CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 2019 Corporate Responsibility Report
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS2019 CorporateResponsibility Report
Table of Contents2Introduction3 Spectrum Community ImpactSpectrum Housing AssistSpectrum Digital EducationSpectrum Community Investment Loan FundSpectrum Employee Community GrantsSpectrum News12 Diversity & InclusionLeadership Dedicated to Diversity & InclusionEmpowering a Highly Skilled and Diverse WorkforceBroadband Technician Apprenticeship ProgramCulture of InclusionDiverse Suppliers Drive Business18 Our ProductsSpectrum Internet AssistFocus on AccessibilityDiversity in Programming12019 Corporate Responsibility Report22 Committed to SustainabilityFacilities and FleetEquipment ManagementProduct Life Management26 Sound Corporate GovernanceBoard Structure and CompositionBoard LeadershipBoard’s Role in Company StrategyProactive Stockholder EngagementRisk ManagementEthical Business Conduct
IntroductionAt Charter Communications, we believe that serving our customers and supporting our 98,000employees means going beyond delivering best-in-class broadband, TV, voice, and mobile services. Ourbusiness is inherently local and is part of the communities we serve with both our physical networkand our world-class employees. Charter appreciates that role and intentionally focused its corporateresponsibility efforts on actively participating and investing in the communities where we operate, andour employees live and work. Charter does this in many ways, including through our valued local newsservices, our efforts to promote and advance diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our business, ourSpectrum Community Impact initiatives, our growing sustainability efforts, and in adhering to the principles of soundgovernance throughout our operations.Charter Communications,Inc. is a leading broadbandThis year Charter is pleased to publish its first Corporateconnectivity companyResponsibility Report describing the many contributions andserving more than 29 millionprograms implemented that support sustainability, inclusivity,customers in 41 states throughand accountability, and enhance the lives of customers,its Spectrum brand. Overemployees, and the communities it serves across the country.its advanced, fiber-powerednetwork, Spectrum offers afull range of services includingSpectrum Internet , SpectrumTV , Spectrum Voice , andSpectrum Mobile acrossits footprint.Thomas M. RutledgeChairman and Chief Executive Officer22019 Corporate Responsibility Report
SECTION 1SpectrumCommunityImpactSpectrum is committed to improving the communities we serve as a business, and impactinglives where our customers and employees liveand work. The strength of the communities weserve and the relationships we have with thosecommunities impact our operations and ourstatus as a trusted service provider. We have setcommunity improvement goals that are realizedthrough programs focused on engagement, strategic philanthropic investments, in-kind support,and employee volunteerism.32019 Corporate Responsibility Report
S P E C T R U M C O M M U N I T Y I M PAC TSpectrum Housing AssistSpectrum wants to ensure that the residents ofour communities live in safe and healthy homes.In late 2014, we launched Spectrum Housing Assist to provide critical homerepairs, in response to the many homeowners living in deteriorating homeswith unsafe living conditions. Spectrum provides critical home repairs acrossour broad footprint by partnering with nonprofit organizations and engagingour employee and community volunteers. To date we have improved morethan 41,000 homes and are on track to meet our goal of 50,000 homesimproved by the end of 2020.Our GoalTo Date50K 41K Homes Improved byyear-end 202042019 Corporate Responsibility ReportHomes Improved
S P E C T R U M C O M M U N I T Y I M PAC Thome-heartHome RebuildsAt a home rebuild our Spectrumemployees volunteer to make critical home repairs including building wheelchair ramps, repairingwalkways, painting, installing grabbars, repairing flooring, clearingyard debris, and more.Briefcase-MedicalSafe & HealthyHome KitsSmoke AlarmInstallationsWe distribute Safe & HealthyHome Kits in the communities weserve with our leading nationalnonprofit partner, RebuildingTogether. Each kit contains easyto-install products to help homeowners maintain safe and healthyhomes, including a smoke alarm,first-aid kit, LED nightlights, andweather-stripping.Our employee volunteers workwith the American Red CrossHome Fire Campaign to installfree smoke alarms, replacebatteries in existing alarms, helpresidents create escape plans,and provide additional home firesafety education. 4M52019 Corporate Responsibility ReportBellCharter has committedmore than 4 million in totalto Hurricane Harvey, Irma,and Florence relief effortsWRENCHDisaster ReliefCharter actively contributes tohousing related disaster relief effortsin the communities we serve. Inaddition to our efforts to restoreimpacted services as quickly as possible, Charter has committed morethan 4 million in total in cash andin-kind support to Hurricane Harvey,Irma, and Florence relief efforts.Charter contributed more than 1million to Rebuilding Together tosupport long-term recovery effortsand specifically assist with homerepairs and renovations neededin areas impacted by HurricanesHarvey, Irma, and Florence in 2017and 2018. Charter offered 3 millionin Public Service Announcements(PSAs) to air at no cost to assistorganizations with fundraisingand awareness for hurricane reliefefforts.
