-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, PYR9D7N9KYg3ozDW6l2bBecX9Z9k0TKB+h1dUS1tZNyhYzt13ra8wXz/ku/9mOfm bJK2oKsn/IQu9nzW5h1CBQ== 0001144204-07-005764.txt : 20070207 0001144204-07-005764.hdr.sgml : 20070207 20070207170802 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001144204-07-005764 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 7 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20070207 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers ITEM INFORMATION: Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20070207 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20070207 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Orsus Xelent Technologies Inc CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001297024 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-BUSINESS SERVICES, NEC [7389] IRS NUMBER: 201198142 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-117718 FILM NUMBER: 07588965 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: A-20G, CHENGMING PLAZA STREET 2: NO. 2 NAN DA STREET, XICHENG DISTRICT CITY: BEIJING STATE: F4 ZIP: 100035 BUSINESS PHONE: 86-10-83670505 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: A-20G, CHENGMING PLAZA STREET 2: NO. 2 NAN DA STREET, XICHENG DISTRICT CITY: BEIJING STATE: F4 ZIP: 100035 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: UNIVERSAL FLIRTS CORP. DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20040713 8-K 1 v064683_8k.htm
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 

 
FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
 
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) February 7, 2007 (February 7, 2007)

ORSUS XELENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
333-117718
20-11998142
(State of
Incorporation)
(Commission File
Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification)
 
12th Floor, Tower B, Chaowai MEN Office Building
26 Chaowai Street, Chaoyang Disc.
Beijing, People's Republic Of
China 100020
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
86-10-85653777
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
 
__________________________________________________________
(Former Name or Former Address if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
 
o
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers

(b) On February 7, 2007, Zhibin Wang resigned from his position as a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Orsus Xelent Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”).

(d) On February 7, 2007, Naizhong Che, Peng Wang, Zhixiang Zhang, Nathaniel K. Hsieh, and Howard S. Barth were elected to the Board of the Company by unanimous written consent of the Board, effective immediately.

Mr. Naizhong Che earned his B.S. from Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications. Now retired, he has broad experience in the communications industry including R&D, production, imports and exports. He served twelve years with the Ministry of Information Industry of China Posts and Telecommunications Industry Standardization Institute in various capacities.

Mr. Peng Wang earned his bachelor’s degree at Central University of Finance and Economics and his master’s at Guanghua School of Management, Peking University. His expertise includes formulating, planning and implementing marketing strategies for technology companies. He is currently General Manager for Beijing Youlilianxu Technology Co., Ltd. where he is responsible for products in China, including ViewSonic projection, Samsung MP4 and LG projection.

Mr. Zhixiang Zhang earned bachelor and master’s degrees at Central University of Finance and Economics. He has extensive experience in corporate financial management, audits and financial strategy, and most recently was the Financial Controller for Cec-Chinacomm Communications Co., Ltd.

Mr. Nathaniel K. Hsieh is a member of the Illinois and Iowa Bar Associations. He earned his L.L.M. at Georgetown University and his J.D. at the University Of Iowa College Of Law. He is the Founder and President of Tritent International Corp. of Chicago, Illinois, which oversees tobacco import and manufacturing operations for one of the 60 independent tobacco manufacturers in U.S.

Mr. Howard S. Barth is a member of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants and the Ontario Institute of Chartered Accountants. He earned his B.A. and M.B.A. at York University and has over 25 years of experience as a certified accountant. Until recently, he was chief executive officer and president with Yukon Gold Corporation, Inc., a public company which is dual-listed in the U.S. and Canadian markets. He is currently a director of Yukon Gold Corporation Inc. and has served on its audit committee. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and chairman of the audit committee for Nuinsco Resources Limited, a TSX-listed exploration company..

Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.
 
(a) On February 7, 2007 our Board approved and adopted the Amended and Restated By-Laws of the Company (the “Amended and Restated By-Laws”). The Amended and Restated By-Laws amend and restate the provisions of the By-Laws of the Company in their entirety. The Amended and Restated By-Laws amend the provisions to stipulate that (x) the Board of Directors must meet at least quarterly, and (y) the Audit Committee must be comprised of at least three directors who all meet the independence standards and financial sophistication requirements as set forth in Sections 121 and 803 of the AMEX Company Guide and must meet at least quarterly.
 
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The foregoing is merely a summary of the provisions amended by the Amended and Restated By-Laws and does not purport to be complete, and is qualified in its entirety by the Amended and Restated By-Laws. A copy of the Amended and Restated By-Laws is included as Exhibit 3.2 to this Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On February 7, 2007, the Board adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics for the Company and approved and authorized the establishment of three new committees: the Audit Committee, the Compensation Committee and the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee. Messrs. Nathaniel K. Hsieh (Chair), Howard S. Barth and Zhixiang Zhang were appointed to the Audit Committee, Messrs. Naizhong Che (Chair), Zhixiang Zhang and Peng Wang were appointed to the Compensation Committee, and Messrs. Naizhong Che (Chair), Peng Wang and Nathaniel K. Hsieh were appointed to the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee.

The Code of Ethics and each of the charters for the Audit, Compensation and Nominating/Corporate Governance Committees is included as Exhibits 14, 99.1, 99.2 and 99.3 to this report and is incorporated herein by reference.

We issued a press release on February 7, 2007 announcing the appointment of Messrs. Naizhong Che, Peng Wang, Zhixiang Zhang, Nathaniel K. Hsieh and Howard Barth to our Board, the adoption of the Amended and Restated By-Laws and the formation of the committees, a copy of which is included as Exhibit 99.4 to this report and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits
 
 
3.2
Amended and Restated By-Laws of Orsus Xelent Technologies, Inc., adopted February 7, 2007.
 
14
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, adopted February 7, 2007.
 
99.1
Audit Committee Charter, adopted February 7, 2007.
 
99.2
Compensation Committee Charter, adopted February 7, 2007.
 
 
99.3
Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee Charter, adopted February 7, 2007.
 
 
99.4
Press Release of Orsus Xelent Technologies, Inc., dated February 7, 2007.
 
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SIGNATURE
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
Dated: February 7, 2007
     
  ORSUS XELENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
 
 
 
 
 
 
  By:   /s/ Xin Wang
 
Name: Xin Wang
  Title: Chief Executive Officer
 
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EX-3.2 2 v064683_ex3-2.htm
Exhibit 3.2
 
Amended and Restated By-Laws

of Orsus Xelent Technologies, Inc.
 

 
TABLE OF CONTENTS

ARTICLE I
OFFICES
1
Section 1.1
Registered Office.
1
Section 1.2
Other Offices.
1
   
 
ARTICLE II
STOCKHOLDERS
1
Section 2.1
Place of Meetings.
1
Section 2.2
Annual Meeting.
1
Section 2.3
List of Stockholders.
2
Section 2.4
Special Meetings.
2
Section 2.5
Notice.
2
Section 2.6
Quorum.
2
Section 2.7
Voting.
3
Section 2.8
Method of Voting.
3
Section 2.9
Record Date; Closing Transfer Books.
4
Section 2.10
Action by Consent.
4
Section 2.11
Notice of Matters to be Considered.
4
Section 2.12
Nominations
5
   
 
ARTICLE III
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
6
Section 3.1
Management
6
Section 3.2
Qualification; Election; Term
6
Section 3.3
Number
6
Section 3.4
Removal
6
Section 3.5
Vacancies
6
Section 3.6
Place of Meetings
7
Section 3.7
Annual Meeting
7
Section 3.8
Regular Meetings
7
Section 3.9
Special Meetings
7
Section 3.10
Quorum
7
Section 3.11
 Interested Directors
8
Section 3.12
Action by Consent
8
Section 3.13
Compensation of Directors
8
 
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ARTICLE IV
COMMITTEES
8
Section 4.1
Designation
8
Section 4.2
Number; Qualification; Term
9
Section 4.3
Authority
9
Section 4.4
Change in Number
9
Section 4.5
Removal
9
Section 4.6
Vacancies
10
Section 4.7
Meetings
10
Section 4.8
Quorum; Majority Vote
10
Section 4.9
Compensation
10
Section 4.10
Committee Charters
10
   
 
ARTICLE V
NOTICE
10
Section 5.1
Form of Notice
10
Section 5.2
Waiver
11
   
 
ARTICLE VI
OFFICERS AND AGENTS
11
Section 6.1
In General
11
Section 6.2
Election
11
Section 6.3
Other Officers and Agents
11
Section 6.4
Compensation
11
Section 6.5
Term of Office and Removal
11
Section 6.6
Employment and Other Contracts
12
Section 6.7
Chairman of the Board of Directors
12
Section 6.8
President/CEO
12
Section 6.9
Vice Presidents
13
Section 6.10
Secretary of the Board of Directors
13
Section 6.11
Assistant Secretaries of the Board of Directors
13
Section 6.12
Chief Financial Officer
13
Section 6.13
Assistant Treasurers
14
Section 6.14
Bonding
14
   
 
ARTICLE VII
CERTIFICATES REPRESENTING SHARES
14
Section 7.1
Form of Certificates
14
Section 7.2
Lost Certificates
14
Section 7.3
Transfer of Shares
15
Section 7.4
Registration of Transfer
15
Section 7.5
Registered Stockholders
15
Section 7.6
Denial of Preemptive Rights
15
 
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ARTICLE VIII
GENERAL PROVISIONS
16
Section 8.1
Dividends
16
Section 8.2
Reserves
16
Section 8.3
Telephone and Similar Meetings
16
Section 8.4
Books and Records
16
Section 8.5
Fiscal Year
17
Section 8.6
Seal
17
Section 8.7
Advances of Expenses
17
Section 8.8
Indemnification
17
Section 8.9
Employee Benefit Plans
17
Section 8.10
Insurance
17
Section 8.11
Resignation
18
Section 8.12
Amendment of Bylaws
18
Section 8.13
Construction
18
Section 8.14
Table of Contents; Headings
18
Section 8.15
Relation to Certificate of Incorporation
18
 
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Amended and Restated
 
BYLAWS
 
OF
 
ORSUS XELENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
 
ARTICLE I
 
OFFICES
 
Section 1.1 Registered Office 
 
The registered office and registered agent of Orsus Xelent Technologies Inc. (the “Corporation”) will be as from time to time set forth in the Corporation’s Certificate of Incorporation or in any certificate filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, and the appropriate county Recorder or Recorders, as the case may be, to amend such information.
 
Section 1.2 Other Offices 
 
The Corporation may also have companies and offices at such other places, both within and without the State of Delaware, (these places can be within and without America), as the Board of Directors may from time to time determine or the business of the Corporation may require.
 
ARTICLE II
 
STOCKHOLDERS
 
Section 2.1 Place of Meetings 
 
All meetings of the stockholders for the election of Directors will be held at such place, within or without the State of Delaware, as may be fixed from time to time by the Board of Directors.  Meetings of stockholders for any other purpose may be held at such time and place, within or without the State of Delaware, as may be stated in the notice of the meeting or in a duly executed waiver of notice thereof.
 
Section 2.2 Annual Meeting  
 
An annual meeting of the stockholders will be held at such time as may be determined by the Board of Directors, at which meeting the stockholders will elect a Board of Directors and transact such other business as may properly be brought before the meeting.
 

 
Section 2.3 List of Stockholders  
 
At least ten (10) days before each meeting of stockholders, a complete list of the stockholders entitled to vote at such meeting, arranged in alphabetical order, with the address of and the number of voting shares registered in the name of each, will be prepared by the officer or agent having charge of the stock transfer books.  Such list will be kept on file at the registered office of the Corporation for a period of ten (10) days prior to such meeting and will be subject to inspection by any stockholder at any time during usual business hours.  Such list will be produced and kept open at the time and place of the meeting during the whole time thereof, and will be subject to the inspection of any stockholder who may be present.
 
Section 2.4 Special Meetings  
 
Special meetings of the stockholders, for any purpose or purposes, unless otherwise prescribed by law, the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, may be called by the President or the Board of Directors, or will be called by the President or Secretary of the Board of Directors at the request in writing of the holders of not less than thirty percent (30%) of all the shares issued, outstanding and entitled to vote.  Such request will state the purpose or purposes of the proposed meeting.  Business transacted at all special meetings will be confined to the purposes stated in the notice of the meeting unless all stockholders entitled to vote are present and consent.
 
Section 2.5 Notice  
 
Written or printed notice stating the place, day and hour of any meeting of the stockholders and, in case of a special meeting, the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called, will be delivered not less than ten (10) nor more than sixty (60) days before the date of the meeting, either personally or by mail, by or at the direction of the President, the Secretary of the Board of Directors (the “Secretary”), or person calling the meeting, to each stockholder of record entitled to vote at the meeting.  If mailed, such notice will be deemed to be delivered when deposited in the United States mail or China Post, addressed to the stockholder at his address as it appears on the stock transfer books of the Corporation, with postage thereon prepaid.
 
