ROBERT L. KNAUSS - Corporate Board Profile

EQUUS TOTAL RETURN, INC.

Filing Date	Source Excerpt
2001-04-02	Robert L. Knauss Mr. Knauss has been a director of the Fund since October 1991 and was an Independent General Partner of the Fund's predecessor from its inception in 1987. He has been Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Baltic International USA, Inc. since January 1994 and he also serves as a director of Philip Services Corp, where he has served as Chairman of the Board since May 1998.
2002-04-08	Robert L. Knauss; Director Age 71 One year; director since 1991 Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Baltic International USA, Inc. since January 1994; director of Philip Services Corp where he has served as Chairman of the Board since May 1998. Compensation: $42,500.
2003-04-11	Robert L. Knauss; Director; Age 72; Chairman and Principal Executive Officer of Philip Services Corp. Compensation: $41,750. Committees: Audit Committee (Chairman), Committee of the Independent Directors, Nominating Committee.
2004-04-05	Robert L. Knauss; Age 73; Director since 1991; Chairman of the Audit Committee; Committees: Audit Committee (Chair), Compensation Committee, Committee of Independent Directors; Compensation: $42,000.
2005-05-27	Robert L. Knauss; Age 73; Director; Chairman of the Audit Committee; Compensation $47,500; Committees: Audit Committee (Chair), Compensation Committee, Committee of Independent Directors.
2006-04-24	Robert L. Knauss; Age: 74; Director; Term expires 2006; Director since 1991; Chairman and Principal Executive Officer of Philip Services Corp.; Committees: Audit Committee (*), Compensation Committee (Chair); Compensation: $72,318.
2006-06-26	Robert L. Knauss - Audit Committee, Compensation Committee (Chair)
2006-12-29	Robert L. Knauss is listed as a Director with 2,389 shares owned and 683 shares held by the Robert L. Knauss Defined Plan.
2007-04-27	During 2006, each independent director received: (i) $5,000 for each quarter served on the Fund's Board plus $2,000 for each meeting of the directors attended; (ii) $1,000 for participation in each meeting conducted by telephonic conference; (iii) $1,000 for each committee meeting attended; and (iv) reimbursement for all out-of-pocket expenses relating to attendance at such meetings. Interested directors of the Fund do not receive any cash compensation from the Fund. However, interested directors of the Fund may serve as directors of portfolio companies and in such capacities may receive and retain directors' fees and other compensation directly from the portfolio companies. Directors who were not officers of the Fund (including those who only served on the Board for part of a year) were paid an aggregate of $391,500 and $363,000 as compensation for serving as directors of the Fund for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The following table set forth compensation paid by the Fund to each person who served as a director during 2006: Robert L. Knauss: $55,000.
2008-04-14	Robert L. Knauss Chairman of the Board Term expires 2007; Director since 1991; Chairman of the Board since 2007 Chairman of the Board of Philip Services Corp. Committees: Audit Committee, Committee of Independent Directors (Chair) 2007 Director Compensation Table: Fees Earned or Paid in Cash: $63,250, Total: $63,250
2009-04-02	Robert L. Knauss Director Term expires 2009; Director since 1991; Chairman of the Board since 2007. 2008 Director Compensation Table: Fees Earned or Paid in Cash: $61,250 Committees: Audit Committee, Compensation Committee (Chair), Committee of Independent Directors (Chair), Chairman of the Board
2010-04-13	Robert L. Knauss Age: 79 Director since 1991 Committee memberships: Audit Committee (Chair), Compensation Committee, Committee of Independent Directors 2009 Director Compensation Table: Robert L. Knauss Fees Earned or Paid in Cash $61,000
2011-05-02	Robert L. Knauss - Director, Chair of Compensation Committee, member of Committee of Independent Directors, 2010 Director Compensation Table: Fees Earned or Paid in Cash $53,708, Total $53,708
2012-04-30	Robert L. Knauss 63,000
2014-04-30	Robert L. Knauss 59,000 — 59,000
2015-04-16	Robert L. Knauss 59,000 — 59,000; Chairman of the Board; serves on Audit, Compensation, Committee of Independent Directors, and Governance and Nominating Committees.
