This document outlines AMD's worldwide standards of business conduct. It begins with an introduction and messages from leadership emphasizing AMD's commitment to ethics and compliance. It then describes AMD's vision, mission and values. The document provides principles for maintaining a respectful work environment, ethical business practices, avoiding conflicts of interest, and complying with additional legal and regulatory requirements. It concludes by addressing processes for seeking guidance, reporting concerns, and ensuring accountability.
Tayabali Tomlin Successful Business Starter Pack 2010Aynsley Damery
The Financial, Tax and Accounting considerations of starting a new business - with this handy reference guide to starting a business, you should be able to successfully handle many of the problems encountered in starting and running a business. Always remember to seek professional advice in areas that you are not sure about. The benefits will far outweigh the cost. Good luck!
This document is an employee handbook that outlines policies and guidelines for employees of ABC Corp Services Private Limited. It covers codes of conduct, terms of employment, general administrative policies, employee development, compensation, termination, leave policies, travel expenses, and internet usage. Some key points include policies on equal opportunity, harassment, conflicts of interest, confidentiality, working hours, holidays, late arrivals, absences, performance reviews, training, salaries, resignations, dismissals, leave allowance including sick leave, maternity leave and paternity leave. The handbook provides a comprehensive overview of HR policies and guidelines for employees.
Legal Practitioners Liability Committee Contract Of Professional Indemnity In...legal6
1) This document outlines the terms and conditions of a professional indemnity insurance contract for barristers in 2005/2006. It details coverage for civil liability and defense costs up to the specified limit of liability, subject to any applicable excess.
2) Several exclusions are listed, including for bodily injury, property damage, contractual obligations, fraud, insured versus insured claims, and penalties.
3) Key terms such as associate, claim, defense costs, insured, and period of insurance are defined for the purposes of interpreting the contract.
Stroll Net will provide public internet terminals throughout Tech City for affordable internet access away from home or office. The business will be owned equally by Cam Piotr and Bob Green, with investors owning the remaining shares. Stroll Net aims to introduce an innovative product to meet the growing demand for internet access. Risks include whether there is sufficient demand and if people will pay for the service. The terminals will offer internet, email, advertising and prepaid services. Stroll Net expects to attract students and traveling business people in particular.
This document outlines Pulte Homes' business practices policy. It covers topics such as:
1) Commitment to fairness in business dealings and avoidance of conflicts of interest, bribes, and kickbacks.
2) Requirements to accurately record financial data and comply with accounting standards, tax laws, and records retention policies.
3) Responsibilities to safeguard company assets and ensure expenditures are legitimate business expenses.
4) Guidelines regarding acceptance of gifts, employee purchases of Pulte homes, and reporting of conflicts of interest.
The policy provides contacts for questions regarding various topics. Employees are expected to comply with both this policy and applicable laws. Failure to do so could result in disciplinary action.
This document provides the procedures manual for HCC Procurement Operations. It outlines the mission, vision, purpose and authorities for procurement at HCC. It defines key terms and establishes standards for ethics, conflicts of interest, procurement methods and processes. The manual describes the different types of purchase orders and requisitions, timetables for competitive bidding and proposals, and guidelines for drafting specifications and handling mistakes in bids. It aims to ensure procurement complies with applicable laws and policies in a fair, ethical and efficient manner.
t was important for Yoli to come out of the gate with a formulation that represented what Yoli was truly all about. To do that, we needed to eliminate all of the bad and lock in only the good ingredients.
Incorporating wholesome Vitamin C and a proprietary blend of some of the most popular ingredients of the day: Pomegranate, Alkaplex®, Acia extract, Gogi Berry, Resveratrol, Oxyphyte™ White Tea extract, Probiotics, and Monatau®, Yoli Blast Caps® deliver to the market a healthy alternative to all of the nutrient-deprived, sweetened beverages most people are consuming every day.
The document announces the annual meeting of Cardinal Health shareholders to be held on November 5, 2008 at 2:00pm at Cardinal Health's headquarters in Dublin, OH. The purposes of the meeting are to elect directors, ratify the selection of the independent auditing firm, and vote on proposed amendments to corporate governing documents and compensation plans. Shareholders of record as of September 8, 2008 are entitled to vote.
Tayabali Tomlin Successful Business Starter Pack 2010Aynsley Damery
The Financial, Tax and Accounting considerations of starting a new business - with this handy reference guide to starting a business, you should be able to successfully handle many of the problems encountered in starting and running a business. Always remember to seek professional advice in areas that you are not sure about. The benefits will far outweigh the cost. Good luck!
This document is an employee handbook that outlines policies and guidelines for employees of ABC Corp Services Private Limited. It covers codes of conduct, terms of employment, general administrative policies, employee development, compensation, termination, leave policies, travel expenses, and internet usage. Some key points include policies on equal opportunity, harassment, conflicts of interest, confidentiality, working hours, holidays, late arrivals, absences, performance reviews, training, salaries, resignations, dismissals, leave allowance including sick leave, maternity leave and paternity leave. The handbook provides a comprehensive overview of HR policies and guidelines for employees.
Legal Practitioners Liability Committee Contract Of Professional Indemnity In...legal6
1) This document outlines the terms and conditions of a professional indemnity insurance contract for barristers in 2005/2006. It details coverage for civil liability and defense costs up to the specified limit of liability, subject to any applicable excess.
2) Several exclusions are listed, including for bodily injury, property damage, contractual obligations, fraud, insured versus insured claims, and penalties.
3) Key terms such as associate, claim, defense costs, insured, and period of insurance are defined for the purposes of interpreting the contract.