Section 2.6 Quorum  
 
With respect to any matter, the presence in person or by proxy of the holders of a majority of the shares entitled to vote on that matter will be necessary and sufficient to constitute a quorum for the transaction of business except as otherwise provided by law, the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws.  If, however, such quorum is not present or represented at any meeting of the stockholders, the stockholders entitled to vote thereat, present in person or represented by proxy, will have power to adjourn the meeting from time to time, without notice other than announcement at the meeting, until a quorum is present or represented.  If the adjournment is for more than thirty (30) days, or if after the adjournment a new record date is fixed for the adjourned meeting, a notice of the adjourned meeting will be given to each stockholder of record entitled to vote at the meeting.  At such adjourned meeting at which a quorum is present or represented, any business may be transacted that might have been transacted at the meeting as originally notified.  For purposes of determining the presence or absence of a quorum under this Section 2.6, abstentions and broker non-votes (as such terms are defined in Section 2.7) shall be treated as shares present and entitled to vote.
 
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Section 2.7 Voting  
 
When a quorum is present at any meeting of the Corporation’s stockholders, the vote of the holders of a majority of the shares entitled to vote on, and voted for or against, any matter will decide any questions brought before such meeting, unless the question is one upon which, by express provision of law, the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, a different vote is required, in which case such express provision will govern and control the decision of such question but if such other express provision does not specify that the affirmative vote of a given percent of outstanding shares are required, the matter shall be approved or adopted if the required percent of the shares entitled to vote, present in person or represented by proxy and voting for or against such a matter has voted for.  Abstentions and broker non-votes are not counted (even though such shares are considered present and entitled to vote for purposes of determining a quorum pursuant to Section 2.6).  The term “abstentions” shall refer to shares which are not voted for or against a particular question by a holder or holders present in person or by proxy at a meeting and entitled to vote such shares on such question.  The term “broker non-vote” shall refer to shares held by brokers or nominees as to which instructions have not been received from the beneficial owners or persons entitled to vote and that the broker or nominee does not have discretionary power to vote on that particular question on which the vote is being counted.  Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, any alteration, amendment, or repeal of articles, or adoption of any provision inconsistent therewith, by the shareholders shall require the vote of the holders of two-thirds (2/3) of the shares having voting power. The stockholders present in person or by proxy at a duly organized meeting may continue to transact business until adjournment, notwithstanding the withdrawal of enough stockholders to leave less than a quorum.
 
Section 2.8 Method of Voting  
 
Each outstanding share of the Corporation’s capital stock, regardless of class or series, will be entitled to one vote on each matter submitted to a vote at a meeting of stockholders, except to the extent that the voting rights of the shares of any class or series are limited or denied by the Certificate of Incorporation, as amended from time to time.  At any meeting of the stockholders, every stockholder having the right to vote will be entitled to vote in person or by proxy executed in writing by such stockholder and bearing a date not more than three (3) years prior to such meeting, unless such  instrument provides for a longer period.  A telegram, telex, cablegram or similar transmission by the stockholder, or a photographic, photostatic, facsimile or similar reproduction of a writing executed by the stockholder, shall be treated as an execution in writing for purposes of the preceding sentence.  Each proxy will be revocable unless expressly provided therein to be irrevocable and if, only so long as, it is coupled with an interest sufficient in law to support an irrevocable power.  Such proxy will be filed with the Secretary prior to or at the time of the meeting.  Voting for Directors will be in accordance with Article III of these Bylaws.  Voting on any question or in any election may be by voice vote or show of hands unless the presiding officer orders or any stockholder demands that voting be by written ballot.
 
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Section 2.9 Record Date; Closing Transfer Books  
 
The Board of Directors may fix in advance a record date for the purpose of determining stockholders entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of stockholders, such record date to be not less than ten (10) nor more than sixty (60) days prior to such meeting, or the Board of Directors may close the stock transfer books for such purpose for a period of not less than ten (10) nor more than sixty (60) days prior to such meeting.  In the absence of any action by the Board of Directors, the close of business on the date next preceding the day on which the notice is given will be the record date, or, if notice is waived, the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which the meeting is held will be the record date.
 
Section 2.10 Action by Consent  
 
Except as prohibited by law, any action required or permitted by law, the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws to be taken at a meeting of the stockholders of the Corporation may be taken without a meeting if a consent or consents in writing, setting forth the action so taken, is signed by the holders of outstanding stock having not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take such action at a meeting at which all shares entitled to vote thereon were present and voted and will be delivered to the Corporation by delivery to its registered office in Delaware or the address appointed by the Board of Directors, its principal place of business or an officer or agent of the Corporation having custody of the minute book.
 
Section 2.11 Notice of Matters to be Considered  
 
At an annual meeting of the stockholders, only such business shall be conducted as shall have been properly brought before the meeting.  To be properly brought before an annual meeting, business must be specified in the notice of meeting (or any supplement thereto) given by or at the direction of the Board of Directors, otherwise properly brought before the meeting by or at the direction of the Board of Directors, or otherwise properly brought before the meeting by a stockholder.  In addition to any other applicable requirements, for business to be properly brought before an annual meeting by a stockholder, the stockholder must have given timely notice thereof in writing to the Secretary.  To be timely, a stockholder’s notice must be delivered to or mailed and received at the announced principal executive offices of the Corporation not less than fifty (50) days nor more than seventy-five (75) days prior to the meeting; provided, however, that in the event that less than sixty-five (65) days’ notice or prior public disclosure of the date of the meeting is given or made to stockholders, notice by the stockholder to be timely must be so received not later than the close of business on the 15th day following the day on which such notice of the date of the annual meeting was mailed or such pubic disclosure was made.  A stockholder’s notice to the Secretary shall set forth as to each matter the stockholder proposes to bring before the annual meeting (i) a brief description of the business desired to be brought before the annual meeting and the reasons for conducting such business at the annual meeting, (ii) the name and record address of the stockholder proposing such business, (iii) the class and number of shares of the Corporation which are beneficially owned by the stockholder, and (iv) any material interest of the stockholder in such business.
 
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Notwithstanding anything in these Bylaws to the contrary, no business shall be conducted at the annual meeting except in accordance with the procedures set forth in this Section 2.11; provided, however, that nothing in this Section 2.11 shall be deemed to preclude discussion by any stockholder of any business properly brought before the annual meeting in accordance with said procedure.
 
The Chairman of an annual meeting shall, if the facts warrant, determine and declare to the meeting that business was not properly brought before the meeting in accordance with the provisions of this Section 2.11, and if he should so determine, he shall so declare to the meeting and any such business not properly brought before the meeting shall not be transacted.
 
Section 2.12 Nominations
 
Only persons who are nominated in accordance with the following procedures shall be eligible for election as Directors.  Nominations of persons for election to the Board of Directors of the Corporation may be made at a meeting of stockholders by or at the direction of the Board of Directors, by any nominating committee or person appointed by the Board of Directors or by any stockholder of the Corporation entitled to vote for the election of Directors at the meeting who complies with the notice procedures set forth in this Section 2.12.  Such nominations, other than those made by or at the direction of the Board of Directors, shall be made pursuant to timely notice in writing to the Secretary.  To be timely, a stockholder’s notice shall be delivered to or mailed and received at the principal executive offices of the Corporation not less than fifty (50) days nor more than seventy-five (75) days prior to the meeting; provided, however, that in the event that less than sixty-five (65) days’ notice or prior public disclosure of the date of the meeting is given or made to stockholders, notice by the stockholder to be timely must be so received not later than the close of business on the 15th day following the date on which such notice of the date of the meeting was mailed or such public disclosure was made.  Such stockholder’s notice to the Secretary shall set forth (a) as to each person whom the stockholder proposes to nominate for election or re-election as a Director, (i) the name, age, business address and residence address of the person, (ii) the principal occupation or employment of the person, (iii) the class and number of shares of capital stock of the Corporation which are beneficially owned by the person, and (iv) any other information relating to the person that is required to be disclosed in solicitations for proxies for election of Directors pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and (b) as to the stockholder giving the notice, (i) the name and record address of the stockholder and (ii) the class and number of shares of capital stock of the Corporation which are beneficially owned by the stockholder.  The Corporation may require any proposed nominee to furnish such other information as may reasonably be required by the Corporation to determine the eligibility of such proposed nominee to serve as a Director of the Corporation.  No person shall be eligible for election as a Director of the Corporation unless nominated in accordance with the procedures set forth herein.
 
The Chairman of the meeting shall, if the facts warrant, determine and declare to the meeting that a nomination was not made in accordance with the foregoing procedure, and if he should so determine, he shall so declare to the meeting and the defective nomination shall be disregarded.
 
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ARTICLE III
 
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
 
Section 3.1 Management
 
The business and affairs of the Corporation will be managed by or under the direction of the Board of Directors, who may exercise all such powers of the Corporation and do all such lawful acts and things as are not by law, the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws directed or required to be exercised or done by the stockholders.
 
Section 3.2 Qualification; Election; Term
 
Each Director must be a natural person at least 18 years of age.  
 
None of the Directors need be a stockholder of the Corporation or a resident of the State of Delaware.  The Directors will be elected by plurality vote at the annual meeting of the stockholders, except as hereinafter provided, and each Director elected will hold office until whichever of the following occurs first: his successor is elected and qualified, his resignation, his removal from office by the stockholders or his death.
 
Section 3.3 Number
 
The number of Directors of the Corporation will be at least three (3).  The number of Directors authorized will be fixed as the Board of Directors may from time to time designate, or if no such designation has been made, the number of Directors will be the same as the number of members of the initial Board of Directors as set forth in the Certificate of Incorporation.  No decrease in the number of Directors will have the effect of shortening the term of any incumbent Director.
 
Section 3.4 Removal
 
Any Director may be removed either for or without cause at any special meeting of stockholders by the affirmative vote of the stockholders representing not less than two-thirds of the voting power of the issued and outstanding stock entitled to vote for the election of such Director; provided, that notice of intention to act upon such matter has been given in the notice calling such meeting.
 
Section 3.5 Vacancies
 
Newly created directorships resulting from any increase in the authorized number of Directors and any vacancies occurring in the Board of Directors caused by death, resignation, retirement, disqualification or removal from office of any Directors or otherwise, may be filled by the vote of a majority of the Directors then in office, though less than a quorum, or a successor or successors may be chosen at a special meeting of the stockholders called for that purpose.  A Director elected to fill a vacancy will be elected for the unexpired term of his predecessor in office or until whichever of the following occurs first:  his successor is elected and qualified, his resignation, his removal from office by the stockholders or his death.  
 
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Section 3.6 Place of Meetings
 
Meetings of the Board of Directors, regular or special, may be held at such place within or without the State of Delaware (these places can be within and without America)as may be fixed from time to time by the Board of Directors.
 
Section 3.7 Annual Meeting
 
The annual meeting has to be held at least once a year, and the time interval for each meeting shall not exceed 13 months. The first meeting of each newly elected Board of Directors will be held without further notice immediately following the annual meeting of stockholders and at the same place, unless by unanimous consent, the Directors then elected and serving shall change such time or place.
 
Section 3.8 Regular Meetings
 
Regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held quarterly without notice at such time and place as is from time to time determined by resolution of the Board of Directors. Regular meetings can be held by the Board of Directors, or held by the Secretary of Board of Directors according to the normal procedures to notice all Directors, after a proposal in writing, setting forth to hold the Regular meetings, is signed by at least one third (including) of the Directors and submitted to the Secretary of Board of Directors.
 
Section 3.9 Special Meetings
 
Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by the President on oral or written notice to each Director, given either personally, by telephone, by telegram or by mail; special meetings will be called by the President or the Secretary in like manner and on like notice on the written request of at least two (2) Directors.  Except as may be otherwise expressly provided by law, the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, neither the business to be transacted at, nor the purpose of, any special meeting need be specified in a notice or waiver of notice.
 
Section 3.10 Quorum; Majority Vote
 
At all meetings of the Board of Directors the presence of a majority of the number of Directors then in office will be necessary and sufficient to constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Every Director has one(1) voting right, regardless of whether he has shares of the Company or how many shares he has, and the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds(2/3) of the Directors present at any meeting at which there is a quorum will be the act of the Board of Directors(if 2/3 of the Directors is not an integer, round up to the nearest one person, e.g. if 2/3 of the Directors is calculated to be 4.67, the 2/3 of the Directors should be 5), except as may be otherwise specifically provided by law, the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws.  If a quorum is not present at any meeting of the Board of Directors, the Directors present thereat may adjourn the meeting from time to time without notice other than announcement at the meeting, until a quorum is present.
 
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Section 3.11 Interested Directors
 
No contract or transaction between the Corporation and one or more of its Directors or officers, or between the Corporation and any other corporation, partnership, association or other organization in which one or more of the Corporation’s Directors or officers are Directors or officers or have a financial interest, will be void or voidable solely for this reason, solely because the Director or officer is present at or participates in the meeting of the Board of Directors or committee thereof that authorizes the contract or transaction, or solely because his or their votes are counted for such purpose, if:  (i) the material facts as to his relationship or interest and as to the contract or transaction are disclosed or are known to the Board of Directors or the committee, and the Board of Directors or committee in good faith authorizes the contract or transaction by the affirmative vote of a majority of the disinterested Directors, even though the disinterested Directors be less than a quorum, (ii) the material facts as to his relationship or interest and as to the contract or transaction are disclosed or are known to the stockholders entitled to vote thereon, and the contract or transaction is specifically approved in good faith by vote of the stockholders or (iii) the contract or transaction is fair as to the Corporation as of the time it is authorized, approved or ratified by the Board of Directors, a committee thereof or the stockholders.  Common or interested Directors may be counted in determining the presence of a quorum at a meeting of the Board of Directors or of a committee that authorizes the contract or transaction.
 