2016-05-02	Robert L. Knauss Chairman since 2014; Director since 1991. 2015 Director Compensation Table: Robert L. Knauss Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($) 56,000.
2017-05-01	Robert L. Knauss 58,000 — 58,000
2018-04-30	Robert L. Knauss Chairman of the Board, Chairman of Committee of Independent Directors and Governance and Nominating Committee, paid $95,250 fees in cash and $12,600 in stock awards in 2017, total $107,850.
2019-04-08	Robert L. Knauss is Chairman since 2014 and Director since 1991. 2018 Director Compensation Table: Robert L. Knauss Fees Earned or Paid in Cash $112,000, Stock Awards $12,495, Total $124,495.
2020-04-03	Robert L. Knauss Age: 89 Chairman Chairman of the Board of Philip Services Corp. (industrial services) from 1998 to 2003, and Chairman of the Board and CEO of Baltic International USA, Inc. from 1995 to 2003. During the past twenty years, Mr. Knauss has served on the Boards of Directors of eight public companies. Mr. Knauss was the former Dean and Distinguished University Professor of University of Houston Law School and was also Dean of Vanderbilt Law School. 2019 Director Compensation Table Robert L. Knauss Fees Earned or Paid in Cash: $113,000 Stock Awards: $10,080 Total: $123,080 Board Committees: Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, Committee of Independent Directors (Chair), Governance and Nominating Committee (Chair)
2021-05-07	Robert L. Knauss 700 Louisiana Street 48th Floor Houston, Texas 77002 Age: 90 Chairman Term expires 2021; Chairman since 2014; Director since 1991. Chairman of the Board of Philip Services Corp. (industrial services) from 1998 to 2003, and Chairman of the Board and CEO of Baltic International USA, Inc. from 1995 to 2003. During the past twenty years, Mr. Knauss has served on the Boards of Directors of eight public companies. Mr. Knauss was the former Dean and Distinguished University Professor of University of Houston Law School and was also Dean of Vanderbilt Law School. Chairman of the Board 2020 Director Compensation Table: Fees Earned or Paid in Cash $105,000, Stock Awards $5,933, Total $110,933.
2022-04-29	Robert L. Knauss 700 Louisiana Street 48th Floor Houston, Texas 77002 Age: 91 Chairman Term expires 2022; Chairman since 2014; Director since 1991. Chairman of the Board of Philip Services Corp. (industrial services) from 1998 to 2003, and Chairman of the Board and CEO of Baltic International USA, Inc. from 1995 to 2003. During the past twenty years, Mr. Knauss has served on the Boards of Directors of eight public companies. Mr. Knauss was the former Dean and Distinguished University Professor of University of Houston Law School and was also Dean of Vanderbilt Law School. Committee memberships: Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, Committee of Independent Directors (Chair), Governance and Nominating Committee (Chair). 2021 Director Compensation Table: Robert L. Knauss Fees Earned or Paid in Cash $104,000, Total $104,000.
2023-04-24	Robert L. Knauss Age: 92 Chairman Chairman since 2014; Director since 1991. Committee memberships: Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, Committee of Independent Directors (Chair), Governance and Nominating Committee (Chair). 2022 Director Compensation Table: Fees Earned or Paid in Cash: $104,000.
2024-04-29	Robert L. Knauss Age: 93 Chairman Chairman since 2014; Director since 1991. Committee memberships: Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, Chair of Committee of Independent Directors, Chair of Governance and Nominating Committee. 2023 Director Compensation Table: Fees Earned or Paid in Cash: $105,000.