S P E C T R U M C O M M U N I T Y I M PAC T17,850Beneficiaries as of 11/19Spectrum Digital Education2,225Spectrum is working to ensure that all membersof the communities we serve understand thevalue of broadband internet and have the educational resources needed to use it effectively intheir daily lives.Computer Devices Distributed4,191Digital Education Classes Held68Tech Labs Created62019 Corporate Responsibility Report 5MOur commitment todigital literacyWe launched Spectrum DigitalEducation in June of 2017 tohelp bridge the digital divide.Research shows not all Americansuse broadband internet at home— particularly seniors, peoplewith disabilities, and those fromethnically diverse backgrounds.
S P E C T R U M C O M M U N I T Y I M PAC TSpectrum supports nonprofit organizationsthat educate community members on thebenefits of broadband and how to use it toimprove their lives. We award grants acrossthe country to help accomplish this goal.2017Spectrum Digital Education seeks tobridge the gap in digital literacy throughgrants, PSAs, and direct engagement. InJune 2017, Charter awarded 17 grants tononprofit organizations.72019 Corporate Responsibility Report2018Charter awarded Spectrum DigitalEducation grants to 23 nonprofit organizations in 2018. Charter also began hostingwebinars to build the capacity of nonprofits working in the digital space, andsupported grantees through PSA supportin Spectrum markets.2019In addition to 1 million previously funded,Charter increased its commitment todigital literacy through additional grantsand in-kind contributions to reach a new 5 million goal. Charter awarded 31 grantsin 2019 as part of that commitment.
S P E C T R U M C O M M U N I T Y I M PAC TSpectrum CommunityInvestment Loan FundThe Spectrum Community Investment Loan Fund (“theLoan Fund”) is focused on lending to small and oftendiversely owned 1 businesses in underserved communitieswithin Charter’s footprint.The Loan Fund aims to make loans to local businesses — either directly or throughcommunity development financial institutions (“CDFIs”) — whose goods and serviceshelp meet core needs of our underserved communities. CDFIs are privately and publiclyfunded organizations that manage pools of impact capital focusing on local communities and providing loans to small businesses within these communities. In this regard,they are ideal partners for the Loan Fund.The Loan Fund will invest in local small businesses that contribute to the economic andphysical infrastructure, improve quality of education, promote health and safety, and/or enable job growth within the underserved communities in Charter’s footprint.The Loan Fund is prepared to deploy 10 million in capital by the end of 2021, makingloans ranging in size from 100k to 1 million focused on community impact.1 Defined as a third-party certified business at least 51% owned by one or more minoritygroups including people of color, women, veterans, disabled persons or LGBTQ.82019 Corporate Responsibility Report 10MIn capital bythe end of 2021
S P E C T R U M C O M M U N I T Y I M PAC T120 Organizationsawarded grants up to 5,000Spectrum EmployeeCommunity GrantsIn 2019, Charter created Spectrum EmployeeCommunity Grants to enhance the positive impactemployees are already making in their communities.Employees with a sustainedpersonal connection to a localnonprofit focused on addressing critical social services, cannominate that organizationfor a donation of up to 5,000.To date, Charter has awarded atotal of 250,000 to more than120 organizations across its footprint. These nonprofits are beingrecognized for their outstanding work in the community andtheir ability to engage Charteremployees through volunteerism.Clipboard-ListEligible organizations provide acritical social service or otherbasic need in their communitiesincluding:check-circle Emergency Carecheck-circle Homeless Sheltercheck-circle Clothing Centercheck-circle Food Servicecheck-circle Job Placementcheck-circle Neighborhood Safety92019 Corporate Responsibility Report