Section 3.12 Action by Consent
 
Any action that related to a huge benefits or the future development direction of the company, or not included in these Bylaws and beyond the powers and duties of the President/CEO, which are prescribed by the Board of Directors, should be required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Board of Directors or any committee of the Board of Directors, or may be taken without such a meeting if a consent or consents in writing, setting forth the action so taken, is signed by all the members of the Board of Directors or such committee, as the case may be.
 
Section 3.13 Compensation of Directors
 
Directors will receive such compensation for their services and reimbursement for their expenses as the Board of Directors, by resolution, may establish; provided that nothing herein contained will be construed to preclude any Director from serving the Corporation in any other capacity and receiving compensation therefor.
 
ARTICLE IV
 
COMMITTEES
 
Section 4.1 Designation
 
The Board of Directors may, by resolution adopted by a majority of the whole Board, designate from among its members an executive committee and one or more such other committees as it may determine necessary.
 
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Section 4.2 Number; Qualification; Term
 
The executive committee and any other designated committees shall consist of two or more Directors, not less than a majority of whom in each case shall be Directors who are not officers or employees of the Corporation, except that the Audit Committee of the Corporation shall be comprised of at least three Directors, all of whom shall meet the independence standards and financial sophistication requirements as set forth in Sections 121 and 803 of the American Stock Exchange Company Guide.  The committees shall serve at the pleasure of the Board of Directors.
 
Section 4.3 Authority
 
Each committee, to the extent provided in such resolution, shall have and may exercise all of the authority of the Board of Directors in the management of the business and affairs of the Corporation, except in the following matters and except where action of the full Board of Directors is required by statute or by the Certificate of Incorporation:
 
 
(a)
Amending the Certificate of Incorporation;
     
 
(b)
Amending, altering or repealing the Bylaws of the Corporation or adopting new Bylaws;
     
 
(c)
Approving and/or recommending or submitting to stockholders:
     
 
(1)
merger
     
 
(2)
consolidation
     
 
(3)
sale, lease (as lessor), exchange or other disposition of all or substantially all the property and assets of the Corporation;
     
 
(4)
dissolution;
     
 
(d)
Filling vacancies in the Board of Directors or any such committee;
     
 
(e)
Electing or removing officers of the Corporation or members of any such committee;
     
 
(f)
Fixing compensation of any person who is a member of any such committee;
     
 
(g)
Declaring dividends; and
     
 
(h)
Proposing to alter or repeal any resolution of the Board of Directors (new proposition), and calling member of the Board of Directors to discuss and make resolution to the new proposition.

Section 4.4 Change in Number
 
The number of committee members may be increased or decreased (but not below two) from time to time by resolution adopted by a majority of the whole Board of Directors.
 
Section 4.5 Removal
 
Any committee member may be removed by the Board of Directors by the affirmative vote of a majority of the whole Board, whenever in its judgment the best interests of the Corporation will be served thereby.
 
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Section 4.6 Vacancies
 
A vacancy occurring in any committee (by death, resignation, removal or otherwise) may be filled by the Board of Directors in the manner provided for original designation in Section 4.1.
 
Section 4.7 Meetings
 
Time, place and notice (if any) of all committee meetings shall be determined by the respective committee.  Unless otherwise determined by a particular committee, meetings of the committees may be called by any Director of the Corporation on not less than 12 hours’ notice to each member of the committee, either personally or by mail, telephone (including voice mail), email or other electronic or other delivery means. Meetings of the Audit Committee shall be held at least quarterly, and meetings of other committees shall be held at least every half year.  Neither the business to be transacted at, nor the purpose of, any meeting need be specified in a notice or waiver of notice of any meeting.  (See also Section 8.3).
 
Section 4.8 Quorum; Majority Vote
 
At meetings of any committee, a majority of the number of members designated by the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.  The act of a majority of the members present at any meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the committee, except as otherwise specifically provided by statute or by the Certificate of Incorporation or by these Bylaws.  If a quorum is not present at a meeting of the committee, the members present thereat may adjourn the meeting from time to time, without notice other than an announcement at the meeting until a quorum is present.
 
Section 4.9 Compensation
 
Compensation of committee members shall be fixed pursuant to the provisions of Section 3.13 of these bylaws.
 
Section 4.10 Committee Charters
 
Any committee designated by the Board may adopt a charter governing any of the matters covered by Sections 4.2 and 4.4 through 4.9 and, to the extent approved by the Board of Directors, any such charter shall supersede the provisions of Sections 4.2 and 4.4 through 4.9.
 
ARTICLE V
 
NOTICE
 
Section 5.1 Form of Notice
 
Whenever by law, the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, notice is to be given to any Director or stockholder, and no provision is made as to how such notice is to be given, such notice may be given:  (i) in writing, by mail, postage prepaid, addressed to such Director or stockholder at such address as appears on the books of the Corporation or (ii) in any other method permitted by law.  Any notice required or permitted to be given by mail will be deemed to be given at the time the same is deposited in the United States mail or China Post.
 
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Section 5.2 Waiver
 
Whenever any notice is required to be given to any stockholder or Director of the Corporation as required by law, the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, a waiver thereof in writing signed by the person or persons entitled to such notice, whether before or after the time stated in such notice, will be equivalent to the giving of such notice.  Attendance of a stockholder or Director at a meeting will constitute a waiver of notice of such meeting, except where such stockholder or Director attends for the express purpose of objecting, at the beginning of the meeting, to the transaction of any business on the ground that the meeting has not been lawfully called or convened.
 
ARTICLE VI
 
OFFICERS AND AGENTS
 
Section 6.1 In General
 
The officers of the Corporation will be elected by the Board of Directors and will be a President/CEO, Secretary of the Board of Directors and Chief Financial Officer (the “CFO”).  The Board of Directors may also elect a Chairman of the Board, Vice Chairman of the Board, President/CEO, Vice Presidents, Assistant Vice Presidents, Assistant Secretaries, and Assistant Treasurers.  Any two (2) or more offices may be held by the same person.
 
Section 6.2 Election
 
The Board of Directors, at its first meeting after each annual meeting of stockholders, will elect the officers, none of whom need be a member of the Board of Directors.
 
Section 6.3 Other Officers and Agents
 
The Board of Directors may also elect and appoint such other officers and agents as it deems necessary, who will be elected and appointed for such terms and will exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be determined from time to time by the Board of Directors.
 
Section 6.4 Compensation
 
The compensation of all officers and agents of the Corporation will be fixed by the Board of Directors or any committee of the Board of Directors, if so authorized by the Board of Directors.
 
Section 6.5 Term of Office and Removal
 
Each officer of the Corporation will hold office until his death, his resignation or removal from office, or the election and qualification of his successor, whichever occurs first.  Any officer or agent elected or appointed by the Board of Directors may be removed at any time, for or without cause, by the affirmative vote of a majority of the entire Board of Directors, but such removal will not prejudice the contract rights, if any, of the person so removed.  If the office of any officer becomes vacant for any reason, the vacancy may be filled by the Board of Directors.
 
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Section 6.6 Employment and Other Contracts
 
The Board of Directors may authorize any officer or officers or agent or agents to enter into any contract or execute and deliver any instrument in the name or on behalf of the Corporation, and such authority may be general or confined to specific instances.  The Board of Directors may, when it believes the interest of the Corporation will best be served thereby, authorize executive employment contracts that will have terms no longer than ten (10) years and contain such other terms and conditions as the Board of Directors deems appropriate.  Nothing herein will limit the authority of the Board of Directors to authorize employment contracts for shorter terms.
 
Section 6.7 Chairman of the Board of Directors
 
If the Board of Directors has elected a Chairman of the Board, he will preside at all meetings of the stockholders and the Board of Directors.  Except where by law the signature of the President/CEO is required, the Chairman will have the same power as the President/CEO to sign all certificates, contracts and other instruments of the Corporation. However, this kind of independent signature events must be informed to President/CEO immediately afterwards, and the signed documents should be submitted and explained in the period of changing session of Board of Directors. Regarding all documents which signed by the Chairman of the Board of Directors, the Chairman of the Board of Directors undertakes the legal liabilities, regardless of whether this action is occurred in the registered place or operating place of the Company, and regardless of in name of Company's head office or any branches. During the absence or disability of the President, under the authorization of resolution of the Board of Directors, the Chairman will exercise the powers and perform the duties of the President. However, when the President/CEO is deemed to have enough abilities by the Board of Directors, the Chairman of the Board of Directors cannot intervene with President's working in Company's daily management and operation. Particularly in the company’s significant financing management aspect, the Chairman of the Board of Directors cannot appropriate or use the company’s fund, without the permit of President/CEO.
 
Section 6.8 President/CEO
 
The President will be the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation and, subject to the control of the Board of Directors, will supervise and control all of the business and affairs of the Corporation.  He will, in the absence of the Chairman of the Board, preside at all meetings of the stockholders and the Board of Directors.  The President will have all powers and perform all duties incident to the office of President and will have such other powers and perform such other duties as the Board of Directors may from time to time prescribe. President/CEO has the absolute authorities and obligations in Company's daily management and operation under the Board of Directors’ authorization, and may consider no internal and external disturbance in executing the resolutions of Board of Directors, and may refuse to carry out any verbal or written requirements of any member of the Board of Directors when the President/CEO deems the requirements do not conform to the daily management standard or violate the financial stipulation of listed company, but only if this kind of requirement has already been formed as the resolution of the Board of Directors.
 
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Section 6.9 Vice Presidents
 
Each Vice President will have the usual and customary powers and perform the usual and customary duties incident to the office of Vice President, and will have such other powers and perform such other duties as the Board of Directors or any committee thereof may from time to time prescribe or as the President may from time to time delegate to him.  In the absence or disability of the President and the Chairman of the Board, a Vice President designated by the Board of Directors, or in the absence of such designation the Vice Presidents in the order of their seniority in office, will exercise the powers and perform the duties of the President.
 
Section 6.10 Secretary of the Board of Directors
 
The Secretary of the Board of Directors will attend all meetings of the stockholders and record all votes and the minutes of all proceedings in a book to be kept for that purpose.  The Secretary will perform like duties for the Board of Directors and committees thereof when required.  The Secretary will give, or cause to be given, notice of all meetings of the stockholders and special meetings of the Board of Directors.  The Secretary will keep in safe custody the seal of the Corporation.  The Secretary will be under the supervision of the President.  The Secretary will have such other powers and perform such other duties as the Board of Directors may from time to time prescribe or as the President may from time to time delegate to him.
 
Section 6.11 Assistant Secretaries of the Board of Directors
 
The Assistant Secretaries of the Board of Directors (the “Assistant Secretaries”) in the order of their seniority in office, unless otherwise determined by the Board of Directors, will, in the absence or disability of the Secretary, exercise the powers and perform the duties of the Secretary.  They will have such other powers and perform such other duties as the Board of Directors may from time to time prescribe or as the President may from time to time delegate to them.
 
Section 6.12 Chief Financial Officer
 
The Chief Financial Officer (The “CFO”) will have responsibility for the receipt and disbursement of all corporate funds and securities, will keep full and accurate accounts of such receipts and disbursements, and will deposit or cause to be deposited all moneys and other valuable effects in the name and to the credit of the Corporation in such depositories as may be designated by the Board of Directors.  The CFO will render to the Directors whenever they may require it an account of the operating results and financial condition of the Corporation, and will have such other powers and perform such other duties as the Board of Directors may from time to time prescribe or as the President may from time to time delegate to him.
 
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Section 6.13 Assistant Treasurers
 
The Assistant Treasurers in the order of their seniority in office, unless otherwise determined by the Board of Directors, will, in the absence or disability of the CFO, exercise the powers and perform the duties of the CFO.  They will have such other powers and perform such other duties as the Board of Directors may from time to time prescribe or as the President may from time to time delegate to them.
 
Section 6.14 Bonding
 
The Corporation may secure a bond to protect the Corporation from loss in the event of defalcation by any of the officers, which bond may be in such form and amount and with such surety as the Board of Directors may deem appropriate.
 
ARTICLE VII
 
CERTIFICATES REPRESENTING SHARES
 
Section 7.1 Form of Certificates
 
Certificates, in such form as may be determined by the Board of Directors, representing shares to which stockholders are entitled, will be delivered to each stockholder.  Such certificates will be consecutively numbered and entered in the stock book of the Corporation as they are issued.  Each certificate will state on the face thereof the holder’s name, the number, class of shares, and the par value of such shares or a statement that such shares are without par value.  They will be signed by the President or a Vice President and the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary, and may be sealed with the seal of the Corporation or a facsimile thereof.  If any certificate is countersigned by a transfer agent or an assistant transfer agent or registered by a registrar, either of which is other than the Corporation or an employee of the Corporation, the signatures of the Corporation’s officers may be facsimiles.  In case any officer or officers who have signed, or whose facsimile signature or signatures have been used on such certificate or certificates, ceases to be such officer or officers of the Corporation, whether because of death, resignation or otherwise, before such certificate or certificates have been delivered by the Corporation or its agents, such certificate or certificates may nevertheless be adopted by the Corporation and be issued and delivered as though the person or persons who signed such certificate or certificates or whose facsimile signature or signatures have been used thereon had not ceased to be such officer or officers of the Corporation.
 
