The chart below sets forth the composition of NDS's
Board of Directors along with the Board's determination
as to each Director's independence and his term of
serving on the board.
Clicking on the linked name of a Board Member will
take you to the NDS Board Biographies page.
= Committee chair 
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Committee member
* Director appointed by News Corporation. Such
Director's term is not subject to expiration.
** Director also serving as Chief Executive Officer
of the Company. Such Director's term is not subject to
expiration.
Under the applicable NASDAQ listing standards, NDS is
deemed to be a "controlled company" because News Corporation
holds more than 50% of the voting power of the Company.
Accordingly, the Company is not subject to certain NASDAQ
requirements, including the requirement that the Board
consist of a majority of independent Directors or the requirement
that it maintain independent compensation (or remuneration)
and nominating committees.