Stroll Net will provide public internet terminals throughout Tech City for affordable internet access away from home or office. The business will be owned equally by Cam Piotr and Bob Green, with investors owning the remaining shares. Stroll Net aims to introduce an innovative product to meet the growing demand for internet access. Risks include whether there is sufficient demand and if people will pay for the service. The terminals will offer internet, email, advertising and prepaid services. Stroll Net expects to attract students and traveling business people in particular.
This document outlines Pulte Homes' business practices policy. It covers topics such as:
1) Commitment to fairness in business dealings and avoidance of conflicts of interest, bribes, and kickbacks.
2) Requirements to accurately record financial data and comply with accounting standards, tax laws, and records retention policies.
3) Responsibilities to safeguard company assets and ensure expenditures are legitimate business expenses.
4) Guidelines regarding acceptance of gifts, employee purchases of Pulte homes, and reporting of conflicts of interest.
The policy provides contacts for questions regarding various topics. Employees are expected to comply with both this policy and applicable laws. Failure to do so could result in disciplinary action.
This document provides the procedures manual for HCC Procurement Operations. It outlines the mission, vision, purpose and authorities for procurement at HCC. It defines key terms and establishes standards for ethics, conflicts of interest, procurement methods and processes. The manual describes the different types of purchase orders and requisitions, timetables for competitive bidding and proposals, and guidelines for drafting specifications and handling mistakes in bids. It aims to ensure procurement complies with applicable laws and policies in a fair, ethical and efficient manner.
t was important for Yoli to come out of the gate with a formulation that represented what Yoli was truly all about. To do that, we needed to eliminate all of the bad and lock in only the good ingredients.
Incorporating wholesome Vitamin C and a proprietary blend of some of the most popular ingredients of the day: Pomegranate, Alkaplex®, Acia extract, Gogi Berry, Resveratrol, Oxyphyte™ White Tea extract, Probiotics, and Monatau®, Yoli Blast Caps® deliver to the market a healthy alternative to all of the nutrient-deprived, sweetened beverages most people are consuming every day.
The document announces the annual meeting of Cardinal Health shareholders to be held on November 5, 2008 at 2:00pm at Cardinal Health's headquarters in Dublin, OH. The purposes of the meeting are to elect directors, ratify the selection of the independent auditing firm, and vote on proposed amendments to corporate governing documents and compensation plans. Shareholders of record as of September 8, 2008 are entitled to vote.
After setting firm-wide strategy and goals in a start-up, it is useful for each department to do the same in order to ensure strategic alignment from top to bottom. Here is an example, though slightly dated, it still is a reasonably good example.
This document outlines the business plan for Coinaid Earth Project, which aims to install coin exchange machines around the world to facilitate donations for environmental causes. The key aspects of the plan are:
1. The company will install coin exchange machines in high traffic locations like airports and train stations that will allow travelers to exchange coins for bills and donate the cash value to environmental charities.
2. The machines will be funded through an investment offering and will generate revenue through exchange fees from users.
3. Financial projections estimate the company will break even within 3 years and become profitable thereafter, with strong growth potential as more machines are installed globally.
Fiduciary Duties and Other Responsibilities Sixth Edition 2016Mason Matthies
This document is a sixth edition of a handbook that provides guidance to corporate directors and officers on fulfilling their fiduciary duties. It discusses the roles and responsibilities of directors and officers, as well as the fiduciary duties of care, loyalty and good faith. It also examines how these duties apply in specific contexts such as business transactions, takeovers, going private transactions, the use of special committees, and periods of insolvency or dissolution. The handbook is intended to be both an authoritative legal resource and a practical tool to help directors and officers address real-world governance challenges.
This document outlines the rules for PSP paintball tournaments including:
1) Player classification and roster limits based on skill level
2) Gameplay rules such as point starts, eliminations, penalties, and match structure
3) Scoring, seeding, tournament structure including preliminary rounds and playoffs
4) Equipment regulations, sportsmanship policies, and field layout guidelines.
Burger world individual franchise agreement 20130214 khaled and ahmed alhebsiLaith Rashed
This document is a franchise agreement for a Burger World franchise. It outlines the terms of the agreement between the franchisor, Burger World & Substop and Metro Coffee FZE, and the franchisee, two individuals from RAK, UAE. The agreement covers definitions, fees, terms and renewal, site selection and development, proprietary marks, trade secrets, training, operations standards, default and termination terms, and dispute resolution.
- The document announces and provides details about Quest Diagnostics' 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 16, 2008 at 10:30am at The Hilton at Short Hills in Short Hills, New Jersey.
- At the meeting, shareholders will vote on electing three members of the Board of Directors, ratifying the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2008, and any other business that may come before the meeting.
- Shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 18, 2008 are entitled to attend and vote by proxy.
The document is a confidentiality agreement for an undisclosed business plan. It states that the business plan information is confidential and should not be disclosed without permission. Anyone reading the plan acknowledges that the information is confidential in nature and agrees not to disclose or use it in a way that could harm the business. Upon request, the reader must return the business plan document. The agreement requires the reader's signature, name, and date.
This document explains brief legal guidelines to do business in the State of Georgia. It helps people to avoid mistakes and follow through all required matters to open up and run small business.
1) The document provides details about the 53rd Annual General Meeting of Indian Oil Corporation Limited including the agenda items, notes for members, and brief resumes of directors retiring and eligible for reappointment.
2) Twelve resolutions are proposed, including adoption of accounts, declaration of dividend, appointment of directors, and appointment of auditors.
3) Brief resumes are provided for six directors retiring by rotation - Shri Anees Noorani, Dr. (Smt.) Indu Shahani, Shri Sudhir Bhargava, Dr. Ravinder Kumar Malhotra, Shri Makrand Nene, and Shri Vasudev Sitaram Okhde - detailing their qualifications and experience.