S P E C T R U M C O M M U N I T Y I M PAC TSpectrum NewsSpectrum Networks operates 27 local news networks in Spectrum markets. Spectrum News providescomprehensive 24/7 local news, weather, traffic, politics, public affairs, education, community events,sports and other local stories relevant to viewers in Spectrum markets around the country. SpectrumNews is an important part of Charter’s commitment to the communities we serve.Spectrum News is dedicated to producing original, unbiased, and high-quality local content thatengages viewers about issues and events taking place in their neighborhoods and communities. Usinginnovative journalistic approaches, informed by comprehensive qualitative and quantitative researchmethods, Spectrum News provides viewers with the information and tools they need to navigate theirday and become more active participants in their communities.In the New York City area, we offer Spectrum Noticias NY1 – the only local 24-hour Spanish-languagenews channel in the market.27 Local NewsNetworksProvide 24/7Coverage erPublic AffairsSports2019 Corporate Responsibility Report
S P E C T R U M C O M M U N I T Y I M PAC TCommitment to Being HyperlocalOur exclusively hyperlocal programming attracts highly engaged viewers and differentiate us from ourcompetitors by bolstering our ties within the communities we serve. Many of our journalists live in thevicinity of the neighborhoods they report on so that our coverage reflects and is informed by the issuesand community concerns that matter most to our viewers day-to-day.Spectrum News’ public affairs programming includes local election coverage, debates, town halls andSpectrum’s own "In Focus” weekly public affairs program. "In Focus," featuring local elected officials,community leaders and policy experts, provides in-depth coverage of issues impacting local and diversecommunities on a variety of topics, including education, poverty, homelessness, employment, and workforce development.Our presence in our communities goes beyond our coverage. The Spectrum Networks team is dedicatedto being a meaningful part of the communities we serve. In 2019, Spectrum Networks talent participated in events ranging from food festivals to career days at local elementary schools. Whether it’s atree-lighting in December or Fiesta in San Antonio in April, we’re in our communities all year long.112019 Corporate Responsibility Report
SECTION 2Diversity& InclusionCharter is committed to diversity and inclusionin every aspect of our business. As we strive todeliver high-quality products and services thatexceed our customers’ expectations, we embracethe unique perspectives and experiences of ouremployees and partners and the communitieswe serve.We approach diversity and inclusion holisticallythrough a strategy focused on five pillars: OurPeople, a Culture of Inclusion, Products andServices, Suppliers, and Community. Within thisframework, we have clear objectives to achieveour goals. This focus makes us a stronger, morecompetitive company.122019 Corporate Responsibility Report
DIVERSIT Y & INCLUSIONLeadership Dedicated to Diversity & InclusionOur diversity and inclusionefforts are guided by ourExecutive Steering Committee,External Diversity & InclusionCouncil (EDIC) and Diversity &Inclusion team. Charter’s Boardof Directors also reviews D&Iprogress annually.Charter’s ExecutiveSteering CommitteeChairman and CEO Tom Rutledge leads ourExecutive Steering Committee, comprisedof the company’s most senior leaders. Thegroup regularly reviews progress against theD&I strategy to ensure that both diversity andinclusion remain integral across our business.132019 Corporate Responsibility ReportExternal Diversity & InclusionCouncil (EDIC)Our EDIC comprises national civic and businessleaders who help us understand the criticalneeds of the diverse communities we serve andhow to implement our programs in the mostimpactful way.Chairman and CEO TomRutledge alongside MarcMorial, President and CEOof the National UrbanLeague, and Chair ofCharter’s External Diversity& Inclusion Council.The Diversity & Inclusion TeamLed by Charter’s Chief Diversity Officer, theDiversity & Inclusion team works across theorganization, along with our partners andthe community, incorporating diversity andinclusion into everything that we do.
