· ability to read and understand
basic financial statements; · general understanding of the Company's industry; · relevant expertise upon which to be able to offer advice and guidance to management; · ability and sufficient time to devote to the
affairs of the Company; · excellence in his field; · ability to exercise sound business judgment; · commitment to vigorously represent the long - term interests of the Company's stockholders; and · an absence of factors that would preclude the Board from making a determination that the candidates are independent directors as defined in Rule 4200 (a)(15) of the rules of the NASDAQ Stock Market.