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The Company’s Governance, Compensation and Nominations Committee (the “Committee”) identifies individuals qualified to become members of the
Board and recommends to the Board nominees for election as directors at each annual meeting of shareholders and to fill vacancies on the Board. The
Committee looks for certain qualities common to all Board members, including integrity, collegiality, and ability and willingness to make a commitment to the
Company. When considering whether directors and nominees have the experience, qualifications, attributes and skills, the Committee and the Board focused
primarily on the information discussed in each of the directors’ individual biographies set forth above. With regard to Mr. Bisignano, the Board considered
his many years’ of executive experience in the financial industry. With regard to Mr. Forehand, the Board considered his many years’ experience at a publicly
held consulting and technology services company, including service as chairman of the board. With regard to Mr. Kravis, the Board considered his
significant experience and expertise in private equity investments. With regard to Mr. Nuttall, the Board considered his broad perspective brought by
Mr. Nuttall’s involvement in KKR’s diverse investments and his extensive knowledge of our business and capital structure through his involvement since the
2007 merger. With regard to Mr. Olson, the Board considered his expertise in the financial services industry and his extensive knowledge of our business and
capital structure through his involvement since the 2007 merger. With regard to Mr. Plumeri, the Board considered his many years’ experience as chief
executive officer of a publicly held company.
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The Company has adopted a Code of Ethics for Senior Financial Officers which applies to its Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and
Principal Accounting Officer. The Code is available on the Company’s web site at www.firstdata.com under “About First Data”, “Investor Relations” and
“Corporate Governance”.
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The Company’s Audit Committee consists of Messrs. Nuttall and Olson. The Board of Directors has determined that Messrs. Nuttall and Olson are
audit committee financial experts as defined by regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not have procedures by which
security holders may recommend nominees to its board of directors.
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