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Survey Results: Signature Authority Thresholds

1. What is your company's market cap? (select only one)
  Answer Responses Percent  
Less than $300M 5 17.2%
$300M - $2B 6 20.7%
$2B - $10B 6 20.7%
$10B - $100B 10 34.5%
More than $100B 2 6.9%
2. What is the dollar threshold requiring board approval for acquisitions? (select only one)
  Answer Responses Percent  
Less than $10M 12 42.9%
$10M - $25M 6 21.4%
$25M - $50M 3 10.7%
$50M - $100M 2 7.1%
$100M - $250M 3 10.7%
$250M - $1B 2 7.1%
More than $1B 0 0.0%
3. Does your board have the same or different dollar thresholds requiring board approval for the following categories: acquisitions, financing transactions, general contracts, and real estate? (select only one)
  Answer Responses Percent  
Same 11 37.9%
Different 18 62.1%