Annual report - Viscofan

B.1.31. Disclose any holdings of company directors in companies whose objects are the same, similar or complementary to theobjects of the company or of any group company, as reported to the company. Indicate any offices or functions of directors in thoseother companies:Director name or company name Name of other company Ownership % Office or functionsNot applicableB.1.32. IIndicate and describe any procedure whereby directors may obtain external advice:YesXNoDetails of the procedureArticle 18 of the Rules and Regulations of the Viscofan Board provides as follows:“A Director may, by application to the Chairman, seek to retain such external advisors as he thinks fit for the proper performanceof his duties as a Director.It shall rest with the Board in plenary session to pass any applicable resolution on the provision or otherwise of such externaladvisory service, on the person or entity that shall provide such service, on the restrictions on access to the Company's confidentialinformation that shall apply to such advisor and on the appropriation, if applicable, of the corresponding item of expenditure.”B.1.33. Indicate and describe any procedure whereby directors may obtain the information needed to prepare the meetings ofgoverning bodies sufficiently in advance:YesXNoDetails of the procedureArticle 17 of the Rules and Regulations of the Board provides as follows:“Directors shall receive the necessary information to perform their duties in a timely manner and to a level of detail appropriate tothe issues in hand. Directors may procure further information if they see fit, which information shall be channelled through theSecretary to the Board.”Before each Board meeting, Directors receive the key information on the items on the agenda as far in advance ascircumstances allow.B.1.34. Indicate whether directors are covered by civil liability insurance.YesXNoB.2. Committees of the board of directorsB.2.1. List the governing bodies:Name of governing body No of members FunctionsEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 3 SET OUT AT POINT B.2.3AUDIT COMMITTEE 3 SET OUT AT POINT B.2.3APPOINTMENTS AND REMUNERATION COMMITTEE 3 SET OUT AT POINT B.2.357