DIVERSIT Y & INCLUSIONCharter's WorkforceEmpowering a Highly Skilledand Diverse WorkforceWe are proud of our workforce which reflects thefull range of diversity and abilities in the marketswe serve, and are actively working to promotediversity at every level of our organization. Wefoster an inclusive environment where employeesfeel respected, engaged, and able to reach their fullpotential. This also helps us meet the unique needsof our customers.Currently, our workforce is comprised of 46 percent people of color, 11 percent veterans and 32percent women. We are striving to enhance diversity at every level of our organization, includingamong our senior leaders. Ultimately, our vision isto leverage the full diversity of our employees andpartners to make a meaningful difference for ourcustomers, company, and communities.Investing in our WorkforceWith competitive wages, robust healthcare benefits, a generous retirement program with companymatch, and opportunities for job training andadvancement, Charter is a company where ouremployees don’t just do their jobs, they developskills and expertise necessary to build careers.142019 Corporate Responsibility Report 15 Minimum WageEnsuring a 15 minimum wage is the right thingto do for our employees and our company. Themajority of our employees are customer-facing,interacting with thousands of people every day.A 15 minimum wage enables us to build and retainthe highly skilled workforce needed to provide ourcustomers the best products and service.Our PartnersWe partner with a number of industry organizations to recruit and develop diverse talent. Forexample, Charter sponsors employee membershipsin Women in Cable Telecommunications (WICT)and National Association for Multi-Ethnicity inCommunications (NAMIC) — both provide a rangeof skill-building and networking opportunitiesthat facilitate career advancement. We also investin the Emma Bowen Foundation, which facilitates internships for talented students of color atleading media companies like Charter, as well as T.Howard Foundation, whose mission is to increasediversity in the media industry.46%People of color32%Women11%Veterans
DIVERSIT Y & INCLUSIONBroadband TechnicianApprenticeship ProgramCharter’s Broadband Technician Apprenticeship Program is one of our most promisingstrategies for building our highly skilled, diverse workforce.This highly regarded program, certified by the U.S. Department of Labor, is aligned withour broadband technician career progression and includes thousands of hours of on-thejob training along with classroom instruction. When enrolled employees complete theprogram, they are certified broadband technicians.“Charter has always been goodabout recruiting military veteransand developing people to usetheir skills and knowledge, buttheir announcement to expandthe Broadband TechnicianApprenticeship Program will be anawesome opportunity for vets.”- Lisa Tate (pictured right), Charter Field TechSupervisor who spent eight years in the U.S.Navy and U.S. Navy Reserves.152019 Corporate Responsibility ReportSpectrum is committed to helping our transitioning military,veterans, and National Guard andReserves members find meaningfulcareers. Charter currently employsapproximately 11,000 veterans,who are represented across allbusiness units in varying levels ofthe organization. In addition tovaluable career training, eligibleveterans enrolled in the BroadbandTechnician Apprenticeship Programcan receive GI Bill benefits in addition to their regular paycheck fromCharter.
DIVERSIT Y & INCLUSIONCulture of InclusionOur goal is to create a workplace where employees feel valued andempowered to bring their best ideas. This drives employee engagement, retention and productivity and helps make us a company ofchoice for people of all backgrounds.In 2019, we launched five Business Resource Groups (BRGs) focused on disability, LGBTQ, multicultural,veterans and women. These voluntary groups connect employees with shared characteristics, life experiences, and interests, and enable them to engage in activities that advance our culture of inclusion andcontribute to business success. BRGs empower our team members to grow and succeed by providingnetworking, mentorship and skill-building opportunities.We are also building momentum with our Charter Inclusion Talks, which is an internal speaker series builtaround cultural heritage and identity dates. The Talks, which are held across our footprint, raise awareness of the many identities and heritages that contribute to Charter’s success.162019 Corporate Responsibility ReportCharter's 5 BRGs
1BIn 2018 we reached morethan 1 billion in diversenon-programming spend.DIVERSIT Y & INCLUSIONDiverse SuppliersDrive BusinessCharter’s Supplier Diversity program embracesthe unique backgrounds, perspectives, andexperiences of our suppliers in the communitiesthat we serve. Our business units and procurement team are actively searching for top-qualitydiverse suppliers who can support our businessgrowth and innovation, enhance the quality,reach, and accessibility of our products and services, and contribute to our continued success.Charter is proud to work with a number ofdiverse suppliers and in 2018 we reached morethan 1 billion in diverse non-programming spend.Charter recognizes suppliers as diverse whenthey are certified by third-party agencies asbusinesses that are 51% owned, operated, andcontrolled by diverse individuals. Diversity groupsinclude: Minority, Women, Veteran and ServiceDisabled Veteran, LGBTQ, and People withDisabilities.172019 Corporate Responsibility Report
SECTION 3OurProductsWe provide a full range of advanced broadbandservices, including Spectrum Internet , SpectrumTV video entertainment programming,Spectrum Voice and Spectrum Mobile , thatare responsive to our customers’ unique interestsand needs.182019 Corporate Responsibility Report
OUR PRODUCTSSpectrum Internet AssistSpectrum plays a key role in bridging the digital divide so that everyone has access to the informationand tools they need to succeed in today’s economy. Spectrum Internet Assist is our standalone, industry-leading low-cost, high-speed broadband service. Through the program, qualified households canreceive low-cost, high-speed 30 Mbps broadband service with no data caps or modem fees for 17.99per month. Spectrum Internet Assist is available to eligible low-income families and seniors across ourentire 41-state footprint.192019 Corporate Responsibility ReportkeySpectrum plays a key role inbridging the digital divide sothat everyone has access to theinformation and tools they needto succeed in today’s economy.
