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3. FAIR TRADING PRACTICES


        The Company believes in free and fair markets and we compete in a legal and ethical
        manner on the basis of the quality of our products and services.  We believe that we
        are  good  at  what  we  do  and  we  do  not  require  to  unethically  or  unfairly  manipulate
        competition to serve our customers and principals.

        We are committed to compliance with fair competition and anti-trust laws that apply in the
        markets in which we operate. These laws are intended to prohibit practices that restrain
        trade or unduly limit free and fair competition.


        Fair competition violations include agreements with customers, suppliers, competitors,
        and others, such as:

        •   Mutual understandings to control prices.
        •   The boycotting of certain suppliers or customers.
        •   Making agreements to rig bids or proposals.


        All employees should be aware of our policies in this area, but this is especially important
        for individuals in marketing, sales, purchasing and related positions, as well as those
        who  are  members  of  trade  and  professional  associations  or  individuals  planning  to
        attend meetings of such groups.

        Remember: Fair competition and anti-trust laws are complex and can have an impact on
        our business in many ways, including with regard to our suppliers and sales. Violation of
        the rules can have serious consequences for the Company as well as for anyone acting
        on our behalf.


        Do:
        •   Keep  the  Company’s  files  on  principals,  suppliers  and  customers  secure  with
           controlled access
        •   Be  honest  and  fair  in  your  dealings  with  all  principals,  suppliers,  customers  and
           competitors.
        •   Depart from any meeting in which anti competitive behavior is being discussed or
           undertaken.

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