Examples of Independence Criteria in a sentence
Strong preference should be given to candidates who are “independent” as that term is defined in the Company’s Director Independence Criteria and the New York Stock Exchange rules and to candidates who are sitting or former executives of companies whose securities are listed on a national securities exchange registered pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”).
The Company has designated Mr. Miyashita, who is well-versed in the business of the Nomura Group, as a director nominee with the expectation that, by adding him to the Audit Committee, the effectiveness of audits by the Audit Committee will be enhanced.Mr. Miyashita will not concurrently serve as an executive officer and will be a non-executive director.Outside Director Nominees (Nominee Numbers 5 to 10)All six Outside Director nominees satisfy the Independence Criteria established by the Company.
In considering the independence of directors, the Board refers to the Independence Criteria as set out in Box 2.1 of the ASX Principles and Recommendations.
Members of the Ethics Committee shall satisfy the criteria then applicable to service as an Independent Director as described in ACA Board Policy GOV-014: Independence Criteria.
Any Suggested Nominee elected or appointed to the Board shall be required to meet the Independence Criteria.