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GOVERNANCE POLICIESCorporate Code of Conduct & EthicsThe Force Protection Board of Directors has adopted a Code of Conduct and Ethics (July 1, 2008) to serve as a guide to each of our directors, officers and employees on how to manage, on a daily basis, specific business activities. The subject of the Code is ethics and business conduct, and it is a subject about which we as a company have strong and aligned views.All Force Protection directors, officers and employees must hold themselves to the highest ethical and legal standards of conduct and the Code is intended as a reference tool to focus directors, officers and employees on areas of ethical risk, provide guidance to help recognize and deal with ethical issues, provide mechanisms to report questionable or unethical conduct, foster a culture of honesty and accountability, deter wrongdoing and promote fair and accurate disclosure and financial reporting. Force Protection has established a compliance program that that serves as a mechanism for individuals to ask questions and report integrity concerns without fear of retaliation. All directors, officers, employees and others with connections to our Company must have confidence that they can freely report concerns about legal or ethical violations, whether or not based on the Code of Conduct and Ethics, and that their concerns will be reviewed by the Company’s Compliance Officer (our General Counsel) and referred to and objectively investigated by Finance, Legal and Human Resources (and outside) specialists, if necessary, with appropriate individual and remedial action and without fear or favor. Any concern, question or complaint may be raised by contacting our Hot-line (800.695.5218), available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or by emailing the Compliance Administrator at Compliance@forceprotection.net Employees are subject to discipline if they fail to report a known or suspected concern. In addition, retaliation against those who raise integrity concerns is prohibited and is grounds for disciplinary action. When concerns are raised about possible violations of our company policies or the law, thorough and objective investigations are conducted with the highest possible level of confidentiality. Click here to download the entire Code of Conduct and Ethics Insider Trading PolicyIn the course of their work, directors, officers and employees may become aware of information that has not been made public and which, if publicly disclosed, could affect the market price of Force Protection common stock (“Company Stock”) and enable the possessor of the information to realize a profit or avoid a loss by trading in Company Stock or a security whose value is determined by the value of Company Stock (such as puts, calls or other derivative securities). Such information is referred to herein as "Material Nonpublic Information."It is a violation of law for any person to purchase or sell Company Stock or related derivative securities, or to tip others who may purchase or sell Company Stock or related derivative securities, on the basis of Material Nonpublic Information known to that person. Violations can result in prison time and other sanctions. It is also against Company policy for any individual in the Company, who may have nonpublic or unpublished knowledge about any customer or any other company, to purchase or sell the securities of those companies. For more information, please access the Code of Conduct and Ethics. Regulation FDThe Company is subject to regulations adopted by the SEC, including Regulation FD (Fair Disclosure), with respect to the disclosure of material information to the public. The Company is committed to fair disclosure to investors in compliance with all laws and regulations. The Company's policy, which reflects these legal requirements, is that no one associated with the Company may make any disclosure of Material Nonpublic Information (as defined in Policy 12, Insider Trading) about the Company to anyone outside of the Company who trades in or may be expected to trade in Company securities, unless the information is disclosed to the public at the same time.Only the Chief Executive Officer, General Counsel, Executive Vice President – Customer Operations, the Director of Investor Relations, or other individuals expressly authorized by the Chief Executive Officer may discuss material information with analysts, financial professionals, stockholders and other members of the public. Any requests for such information regarding the Company should be forwarded to one of the officers listed above. For more information, please access the Code of Conduct and Ethics. BylawsClick here to download the entire BylawsArticles of IncorporationClick here to download the entire Articles of Incorporation |