Sap hr implementation config rc - Aditi TarafdarAditi Tarafdar
This document provides configuration instructions for SAP HR recruitment management. It covers settings for integrating recruitment with personnel administration, configuring workforce requirements and advertising, applicant administration, and applicant selection. The document includes screenshots of relevant SAP system navigation screens and configuration screens. It aims to meet Indian business scenarios and requirements for recruitment processes in SAP.
Consulting Services Operation Manual, Asian Development BankJoy Irman
This document provides an operations manual for consulting services. It discusses the need for and types of consultants, ADB policies on consultants, and roles and responsibilities in the consultant recruitment process. It also provides guidance on preparing consulting services packages, requests for proposals, evaluating proposals, negotiating contracts, and recruiting individual consultants. The manual aims to guide users through the entire process of recruiting and supervising consultants for development projects.
Guidelines for the Use of Consultants under Islamic Development Bank FinancingJoy Irman
This document outlines guidelines for selecting and contracting consultants for projects financed by the Islamic Development Bank. It discusses:
1. General principles for the use of consultants such as the purpose of the guidelines, eligibility requirements, types of consultants, principles for selection, and procedures for evaluation.
2. Procedures for selecting consulting firms, including requirements for terms of reference, cost estimates, advertising, shortlisting, selection methods, and contract provisions.
3. Specific selection methods for consulting firms such as quality and cost-based selection and least cost selection.
4. Procedures for selecting individual consultants.
The guidelines are intended to help beneficiaries properly utilize consulting services for IDB-financed projects
This document provides a blueprint for metering, pricing, billing, payments, account management, and subscription management for cloud commerce. It discusses various pricing models including one-time, recurring, usage-based, and bundled pricing. It also outlines best practices for usage processing, billing, payments, account setup and maintenance, subscription changes, and a self-service web portal. Advanced commerce models like billing-as-a-service and cloud marketplaces are also mentioned.
This document provides guidelines for marine health, safety, quality, and environmental management. It outlines key aspects of an effective management system including developing policies, assessing risks and legal requirements, setting objectives, defining roles and responsibilities, training personnel, controlling documents, ensuring operational control, and evaluating suppliers. The guidelines incorporate principles from international standards like the ISM Code, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 to provide a comprehensive framework for responsible management in the safe operation of ships and prevention of pollution.
The document provides information to help new businesses register properly with relevant tax authorities and comply with filing requirements. It discusses registering a new business with HM Revenue & Customs for taxes like corporation tax and self-employment national insurance contributions. It also covers registering for VAT with HMRC if applicable thresholds are met. The document stresses the importance of complying with tax rules to avoid penalties and ensures all necessary registrations are completed within the first three months of starting a new business.
Handbook - Regulatory Compliances by Company After IncorporationBinoy Chacko
The document provides an overview of compliance requirements for limited companies in India after incorporation. It covers key aspects like board meetings, shareholder meetings, accounting and audit, taxation compliances, and other legal registrations required. The document categorizes companies as private or public limited, outlines their defining criteria, and specifies periodicity of board meetings, notice requirements, and procedures for recording minutes as per Companies Act and Secretarial Standards. It also discusses compliance obligations for maintaining statutory registers, filing annual and event-based returns with the Registrar of Companies.
This document outlines the scope of work for Consulting Corp to port Telecom Corp's PSS Suite to the Solaris 10 operating system. The project will be conducted in phases and deliver a ported system, an interim system for testing, and an updated system with any additional requirements. Acceptance criteria and milestones are defined, along with responsibilities, dependencies, and warranty terms. Project management processes are also described.
This document provides information and instructions for implementing a payroll system in Tally.ERP 9. It discusses configuring payroll settings, creating payroll masters like employee groups and pay heads, processing attendance and payroll vouchers, and accounting for payroll taxes and contributions like PF, ESI, and professional tax. It also covers tracking salary advances, processing pay revisions and arrears, and payroll for contract employees. The document is intended to guide users through the full payroll implementation and processing cycle in Tally.ERP 9.
The document is a proxy statement from CVS Caremark Corporation notifying stockholders about its upcoming annual meeting on May 7, 2008. The proxy statement provides information on electing directors, ratifying the appointment of Ernst & Young as the independent auditor, and acting on three stockholder proposals. Stockholders as of March 12, 2008 are entitled to vote, and can do so by proxy, mail, phone or internet.
Enterprise pandemic virus infrastructure response plan (1)Ronimiah3
This document outlines an enterprise pandemic virus infrastructure response plan. It details crisis management structures and teams, including an incident response team, corporate incident support team, and corporate crisis management team. It also describes operational status tracking, communications, human resources, occupational health, security, business operations, and supply management response procedures. The plan provides response thresholds aligned with WHO pandemic phases and outlines responsibilities for pandemic coordinators to implement response measures.
- AMD reported financial results for fiscal year 2008 that were challenging due to the economic downturn. However, AMD made strategic moves to strengthen its business, including partnering with ATIC and Mubadala to form GLOBALFOUNDRIES for semiconductor manufacturing.
- AMD delivered solid product execution in 2008 with new PC and graphics solutions. It also announced new platforms and technologies like the Fusion initiative.
- Looking to 2009, AMD is well positioned for long-term success with its new operating model and strong product roadmap, and it is focused on delivering leading platforms and graphics solutions amid a changing economic landscape favoring value and user experience.
AMD's CFO presented at the 2010 Financial Analyst Day. The presentation outlined AMD's strategy for profitable growth, which included partnering across the PC ecosystem to co-design winning platforms and help those platforms succeed in the market. AMD's strategy targeted the entire ecosystem, including ODMs, global PC players, consumers, SMBs, and the public/enterprise sectors. The presentation highlighted AMD's many new product opportunities and investments in sales coverage across consumer, SMB, and enterprise segments.
