1.

What does the company do to ensure that investors understand its strategy and

performance?

2. Does the company provide discounts to shareholders to purchase the company's

products? How do those discounts compare to discounts offered by peer companies

3. Does the company have a shareholder relations department to respond to shareholders'

questions?

4. Has the company considered providing written responses to questions commonly

asked by shareholders so as to conserve the time of attendees and permit time for

additional questions?

5. What steps is the board taking to improve shareholder value? To improve investor

confidence?

6. How often did the board of directors meet this year? Last year? Why doesn't the board

meet more frequently?

7. How does the audit committee report to the board of directors? How often does it

report to the full board?

8. Does the company have internal auditors that specialize in reviewing information

systems and controls? Does the scope of their activities include computer security and

business continuity planning?

9. How have the company's compensation policies changed since last year?

10. What are the trends in the company's operating margins? Why have these trends

occurred? If they are worsening, what is being done to improve operating margins?

11. How does the company's return on investment compare with others in the industry?

12. Does the company plan to diversify into new markets, products, or businesses?
13. Please discuss two or three issues management has identified as critical to the

company at this time. What is being done to address them?

14. Is the company involved in any patent or trademark disputes?

15. Are there any additional capital requirements for existing or proposed joint ventures?

16. . Does the organization have a formal program to review insurance coverage,

settlements, potential litigation, and related financial exposures?

17. What steps does the company take to ensure that its health care program is competitive

in terms of both costs and benefits provided when compared with those of

competitors?

18. Does the company sponsor or encourage employees to work from their homes? Has

this increased productivity? How do you control and monitor the work force when not

on site? How has the company integrated technology to facilitate flexible work

schedules and telecommuting? How does the company ensure the safety of workers

who work from home or alternative sites?

19. Has the company been a victim of computer fraud by employees or others?

20. Why doesn’t the company report more information on its corporate social

responsibility to stakeholders?

21. Has the company ever pulled advertising from a television program because of

pressure from activist groups? Has the company been the subject of a boycott because

it advertised on a particular television program? What was the effect of the boycott?