We are committed to good business practices, transparency in financial reporting, and vigorous and effective corporate governance. Working together with management and our advisors, our board of directors continues to evaluate Gentium’s policies and procedures to maintain compliance with laws and regulations and effectively manage the affairs of Gentium. We believe that effective corporate governance is critical to our success as a company and to obtain the trust and confidence of our stockholders, employees, customers, distributors and suppliers. Our directors bring to the Company a wide range of experience, knowledge and judgment. Gentium's board of directors manages the business and establishes overall company policies and standards as well as reviews the performance of management. To facilitate this process, the board has formed four oversight committees each with a charter that outlines the specific committee's roles and responsibility. Here we share with you the composition of our Board of Directors and its committees, the guidelines and charters that guide our Board committees, our Code of Ethic and other important governance documents.