After setting firm-wide strategy and goals in a start-up, it is useful for each department to do the same in order to ensure strategic alignment from top to bottom. Here is an example, though slightly dated, it still is a reasonably good example.
This document outlines the business plan for Coinaid Earth Project, which aims to install coin exchange machines around the world to facilitate donations for environmental causes. The key aspects of the plan are:
1. The company will install coin exchange machines in high traffic locations like airports and train stations that will allow travelers to exchange coins for bills and donate the cash value to environmental charities.
2. The machines will be funded through an investment offering and will generate revenue through exchange fees from users.
3. Financial projections estimate the company will break even within 3 years and become profitable thereafter, with strong growth potential as more machines are installed globally.
Fiduciary Duties and Other Responsibilities Sixth Edition 2016Mason Matthies
This document is a sixth edition of a handbook that provides guidance to corporate directors and officers on fulfilling their fiduciary duties. It discusses the roles and responsibilities of directors and officers, as well as the fiduciary duties of care, loyalty and good faith. It also examines how these duties apply in specific contexts such as business transactions, takeovers, going private transactions, the use of special committees, and periods of insolvency or dissolution. The handbook is intended to be both an authoritative legal resource and a practical tool to help directors and officers address real-world governance challenges.
This document outlines the rules for PSP paintball tournaments including:
1) Player classification and roster limits based on skill level
2) Gameplay rules such as point starts, eliminations, penalties, and match structure
3) Scoring, seeding, tournament structure including preliminary rounds and playoffs
4) Equipment regulations, sportsmanship policies, and field layout guidelines.
Burger world individual franchise agreement 20130214 khaled and ahmed alhebsiLaith Rashed
This document is a franchise agreement for a Burger World franchise. It outlines the terms of the agreement between the franchisor, Burger World & Substop and Metro Coffee FZE, and the franchisee, two individuals from RAK, UAE. The agreement covers definitions, fees, terms and renewal, site selection and development, proprietary marks, trade secrets, training, operations standards, default and termination terms, and dispute resolution.
- The document announces and provides details about Quest Diagnostics' 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 16, 2008 at 10:30am at The Hilton at Short Hills in Short Hills, New Jersey.
- At the meeting, shareholders will vote on electing three members of the Board of Directors, ratifying the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2008, and any other business that may come before the meeting.
- Shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 18, 2008 are entitled to attend and vote by proxy.
The document is a confidentiality agreement for an undisclosed business plan. It states that the business plan information is confidential and should not be disclosed without permission. Anyone reading the plan acknowledges that the information is confidential in nature and agrees not to disclose or use it in a way that could harm the business. Upon request, the reader must return the business plan document. The agreement requires the reader's signature, name, and date.
This document explains brief legal guidelines to do business in the State of Georgia. It helps people to avoid mistakes and follow through all required matters to open up and run small business.
1) The document provides details about the 53rd Annual General Meeting of Indian Oil Corporation Limited including the agenda items, notes for members, and brief resumes of directors retiring and eligible for reappointment.
2) Twelve resolutions are proposed, including adoption of accounts, declaration of dividend, appointment of directors, and appointment of auditors.
3) Brief resumes are provided for six directors retiring by rotation - Shri Anees Noorani, Dr. (Smt.) Indu Shahani, Shri Sudhir Bhargava, Dr. Ravinder Kumar Malhotra, Shri Makrand Nene, and Shri Vasudev Sitaram Okhde - detailing their qualifications and experience.
Sap hr implementation config rc - Aditi TarafdarAditi Tarafdar
This document provides configuration instructions for SAP HR recruitment management. It covers settings for integrating recruitment with personnel administration, configuring workforce requirements and advertising, applicant administration, and applicant selection. The document includes screenshots of relevant SAP system navigation screens and configuration screens. It aims to meet Indian business scenarios and requirements for recruitment processes in SAP.
Consulting Services Operation Manual, Asian Development BankJoy Irman
This document provides an operations manual for consulting services. It discusses the need for and types of consultants, ADB policies on consultants, and roles and responsibilities in the consultant recruitment process. It also provides guidance on preparing consulting services packages, requests for proposals, evaluating proposals, negotiating contracts, and recruiting individual consultants. The manual aims to guide users through the entire process of recruiting and supervising consultants for development projects.
Guidelines for the Use of Consultants under Islamic Development Bank FinancingJoy Irman
This document outlines guidelines for selecting and contracting consultants for projects financed by the Islamic Development Bank. It discusses:
1. General principles for the use of consultants such as the purpose of the guidelines, eligibility requirements, types of consultants, principles for selection, and procedures for evaluation.
2. Procedures for selecting consulting firms, including requirements for terms of reference, cost estimates, advertising, shortlisting, selection methods, and contract provisions.
3. Specific selection methods for consulting firms such as quality and cost-based selection and least cost selection.
4. Procedures for selecting individual consultants.
The guidelines are intended to help beneficiaries properly utilize consulting services for IDB-financed projects
This document provides a blueprint for metering, pricing, billing, payments, account management, and subscription management for cloud commerce. It discusses various pricing models including one-time, recurring, usage-based, and bundled pricing. It also outlines best practices for usage processing, billing, payments, account setup and maintenance, subscription changes, and a self-service web portal. Advanced commerce models like billing-as-a-service and cloud marketplaces are also mentioned.
This document provides guidelines for marine health, safety, quality, and environmental management. It outlines key aspects of an effective management system including developing policies, assessing risks and legal requirements, setting objectives, defining roles and responsibilities, training personnel, controlling documents, ensuring operational control, and evaluating suppliers. The guidelines incorporate principles from international standards like the ISM Code, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 to provide a comprehensive framework for responsible management in the safe operation of ships and prevention of pollution.