Section 7.2 Lost Certificates
 
The Board of Directors may direct that a new certificate be issued in place of any certificate theretofore issued by the Corporation alleged to have been lost or destroyed, upon the making of an affidavit of that fact by the person claiming the certificate to be lost or destroyed.  When authorizing such issue of a new certificate, the Board of Directors, in its discretion and as a condition precedent to the issuance thereof, may require the owner of such lost or destroyed certificate, or his legal representative, to advertise the same in such manner as it may require and/or to give the Corporation a bond, in such form, in such sum, and with such surety or sureties as it may direct as indemnity against any claim that may be made against the Corporation with respect to the certificate alleged to have been lost or destroyed.  When a certificate has been lost, apparently destroyed or wrongfully taken, and the holder of record fails to notify the Corporation within a reasonable time after such holder has notice of it, and the Corporation registers a transfer of the shares represented by the certificate before receiving such notification, the holder of record is precluded from making any claim against the Corporation for the transfer of a new certificate.
 
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Section 7.3 Transfer of Shares
 
Shares of stock will be transferable only on the books of the Corporation by the holder thereof in person or by such holder’s duly authorized attorney.  Upon surrender to the Corporation or the transfer agent of the Corporation of a certificate representing shares duly endorsed or accompanied by proper evidence of succession, assignment or authority to transfer, it will be the duty of the Corporation or the transfer agent of the Corporation to issue a new certificate to the person entitled thereto, cancel the old certificate and record the transaction upon its books.
 
Section 7.4 Registration of Transfer
 
The Corporation shall register the transfer of a certificate for shares presented to it for transfer if:
 
 
(a)
Endorsement.  The certificate is properly endorsed by the registered owner or by his duly authorized attorney; and
     
 
(b)
Guarantee and Effectiveness of Signature.  The signature of such person has been guaranteed by a national banking association or member of the New York Stock Exchange, and reasonable assurance is given that such endorsements are effective; and
     
 
(c)
Adverse Claims.  The corporation has no notice of an adverse claim or has discharged any duty to inquire into such a claim; and
     
 
(d)
Collection of Taxes.  Any applicable law relating to the collection of taxes has been complied with.

Section 7.5 Registered Stockholders
 
The Corporation will be entitled to treat the holder of record of any share or shares of stock as the holder in fact thereof and, accordingly, will not be bound to recognize any equitable or other claim to or interest in such share or shares on the part of any other person, whether or not it has express or other notice thereof, except as otherwise provided by law.
 
Section 7.6 Denial of Preemptive Rights
 
No stockholder of the Corporation nor other person shall have any preemptive rights whatsoever.
 
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ARTICLE VIII
 
GENERAL PROVISIONS
 
Section 8.1 Dividends
 
Dividends upon the outstanding shares of the Corporation, subject to the provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation, if any, may be declared by the Board of Directors at any regular or special meeting.  Dividends may be declared and paid in cash, in property, or in shares of the Corporation, subject to the provisions of the Delaware General Corporation Law and the Certificate of Incorporation.  The Board of Directors may fix in advance a record date for the purpose of determining stockholders entitled to receive payment of any dividend, such record date to be not more than sixty (60) days prior to the payment date of such dividend, or the Board of Directors may close the stock transfer books for such purpose for a period of not more than sixty (60) days prior to the payment date of such dividend.  In the absence of any action by the Board of Directors, the date upon which the Board of Directors adopts the resolution declaring such dividend will be the record date.
 
Section 8.2 Reserves
 
There may be created by resolution of the Board of Directors out of the surplus of the Corporation such reserve or reserves as the Directors from time to time, in their discretion, deem proper to provide for contingencies, or to equalize dividends, or to repair or maintain any property of the Corporation, or for such other purpose as the Directors may deem beneficial to the Corporation, and the Directors may modify or abolish any such reserve in the manner in which it was created.  Surplus of the Corporation to the extent so reserved will not be available for the payment of dividends or other distributions by the Corporation.
 
Section 8.3 Telephone and Similar Meetings
 
Stockholders, Directors and committee members may participate in and hold meetings by means of conference telephone or similar communications equipment by which all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other.  Participation in such a meeting will constitute presence in person at the meeting, except where a person participates in the meeting for the express purpose of objecting, at the beginning of the meeting, to the transaction of any business on the ground that the meeting had not been lawfully called or convened.
 
Section 8.4 Books and Records
 
The Corporation will keep correct and complete books and records of account and minutes of the proceedings of its stockholders and Board of Directors, and will keep at its registered office or principal place of business, or at the office of its transfer agent or registrar, a record of its stockholders, giving the names and addresses of all stockholders and the number and class of the shares held by each.
 
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Section 8.5 Fiscal Year
 
The fiscal year of the Corporation will be fixed by resolution of the Board of Directors.
 
Section 8.6 Seal
 
The Corporation may have at least one seal, and such seal may be used by causing it or a facsimile thereof to be impressed or affixed or reproduced or otherwise.  Any officer of the Corporation will have authority to affix the seal to any document requiring it after informing to President/CEO.
 
Section 8.7 Advances of Expenses
 
Expenses (including attorneys’ fees) incurred by a Director or officer in defending any civil, criminal, administrative or investigative action, suit or proceeding may be paid by the Corporation in advance of the final disposition of such action, suit or proceeding upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of such Director or officer to repay such amount if it shall ultimately be determined that such person is not entitled to be indemnified by the Corporation as authorized in this section.  Such expenses (including attorneys’ fees) incurred by former Directors and officers or other employees and agents may be so paid upon such terms and conditions, if any, as the Corporation deems appropriate.
 
Section 8.8 Indemnification
 
The Corporation will indemnify its Directors to the fullest extent permitted by the Delaware General Corporation Law and may, if and to the extent authorized by the Board of Directors, so indemnify its officers and any other person whom it has the power to indemnify against liability, reasonable expense or other matter whatsoever.
 
Section 8.9 Employee Benefit Plans
 
For purposes of this Article, the Corporation shall be deemed to have requested a Director or officer to serve as a trustee, employee, agent, or similar functionary of an employee benefit plan whenever the performance by him of his duties to the Corporation also imposes duties on or otherwise involves services by him to the plan or participants or beneficiaries of the plan.  Excise taxes assessed on a Director or officer with respect to an employee benefit plan pursuant to applicable law are deemed fines.  Action taken or omitted by a Director or officer with respect to an employee benefit plan in the performance of his duties for a purpose reasonably believed by him to be in the interest of the participants and beneficiaries of the plan is deemed to be for a purpose which is not opposed to the best interests of the Corporation.
 
Section 8.10 Insurance
 
The Corporation may at the discretion of the Board of Directors purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of the Corporation and any person whom it has the power to indemnify pursuant to law, the Certificate of Incorporation, these Bylaws or otherwise.
 
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Section 8.11 Resignation
 
Any Director, officer or agent may resign by giving written notice to the President or the Secretary.  Such resignation will take effect at the time specified therein or immediately if no time is specified therein.  Unless otherwise specified therein, the acceptance of such resignation will not be necessary to make it effective.
 
Section 8.12 Amendment of Bylaws
 
These Bylaws may be altered, amended or repealed or new Bylaws may be adopted by the Board of Directors (subject to the stockholders repealing or changing the action of the Board of Directors, or making new Bylaws, at an annual or special meeting called and held as provided in these Bylaws) at any meeting at which a quorum is present.
 
Section 8.13 Construction
 
Whenever the context so requires, the masculine shall include the feminine and neuter, and the singular shall include the plural, and conversely.  
 
If any portion of these Bylaws shall be invalid or inoperative, then, so far as is reasonable and possible:
 
(a)
The remainder of these Bylaws shall be considered valid and operative, and
 
 
(b)
Effect shall be given to the intent manifested by the portion held invalid or inoperative.
 
Section 8.14 Table of Contents; Headings
 
The table of contents and headings used in these Bylaws have been inserted for convenience only and do not constitute matter to be construed in interpretation.
 
Section 8.15 Relation to Certificate of Incorporation
 
These Bylaws are subject to, and governed by, the Certificate of Incorporation.
 
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EX-14 3 v064683_ex14.htm
Exhibit 14
 
CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT AND ETHICS
 
OF
 
ORSUS XELENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
 
Adopted February 7, 2007
 

 
Table of Contents

 
Page
INTRODUCTION
1
COMPLIANCE IS EVERYONE’S BUSINESS
1
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE COMPANY AND ITS STOCKHOLDERS
2
General Standards of Conduct
2
Applicable Laws
2
Conflicts of Interest
3
Employment/Outside Employment
3
Outside Directorships
3
Business Interests
3
Related Parties
3
Other Situations
4
Corporate Opportunities
4
Protecting the Company’s Confidential Information
4
Proprietary Information and Invention Agreement
5
Disclosure of Company Confidential Information
5
Requests by Regulatory Authorities
6
Company Spokespeople
6
Obligations Under Securities Laws- “Insider” Trading
6
Prohibition against Short Selling of Company Stock
7
Use of Company’s Assets
7
General
7
Physical Access Control
7
Company Funds
8
Computers and Other Equipment
8
Software
8
Electronic Usage
8
Maintaining and Managing Records
9
Records on Legal Hold.
9
Payment Practices
10
Accounting Practices
10
Political Contributions
10
Prohibition of Inducements
10
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
10
Export Controls
11
 
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RESPONSIBILITIES TO OUR CUSTOMERS AND OUR SUPPLIERS
11
Customer Relationships
11
Payments or Gifts from Others
12
Publications of Others
12
Handling the Confidential Information of Others
12
Appropriate Nondisclosure Agreements
12
Need-to-Know
13
Notes and Reports
13
Competitive Information
13
Selecting Suppliers
13
Government Relations
14
Lobbying
14
Government Contracts
14
Free and Fair Competition
14
Industrial Espionage
15
WAIVERS
15
DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS
16
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT OF CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT AND ETHICS
16
 
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INTRODUCTION
 
This Code of Business Conduct and Ethics helps ensure compliance with legal requirements and our standards of business conduct. This Code of Business Conduct and Ethics applies to directors, officers and employees of Orsus Xelent Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”). Therefore, all Company directors, officers and employees are expected to read and understand this Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, uphold these standards in day-to-day activities, comply with all applicable policies and procedures, and ensure that all agents and contractors are aware of, understand and adhere to these standards.
 
Because the principles described in this Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are general in nature, you should also review all applicable Company policies and procedures for more specific instruction, and contact the Human Resources Department or Legal Department if you have any questions.
 
Nothing in this Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, in any company policies and procedures, or in other related communications (verbal or written) creates or implies an employment contract or term of employment.
 
We are committed to continuously reviewing and updating our policies and procedures. Therefore, this Code of Business Conduct and Ethics is subject to modification. This Code of Business Conduct and Ethics supersedes all other such codes, policies, procedures, instructions, practices, rules or written or verbal representations to the extent they are inconsistent.
 
Please sign the acknowledgment form at the end of this Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and return the form to the Human Resources Department indicating that you have received, read, understand and agree to comply with the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
 
The signed acknowledgment form will be located in your personnel file.
 
COMPLIANCE IS EVERYONE’S BUSINESS
 
Ethical business conduct is critical to our business. As a director, officer or employee, your responsibility is to respect and adhere to these practices. Many of these practices reflect legal or regulatory requirements. Violations of these laws and regulations can create significant liability for you, the Company, its directors, officers, and other employees.
 
Part of your job and ethical responsibility is to help enforce this Code of Business Conduct and Ethics. You should be alert to possible violations and report possible violations to the Human Resources Department or the Legal Department.
 
You must cooperate in any internal or external investigations of possible violations.
 
Reprisal, threats, retribution or retaliation against any person who has in good faith reported a violation or a suspected violation of law, this Code of Business Conduct or other Company policies, or against any person who is assisting in any investigation or process with respect to such a violation, is prohibited.
 

 
Violations of law, this Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, or other Company policies or procedures should be reported to the Human Resources Department or the Legal Department.
 
Violations of law, this Code of Business Conduct and Ethics or other Company policies or procedures by Company directors, officers or employees can lead to disciplinary action up to and including termination.
 
In trying to determine whether any given action is appropriate, use the following test. Imagine that the words you are using or the action you are taking is going to be fully disclosed in the media with all the details, including your photo. If you are uncomfortable with the idea of this information being made public, perhaps you should think again about your words or your course of action.
 
In all cases, if you are unsure about the appropriateness of an event or action, please seek assistance in interpreting the requirements of these practices by contacting the Legal Department.
 
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE COMPANY AND ITS STOCKHOLDERS
 
General Standards of Conduct
 
The Company expects all directors, officers, employees, agents and contractors to exercise good judgment to ensure the safety and welfare of employees, agents and contractors and to maintain a cooperative, efficient, positive, harmonious and productive work environment and business organization. These standards apply while working on our premises, at offsite locations where our business is being conducted, at Company-sponsored business and social events, or at any other place where you are a representative of the Company. Directors, officers, employees, agents or contractors who engage in misconduct or whose performance is unsatisfactory may be subject to corrective action, up to and including termination. You should review our employment handbook for more detailed information.
 
