This section of our Web site outlines our company's practices regarding key corporate governance issues. This material summarizes the board of directors' accountabilities, and provides guidelines for the responsible conduct of our business and business relationships. Our policies and practices are designed to ensure that management is equipped to serve the best interests of the company and all its shareholders, and to ensure that our business is managed with integrity and excellence.

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REYNOLDS AMERICAN INC.
CODE OF CONDUCT

Contents
 

Letter from Chief Executive Officer

 
I.

 Compliance - Each Employee's Responsibility
II.

 Youth Smoking

III.

 Conflicts of Interest
  1. Personal Financial Interests
  2. Outside Activities
  3. Family and Other Significant Relationships
  4. Reporting and Resolving Conflicts of Interest

 
IV. Use of Inside Information and Speculation in Company Securities
  1. Use of Inside Information
  2. Trading in RAI Stock Prohibited During “Trading Blackout Periods”
  3. Speculation in Company Securities

 
V. Advertising and Marketing

 
VI. Competitive Practices

 
VII. Dealings With Persons Who Provide Us Goods and Services
  1. Reciprocity
  2. "Kickbacks" and Rebates
  3. Receipt of Gifts and Entertainment

 

VIII. Dealings With Customers and Potential Customers

 
IX.

 

 The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA")
X.

 

 Anti-Boycott Law
XI.

 

 U.S. Embargo Against Certain Countries
XII.

 

 Dealings With Public Officials
XIII.

 

 Political Activities and Contributions
XIV.

 

 Investor and Media Relations
XV. Safeguarding Company Assets
  1. Safeguarding Product Integrity
  2. Safeguarding Proprietary Information
  3. Safeguarding Company Funds and Property
  4. Records Management

 
XVI.

 

 Integrity of Records and Financial Reports
XVII. Use of Company Information Technology Resources
  1. Protection of Information Technology Resources
  2. Confidentiality of Information
  3. Use of Internet/Company Intranet Services
  4. Use of Electronic Mail Services

 
XVIII. Equal Employment Opportunity , Affirmative Action and Workplace Diversity
  1. Equal Employment Opportunity
  2. Affirmative Action
  3. Workplace Diversity

 
XIX.

 

 “No Harassment” Policy
XX.

 

 Health, Safety and Environmental Protection
XXI.

 

 Substance Abuse
XXII.

 

 Government and Attorney Inquiries
XXIII.

 

 International Business Guidelines
XXIV.

 

 Use of Agents and Non-Employees
XXV. Code of Conduct Compliance
  1. Initial Distribution
  2. Initial Certification
  3. Maintaining Compliance
  4. Amendments and Waivers
  5. Audits of Compliance

 
XXVI.

 

 Code of Conduct Violations
XXVII.

 

 Continuance of Existing Personnel Policies, Rules and Performance Standards
XXVIII.

 

 Updating
Certification of Compliance Forms
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