The document provides information to help new businesses register properly with relevant tax authorities and comply with filing requirements. It discusses registering a new business with HM Revenue & Customs for taxes like corporation tax and self-employment national insurance contributions. It also covers registering for VAT with HMRC if applicable thresholds are met. The document stresses the importance of complying with tax rules to avoid penalties and ensures all necessary registrations are completed within the first three months of starting a new business.
Handbook - Regulatory Compliances by Company After IncorporationBinoy Chacko
The document provides an overview of compliance requirements for limited companies in India after incorporation. It covers key aspects like board meetings, shareholder meetings, accounting and audit, taxation compliances, and other legal registrations required. The document categorizes companies as private or public limited, outlines their defining criteria, and specifies periodicity of board meetings, notice requirements, and procedures for recording minutes as per Companies Act and Secretarial Standards. It also discusses compliance obligations for maintaining statutory registers, filing annual and event-based returns with the Registrar of Companies.
This document outlines the scope of work for Consulting Corp to port Telecom Corp's PSS Suite to the Solaris 10 operating system. The project will be conducted in phases and deliver a ported system, an interim system for testing, and an updated system with any additional requirements. Acceptance criteria and milestones are defined, along with responsibilities, dependencies, and warranty terms. Project management processes are also described.
This document provides information and instructions for implementing a payroll system in Tally.ERP 9. It discusses configuring payroll settings, creating payroll masters like employee groups and pay heads, processing attendance and payroll vouchers, and accounting for payroll taxes and contributions like PF, ESI, and professional tax. It also covers tracking salary advances, processing pay revisions and arrears, and payroll for contract employees. The document is intended to guide users through the full payroll implementation and processing cycle in Tally.ERP 9.
The document is a proxy statement from CVS Caremark Corporation notifying stockholders about its upcoming annual meeting on May 7, 2008. The proxy statement provides information on electing directors, ratifying the appointment of Ernst & Young as the independent auditor, and acting on three stockholder proposals. Stockholders as of March 12, 2008 are entitled to vote, and can do so by proxy, mail, phone or internet.
Enterprise pandemic virus infrastructure response plan (1)Ronimiah3
This document outlines an enterprise pandemic virus infrastructure response plan. It details crisis management structures and teams, including an incident response team, corporate incident support team, and corporate crisis management team. It also describes operational status tracking, communications, human resources, occupational health, security, business operations, and supply management response procedures. The plan provides response thresholds aligned with WHO pandemic phases and outlines responsibilities for pandemic coordinators to implement response measures.
- AMD reported financial results for fiscal year 2008 that were challenging due to the economic downturn. However, AMD made strategic moves to strengthen its business, including partnering with ATIC and Mubadala to form GLOBALFOUNDRIES for semiconductor manufacturing.
- AMD delivered solid product execution in 2008 with new PC and graphics solutions. It also announced new platforms and technologies like the Fusion initiative.
- Looking to 2009, AMD is well positioned for long-term success with its new operating model and strong product roadmap, and it is focused on delivering leading platforms and graphics solutions amid a changing economic landscape favoring value and user experience.
AMD's CFO presented at the 2010 Financial Analyst Day. The presentation outlined AMD's strategy for profitable growth, which included partnering across the PC ecosystem to co-design winning platforms and help those platforms succeed in the market. AMD's strategy targeted the entire ecosystem, including ODMs, global PC players, consumers, SMBs, and the public/enterprise sectors. The presentation highlighted AMD's many new product opportunities and investments in sales coverage across consumer, SMB, and enterprise segments.
This document summarizes a keynote presentation given by AMD at CES 2008. It discusses how the consumer PC world is shifting from desktops to notebooks. AMD is advancing their notebook and desktop platforms to take advantage of this shift. For notebooks, AMD is promoting their "Puma" platform which features power-efficient components like the Turion processor and ATI graphics to provide a better visual experience. For desktops, AMD is launching their Phenom processors which feature quad-core designs and support for DirectX 10.1. AMD is also discussing their future "Accelerated Processing Unit" which will integrate CPU and GPU cores into a single chip.
The document compares the AMD Phenom 3 processor to the Intel Core 2 Duo processor. The Phenom 3 uses more advanced 45nm manufacturing technologies compared to the older 65nm technologies of the Core 2 Duo, allowing it to have more transistors and higher clock speeds. The Phenom 3 also has more on-chip cache memory than the Core 2 Duo for better responsiveness. Benchmark tests show the Phenom 3 performs faster than the Core 2 Duo in gaming, high-performance, and video encoding workloads. The document suggests the Phenom 3 offers better overall performance for the money compared to the Core 2 Duo.
AMD Second Quarter 2013 Earnings Results SummaryAMD
AMD reported second quarter 2013 earnings results. Revenue was $1.16 billion, up 7% from the previous quarter. Non-GAAP gross margin was 40% and non-GAAP operating expenses were $479 million. For the third quarter of 2013, AMD expects revenue to increase 22% from the previous quarter, with non-GAAP operating expenses of approximately $450 million. AMD aims to return to profitability and positive free cash flow in the second half of 2013.
AMD focuses on maintaining transactional and collaborative relationships with channel partners. For transactional relationships, AMD has the RetailPro program for retail partners and the Solution Provider Program for resellers. These programs provide sales tools, training, and incentives. For collaborative relationships, AMD has the Commercial Channel Access Program to establish strategic alliances with solution integrators to develop customized products and solutions. This helps increase trust in AMD's brand and create demand for their products by addressing customers' business challenges. AMD's channel support efforts aim to increase market share in India by enhancing brand awareness, customer service, and the availability of solutions.
