Code of Business Conduct & Ethics (continued)

Confidentiality
We will maintain the confidentiality of confidential information entrusted to us by our customers, except when disclosure is authorized by the General Counsel or required by laws or regulations. Confidential information includes all non-public information that might be of use to competitors, or harmful to us or our customers, if disclosed. It also includes information that suppliers and customers have entrusted to us.

Summary
It is expected that every Ascot employee, agent or contract laborer will transact our business with the highest standards of integrity. By maintaining a sensitivity to and an awareness of the ethical aspects of business, we can ensure that our business conduct in all respects is exemplary.  We and our employees enjoy an outstanding reputation.  Adherence to this Code will uphold and enhance that reputation.