Applicable Laws
 
All Company directors, officers, employees, agents and contractors must comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Company directors, officers and employees located outside of the United States must comply with laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders of the United States, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the U.S. Export Control Act, in addition to applicable local laws. Each director, officer, employee, agent and contractor must acquire appropriate knowledge of the requirements relating to his or her duties sufficient to enable him or her to recognize potential dangers and to know when to seek advice from the Legal Department on specific Company policies and procedures. Violations of laws, regulations, rules and orders may subject the director, officer, employee, agent or contractor to individual criminal or civil liability, as well as to discipline by the Company. Such individual violations may also subject the Company to civil or criminal liability or the loss of business.
 
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Conflicts of Interest
 
Each of us has a responsibility to the Company, our stockholders and each other.
 
Although this duty does not prevent us from engaging in personal transactions and investments, it does demand that we avoid situations where a conflict of interest might occur or appear to occur. The Company is subject to scrutiny from many different individuals and organizations.
 
We should always strive to avoid even the appearance of impropriety.
 
What constitutes conflict of interest? A conflict of interest exists where the interests or benefits of one person or entity conflict with the interests or benefits of the Company.
 
Examples include:
 
Employment/Outside Employment. In consideration of your appointment or employment with the Company, you are expected to devote your full attention to the business interests of the Company. You are prohibited from engaging in any activity that interferes with your performance or responsibilities to the Company or is otherwise in conflict with or prejudicial to the Company. Our policies prohibit any director, officer or employee from accepting simultaneous employment with a Company supplier, customer, developer or competitor, or from taking part in any activity that enhances or supports a competitor’s position. Additionally, you must disclose to the Company any interest that you have that may conflict with the business of the Company. If you have any questions on this requirement, you should contact your supervisor or the Human Resources Department.
 
Outside Directorships. It is a conflict of interest to serve as a director of any company that competes with the Company. Although you may serve as a director of a Company supplier, customer, developer, or other business partner, our policy requires that you first obtain approval from the Company’s Board of Directors before accepting a directorship. Any compensation you receive should be commensurate to your responsibilities.
 
Such approval may be conditioned upon the completion of specified actions.
 
Business Interests. If you are considering investing in a Company customer, supplier or competitor, you must first take great care to ensure that these investments do not compromise your responsibilities to the Company. Many factors should be considered in determining whether a conflict exists, including the size and nature of the investment; your ability to influence the Company’s decisions; your access to confidential information of the Company or of the other company; and the nature of the relationship between the Company and the other company.
 
Related Parties. As a general rule, you should avoid conducting Company business with a relative or significant other, or with a business in which a relative or significant other is associated in any significant role. Relatives include spouse, sister, brother, daughter, son, mother, father, grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, step relationships, and in-laws. Significant others include persons living in a spousal (including same sex) or familial fashion with an employee.
 
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If such a related party transaction is unavoidable, you must fully disclose the nature of the related party transaction to the Company’s Chief Financial Officer. If determined to be material to the Company by the Chief Financial Officer, the Company’s Audit Committee must review and approve in writing in advance such related party transactions. The most significant related party transactions, particularly those involving the Company’s directors or executive officers, must be reviewed and approved in writing in advance by the Company’s Board of Directors. The Company must report all such material related party transactions under applicable accounting rules, federal securities laws, and SEC rules and regulations, and securities market rules. Any dealings with a related party must be conducted in such a way that no preferential treatment is given to this business.
 
The Company discourages the employment of relatives and significant others in positions or assignments within the same department and prohibits the employment of such individuals in positions that have a financial dependence or influence (e.g., an auditing or control relationship, or a supervisor/subordinate relationship). The purpose of this policy is to prevent the organizational impairment and conflicts that are a likely outcome of the employment of relatives or significant others, especially in a supervisor/subordinate relationship. If a question arises about whether a relationship is covered by this policy, the Human Resources Department is responsible for determining whether an applicant or transferee’s acknowledged relationship is covered by this policy. The Human Resources Department shall advise all affected applicants and transferees of this policy. Willful withholding of information regarding a prohibited relationship/reporting arrangement may be subject to corrective action, up to and including termination. If a prohibited relationship exists or develops between two employees, the employee in the senior position must bring this to the attention of his/her supervisor. The Company retains the prerogative to separate the individuals at the earliest possible time, either by reassignment or by termination, if necessary.
 
Other Situations. Because other conflicts of interest may arise, it would be impractical to attempt to list all possible situations. If a proposed transaction or situation raises any questions or doubts in your mind you should consult the Legal Department.
 
Corporate Opportunities
 
Employees, officers and directors may not exploit for their own personal gain opportunities that are discovered through the use of corporate property, information or position unless the opportunity is disclosed fully in writing to the Company’s Board of Directors and the Board of Directors declines to pursue such opportunity.
 
Protecting the Company’s Confidential Information
 
The Company’s confidential information is a valuable asset. The Company’s confidential information includes our database of customer contacts; details regarding our equipment procurement sources; names and lists of customers, suppliers and employees; and financial information. This information is the property of the Company and may be protected by patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret laws. All confidential information must be used for Company business purposes only. Every director, officer, employee, agent and contractor must safeguard it.
 
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THIS RESPONSIBILITY INCLUDES NOT DISCLOSING THE COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION SUCH AS INFORMATION REGARDING THE COMPANY’S PRODUCTS OR BUSINESS OVER THE INTERNET.
 
You are also responsible for properly labeling any and all documentation shared with or correspondence sent to the Company’s Legal Department or outside counsel as “Attorney-Client Privileged”. This responsibility includes the safeguarding, securing and proper disposal of confidential information in accordance with the Company’s policy on Maintaining and Managing Records set forth in Section III.I of this Code of Business Conduct and Ethics. This obligation extends to confidential information of third parties, which the Company has rightfully received under Non-Disclosure Agreements. See the Company’s policy dealing with Handling Confidential Information of Others set forth in Section IV.D of this Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
 
Proprietary Information and Invention Agreement. When you joined the Company, you signed an agreement to protect and hold confidential the Company’s proprietary information. This agreement remains in effect for as long as you work for the Company and after you leave the Company. Under this agreement, you may not disclose the Company’s confidential information to anyone or use it to benefit anyone other than the Company without the prior written consent of an authorized Company officer.
 
Disclosure of Company Confidential Information. To further the Company’s business, from time to time our confidential information may be disclosed to potential business partners. However, such disclosure should never be done without carefully considering its potential benefits and risks. If you determine in consultation with your manager and other appropriate Company management that disclosure of confidential information is necessary, you must then contact the Legal Department to ensure that an appropriate written nondisclosure agreement is signed prior to the disclosure. The Company has standard nondisclosure agreements suitable for most disclosures. You must not sign a third party’s nondisclosure agreement or accept changes to the Company’s standard nondisclosure agreements without review and approval by the Company’s Legal Department. In addition, all Company materials that contain Company confidential information, including presentations, must be reviewed and approved by the Company’s Legal Department prior to publication or use.
 
Furthermore, any employee publication or publicly made statement that might be perceived or construed as attributable to the Company, made outside the scope of his or her employment with the Company, must be reviewed and approved in writing in advance by the Company’s Legal Department and must include the Company’s standard disclaimer that the publication or statement represents the views of the specific author and not of the Company.
 
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Requests by Regulatory Authorities. The Company and its directors, officers, employees, agents and contractors must cooperate with appropriate government inquiries and investigations. In this context, however, it is important to protect the legal rights of the Company with respect to its confidential information. All government requests for information, documents or investigative interviews must be referred to the Company’s Legal Department. No financial information may be disclosed without the prior approval of the Chief Financial Officer.
 
Company Spokespeople. Specific policies have been established regarding who may communicate information to the press and the financial analyst community. All inquiries or calls from the press and financial analysts should be referred to the Chief Financial Officer or Investor Relations Department. The Company has designated its CEO, CFO and Investor Relations Department as official Company spokespeople for financial matters. The Company has designated its Investor Relations Department as official Company spokespeople for marketing, technical and other such information. These designees are the only people who may communicate with the press on behalf of the Company.
 
Obligations Under Securities Laws- “Insider” Trading
 
Obligations under the U.S. securities laws apply to everyone. In the normal course of business, officers, directors, employees, agents, contractors and consultants of the Company may come into possession of significant, sensitive information. This information is the property of the Company — you have been entrusted with it. You may not profit from it by buying or selling securities yourself, or passing on the information to others to enable them to profit or for them to profit on your behalf. The purpose of this policy is both to inform you of your legal responsibilities and to make clear to you that the misuse of sensitive information is contrary to Company policy and U.S. securities laws.
 
Insider trading is a crime, penalized by fines of up to $5,000,000 and 20 years in jail for individuals. In addition, the SEC may seek the imposition of a civil penalty of up to three times the profits made or losses avoided from the trading. Insider traders must also disgorge any profits made, and are often subjected to an injunction against future violations. Finally, insider traders may be subjected to civil liability in private lawsuits.
 
Employers and other controlling persons (including supervisory personnel) are also at risk under U.S. securities laws. Controlling persons may, among other things, face penalties of the greater of $5,000,000 or three times the profits made or losses avoided by the trader if they recklessly fail to take preventive steps to control insider trading.
 
Thus, it is important both to you and the Company that insider-trading violations not occur. You should be aware that stock market surveillance techniques are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and the chance that U.S. federal or other regulatory authorities will detect and prosecute even small-level trading is significant. Insider trading rules are strictly enforced, even in instances when the financial transactions seem small. You should contact the Chief Financial Officer or the Legal Department if you are unsure as to whether or not you are free to trade.
 
The Company has imposed a trading blackout period on members of the Board of Directors, executive officers and certain designated employees who, as a consequence of their position with the Company, are more likely to be exposed to material nonpublic information about the Company. These directors, executive officers and employees generally may not trade in Company securities during the blackout periods.
 
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For more details, and to determine if you are restricted from trading during trading Blackout periods, you should review the Company’s Insider Trading Compliance Program. You can request a copy of this policy from the Legal Department. You should take a few minutes to read the Insider Trading Compliance Program carefully, paying particular attention to the specific policies and the potential criminal and civil liability and/or disciplinary action for insider trading violations. Directors, officers, employees, agents and contractors of the Company who violate this Policy are also be subject to disciplinary action by the Company, which may include termination of employment or of business relationship. All questions regarding the Company’s Insider Trading Compliance Program should be directed to the Company’s Chief Financial Officer or Legal Department.
 
Prohibition against Short Selling of Company Stock
 
No Company director, officer or other employee, agent or contractor may, directly or indirectly, sell any equity security, including derivatives, of the Company if he or she (1) does not own the security sold, or (2) if he or she owns the security, does not deliver it against such sale (a “short sale against the box”) within twenty days thereafter, or does not within five days after such sale deposit it in the mails or other usual channels of transportation. No Company director, officer or other employee, agent or contractor may engage in short sales. A short sale, as defined in this policy, means any transaction whereby one may benefit from a decline in the Company’s stock price. While securities law does not prohibit employees who are not executive officers or directors from engaging in short sales of Company securities, the Company has adopted as policy that employees may not do so.
 
Use of Company’s Assets
 
General. Protecting the Company’s assets is a key fiduciary responsibility of every director, officer, employee, agent and contractor. Care should be taken to ensure that assets are not misappropriated, loaned to others, or sold or donated, without appropriate authorization. All Company directors, officers, employees, agents and contractors are responsible for the proper use of Company assets, and must safeguard such assets against loss, damage, misuse or theft.
 
Directors, officers, employees, agents or contractors who violate any aspect of this policy or who demonstrate poor judgment in the manner in which they use any Company asset may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment or business relationship at the Company’s sole discretion. Company equipment and assets are to be used for Company business purposes only. Directors, officers, employees, agents and contractors may not use Company assets for personal use, nor may they allow any other person to use Company assets. All questions regarding this policy should be brought to the attention of the Company’s Human Resources Department.
 
Physical Access Control. The Company has and will continue to develop procedures covering physical access control to ensure privacy of communications, maintenance of the security of the Company communication equipment, and safeguard Company assets from theft, misuse and destruction. You are personally responsible for complying with the level of access control that has been implemented in the facility where you work on a permanent or temporary basis. You must not defeat or cause to be defeated the purpose for which the access control was implemented.
 
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Company Funds. Every Company director, officer or employee is personally responsible for all Company funds over which he or she exercises control. Company agents and contractors should not be allowed to exercise control over Company funds. Company funds must be used only for Company business purposes. Every Company director, officer, employee, agent and contractor must take reasonable steps to ensure that the Company receives good value for Company funds spent, and must maintain accurate and timely records of each and every expenditure. Expense reports must be accurate and submitted in a timely manner. Company directors, officers, employees, agents and contractors must not use Company funds for any personal purpose.
 
Computers and Other Equipment. The Company strives to furnish directors, officers and employees with the equipment necessary to efficiently and effectively do their jobs. You must care for that equipment and use it responsibly only for Company business purposes. If you use Company equipment at your home or off site, take precautions to protect it from theft or damage, just as if it were your own. If the Company no longer employs you, you must immediately return all Company equipment. While computers and other electronic devices are made accessible to directors, officers and employees to assist them to perform their jobs and to promote Company’s interests, all such computers and electronic devices, whether used entirely or partially on the Company’s premises or with the aid of the Company’s equipment or resources, must remain fully accessible to the Company and, to the maximum extent permitted by law, will remain the sole and exclusive property of the Company.
 