20 Challenges on Outsourcing and OffshoringVishal Sharma
The document is a business briefing from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and Ernst & Young that discusses 20 key issues related to outsourcing and offshoring. It aims to help businesses determine whether outsourcing or offshoring is suitable for their needs. The briefing covers strategic assessments, feasibility considerations, sourcing decisions, setting up outsourcing or offshoring arrangements, and managing the transition process. Some of the main points discussed include aligning outsourcing with business strategy, quantifying potential benefits, selecting appropriate locations and outsourcing partners, and the importance of clear communication throughout the transition.
- Ice Dreams will sell shave ice, soft drinks, and licuados (frothy Latin drinks) from a walk-up counter-top location.
- Shave ice is a cold, flaky dessert made from finely shaved ice topped with fruit syrups that is growing in popularity.
- The business aims to capitalize on the increasing demand for shave ice by providing a high-quality product with tropical fruit flavors in a convenient location.
This document is a business plan for The Discount Pharmacy, which aims to provide lower-cost prescription medications through mail order and a storefront location. The plan outlines objectives to exceed customer expectations on pricing, increase the customer base by over 30% annually, and become self-sustaining. It also summarizes the company ownership, start-up costs, products/services, target market, strategies, management team, and 3-year financial projections, with an expected profit of over $1 million in sales by year three. Confidentiality of the full plan is protected by non-disclosure agreement.
This document is a business plan for The Discount Pharmacy, which aims to provide lower-cost prescription medications through mail order and a storefront location. The plan outlines objectives to exceed customer expectations on pricing, increase the customer base by over 30% annually, and become self-sustaining. It also summarizes the company ownership, start-up costs, products/services, target market, strategies, management team, and 3-year financial projections, with an expected profit of over $1 million in sales by year three. Confidentiality of the full plan is protected for the business.
Business proposal coffee shop in CanadaNewGate India
This document provides a business plan for Robin Hood Cake Cafe, a DIY cake shop located in Toronto, Canada. The business will be a sole proprietorship owned and operated by one owner. It will offer customized cakes designed and ordered by customers. The plan outlines goals, products/services, target customers, location feasibility, marketing strategy, operations, finances, and more. The owner will invest $30,000 initially and take out a $30,000 loan. The shop aims to provide a unique customer experience and healthy, organic cakes while becoming a leading provider in the DIY cake industry.
This business plan proposes starting a take-out pizza business with $101,500 in funding to cover start-up costs. The plan projects that over 5 years the business could generate cumulative net profits over $600,000 and average monthly sales of $72,000, while maintaining adequate liquidity. The funding sought includes a $29,500 investment and $30,000 business loan to cover start-up expenses. The plan outlines the business model, products/services, target market, strategy, management, and financial projections, with the goal of securing additional funding to launch the take-out pizza business.
This business plan is for a start-up pizza delivery business called Take-Out Pizza, Inc. seeking $29,500 in investment and a $30,000 business loan to cover $101,500 in start-up costs. The plan projects that over 5 years the business will generate over $600,000 in cumulative net profits from average monthly sales of $72,000 while maintaining adequate liquidity. It includes sections on the company overview, products/services, market analysis, strategy, management, and financial projections. Confidentiality of the business plan contents is noted for any external readers.
This document is a sixth edition of a handbook that provides guidance to corporate directors and officers on fulfilling their fiduciary duties. It discusses the roles and responsibilities of directors and officers, as well as the fiduciary duties of care, loyalty and good faith. It also examines how these duties apply in specific contexts such as business transactions, takeovers, going private transactions, the use of special committees, and periods of insolvency or dissolution. The handbook is intended to be both an authoritative legal resource and a practical tool to help directors and officers address real-world governance challenges.
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1) Charter reported strong momentum in the first quarter of 2007 with the highest revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and RGU growth in several years driven by increased bundling of services and growth in value-added services.
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Charter Communications held an earnings call presentation on May 3, 2007 to discuss their first quarter 2007 results. The presentation included the following key points:
1) Charter experienced strong momentum in the first quarter of 2007 with the highest revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and RGU growth in over four years driven by increased bundling of services and growth in value-added services.
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This document is the transcript from Charter Communications' 4th quarter and full year 2007 earnings call. It includes:
1) Charter Communications reported consistent revenue and adjusted EBITDA growth in the 4th quarter and full year 2007, driven by strategies to increase bundling penetration and improve customer experience.
2) The company grew revenue from high-speed internet and telephone services through customer growth and increasing ARPU. Bundling phone with cable services drove faster growth and improved customer retention.
3) Charter reduced its debt maturities through 2012 to $367 million and expects adequate liquidity through 2009 to continue investing in growth opportunities and improving service.
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This document summarizes Charter Communications' 4th quarter and full year 2007 earnings call. It discusses the company's consistent revenue and adjusted EBITDA growth over the past five quarters. Key highlights include double-digit annual revenue growth driven by increases in high-speed internet and telephone customers. The company has focused on strategies like bundling multiple services and improving the customer experience to generate sustainable growth.
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Charter Communications held its second quarter 2008 earnings call on August 5, 2008. The presentation included forward-looking statements and discussed Charter's second quarter 2008 financial results. Key highlights included 8.9% revenue growth and 10.1% adjusted EBITDA growth. Charter saw increases in video, high-speed internet, and telephone customers. Bundled customer penetration reached 50% in the second quarter.
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Charter Communications held its third quarter 2008 earnings call on November 6, 2008. The document provides a cautionary statement regarding forward-looking statements made on the call. It notes that while Charter believes its plans, intentions and expectations are reasonable, actual results could differ materially due to risks and uncertainties. It lists some key risk factors that could cause results to differ from forward-looking statements.
