MySQL™: The World’s Most Popular Open Source Database 123 The Ideal Investor • The ideal investor in MySQL, in addition to bringing great tangible and intangible value to the company: – takes a long-term view on his investment – understands and respects the open source philosophy of MySQL AB (as demonstrated by MySQL AB and other open source companies such as Trolltech and Sleepycat) – understands and respects the Nordic management culture (as demonstrated by Nokia, VOLVO, MySQL AB and others) – understands and respects the MySQL core values as described at: www.mysql.com/company/index.html – has ample industry experience and a vast network of relevant contacts – is at all times actively engaged in building a long-term viable business for MySQL AB through active participation in board work and otherwise – lives up to and demands from others a business conduct of the highest ethical standards – in summary, is a value-adding contributor rather than a zero-sum game player. Copyright 2003 MySQL AB