Directors, officers, employees, agents and contractors should not maintain any expectation of privacy with respect to information transmitted over, received by, or stored in any electronic communications device owned, leased, or operated in whole or in part by or on behalf of the Company. To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Company retains the right to gain access to any information received by, transmitted by, or stored in any such electronic communications device, by and through its directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, or representatives, at any time, either with or without a director’s, officer’s, employee’s or third party’s knowledge, consent or approval.
 
Software. All software used by directors, officers and employees to conduct Company business must be appropriately licensed. Never make or use illegal or unauthorized copies of any software, whether in the office, at home, or on the road, since doing so may constitute copyright infringement and may expose you and the Company to potential civil and criminal liability. In addition, use of illegal or unauthorized copies of software may subject the director, officer and employee to disciplinary action, up to and including termination. The Company’s IT Department will inspect Company computers periodically to verify that only approved and licensed software has been installed. Any non-licensed/supported software will be removed.
 
Electronic Usage. The purpose of this policy is to make certain that directors, officers and employees utilize electronic communication devices in a legal, ethical, and appropriate manner. This policy addresses the Company’s responsibilities and concerns regarding the fair and proper use of all electronic communications devices within the organization, including computers, e-mail, connections to the Internet, intranet and extranet and any other public or private networks, voice mail, video conferencing, facsimiles, and telephones. Posting or discussing information concerning the Company’s products or business on the Internet without the prior written consent of the Company’s Chief Financial Officer is prohibited. Any other form of electronic communication used by directors, officers or employees currently or in the future is also intended to be encompassed under this policy. It is not possible to identify every standard and rule applicable to the use of electronic communications devices. Directors, officers and employees are therefore encouraged to use sound judgment whenever using any feature of our communications systems. You are expected to review, understand and follow such policies and procedures.
 
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Maintaining and Managing Records
 
The purpose of this policy is to set forth and convey the Company’s business and legal requirements in managing records, including all recorded information, regardless of medium or characteristics. Records include paper documents, CDs, computer hard disks, email, floppy disks, microfiche, microfilm or all other media. Local, state, federal, foreign and other applicable laws, rules and regulations to retain certain records and to follow specific guidelines in managing its records require the Company to comply with such mandates. Civil and criminal penalties for failure to comply with such guidelines can be severe for directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors and the Company, and failure to comply with such guidelines may subject the director, officer, employee, agent or contractor to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment or business relationship at the Company’s sole discretion. All original executed documents that evidence contractual commitments or other obligations of the Company must be forwarded to the Legal Department promptly upon completion. Such documents will be maintained and retained in accordance with the Company’s record retention policies
 
Records on Legal Hold.
 
A legal hold suspends all document destruction procedures in order to preserve appropriate records under special circumstances, such as litigation or government investigations. The Company’s Legal Department determines and identifies what types of Company records or documents are required to be placed under a legal hold. Every Company director, officer, employee, agent and contractor must comply with this policy. Failure to comply with this policy may subject the director, officer, employee, agent or contractor to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment or business relationship at the Company’s sole discretion.
 
The Company’s Legal Department will notify you if a legal hold is placed on records for which you are responsible. You then must preserve and protect the necessary records in accordance with instructions from the Company’s Legal Department.
 
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RECORDS OR SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS THAT HAVE BEEN PLACED UNDER A LEGAL HOLD MUST NOT BE DESTROYED, ALTERED OR MODIFIED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.
 
A legal hold remains effective until it is officially released in writing by the Company’s Legal Department.
 
If you are unsure whether a document has been placed under a legal hold, you should preserve and protect that document while you check with the Company’s Legal Department. If you have any questions about this policy you should contact the Company’s Legal Department.
 
Payment Practices
 
Accounting Practices. The Company’s responsibilities to its stockholders and the investing public require that all transactions be fully and accurately recorded in the Company’s books and records in compliance with all applicable laws. False or misleading entries, unrecorded funds or assets, or payments without appropriate supporting documentation and approval are strictly prohibited and violate Company policy and the law.
 
Additionally, all documentation supporting a transaction should fully and accurately describe the nature of the transaction and be processed in a timely fashion.
 
Political Contributions. The Company reserves the right to communicate its position on important issues to elected representatives and other government officials. It is the Company’s policy to comply fully with all local, state, federal, foreign and other applicable laws, rules and regulations regarding political contributions. The Company’s funds or assets must not be used for, or be contributed to, political campaigns or political practices under any circumstances without the prior written approval of the Company’s General Counsel and, if required, the Board of Directors.
 
Prohibition of Inducements. Under no circumstances may directors, officers, employees, agents or contractors offer to pay, make payment, promise to pay, or issue authorization to pay any money, gift, or anything of value to customers, vendors, consultants, etc. that is perceived as intended, directly or indirectly, to improperly influence any business decision, any act or failure to act, any commitment of fraud, or opportunity for the commission of any fraud. Inexpensive gifts, infrequent business meals, celebratory events and entertainment, provided that they are not excessive or create an appearance of impropriety, do not violate this policy. Questions regarding whether a particular payment or gift violates this policy should be directed to Human Resources or the Legal Department.
 
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
 
The Company requires full compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) by all of its directors, officers, employees, agents, and contractors.
 
The anti-bribery and corrupt payment provisions of the FCPA make illegal any corrupt offer, payment, promise to pay, or authorization to pay any money, gift, or anything of value to any foreign official, or any foreign political party, candidate or official, for the purpose of: influencing any act or failure to act, in the official capacity of that foreign official or party; or inducing the foreign official or party to use influence to affect a decision of a foreign government or agency, in order to obtain or retain business for anyone, or direct business to anyone.
 
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All Company directors, officers, employees, agents and contractors whether located in the United States or abroad, are responsible for FCPA compliance and the procedures to ensure FCPA compliance.
 
All managers and supervisory personnel are expected to monitor continued compliance with the
 
FCPA to ensure compliance with the highest moral, ethical and professional standards of the Company. FCPA compliance includes the Company’s policy on Maintaining and Managing Records in Section III.I of this Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
 
Laws in most countries outside of the United States also prohibit or restrict government officials or employees of government agencies from receiving payments, entertainment, or gifts for the purpose of winning or keeping business. No contract or agreement may be made with any business in which a government official or employee holds a significant interest, without the prior approval of the Company’s General Counsel.
 
Export Controls
 
A number of countries maintain controls on the destinations to which products or software may be exported. Some of the strictest export controls are maintained by the United States against countries that the U.S. government considers unfriendly or as supporting international terrorism. The U.S. regulations are complex and apply both to exports from the United States and to exports of products from other countries, when those products contain U.S.-origin components or technology. Software created in the United States is subject to these regulations even if duplicated and packaged abroad. In some circumstances, an oral presentation containing technical data made to foreign nationals in the United States may constitute a controlled export. The Legal Department can provide you with guidance on which countries are prohibited destinations for Company products or whether a proposed technical presentation to foreign nationals may require a U.S. Government license.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES TO OUR CUSTOMERS AND OUR SUPPLIERS
 
Customer Relationships
 
If your job puts you in contact with any Company customers or potential customers, it is critical for you to remember that you represent the Company to the people with whom you are dealing. Act in a manner that creates value for our customers and helps to build a relationship based upon trust. The Company and its employees have provided products and services for many years and have built up significant goodwill over that time. This goodwill is one of our most important assets, and the Company employees, agents and contractors must act to preserve and enhance our reputation.
 
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Payments or Gifts from Others
 
Under no circumstances may directors, officers, employees, agents or contractors accept any offer, payment, promise to pay, or authorization to pay any money, gift, or anything of value from customers, vendors, consultants, etc. that is perceived as intended, directly or indirectly, to influence any business decision, any act or failure to act, any commitment of fraud, or opportunity for the commission of any fraud. Inexpensive gifts, infrequent business meals, celebratory events and entertainment, provided that they are not excessive or create an appearance of impropriety, do not violate this policy. Questions regarding whether a particular payment or gift violates this policy are to be directed to Human Resources or the Legal Department.
 
Gifts given by the Company to suppliers or customers or received from suppliers or customers should always be appropriate to the circumstances and should never be of a kind that could create an appearance of impropriety. The nature and cost must always be accurately recorded in the Company’s books and records.
 
Publications of Others
 
The Company subscribes to many publications that help directors, officers and employees do their jobs better. These include newsletters, reference works, online reference services, magazines, books, and other digital and printed works. Copyright law generally protects these works, and their unauthorized copying and distribution constitute copyright infringement. You must first obtain the consent of the publisher of a publication before copying publications or significant parts of them. When in doubt about whether you may copy a publication, consult the Legal Department.
 
Handling the Confidential Information of Others
 
The Company has many kinds of business relationships with many companies and individuals. Sometimes, they will volunteer confidential information about their products or business plans to induce the Company to enter into a business relationship. At other times, we may request that a third party provide confidential information to permit the Company to evaluate a potential business relationship with that party. Whatever the situation, we must take special care to handle the confidential information of others responsibly. We handle such confidential information in accordance with our agreements with such third parties. See also the Company’s policy on Maintaining and Managing Records in Section III.I of this Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
 
Appropriate Nondisclosure Agreements. Confidential information may take many forms. An oral presentation about a company’s product development plans may contain protected trade secrets. A customer list or employee list may be a protected trade secret. A demo of an alpha version of a company’s new software may contain information protected by trade secret and copyright laws.
 
You should never accept information offered by a third party that is represented as confidential, or which appears from the context or circumstances to be confidential, unless an appropriate nondisclosure agreement has been signed with the party offering the information.
 
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THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT CAN PROVIDE NONDISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS TO FIT ANY PARTICULAR SITUATION, AND WILL COORDINATE APPROPRIATE EXECUTION OF SUCH AGREEMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE COMPANY.
 
Even after a nondisclosure agreement is in place, you should accept only the information necessary to accomplish the purpose of receiving it, such as a decision on whether to proceed to negotiate a deal. If more detailed or extensive confidential information is offered and it is not necessary, for your immediate purposes, it should be refused.
 
Need-to-Know. Once a third party’s confidential information has been disclosed to the Company, we have an obligation to abide by the terms of the relevant nondisclosure agreement and limit its use to the specific purpose for which it was disclosed and to disseminate it only to other Company employees with a need to know the information. Every director, officer, employee, agent and contractor involved in a potential business relationship with a third party must understand and strictly observe the restrictions on the use and handling of confidential information. When in doubt, consult the Legal Department.
 
Notes and Reports. When reviewing the confidential information of a third party under a nondisclosure agreement, it is natural to take notes or prepare reports summarizing the results of the review and, based partly on those notes or reports, to draw conclusions about the suitability of a business relationship. Notes or reports, however, can include confidential information disclosed by the other party and so should be retained only long enough to complete the evaluation of the potential business relationship. Subsequently, they should be either destroyed or turned over to the Legal Department for safekeeping or destruction. They should be treated just as any other disclosure of confidential information is treated: marked as confidential and distributed only to those the Company employees with a need to know.
 
Competitive Information. You should never attempt to obtain a competitor’s confidential information by improper means, and you should especially never contact a competitor regarding their confidential information. While the Company may, and does, employ former employees of competitors, we recognize and respect the obligations of those employees not to use or disclose the confidential information of their former employers.
 
Selecting Suppliers
 
The Company’s suppliers make significant contributions to our success. To create an environment where our suppliers have an incentive to work with the Company, they must be confident that they will be treated lawfully and in an ethical manner. The Company’s policy is to purchase supplies based on need, quality, service, price and terms and conditions. The Company’s policy is to select significant suppliers or enter into significant supplier agreements though a competitive bid process where possible. Under no circumstances should any Company director, officer, employee, agent or contractor attempt to coerce suppliers in any way. The confidential information of a supplier is entitled to the same protection as that of any other third party and must not be received before an appropriate nondisclosure agreement has been signed. A supplier’s performance should never be discussed with anyone outside the Company. A supplier to the Company is generally free to sell its products or services to any other party, including competitors of the Company. In some cases where the products or services have been designed, fabricated, or developed to our specifications the agreement between the parties may contain restrictions on sales.
 
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Government Relations
 
It is the Company’s policy to comply fully with all applicable laws and regulations governing contact and dealings with government employees and public officials, and to adhere to high ethical, moral and legal standards of business conduct. This policy includes strict compliance with all local, state, federal, foreign and other applicable laws, rules and regulations.
 
If you have any questions concerning government relations you should contact the Company’s Legal Department.
 
Lobbying
 
Directors, officers, employees, agents or contractors whose work requires lobbying communication with any member or employee of a legislative body or with any government official or employee in the formulation of legislation must have prior written approval of such activity from the Company’s Legal Department. Activity covered by this policy includes meetings with legislators or members of their staffs or with senior executive branch officials. Preparation, research, and other background activities that are done in support of lobbying communication are also covered by this policy even if the communication ultimately is not made.
 
Government Contracts
 
It is the Company’s policy to comply fully with all applicable laws and regulations that apply to government contracting. It is also necessary to strictly adhere to all terms and conditions of any contract with local, state, federal, foreign or other applicable governments.
 
The Company’s Legal Department must review and approve all contracts with any government entity.
 
Free and Fair Competition
 
Most countries have well-developed bodies of law designed to encourage and protect free and fair competition. The Company is committed to obeying both the letter and spirit of these laws. The consequences of not doing so can be severe for all of us.
 