MEXICO FUND INC

Filing Date	Source Excerpt
2002-01-23	Robert L. Knauss++ Mr. Knauss is the former Dean and 70 1985 2,624 Distinguished University Professor of University of Houston Law School. ++ Audit Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee member. During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2001, the Fund paid each Director, with the exception of Mr. Gomez Pimienta (who is not compensated for his services as Director), an annual retainer of $12,000 and $2,000 per meeting attended. The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation (not including per diem fees and expense reimbursement) paid by the Fund to each Director (other than Mr. Gomez Pimienta, who receives no director fees or other compensation for services as a director of the Fund) during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2001, as well as the total compensation paid by the Fund to each Director. Robert L. Knauss...... 40,000 None 40,000
2003-02-12	Robert L. Knauss++ Class II Term expires 2004; Mr. Knauss currently Director, Equus Ltd. II 5151 San Felipe Director Director since 1985 serves as Chairman of (investments); Director, Suite 1661 the Board and Principal Seitel, Inc. (oil Houston, TX 77056 Executive Officer of services). Age: 71 Philips Services Corp. (industrial services) and is also Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Baltic International USA, Inc. (investments). Mr. Knauss was the former Dean and Distinguished University Professor of University of Houston Law School and was also Dean of Vanderbilt Law School.
2004-02-06	Mr. Knauss currently serves as Chairman of the Board and Principal Executive Officer of Philips Services Corp. and is also Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Baltic International USA, Inc. ++ Audit Committee, Contract Review Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee member. Member or Alternate Member of the Valuation Committee. The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation paid by the Fund to each Director during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2003: Robert L. Knauss $35,250.
2005-02-07	Robert L. Knauss ... Age: 73 ... Class II Director ... Audit Committee, Contract Review Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee member. Member or Alternate Member of the Valuation Committee ... The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation ... Robert L. Knauss $ 26,500
2006-02-03	Robert L. Knauss Age: 73. Class II Director. Audit Committee, Contract Review Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee member. Compensation: $34,500.
2007-02-01	Mr. Knauss served as Chairman of the Board and Principal Executive Officer of Philips Services Corp. (industrial services) (1998-2003) and also served as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Baltic International USA, Inc. (investments) (1995-2003). During the past twenty years Mr. Knauss has served on the Boards of Directors of eight public companies. Mr. Knauss was the former Dean and Distinguished University Professor of University of Houston Law School and was also Dean of Vanderbilt Law School. Director, Equus Total Return Inc. (investment company); Director, XO Holdings, Inc. (telecommunications); Director, Westpoint International Inc. (home products). Audit Committee, Contract Review Committee, Valuation Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee member. Aggregate compensation from Fund: $42,500.
2008-02-01	Robert L. Knauss+ ... Age: 76 ... Class II Director ... Audit Committee, Contract Review Committee, and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee member. Member or alternate member of the Valuation Committee. ... $51,000 total compensation.
2009-02-02	Mr. Knauss served as Chairman of the Board and Principal Executive Officer of Philips Services Corp. ... Term expires 2010; Director since 1985. ... Audit Committee, Contract Review Committee, and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee member. Member or alternate member of the Valuation Committee. ... Total Compensation from Fund and Fund Complex Paid to Directors: $56,000.
2009-04-30	As of March 31, 2009, the dollar range of equity securities owned beneficially by each Director in the Fund was as follows: Independent Directors Robert L. Knauss Over $100,000 Over $100,000
2010-02-02	Mr. Knauss served as Chairman of the Board and Principal Executive Officer of Philips Services Corp. (industrial services) (1998-2003) and also serves as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Baltic International USA, Inc. (investments) (1995-2003 and 2008-present). During the past twenty years Mr. Knauss has served on the Boards of Directors of eight public companies. Mr. Knauss was the former Dean and Distinguished University Professor of University of Houston Law School and was also Dean of Vanderbilt Law School.
