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BRIDGESTONE INTEGRITY IN THE MARKETPLACEBridgestone employees in all countries are absolutely prohibited from engaging in bribery. Under no circumstances may a Bridgestone employee or a third party acting on Bridgestone’s behalf offer anything of value to a government official or any other third party, or their representatives, to obtain or retain business or for any other commercial advantage.Bribery is illegal in countries throughout the world. Additionally, some countries have bribery laws that can extend to certain actions taken by Bridgestone companies outside that country’s borders. These laws carry stiff penalties such as fines and imprisonment. Violation of these laws can ruin Bridgestone’s good name and business prospects from a global perspective.Remember, a bribe can be anything of value or benefit and this can include many things. Cash, gifts, donations to selected organizations, a job offer for a family member, personal favor, even paying for a business trip, a meal or other business courtesies could be considered a bribe if offered to obtain an improper business advantage.Bridgestone Global Anti-Bribery PolicyBridgestone has confirmed its commitment to prohibiting any forms of bribery by any Bridgestone employee or a third party acting on Bridgestone’s behalf by adopting a Global Anti-Bribery Policy. The Bridgestone Global Anti-Bribery Policy provides practical guidance and describes Bridgestone’s requirements regarding the prevention of bribery and how to address bribery risks. 32Bribery and CorruptionYOU MUST NOTBribery is strictly prohibited.