These laws often regulate the Company’s relationships with its distributors, resellers, dealers, and customers. Competition laws generally address the following areas: pricing practices (including price discrimination), discounting, terms of sale, credit terms, promotional allowances, secret rebates, exclusive dealerships or distributorships, product bundling, restrictions on carrying competing products, termination, and many other practices.
 
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Competition laws also govern, usually quite strictly, relationships between the Company and its competitors. As a general rule, contacts with competitors should be limited and should always avoid subjects such as prices or other terms and conditions of sale, customers, and suppliers. Employees, agents or contractors of the Company may not knowingly make false or misleading statements regarding its competitors or the products of its competitors, customers or suppliers. Participating with competitors in a trade association or in a standards creation body is acceptable when the association has been properly established, has a legitimate purpose, and has limited its activities to that purpose.
 
No director, officer, employee, agent or contractor shall at any time or under any circumstances enter into an agreement or understanding, written or oral, express or implied, with any competitor concerning prices, discounts, other terms or conditions of sale, profits or profit margins, costs, allocation of product or geographic markets, allocation of customers, limitations on production, boycotts of customers or suppliers, or bids or the intent to bid or even discuss or exchange information on these subjects. In some cases, legitimate joint ventures with competitors may permit exceptions to these rules as may bona fide purchases from or sales to competitors on non-competitive products, but the Company’s Legal Department must review all such proposed ventures in advance. These prohibitions are absolute and strict observance is required.
 
Collusion among competitors is illegal, and the consequences of a violation are severe. Although the spirit of these laws, known as “antitrust,” “competition,” or “consumer protection” or unfair competition laws, is straightforward, their application to particular situations can be quite complex. To ensure that the Company complies fully with these laws, each of us should have a basic knowledge of them and should involve our Legal Department early on when questionable situations arise.
 
Industrial Espionage
 
It is the Company’s policy to lawfully compete in the marketplace. This commitment to fairness includes respecting the rights of our competitors and abiding by all applicable laws in the course of competing. The purpose of this policy is to maintain the Company’s reputation as a lawful competitor and to help ensure the integrity of the competitive marketplace. The Company expects its competitors to respect our rights to compete lawfully in the marketplace, and we must respect their rights equally. Company directors, officers, employees, agents and contractors may not steal or unlawfully use the information, material, products, intellectual property, or proprietary or confidential information of anyone including suppliers, customers, business partners or competitors.
 
WAIVERS
 
Any waiver of any provision of this Code of Business Conduct and Ethics for a member of the Company’s Board of Directors or an executive officer must be approved in writing by the Company’s Board of Directors and promptly disclosed. Any waiver of any provision of this Code of Business Conduct and Ethics with respect any other employee, agent or contractor must be approved in writing by the Company’s Legal Department.
 
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DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS
 
The matters covered in this Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are of the utmost importance to the Company, its stockholders and its business partners, and are essential to the Company’s ability to conduct its business in accordance with its stated values. We expect all of our directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors and consultants to adhere to these rules in carrying out their duties for the Company.
 
The Company will take appropriate action against any director, officer, employee, agent, contractor or consultant whose actions are found to violate these policies or any other policies of the Company. Disciplinary actions may include immediate termination of employment or business relationship at the Company’s sole discretion. Where the Company has suffered a loss, it may pursue its remedies against the individuals or entities responsible. Where laws have been violated, the Company will cooperate fully with the appropriate authorities.
 
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT OF CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT AND ETHICS
 
I have received and read the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics. I understand the standards and policies contained in the Company Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and understand that there may be additional policies or laws specific to my job. I further agree to comply with the Company Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
 
If I have questions concerning the meaning or application of the Company Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, any Company policies, or the legal and regulatory requirements applicable to my job, I know I can consult my manager, the Human Resources Department or the Legal Department, knowing that my questions or reports to these sources will be maintained in confidence. I acknowledge that I may report violations of the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics to the Human Resources Department.
       
       

Director, Officer or Employee Name
   
     
Date
 
Please sign and return this form to the Human Resources Department.
 
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Exhibit 99.1
 
Audit Committee Charter

Purpose
 
The primary functions of the Audit Committee are to assist the Board of Directors in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities with respect to: (i) the Company's systems of internal controls regarding finance, accounting, legal compliance and ethical behavior; (ii) the Company's auditing, accounting and financial reporting processes generally; (iii) the Company's financial statements and other financial information provided by the Company to its stockholders, the public and others; (iv) the Company's compliance with legal and regulatory requirements; and (v) the performance of the Company's Corporate Audit Department and independent auditors. Consistent with these functions, the Committee will encourage continuous improvement of, and foster adherence to, the Company's policies, procedures and practices at all levels.
 
   Although the Committee has the powers and responsibilities set forth in this Charter, the role of the Committee is oversight. The members of the Committee are not full-time employees of the Company and may or may not be accountants or auditors by profession or experts in the fields of accounting or auditing and, in any event, do not serve in such capacity. Consequently, it is not the duty of the Committee to conduct audits or to determine that the Company's financial statements and disclosures are complete and accurate and are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and applicable rules and regulations. These are the responsibilities of Management and the independent auditors.
 
Organization
 
The Audit Committee shall be comprised of three or more Directors as determined by the Board of Directors, each of whom shall satisfy the independence, financial literacy and experience requirements of Section 10A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, NASDAQ Exchange and any other regulatory requirements. At least one Committee member shall be a designated "audit committee financial expert". No committee member shall serve on the audit committees of more than three public companies (including the Company).
 
Committee members shall be elected by the Board at the annual organizational meeting of the Board of Directors on the recommendation of the Corporate Governance Committee; members shall serve until their successors shall be duly elected and qualified. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a member ceases to be "independent", such person shall immediately resign as a Committee member. The Committee's Chairperson shall be designated by the full Board or, if it does not do so, the Committee members shall elect a Chairperson by vote of a majority of the full Committee.
 
The Committee may form and delegate authority to subcommittees when appropriate.
 

 
Meetings
 
The Audit Committee shall meet four times per year on a quarterly basis, or more frequently as circumstances require. The Committee shall require members of Management, the Corporate Audit Department, the independent auditors and others to attend meetings and to provide pertinent information, as necessary. As part of its job to foster open communications, the Committee shall meet in separate executive sessions during each of its four regularly scheduled meetings with Management, the head of the Corporate Audit Department and the Company's independent auditors to discuss any matters that the Committee (or any of these groups) believes should be discussed privately.
 
Responsibilities and duties
 
The Audit Committee shall be responsible for the appointment, compensation, retention and oversight of the work of any accounting firm engaged for the purpose of preparing and issuing an audit report or performing other audit, review or attestation services for the Company (including resolution of any disagreements between Management and the independent auditors regarding financial reporting); such accounting firms shall report directly to the Committee. The Committee shall consult with Management but shall not delegate these responsibilities.
 
To fulfill its responsibilities and duties, the Audit Committee shall:

With respect to the independent auditors:
 
 
1.
Be directly responsible for the appointment, compensation and oversight of the work of the independent auditors (including resolution of disagreements between Management and the independent auditors regarding financial reporting) for the purpose of preparing its audit report or related work.
 
 
2.
Have the sole authority to review in advance, and grant any appropriate pre-approvals of, (i) all auditing services to be provided by the independent auditors and (ii) all non-audit services to be provided by the independent auditors as permitted by Section 10A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and in connection therewith to approve all fees and other terms of engagement. The Committee shall also review and approve disclosures required to be included in Securities and Exchange Commission periodic reports filed under Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 with respect to non-audit services.
 
 
3.
Review the performance of the Company's independent auditors on at least an annual basis.
 
 
4.
On an annual basis, review and discuss with the independent auditors all relationships the independent auditors have with the Company in order to evaluate the independent auditors' continued independence. The Committee: (i) shall ensure that the independent auditors submit to the Committee on an annual basis a written statement (consistent with Independent Standards Board Standards No. 1) delineating all relationships and services that may impact the objectivity and independence of the independent auditors; (ii) shall discuss with the independent auditors any disclosed relationship or services that may impact the objectivity and independence of the independent auditors; and (iii) shall satisfy itself as to the independent auditors' independence.
 
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5.
At least annually, obtain and review an annual report from the independent auditors describing (i) the independent auditors' internal quality control procedures and (ii) any material issues raised by the most recent internal quality control review, or peer review, of the independent auditors, or by any inquiry or investigation by governmental or professional authorities, within the preceding five years, respecting one or more independent audits carried out by the independent auditors, and any steps taken to deal with any such issues.
 
 
6.
Confirm that the lead audit partner, or the lead audit partner responsible for reviewing the audit, for the Company's independent auditors has not performed audit services for the Company for each of the five previous fiscal years. Consider whether, in order to assure continuing auditor independence, it is appropriate to adopt a policy of rotating the independent auditors on a regular basis.
 
 
7.
Review all reports required to be submitted by the independent auditors to the Committee under Section 10A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
 
 
8.
Review, based upon the recommendation of the independent auditors and the Corporate Audit Department, the scope and plan of the work to be done by the independent auditors for each fiscal year.
 
With respect to financial statements:
 
 
9.
Review and discuss with Management, the Corporate Audit Department and the independent auditors the Company's quarterly financial statements (including disclosures made in "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and the independent auditors' review of the quarterly financial statements) prior to submission to stockholders, any governmental body, any stock exchange or the public.
 
 
10.
Review and discuss with Management, the Corporate Audit Department and the independent auditors the Company's annual audited financial statements (including disclosures made in "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations").
 
 
11.
Discuss with the independent auditors the matters required to be discussed by Statement on Auditing Standards Nos. 61, 89 and 90 as amended, relating to the conduct of the audit.
 
 
12.
Recommend to the Board of Directors, if appropriate, that the Company's annual audited financial statements be included in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
 
 
13.
Prepare the report required by the Securities and Exchange Commission to be included in the Company's annual proxy statement and any other Committee reports required by applicable securities laws or stock exchange listing requirements or rules.
 
Periodic and Annual Reviews:
 
 
14.
Periodically review separately with each of Management, the independent auditors and the Corporate Audit Department (i) any significant disagreement between Management and the independent auditors or the Corporate Audit Department in connection with the preparation of the financial statements, (ii) any difficulties encountered during the course of the audit (including any restrictions on the scope of work or access to required information), and (iii) Management's response to each.
 
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15.
Periodically discuss with the independent auditors, without Management being present, (i) their judgments about the quality, appropriateness, and acceptability of the Company's accounting principles and financial disclosure practices, as applied in its financial reporting, and (ii) the completeness and accuracy of the Company's financial statements.
 
 
16.
Consider and approve, if appropriate, significant changes to the Company's accounting principles and financial disclosure practices as suggested by the independent auditors, Management or the Corporate Audit Department. Review with the independent auditors, Management and the Corporate Audit Department, at appropriate intervals, the extent to which any changes or improvements in accounting or financial practices, as approved by the Committee, have been implemented.
 
 
17.
Review with Management, the independent auditors, the Corporate Audit Department and the Company's counsel, as appropriate, any legal, regulatory or compliance matters that could have a significant impact on the Company's financial statements, including significant changes in accounting standards or rules as promulgated by the Financial Accounting Standards Board, the Securities and Exchange Commission or other regulatory authorities with relevant jurisdiction.
 
 
18.
Obtain and review an annual report from Management relating to the accounting principles used in preparation of the Company's financial statements (including those policies for which Management is required to exercise discretion or judgments regarding the implementation thereof).
 
Discussions with Management:
 
 
19.
Review and discuss with Management the Company's earnings press releases (including the use of "pro forma" or "adjusted" non-GAAP information) as well as financial information and earnings guidance provided to analysts and rating agencies.
 
 
20.
Review and discuss with Management all material off-balance sheet transactions, arrangements, obligations (including contingent obligations) and other relationships of the Company with unconsolidated entities or other persons, that may have a material current or future effect on financial condition, changes in financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, capital resources, capital reserves or significant components of revenues or expenses.
 
 
21.
Inquire about the application of the Company's accounting policies and its consistency from period to period, and the compatibility of these accounting policies with generally accepted accounting principles, and (where appropriate) the Company's provisions for future occurrences which may have a material impact on the financial statements of the Company.
 
 
22.
Review and discuss with Management (i) the Company's major financial risk exposures and the steps Management has taken to monitor and control such exposures (including Management's risk assessment and risk management policies), and (ii) the program that Management has established to monitor compliance with its code of business ethics and conduct for Directors, Officers and employees.
 
 
23.
Review and discuss with Management all disclosures made by the Company concerning any material changes in the financial condition or operations of the Company.
 
 
24.
Obtain explanations from Management for unusual variances in the Company's annual financial statements from year to year, and review annually the independent auditors' letter of the recommendations to Management and Management's response.
 
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With respect to the internal audit function and internal controls:
 
 
25.
Review, based upon the recommendation of the independent auditors and the head of the Corporate Audit Department, the scope and plan of the work to be done by the Corporate Audit Department.
 
 
26.
Review and approve the appointment and replacement of the head of the Corporate Audit Department, and review on an annual basis the performance of the Corporate Audit Department.
 
 
27.
In consultation with the independent auditors and the Corporate Audit Department, (a) review the adequacy of the Company's internal control structure and system, and the procedures designed to insure compliance with laws and regulations, and (b) discuss the responsibilities, budget and staffing needs of the Corporate Audit Department.
 
