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Code of Business Conduct |
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CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT
INTRODUCTION
The Plastipak Holdings, Inc. Code of Business Conduct ("Code") applies to all
representatives, Associates (defined as any person who is employed by the
Company), including but not limited to supervisors, managers, consultants,
directors, officers and any other persons whose business activities are
conducted for Plastipak Holdings, Inc. and/or any of its subsidiaries
(collectively, the "Company"). The Code requires all Associates of the Company
to act ethically when conducting the business of the Company. This Code provides
a summary of the conduct required from all Associates of the Company, and is a
source for guidance, modification, accountability for, and enforcement of its
provisions; and is hereby incorporated into the Company handbooks.
The integrity of the Company must not ever be compromised for the personal
benefit of an Associate, Customer or Supplier. Early identification and
resolution of ethical issues are critical to maintaining our commitment to
ethical business practices. If you are unsure of what to do in any situation,
seek additional guidance and information from the Company's designated Chief
Compliance Officer identified on the Company's website. You may remain
anonymous.
You are responsible to know and comply with the provisions of the Code. Failure
to comply with the Code could result in disciplinary action, up to and including
termination of employment. In addition, violation of the Code may also be a
violation of either civil or criminal law and may result in civil or criminal
penalties for you, your supervisor, and the Company. Company policy and the law
prohibit retaliatory action against any Associate for reporting suspected
violations of the Code or for raising legitimate concerns or questions regarding
ethics matters.
This Code does not constitute a contract of employment for a definite term or a
guarantee of continued employment.
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Exhibit 14
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
It is fundamental to this Code that the conduct of all business dealings of the
Company be carried out in the best interest of the Company and within
appropriate ethical and legal boundaries. Associates should not have personal
interests that conflict with the interests of the Company.
Financial Interests and Investments in Suppliers, Customers and Competitors
THIS CODE PROHIBITS FINANCIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST RELATED TO INVESTMENTS IN OR
OTHER INTERESTS IN SUPPLIERS, CUSTOMERS AND COMPETITORS. THE PROHIBITIONS
CONTAINED IN THE CODE IN THIS RESPECT APPLY NOT ONLY TO THE ASSOCIATE, BUT ALSO
APPLY TO ANY IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS LIVING IN THE SAME HOUSEHOLD AS THE
ASSOCIATE. THE CODE PROHIBITS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST OR THE APPEARANCE OF A
CONFLICT OF INTEREST. AN ASSOCIATE MUST SUBMIT TO THE CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
ANY FACT SITUATION THAT IS, OR POTENTIALLY CONSTITUTES, A CONFLICT OF INTEREST
OR THE APPEARANCE OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE COMPLIANCE OFFICER WILL
DETERMINE THE COURSE OF ACTION REQUIRED BY THIS CODE.
Some examples of a financial interest prohibited by this Code are a financial
interest or investment in any entity (by an officer of the Company, or an
Associate that is involved in the procurement of goods and services, or who
influences the decisions made regarding the selection of a particular vendor or
supplier of goods or services) that (a) competes with; (b) is a supplier to; or
(c) is a customer of the Company. This does not include investments that are (a)
held through a publicly traded mutual fund; or (b) equal to or less than
$25,000, provided that any changes in value above the limit during the year are
not the result of additional investment by the Associate. Associates in the
category described in this paragraph must disclose to the Chief Compliance
Officer any investments or financial interests of this nature annually by
October 1st of each year. For other Associates, there is no limit to the
investment or financial interest in the publicly traded securities of suppliers
or customers and no disclosure requirement under the Code.
Any investments made prior to the Associate becoming employed by the Company may
be retained provided the Associate registers the investment with the Chief
Compliance Officer at the time this policy is effective and provided no
additional investment is made during the time the Associate is employed by the
Company.
In instances where the application of this policy results in extreme hardship,
the Associate may request the Chief Compliance Officer seek a waiver from the
Board of Directors of the Company.
All officers of the Company and Associates that are paid on the executive
payroll are required to disclose annually (prior October 1st of each year) all
of their investments (whether or not they are competitors, suppliers, or
customers) by name, but not by amount. All Associates must disclose all
investments that are or may be prohibited by this Code (competitor, supplier or
customer) annually by furnishing a list to the Chief Compliance Officer of the
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