TABLE OF MOST VALUED RESPONSIBILITY WORLD CLASS CONTENTS INTRODUCTION PARTNER WINNING TEAM & INTEGRITY PERFORMANCE RESOURCES Back Next Last Page 16 We comply with international trade We adhere to government contracting regulations requirements DID YOU KNOW? Our ability to quickly deliver our products to customers, Applied sometimes enters into product or service contracts with Applied is prohibited from participating in trade wherever they operate around the world, enables Applied to the United States Government as well as governments of other boycotts that are not sanctioned by the United be the trusted supplier of choice. Applied is firmly committed countries, government agencies, and government contractors. States government. To ensure compliance with anti- to complying with all applicable import and export regulations These contracts and related procurement processes may be subject boycott laws, always have the Legal & Compliance in the countries where we do business. We uphold these trade to special regulations and impose unique requirements on the Organization review agreements, transactions, and letters of credit that contain potential boycott- policies and procedures to avoid serious consequences to the Company and our workforce. If involved in the bidding process for related language. company such as product delivery delays, increased audits, government contracts or performance under those contracts, we APPLIED VALUES IN ACTION seized merchandise, fines, loss of reputation, loss of export must understand any special rules and seek guidance as needed and import privileges, and even criminal penalties. from the Legal & Compliance Organization. What should I do if I feel pressured to “make the numbers work”? When engaging in international business activities, you We keep accurate records Your first responsibility is to record and report should refer to Applied’s internal Global Trade site to further information accurately and honestly. If you feel understand Global Trade’s policies and procedures. If at any Applied is a public company with an obligation to maintain accurate pressure to do otherwise, speak with someone in time you are unclear about international trade requirements, financial records and issue accurate reports to its shareholders and Global Ethics & Compliance or another member of you should first contact Global Trade with any questions the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). We adhere to the Legal & Compliance Organization. You always the company’s financial controls and policies as well as to generally have the option of contacting the Ethics Helpline, or concerns. anonymously if you prefer. accepted accounting principles. We do not make, or induce others to make, false or misleading entries, reports or documentation in FIND OUT MORE: connection with expenses, expenditures, or other transactions, or ethics/ in connection with any other employment or business record. globaltrade/ legal/