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INTERACTIONS WITH THE GOVERNMENT
To the extent that the Company may conduct business with the U.S., state and local governments and the governments of
many foreign countries, the Company is committed to conducting its business with all governments and their representatives with the
highest standards of business ethics and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including the special requirements that
apply to government contracts and government transactions. If you interact with the government, you should:
• Be forthright and candid at all times. No employee or director should intentionally misstate or omit any material
information from any written or oral communication with the government.
• Exercise extreme care in maintaining records for and allocating costs to government contracts. Costs incurred on
one government project should not be charged against another government project.
• Ensure that all required written submissions are made to the government and are timely, and that all written
submissions, whether voluntary or required, satisfy applicable laws and regulations.
• You should not offer or exchange any gifts, gratuities or favors with, or pay for meals, entertainment, travel or other
similar expenses for, government employees.
If your job responsibilities include interacting with the government, you are expected to understand and comply with the
special laws, rules and regulations that apply to your job position. If any doubt exists about whether a course of action is lawful, you
should seek advice immediately from your supervisor and the Legal Department.
POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND ACTIVITIES
The Company encourages its employees and directors to participate in the political process as individuals and on their own
time. However, federal and state contribution and lobbying laws severely limit the contributions the Company can make to political
parties or candidates. It is Company policy that Company funds or assets not be used to make a political contribution to any political
party or candidate, unless prior approval has been given by the Legal Department.
The following guidelines are intended to ensure that any political activity you pursue complies with this policy:
• Contribution of Funds. You may contribute your personal funds to political parties or candidates. The Company
will not reimburse you for personal political contributions.
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• Volunteer Activities. You may participate in volunteer political activities during non-work time. You may not
participate in political activities during working hours.
• Use of Company Facilities. The Company's facilities generally may not be used for political activities (including
fundraisers or other activities related to running for office). However, the Company may make its facilities available
for limited political functions, including speeches by government officials and political candidates, with the
approval of the Legal Department.
• Use of Company Name. When you participate in political affairs, you should be careful to make it clear that your
views and actions are your own, and not made on behalf of the Company. For instance, Company letterhead should
not be used to send out personal letters in connection with political activities.
These guidelines are intended to ensure that any political activity you pursue is done voluntarily and with your own resources
and time. Please contact the Legal Department if you have any questions about this policy.
COMPLIANCE WITH ANTITRUST LAWS
Antitrust laws of the U.S. and other countries are designed to protect consumers and competitors against unfair business
practices and to promote and preserve competition. Our policy is to compete vigorously and ethically while complying with all
antitrust, monopoly, competition or cartel laws in all countries, states or localities in which the Company conducts business.
Actions that Violate U.S. Antitrust Laws
In general, U.S. antitrust laws forbid agreements or actions "in restraint of trade." All employees should be familiar with the
general principles of the U.S. antitrust laws. The following is a summary of actions that are violations of U.S. antitrust laws:
• Price Fixing. The Company may not agree with its competitors to raise, lower or stabilize prices or any element of
price, including discounts and credit terms.
• Limitation of Supply. The Company may not agree with its competitors to limit its quantity or type of production
or restrict the supply of its services.