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The amendment extends the expiration date of the Rights Plan until June 18, 2018, unless redeemed earlier by the Company as provided for in the Rights Plan.</p> <p>The Rights Plan allows the Board of Directors to preserve the Company’s ability to implement management’s strategic plan in order to maximize the long-term value of the Company for all stockholders.</p> <p>The full text of the Rights Plan will be filed on a Current Report on Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission.</p> <p style="text-align:center;">###</p> <p><strong>Forward-Looking Statements</strong><br/> This document contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management’s views and assumptions regarding future events and business performance as of the time the statements are made. 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