OUR PRODUCTSFocus onAccessibilityWe deliver products and services that are responsive to our customers’ varied interests and uniqueneeds. From delivering high-quality programmingand content, to making our products fully accessible, our offerings serve many abilities, cultures,languages, and interests.Spectrum Accessibility exists to create empowering and inclusive experiences for our customers.We design universal product experiences thatwork for everyone.“We recognize that when we designsomething for a customer with adisability, it will work better for allof our customers.”- Rich DiGeronimo, Chief Technology& Product Officer202019 Corporate Responsibility Report
OUR PRODUCTSOur Broad Selectionof Content Includes:Diversity in Programming200 Spectrum offers morethan 200 international andforeign-language channelsin over 15 languagesWhen it comes to our programming,we believe in providing our customerswith one of the broadest selections ofcontent available and multiple waysto view it.Programming PartnershipsSpectrum offers more than 200 international andforeign-language channels in over 15 languages — from Spanish,Russian, Italian, and French, to Chinese, Korean, and Japanese.We serve 21 of the top 25 African American television marketareas and 20 of the top 25 Hispanic television market areas.Spectrum Mi Plan Latino includes more than 75 Spanishlanguage channels designed to meet the needs of Hispaniccustomers. Similarly, Spectrum created Lifestyle TV, a customvideo package featuring top Black/African American culturalnetworks.Our robust carriage of African American-owned or -themednetworks currently includes ASPiRE, Revolt, Bounce TV, TheImpact Network, BET, BET Her, TV One, Cleo TV, BNC (BlackNews Channel), and OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network).212019 Corporate Responsibility Report
SECTION 4Committed toSustainabilityCharter takes seriously its role in helping maintain a healthy environment throughout its footprintand embraces sustainability efforts throughoutthe organization.222019 Corporate Responsibility Report
C O M M I T T E D T O S U S TA I N A B I L I T YFacilities and FleetFacilities-based Sustainability EffortsFleet Management-basedSustainability EffortsVIEW FROM METRO NORTH LOOKING SOUTHIn 2017, Charter announced it would build anew headquarters in Stamford, Conn. Currentlyunder construction, the two-building, approximately 800,000-square-foot campus will satisfythe requirements for LEED Silver certificationand the site itself will achieve LEED ND Goldstatus. Charter continues to operate many LEEDCertified Buildings, to emphasize energy efficiency of its facilities and the use of efficientenergy sources.With over 30,000 vehicles operated to servecustomers and maintain our network, Charteris embracing various technologies to increasethe efficiency of its fleet while increasing theease and frequency of servicing our customerswithout always needing to dispatch vehicles.Although the use of fossil fuels in our vehicles isnot material to the company, we view our effortsto reduce the use of vehicles as having a benefitto the environment.Charter continues to operate many LEEDCertified Buildings, to emphasize energyefficiency of its facilities and the use of efficientenergy sources.Design and renderings by HLWCHARTER COMMUNICATIONS STAMFORD, CT21 June 2019232019 Corporate Responsibility Reporthlw
C O M M I T T E D T O S U S TA I N A B I L I T YEquipment ManagementSet-Top Box & Small NetworkEquipment Voluntary AgreementsCharter is a signee of the Set-Top Box and theSmall Network Equipment Voluntary Agreementssigned by the cable industry and equipment manufacturers, which include specific commitmentsand performance obligations for reducing energyconsumption, reducing energy costs and CO2emissions of set top boxes, modems, and routers.Success Stories1I n August 2019, the NCTA - The Internet &Television Association (NCTA) announcedthat consumers had saved 5 billion, and morethan 28.6 million metric tons of carbondioxide (CO2 ) emissions had been avoided as aresult of the voluntary set-top box energyconservation commitments of Pay-TVproviders and manufacturers, according to areport issued by independent auditor D R242019 Corporate Responsibility ReportInternational. The energy saved during thesix years of the set-top box agreement wouldbe enough to power all homes in Pennsylvaniawith electricity for a year.2I n March 2018 the Consumer TechnologyAssociation (CTA) and NCTA announced afour-year extension of the award-winningVoluntary Agreement for OngoingImprovement to the Energy Efficiency ofSet-Top Boxes, initially signed in 2012. Theextended agreement is expected to saveconsumers 1.6 billion in energy costs andavoid 9.3 million metric tons of carbondioxide (CO2 ) emissions each year once thebenefits of the agreement’s new commitments are fully realized. These savings are theequivalent of avoiding the electricity use ofevery home in Chicago or the emissions ofmore than 2 million passenger cars each year.3I n July 2018 the CTA and NCTA announceda four-year extension of the VoluntaryAgreement for Ongoing Improvement to theEnergy Efficiency of Small Network Equipment,an industry initiative that has already improvedthe efficiency of home internet devices suchas modems and routers by 20 percent.
