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ANTITRUST BBNC complies with all applicable state and federal antitrust laws. Federal antitrust laws protect consumers from illegal competitive actions such as price fixing and division of markets. Non-compliance with applicable laws can result in civil violations up to $100 million and criminal penalties may include jail time. Antitrust laws prohibit employees from entering into any kind of agreement or understanding (even oral or informal) with a competitor on: Prices; Territories; Limitations on products or services; market share; The wages or other benefits paid to employees, or regarding which workers each company will or will not hire; Any action, which affects, limits, or restricts competition. Unlawful agreements do not require a written document signed by the parties involved. If competitors make a conscious commitment to a common course of anticompetitive action, they ENVIRONMENT could be in violation of antitrust laws. BBNC is free to price our products and services as we choose, but in doing so, we may not maintain or expand our market share through illegal or restrictive practices. Your Responsibilities NEVER agree with competitors to fix prices or divide markets. BBNC is expected to conduct all business operations in a way that avoids or minimizes any possible adverse impact on the environment. We will comply with all environmental laws and regulations, including providing truthful and accurate information to government permitting authorities. NEVER attend meetings or social gatherings with competitors where prices, costs, sales, profits, market shares, or other competitive subjects are discussed. Be careful when speaking with competitors. Avoid the appearance of wrongdoing. DO NOT enter into any understanding with a competitor that restricts either parties’ discretion to manufacture or sell any products or provide any service, or which limits selling to, or buying from, a third party. DO NOT share competitively sensitive information such as prices, wages, or costs with a competitor. BBNC Code of Ethics | Ethics Hotline: 1.866.513.7078 | Effective May 17, 2019 | www.bbnc.net 19