ITEM 16A. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT
In accordance with NYSE rules applicable to foreign private issuers, as further discussed in Item 16.G, "Corporate Governance", we maintain an Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. As of the date of this Annual Report, Ms. Pizzuto was the sole member of the Audit Committee. Our Board, after reviewing all of the relevant facts, circumstances and attributes, has determined that Ms. Pizzuto qualifies as an "audit committee financial expert" as defined in Item 16A of Form 20-F. In addition, the Board has determined that Ms. Pizzuto is independent as that term is defined in Rule 10A-3 under the Exchange Act.