C O M M I T T E D T O S U S TA I N A B I L I T YProduct LifeManagementThe Charter Asset Disposition Management teamcoordinates the process of determining the propernext steps for equipment in a number of assetcategories.Equipment categories include: consumer premiseequipment, IT, batteries, network operations, criticalinfrastructure, and mobile equipment. The decisionis typically made to reuse this equipment within theorganization, resell marketable equipment, or toresponsibly recycle non-marketable equipment.In 2019, more than 40 million pounds of materialswere either responsibly recycled or sold.Since 201877MPounds of materials were eitherresponsibly recycled or sold252019 Corporate Responsibility Report
SECTION 5SoundCorporateGovernanceCharter is committed to sound principles of corporate governance. Charter’s Board of Directors(the “Board”) and management believe that goodcorporate governance practices contribute to thecreation and maintenance of stockholder value. Adescription of key governance practices follows.262019 Corporate Responsibility Report
S O U N D C O R P O R AT E G OV E R N A N C EBoard Structure and CompositionOn an ongoing basis, the Board reviews its composition, structure, and practices and initiateschanges to improve its effectiveness. Charter’sCorporate Governance Guidelines provide that,among other things, candidates for new Boardmembership to be considered by Charter’s Boardshould be individuals representing diverse personal, business and professional backgroundswith unquestioned high ethical standards andprofessional achievement, knowledge, and experience. The Corporate Governance Guidelinesprovide that a candidate’s contribution of diversityto the Board (based on factors such as industrysector and technical expertise, as well as race/ethnicity, gender, and other background characteristics that enhance the diversity of the Board)272019 Corporate Responsibility Reportwill be among the many elements considered inevaluating candidates. In considering candidatesfor the Board, the Nominating and CorporateGovernance Committee considers the entiretyof each candidate’s credentials in the context ofthese standards. In addition, director candidatesmust be individuals with the time and commitment necessary to perform the duties of a Boardmember and other special skills that complementor supplement the skill sets of current directors.Charter is proud of the diversity of its Boardof Directors, and has committed to ensure thatdiversity and inclusion is a core considerationfor future board openings.
S O U N D C O R P O R AT E G OV E R N A N C EBoard LeadershipThe Chairman and CEO is responsible for settingthe strategic direction for the Company and theday to day leadership and performance of thecompany, while the Lead Independent Directorconsults with the Chairman and CEO and presidesover meetings of the Board when the Chairmanand CEO is not present, as well as providingleadership for the non-A/N and non-LibertyBroadband directors.Annually, the Nominating and CorporateGovernance Committee reviews and makes arecommendation on the appropriate governanceframework for Board leadership. The Committee282019 Corporate Responsibility Reporttakes into consideration governance best practices and the facts and circumstances of ourBoard. In conjunction with this process, thecompany determined that Board leadership isbest provided through the combination of aunified Chairman and CEO, a clearly definedand significant Lead Independent Director role,active and strong committee chairs, and independent-minded, skilled, engaged, diverse, andcommitted directors. The Board believes thatits current structure and governance allows itto provide effective challenge and appropriateoversight of management.
S O U N D C O R P O R AT E G OV E R N A N C EBoard’s Role inCompany StrategyThe Board is responsible for supervision of the management of thecompany’s business and affairs. The Board regularly discusses thecompany’s competitive positioning, strategic dynamics and businesspriorities with management and advises managemen
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