Common use of External Communications Clause in Contracts

External Communications. The Company strives to maintain open, honest, and consistent communications. In order to facilitate the accuracy and appropriateness of all information publicly disclosed, only authorized individuals are permitted to speak with or respond to inquiries from the media, shareholders, the investment community (such as securities analysts and investment advisors) and government entities. If an employee is contacted by a member of the media, a shareholder or a member of the investment community, the employee should decline to comment and should immediately refer all inquiries to the Chief Financial Officer or the Chief Marketing Officer. Inquiries from a government entity should be referred immediately to the General Counsel. The Company has adopted this policy in part to promote compliance with Regulation FD (Fair Disclosure). Regulation FD is a rule under the U.S. federal securities laws that prohibits companies from disclosing material nonpublic information to shareholders where it is reasonable to expect that they will trade on the information, and to the investment community without also disclosing the information to the public. To promote compliance with Regulation FD, the Company permits only designated spokespersons to discuss the Company with the media, shareholders, and the investment community.

External Communications. The Company strives to maintain open, opens honest, and consistent communications. In order to facilitate the accuracy and appropriateness of all information publicly disclosed, only authorized individuals are permitted to speak with or respond to inquiries from the media, shareholders, the investment community (such as securities analysts and investment advisors) and government entities. If an employee is contacted by a member of the media, a shareholder or a member of the investment community, the employee should decline to comment and should immediately refer all inquiries to the Chief Financial Officer or the Chief Marketing Officer. Inquiries from a government entity should be referred immediately to the General Counsel. The Company has adopted this policy in part to promote compliance with Regulation FD (Fair Disclosure). Regulation FD is a rule under the U.S. federal securities laws that prohibits companies from disclosing material nonpublic information to shareholders where it is reasonable to expect that they will trade on the information, and to the investment community without also disclosing the information to the public. To promote compliance with Regulation FD, the Company permits only designated spokespersons to discuss the Company with the media, shareholders, and the investment community.