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This document is a proxy statement from Charter Communications providing information about the company's upcoming annual shareholder meeting. It details that shareholders will vote on the election of one Class A/Class B director and provides information about voting procedures. The sole nominee for the Class A/Class B director position is Ronald L. Nelson. The proxy statement also provides details about the meeting such as the voting eligibility requirements, proxy voting instructions, how to attend the meeting, and who is paying for the solicitation of proxies.
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Charter's broadband network provides the capacity to deliver high-speed internet access, digital video services, and interactive programming to millions of customers. Upgrading systems to broadband allows Charter to offer customers more choices through new digital services while generating new revenue streams. Charter is well-positioned for continued growth and success as the demand for broadband services increases and more applications are developed that utilize the network's massive bandwidth.
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2. Table of Contents
Message from the Chief Executive Officer ................................................................................ 1
Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 2
Decision-Making Checklist ..................................................................................................... 3
AMD Vision, Mission, Values and Beliefs .................................................................................. 4
Work Environment Principles ................................................................................................. 5
1. Alcohol, Drugs and Controlled Substances ............................................................... 5
2. Equal Employment Opportunity ............................................................................. 5
3. Harassment and Discrimination ............................................................................. 5
4. Monitoring Company Premises and Equipment ......................................................... 5
5. Privacy of Employee Records................................................................................. 6
6. Protecting Company Property ................................................................................ 6
7. Environment, Health and Safety ............................................................................ 6
8. Labor Practices.................................................................................................... 7
Business Practice Principles ................................................................................................... 8
1. Brandmark, Logos, Colors and Branding.................................................................. 8
2. Business Expenses............................................................................................... 8
3. Confidential Information and Trade Secrets ............................................................. 8
4. Endorsements ..................................................................................................... 9
5. Media, Analyst and Investor Inquiries ..................................................................... 9
6. Political Activities and Contributions ....................................................................... 9
7. Procurement ....................................................................................................... 9
8. Company Contracts ............................................................................................. 10
9. Publishing Articles ............................................................................................... 10
10. Recordkeeping .................................................................................................... 10
11. Records Retention ............................................................................................... 10
12. Regulatory or Legal Inquiries................................................................................. 10
13. Selling Practices .................................................................................................. 10
14. Fair Dealing ........................................................................................................ 11
Conflict of Interest Principles ................................................................................................. 12
1. Favored Treatment of Family and Friends................................................................ 12
2. Financial Interests in Other Businesses ................................................................... 12
3. Giving or Accepting Gifts and Other Gratuities ......................................................... 12
4. Holding an Elected or Appointed Office ................................................................... 14
5. Influencing Business Decisions for Personal Gain ...................................................... 14
6. Outside Employment............................................................................................ 14
7. Corporate Opportunities ....................................................................................... 14
8. Board Appointments ............................................................................................ 15
Additional Key Compliance Principles ...................................................................................... 16
1. Antitrust ............................................................................................................ 16
2. Business and Accounting Practices ......................................................................... 17
3. Compliance with Copyright Laws............................................................................ 17
4. Financial Reporting .............................................................................................. 17
5. Bribery/Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ..................................................................... 17
6. Government Contracts ......................................................................................... 19
7. Immigration ....................................................................................................... 19
8. Export Controls ................................................................................................... 19
9. Insider Trading ................................................................................................... 19
Waiver of the Standards ....................................................................................................... 21
Compliance with the Standards .............................................................................................. 22
Reporting Concerns - AMD AlertLine ....................................................................................... 23
References.......................................................................................................................... 24
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3. Message from the Chief Executive Officer
Dirk Meyer
AMD President and Chief Executive Officer
AMD is committed to upholding the highest ethical and compliance standards. Our Vision, Mission,
Values and Beliefs embody this commitment and serve as a foundation for how we conduct business.
All of us as employees have a personal responsibility to uphold these standards. Whenever we make
difficult business decisions, especially in times of change and challenge, it is vitally important that we
act in accordance with our standards and in compliance with all laws and regulations.
These Worldwide Standards of Business Conduct are intended to assist you in that endeavor by
helping you make informed business decisions and avoid inadvertent violations of law and corporate
policy that could result in fines, legal liability and diminution of earnings and shareholder value.
Working together, we can enrich the quality of our business decisions and consistently behave in ways
that foster the unique qualities and attributes that make AMD a great employer, a great business
partner, a great corporate citizen, a great place to work.
Best Regards,
Dirk Meyer
President and Chief Executive Officer
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
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4. Introduction
These Worldwide Standards of Business Conduct support the Company’s commitment to high ethical
standards and compliance with laws, regulations and Company policies. They reiterate the Company’s
Vision, Mission, Values and Beliefs and outline guidelines on a broad range of ethics, policy and
compliance issues; they also reference additional resources for more information on specific topics.
Keep in mind that no guidelines can cover every instance, and the absence of a guideline on a
particular situation does not relieve you from the responsibility to operate with the highest ethical
standards of business conduct. Where there is no specific guideline, you should seek guidance and use
your own good judgment. Also, keep AMD’s “STAR” method in mind – Stop, Think, and Act
Responsibly. Although responsibility for communicating and administering these Standards on an
ongoing basis resides with the Company’s executives, each employee is responsible to act
appropriately at all times.
In addition to these Standards, there are specific Company policies and procedures published on AMD
corporate and site intranets worldwide that must be followed when dealing with the subjects discussed
here. You are responsible for familiarizing yourself with the policies and procedures for your location.
Also, each department or local country in which we operate may have more stringent policies,
practices and standards than those described in these Standards, so you should be familiar with those
of your department and location.
