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TO BE VOTED ON AT THE MEETING
KPMG LLP have been
recommended by the audit committee of the board for reappointment as our
independent auditors. KPMG LLP were our independent auditors for the year ended
December 31, 2002. The firm is a member of the SEC Practice Section of the
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Subject to your approval,
the board of directors has appointed KPMG LLP as our independent auditors for the
year 2003.
KPMG representatives are expected to attend the 2003 annual meeting.
They will have an opportunity to make a statement if they desire to do so and
will be available to respond to appropriate shareowner questions.
Our board of directors recommends a vote for the following proposal:
Resolved that the
appointment by the Board of Directors of the firm of KPMG LLP, Stamford Square,
Stamford, Connecticut, as Independent Auditors for the Company for the year
2003 is hereby approved.
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