2011-01-31	Mr. Knauss has served as a Director of the Fund since 1985, and also serves as chairman of the Funds Audit Committee. Mr. Knauss currently serves as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board and a Director of Equus Total Return, Inc, an investment company. He previously served as Chairman of the Board and Principal Executive Officer of Philips Services Corp., an industrial services company, from 1998-2003. During the past twenty years, Mr. Knauss has served on the boards of directors of eight public companies. Mr. Knauss also served previously as the Dean and Distinguished University Professor of University of Houston Law School and was also Dean of Vanderbilt Law School. The members of the Funds Audit Committee are Messrs. Carrillo Gamboa, Clariond, González, Knauss, Serra and Shapiro. Mr. Knauss is the Chairman of the Audit Committee and the Committees Audit Committee Financial Expert. The members of the Funds Contract Review Committee are Messrs. Clariond, Carrillo Gamboa, González, Knauss, Serra and Shapiro. The members of the Funds Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee are Messrs. Clariond, Carrillo Gamboa, González, Knauss, Serra and Shapiro. The members of the Funds Valuation Committee are Messrs. González, Serra and Shapiro. The Alternate Members of the Funds Valuation Committee are Messrs. Carrillo Gamboa, Clariond, Gómez Pimienta and Knauss. The Fund pays each Director, with the exception of Mr. Gómez Pimienta (who is not compensated for his services as Director), an annual retainer of $20,000. Effective December 2010, this annual retainer was increased to its pre-2009 level of $24,000. In addition, the Fund pays each director with the exception of Mr. Gómez Pimienta $2,000 per in-person Board meeting attended. The Fund also reimburses all Directors and officers of the Fund for out-of-pocket expenses relating to attendance at meetings. In addition, each Independent Director receives $2,000 for each Committee meeting or telephonic special Board meeting attended. The aggregate amount of fees paid and expenses reimbursed to the Directors and officers for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2010 was $334,938. The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation (not including expense reimbursements) paid by the Fund to each Director (other than Mr. Gómez Pimienta, who receives no director fees or other compensation for services as a Director of the Fund) during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2010, as well as the total compensation paid by the Fund to each Director. Robert L. Knauss $45,000.
2012-01-31	Robert L. Knauss+ c/o Aristóteles 77, 3rd Floor Col. Polanco 11560 México, D.F. México Age: 80 Class II Director Term expires 2013; Director since 1985. Mr. Knauss currently serves as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Equus Total Return Inc. (investment company). He previously served as Chairman of the Board and Principal Executive Officer of Philips Services Corp. (industrial services) (1998-2003). During the past twenty years Mr. Knauss has served on the boards of directors of eight public companies. Mr. Knauss was the former Dean and Distinguished University Professor of University of Houston Law School and was also Dean of Vanderbilt Law School. Audit Committee, Contract Review Committee, and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee member. The Fund pays each Director, with the exception of Mr. Gómez Pimienta (who is not compensated for his services as Director), an annual retainer of $28,000. In addition, the Fund pays each director with the exception of Mr. Gómez Pimienta $2,000 per in-person Board meeting attended. The Fund also reimburses all Directors and officers of the Fund for out-of-pocket expenses relating to attendance at meetings. In addition, each Independent Director receives $2,000 for each Committee meeting or telephonic special Board meeting attended. The aggregate amount of fees paid and expenses reimbursed to the Directors and officers for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2011 was $390,314. The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation (not including expense reimbursements) paid by the Fund to each Director (other than Mr. Gómez Pimienta, who receives no director fees or other compensation for services as a Director of the Fund) during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2011, as well as the total compensation paid by the Fund to each Director. Robert L. Knauss $51,000.
2013-02-01	Mr. Knauss has served as a Director of the Fund since 1985, and also serves as chairman of the Fund's Audit Committee. He is a member of the Audit Committee, Contract Review Committee, and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. He is also a member or alternate member of the Valuation Committee. The Fund pays each Director, with the exception of Mr. Gómez Pimienta, an annual retainer of $32,000. In addition, the Fund pays each director $2,000 per in-person Board meeting attended and $2,000 for each Committee meeting or telephonic special Board meeting attended. The aggregate amount of fees paid and expenses reimbursed to the Directors and officers for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2012 was $414,271. The following table sets forth the aggregate compensation paid by the Fund to each Director during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2012: Mr. Knauss $56,000.