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33
STATEMENT OF MANAGEMENT’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Management is responsible for the preparation of the consolidated financial statements and related information that
are presented in this report. The consolidated financial statements, which include amounts based on management’s
estimates and judgments, have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America.
The Company designs and maintains accounting and internal control systems to provide reasonable assurance at
reasonable cost that assets are safeguarded against loss from unauthorized use or disposition, and that the financial
records are reliable for preparing financial statements and maintaining accountability for assets. These systems are
augmented by written policies, an organizational structure providing division of responsibilities, careful selection and
training of qualified personnel, and a program of internal audits.
The Company engaged Deloitte & Touche LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, to audit and render
an opinion on the consolidated financial statements and internal control over financial reporting in accordance with
the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).
The Board of Directors, through its Audit Committee, consisting solely of independent directors of the Company,
meets periodically with management, internal auditors, and our independent registered public accounting firm to
ensure that each is meeting its responsibilities and to discuss matters concerning internal controls and financial
reporting. Deloitte & Touche LLP and the internal auditors each have full and free access to the Audit Committee.
Steven A. Ballmer
Chief Executive Officer
Peter S. Klein
Chief Financial Officer
Frank H. Brod
Corporate Vice President, Finance and Administration;
Chief Accounting Officer