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Corporate Governance

OXiGENE's commitment to ethical business practices is reflected in the committee structure, charters and code of conduct adopted by our Board of Directors. As a resource we have provided these documents for your reference.

Code of Conduct

Our code of conduct outlines OXiGENE's standards for business conduct and ethics for all employees: integrity, accountability, and compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. It is one of the ways we can confirm to our shareholders that the company properly manages their investments.

Read the Code of Conduct

Insider Trading Policy

OXiGENE has adopted this policy statement to avoid improper conduct on the part of any employee or director. It is designed to protect and promote the integrity and good corporate citizenship of OXiGENE and its personnel.

Read the Officers and Personnel Insider Trading Policy

Read the Directors Insider Trading Policy

Audit Committee Charter

Read the Audit Committee Charter

Compensation Committee Charter

This charter describes the role and responsibilities of the Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors in assisting the Board in its review and approval of the Company's compensation and benefit practices, and of the total compensation of OXiGENE's executive officers.

Read the Compensation Committee Charter

Nominating and Governance Committee Charter

This charter outlines the role and responsibilities of the Nominating and Governance Committee of our Board of Directors in assisting the Board in assessing and recommending nominees for election or appointment to the Board and its committees, and in reviewing and suggesting changes in our corporate governance policies and practices.

Read the Nominating and Governance Committee Charter

How To Contact Non-Management Directors

The Nominating and Governance Committee has created a process by which stockholders may communicate directly with non-management directors. Any stockholder wishing to contact non-management directors may do so in writing by sending a letter to:

[Name of Director]
c/o Secretary
OXiGENE, Inc.
230 Third Avenue
Waltham, MA 02451

Any matter relating to the company's financial statements, accounting practices or internal controls should be addressed to the Chair of the Audit Committee. All other matters should be addressed to the Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee.

Communications are distributed to the Board, or to any Directors as appropriate, depending on the facts and circumstances outlined in the communication. Certain items which are unrelated to the duties of the Board may be excluded, such as spam, junk mail and mass mailings, resumes or other forms of job inquiries, surveys, business solicitations, or advertisements.