
 All of the equities purchased for the portfolio should have a minimum
market capitalization of $1 billion;
 The volatility (as measured by portfolio beta and standard deviation) of the
equity component of the fund cannot exceed the volatility of an index
developed by combining appropriate indices weighted as to the policy
(equity) mix;

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