It is the Company’s policy that all solicitations of or dealings with suppliers, customers or others doing or seeking to do business with the Company shall be conducted solely on a basis that reflects both the Company’s best business interests and its high ethical standards. Providing common courtesies, entertainment and occasional meals for potential or actual suppliers, customers or others involved with aspects of the Company’s business in a manner appropriate to the business relationship and associated with business discussions is permitted, provided expenses in this connection are appropriate, reasonable and lawful.