Item 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

The information regarding beneficial ownership of shares by nominees and continuing directors, named executive officers, five percent beneficial owners, and by all directors and executive officers as a group appearing under, "Stock Ownership of Directors, Executive Officers and 5% Beneficial Owners" in the 2015 Proxy Statement, is hereby incorporated by reference.

Information regarding the Company’s equity compensation plans as of September 30, 2014, appearing under "Equity Compensation Plan Information" in the 2015 Proxy Statement, is hereby incorporated by reference. Information regarding stock option plans and incentive shares plans set forth in Note 14 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements of the 2014 Annual Report is hereby incorporated by reference.