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Insider trading and tipping are not only serious violations of our Code, but they are also extremely serious violations of securities
laws. Violations of these laws can result in criminal as well as civil penalties, including fines or jail sentences. If you have any doubt
about a potential securities transaction or the use of certain non-public information, seek guidance from the Chief Financial Officer or
Chief Legal Officer or their designates. You may also refer to our Insider Trading Policy for additional information.
Q: Duane and his colleague Tess go out to lunch with Duane’s son, Marc. The three casually converse during the first half of their
meal, but later, the discussion turns to business. Although Marc is not a RIM employee, he is interested in smart investment
opportunities, and presses his father for more information about important product developments. Duane knows he can’t delve into
specifics, but tells both Marc and Tess, “Let’s just say that now would be a good time to invest in RIM.” Has Duane done anything
wrong?
A Yes. Duane may have the best of intentions, but encouraging his son and coworker to purchase RIM stock while in possession of
such key information is “tipping.” Tipping is a violation of insider trading laws, and can pose serious consequences for Duane, Tess,
Marc and RIM. We must not share confidential information with those outside our Company, including family members, or even with
colleagues who do not have a business reason to know it.
We Speak with One Clear Voice
RIM strives to provide clear and accurate information to both internal and external stakeholders. In addition to complying with
important legal and regulatory requirements, this helps us maintain integrity in our relationships with the public and investors, which
in turn strengthens our corporate reputation. Because this is so important, RIM has designated specific functions and individuals with
responsibility for communicating with the investment community, regulators and the media. The primary spokespersons for our
Company are the Co-Chief Executive Officers and other RIM personnel designated in our Corporate Disclosure Policy. From time to
time, these individuals may designate others to serve as authorized spokespersons.
If you have not been designated an authorized spokesperson, you must not respond to questions about RIM from the investment
community (including financial analysts and investors), regulators and the media, even informally. This includes discussing RIM
business in a social setting or otherwise. Instead, seek the appropriate guidance. Refer inquiries received from the media to the Public
Relations Department. Refer inquiries received from a financial analyst or investors to the Investor Relations Department at
investor_relatio[email protected]. Refer inquiries received from regulators to the Legal Department at legalcomplianc[email protected].
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