 
28.
Establish procedures for (i) the receipt, retention and treatment of complaints received by the Company regarding accounting, internal accounting controls or auditing matters, and (ii) the confidential, anonymous submission by employees of the Company of concerns regarding questionable accounting or auditing matters.
 
 
29.
Review (i) the internal control report prepared by Management, including Management's assessment of the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting and (ii) the independent auditors' attestation and report, on the assessment made by Management, in each case, as and when required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
30.
Review with Management and the independent auditors any reports or disclosure submitted by management to the Committee as contemplated by the Certifications required under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
Other:
 
 
31.
Review and approve all related-party transactions.
 
 
32.
Review and approve (i) any change or waiver in the Company's code of business conduct and ethics for Directors or Executive Officers, and (ii) any disclosure made on Form 8-K regarding such change or waiver.
 
 
33.
The Committee shall be required to pre-approve the hiring of any employee or former employee of the independent auditors who was a member of the Company's audit engagement team within the preceding two fiscal years. The Committee shall not approve the hiring of any individual for a financial reporting oversight role if such person is or was an employee of the independent auditor and was a member of the Company's audit engagement team within the preceding two fiscal years unless: (A) (i) such individual is to be employed for a limited period of time due to an emergency or unusual situation and (ii) the Committee determines that the hiring of such individual is in the best interests of the Company's shareholders; or (B) such individual becomes employed by the Company as a result of a business combination and the Committee was made aware of such individual's prior relationship with the Company as a member of its audit engagement team.
 
 
34.
Review any Management decision to seek a second opinion from independent auditors other than the Company's regular independent auditors with respect to any significant accounting issue.
 
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35.
Review with Management and the independent auditors the sufficiency and quality of the Corporate Audit Department staff and other financial and accounting personnel of the Company.
 
 
36.
Review and reassess the adequacy of this Charter annually and recommend to the Board any changes the Committee deems appropriate.
 
 
37.
The Committee shall conduct an annual performance evaluation of itself.
 
 
38.
Perform any other activities consistent with this Charter, the Company's By-laws and governing law as the Committee or the Board deems necessary or appropriate.
 
Resources
 
The Audit Committee shall have the authority to retain independent legal, accounting and other consultants to advise the Committee. The Committee may request any officer or employee of the Company or the Company's outside counsel or independent auditors to attend a meeting of the Committee or to meet with any members of, or consultants to, the Committee.
 
The Committee shall determine the extent of funding necessary for payment of compensation to the independent auditors for purpose of rendering or issuing the annual audit report and to any independent legal, accounting and other consultants retained to advise the Committee.
 
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Exhibit 99.2
 
Compensation Committee Charter

Purpose
 
The primary purpose of the Compensation Committee is: (i) to assist the Board in discharging its responsibilities in respect of compensation of the Company's Executive Officers; and (ii) to produce an annual report for inclusion in the Company's proxy statement on executive compensation.
 
Organization
 
The Compensation Committee shall consist of three or more Directors, each of whom shall satisfy the applicable independence requirements of The New York Stock Exchange and any other regulatory requirements.
 
Committee members shall be elected by the Board at the organizational meeting of the Board of Directors; members shall serve until their successors shall be duly elected and qualified. The Committee's Chairperson shall be designated by the full Board or, if it does not do so, the Committee members shall elect a Chairperson by vote of a majority of the full Committee.
 
The Committee may form and delegate authority to subcommittees when appropriate
 
Structure and Meetings
 
The Chairperson of the Compensation Committee will preside at each meeting of the Committee and, in consultation with the other members of the Committee, shall set the frequency and length of each meeting and the agenda of items to be addressed at each meeting. The Chairperson will ensure that the agenda for each meeting is circulated in advance of the meeting.
 
Goals and Responsibilities
 
The Compensation Committee shall have the power and authority of the Board to perform the following duties and to fulfill the following responsibilities:
 
With respect to the independent auditors:
 
 
1.
Develop guidelines and review the compensation and performance of Officers of the Company, review and approve corporate goals relevant to the compensation of the Chief Executive Officer, evaluate the Chief Executive Officer's performance in light of these goals and objectives, set the Chief Executive Officer's compensation based on this evaluation, and produce an annual report on executive compensation for inclusion in the Company's proxy statement, in accordance with applicable rules and regulations;
 

 
 
2.
Make recommendations to the Board with respect to incentive-compensation plans and equity-based plans, and establish criteria for the granting of options to the Company's Officers and other employees and review and approve the granting of options in accordance with such criteria;
 
 
3.
Develop plans for managerial succession of the Company;
 
 
4.
Review major organizational and staffing matters;
 
 
5.
Review Director compensation levels and practices, and recommend, from time to time, changes in such compensation levels and practices to Board with equity ownership in the Company encouraged;
 
 
6.
Annually review and reassess the adequacy of this Charter and recommend any proposed changes to the Board for approval; and
 
 
7.
Perform any other activities consistent with this Charter, the Company's By-laws and governing law as the Committee or the Board deem appropriate.
 
Performance Evaluation
 
The Compensation Committee shall conduct an annual performance evaluation of itself.
 
Committee Resources
 
The Compensation Committee shall have the authority to obtain advice and seek assistance from internal and external legal, accounting and other advisors. The Committee shall determine the extent of funding necessary for the payment of compensation to any consultant retained to advise the Committee.
 
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Exhibit 99.3
 
Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee Charter
 
Purpose
 
The primary objectives of the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee are to assist the Board by: (i) identifying individuals qualified to become Board members and recommending that the Board select a group of Director nominees for each next annual meeting of the Company's stockholders; (ii) ensuring that the Audit, Compensation and Nominating/Corporate Governance Committees of the Board shall have the benefit of qualified and experienced "independent" Directors; and (iii) developing and recommending to the Board a set of effective corporate governance policies and procedures applicable to the Company.
 
Organization
 
The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee shall consist of three or more Directors, each of whom shall satisfy the applicable independence requirements of The NASDAQ Exchange and any other regulatory requirements.
 
Committee members shall be elected by the Board at the annual organizational meeting of the Board of Directors; members shall serve until their successors shall be duly elected and qualified. The Committee's chairperson shall be designated by the full Board or, if it does not do so, the Committee members shall elect a Chairman by vote of a majority of the full Committee.
 
The Committee may form and delegate authority to subcommittees when appropriate.
 
   Structure and Meetings
 
The chairperson of the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee will preside at each meeting and, in consultation with the other members of the Committee, will set the frequency and length of each meeting and the agenda of items to be addressed at each meeting. The chairperson of the Committee shall ensure that the agenda for each meeting is circulated to each Committee member in advance of the meeting.
 
Goals and Responsibilities
 
The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee shall: (i) develop and recommend to the Board a set of corporate governance principles applicable to the Company, and review and reassess the adequacy of such guidelines annually and recommend to the Board any changes deemed appropriate; (ii) develop policies on the size and composition of the Board; (iii) review possible candidates for Board membership consistent with the Board's criteria for selecting new Directors; (iv) perform Board performance evaluations on an annual basis; (v) annually recommend a slate of nominees to the Board with respect to nominations for the Board at the annual meeting of the Company's stockholders; and (vi) generally advise the Board (as a whole) on corporate governance matters.
 

 
The Committee shall also advise the Board on (a) committee member qualifications, (b) committee member appointments and removals, (c) committee structure and operations (including authority to delegate to subcommittees), and (d) committee reporting to the Board. The Committee shall maintain an orientation program for new Directors and a continuing education program for all Directors.
 
The Committee may not recommend any person to serve as a Director after he or she has passed his or her 72nd birthday, unless the Committee has voted, on an annual basis, to waive, or continue to waive, the mandatory retirement of such person as a Director of the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the oldest member of the Board shall retire at the Company's 2006 annual meeting of stockholders. The next oldest member of the Board shall retire at the Company's 2007 annual meeting of stockholders. This "then oldest Board member" retirement process shall continue until there are no Board members over the age of 72; provided that if a director who is not the oldest board member decides to retire or resign from the Board during any year, then in order to ensure overall board continuity, the "then oldest Board member" automatic retirement policy will be suspended for that year only. Thereafter, all Board members will automatically retire from the Board at the Company's annual meeting of stockholders following the date he or she turns 72.
 
The Committee will annually review and reassess the adequacy of this Charter and recommend any proposed changes to the Board for approval.
 
The Committee shall perform any other activities consistent with this Charter, the Company's By-laws and governing law as the Committee or the Board deems appropriate.
 
Performance and Evaluation
 
The Corporate Governance Committee shall conduct an annual performance evaluation of itself.
 
Committee Resources
 
The Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee shall have the authority to obtain advice and seek assistance from internal or external legal, accounting or other advisors. The Committee shall have the sole authority to retain and terminate any search firm to be used to identify Director candidates, including sole authority to approve such search firm's fees and other retention terms.
 
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EXHIBIT 99.4

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ORSUS XELENT TECHNOLOGIES BOARD OF DIRECTORS ADDS INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS AND EXPANDS CORPORATE GOVERNANCE COMPLIANCE

NEW YORK, NY - (Prime Newswire) February 7, 2007 - Orsus Xelent Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: ORXT), an emerging designer and manufacturer of award-winning mobile phones in The People’s Republic of China (PRC) announced today that five independent directors have been elected to the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Orsus Xelent Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”).

Howard S. Barth
 
Mr. Barth, age 54, is a member of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants and the Ontario Institute of Chartered Accountants. He earned his B.A. and M.B.A. at York University and has over 25 years of experience as a certified accountant. Until recently, he was chief executive officer and president with Yukon Gold Corporation, Inc., a public company which is dual-listed in the U.S. and Canadian markets. He is currently a director of Yukon Gold Corporation Inc. and has served on its audit committee. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and chairman of the audit committee for Nuinsco Resources Limited, a TSX-listed exploration company.

Nathaniel K. Hsieh
 
Mr. Hsieh, age 42, is a member of the Illinois and Iowa Bar Associations. He earned his L.L.M. at Georgetown University and his J.D. at the University Of Iowa College Of Law. He is the Founder and President of Tritent International Corp. of Chicago, Illinois, which oversees tobacco import and manufacturing operations for one of the 60 independent tobacco manufacturers in U.S.
 
Naizhong Che
 
Mr. Che, age 64, earned his B.S. from Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications. Now retired, he has broad experience in the communications industry including R&D, production, imports and exports. He served twelve years with the Ministry of Information Industry of China Posts and Telecommunications Industry Standardization Institute in various capacities. 
 
Zhixiang Zhang 
 
Mr. Zhang, age 39, earned bachelor and master’s degrees at Central University of Finance and Economics. He has extensive experience in corporate financial management, audits and financial strategy, and most recently was the Financial Controller for Cec-Chinacomm Communications Co., Ltd. 
 

 
Peng Wang  
 
Mr. Wang, age 35, earned his bachelor’s degree at Central University of Finance and Economics and his master’s at Guanghua School of Management, Peking University. His expertise includes formulating, planning and implementing marketing strategies for technology companies. He is currently General Manager for Beijing Youlilianxu Technology Co., Ltd. where he is responsible for products in China, including ViewSonic projection, Samsung MP4 and LG projection.
 
The Current Directors on the Board
 
The independent directors listed above join Yu Liu, age 41, Chairman of the Board and a director of the Company since 2003, and Xin Wang, age 38, director, founder, President and CEO of Orsus Xelent.

Additional Corporate Governance Measures
 
In addition to the election of the independent directors, the Board also revised its By-Laws and adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics. Further, it adopted the charters of and appointed members to the Audit, Compensation and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees. Committee membership and copies of the documents adopted by the Board are available in the Form 8-K filed with the SEC.

“As Orsus continues to grow its business, the role of the Board of Directors becomes more important. Today’s announcement is further evidence of our commitment to our shareholders to conduct our business according to the highest standards,” commented Liu Yu, Board chairman. “We are pleased that these independent directors have agreed to join our Board of Directors, and believe that their wide range of expertise will be a valuable asset for Orsus Xelent.”
 
About Orsus Xelent Technologies
 
Incorporated in the state of Delaware and headquartered in Beijing, China, Orsus Xelent Technologies, Inc. is an emerging designer and manufacturer of award-winning mobile phones for the Asian market, primarily the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The company’s business encompasses the design of mobile phones, related digital circuits, and software development, and it is a recognized pioneer in mobile phone integration technology. It introduced the region’s first wristwatch-style cellular phone, and it continues to break new ground with state-of-the-art phones that include advanced features such as fingerprint recognition and touch-screen displays. Since the company’s launch in 2004, it has established “Orsus” as a popular brand and achieved a significant share of the world’s largest mobile phone market. It maintains more than 179 service call centers across the PRC, with additional offices in New York, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Shenzhen, and Tianjin. For more information, please visit: www.orsus-xelent.com.
 
Information Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
 
Except for historical information contained herein, the statements in this Press Release are forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause our actual results in future periods to differ materially from forecasted results. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things, product demand, market competition, and risks inherent in our operations. These and other risks are described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
 


Contact:

Orsus Xelent Technologies, Inc.
Xavier Xin Wang
President & CEO
 
US:
Tel 212-719-7535
Fax 212-790-9594
 
PRC:
Tel 010-85653777
Fax 010-85653666
 

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