In line with our commitment to compliance and ethics, remember YOU are the key. In this regard, you
are responsible for:
• Accurately recording and reporting financial information in a timely manner
• Adhering to Company safety standards
• Applying AMD's Vision, Mission, Values and Beliefs to all business decisions
• Avoiding situations where personal interests are or appear to be in conflict with the Company’s
interests
• Conducting Company business in compliance with applicable laws
• Demonstrating respect for and protection of the environment
• Keeping accurate records
• Maintaining confidentiality of and not misusing Company “insider” information
• Safeguarding and properly using Company proprietary information, assets and resources, and
such information of other organizations that is entrusted to the Company
Questions: Keep these Standards handy and consult them when you have a question about any
ethical situation, appropriate conduct or legal compliance. The Standards are published on AMD
corporate and site intranets worldwide. They are available in a downloadable format on AMD Central
at http://amdcentral.amd.com/AMDTeams/Corporate/Legal/Pages/wwsbc.aspx. Where there is a
department referenced in a particular section of the Standards, you should feel free to address
inquiries to that department, and you can always address inquiries to the AMD Law Department.
Additional guidance may also be available from your management, Human Resources and Employee
Relations.
Reporting Concerns: If you have a good-faith concern regarding these Standards, including what
you believe to be a violation, you should immediately bring it to the attention of your management,
AMD Internal Audit, the AMD Corporate Investigations Department, the AMD Human Resources
Department and/or the AMD Law Department; or if you prefer, you can report your concern
anonymously by calling the toll-free AMD AlertLine. In the United States you can dial the AMD
AlertLine directly at 1-800-381-6221. See the “Reporting Concerns” section of these Standards for
information on calling the AMD AlertLine from outside the United States.
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5. Decision-Making Checklist
This page sets forth a handy checklist you should use to determine the best approach for making
ethical and compliance-related business decisions.
Be sure you:
• Follow the guidelines in these Standards
• Act in accordance with AMD’s Vision, Mission, Values and Beliefs
• Comply with related Company policies
• Use your own good judgment
In addition, ask yourself the following questions:
• Will I feel comfortable with my decision?
• How would it look in a newspaper?
• Have I made a decision that is fair and just?
• Have I verified the significant facts?
• Is the approach legal?
• If I can’t answer the above questions, have I asked the appropriate department for help?
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6. AMD Vision, Mission, Values and Beliefs
AMD’s Vision, Mission, Values and Beliefs capture the essence of how you should perform your job and
are crucial to our Spirit of Success.
AMD’s Vision:
• A world where the amazing power of AMD technology improves the quality of
people’s lives.
AMD’s Mission:
• Lead through innovative, customer-centric solutions that empower businesses,
enhance the digital lifestyle and accelerate global digital inclusion.
AMD’s Values and Beliefs:
1. Respect for People. We respect people, honor diversity and treat each other fairly. These are
the cornerstones of our culture and key to our ability to work successfully as a global team.
2. Integrity. We operate with the highest standards of honesty and responsibility – as
individuals and as a corporation – to be a role model worldwide through our business
practices, community involvement and environmental stewardship.
3. Our Customers’ Success. We ensure our customers’ continuous success by forging deep
relationships founded on our commitment to meet their diverse technology needs and a
shared passion for excellence.
4. Customer-Centric Innovation. We lead through innovation – championing creative ideas
and solutions that enable our customers to truly differentiate their solutions in the
marketplace.
5. Initiative and Accountability. We deliver on our promises to our customers, stakeholders
and to each other by taking risks, seeking proactive solutions and assuming ownership of the
results.
6. Fair and Open Competition. We believe that fair and open competition places the freedom
of choice in the hands of customers, allowing the widest population to have access to the best
possible technology.
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7. Work Environment Principles
Your conduct on the job has a major impact on the Company’s ability to achieve its business
objectives. Remember, fellow employees, customers and shareholders are counting on you to comply
with these Standards and with Company policies.
1. Alcohol, Drugs and Controlled Substances
The Company strives to provide a safe and productive work environment. To that end, employees in
the workplace (which includes all work sites, Company vehicles and Company premises) shall not (1)
manufacture, sell or otherwise distribute drugs or controlled substances or inhalants, (2) use or
possess alcohol without proper authorization, (3) use or possess illegal drugs or controlled substances,
or (4) illegally use drugs or controlled substances, including prescription drugs. Also, employees may
not be in the workplace while under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs or controlled substances.
Certain work locations provide drug counseling and referral services. You may check with your
management as to whether your work location has such a service.
2. Equal Employment Opportunity
The Company is committed to providing all qualified employees with the same opportunities for
success regardless of age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical
disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity or veteran status. Therefore, you are prohibited from making employment-related
decisions based on any of these factors. The Company emphasizes a workplace where all employees
have the opportunity to contribute fully to the Company’s success based on their skills and interests.
If you reasonably believe someone is using any of the above factors to make employment-related
decisions, you must immediately report the situation to the Company. You can report your concern to
your manager, Human Resources or Employee Relations, or via the AMD AlertLine. The Company will
investigate such reports as appropriate.
3. Harassment and Discrimination
The Company has a zero-tolerance policy against harassment, including sexual harassment, and
discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical
disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity or veteran status. The Company also prohibits employees from retaliating against an
individual who reports what he or she believes in good faith to be such harassment or discrimination in
the workplace.
The Company also complies with all applicable country, state and local laws and ordinances that
prohibit harassment and discrimination in employment. Employees are responsible for familiarizing
themselves with and abiding by both these laws and AMD policies.
If you believe there has been an instance of harassment, discrimination or retaliation at work, you
must immediately report it to the Company. You can report your concern to your manager, Human
Resources or Employee Relations, or via the AMD AlertLine. The Company will investigate such reports
as appropriate.
4. Monitoring Company Premises and Equipment
The Company has the right to monitor, in accordance with applicable laws, all of its assets, including
its electronic information systems, and review information on them. While the Company respects the
privacy of its employees, it monitors its assets to promote safety, prevent criminal activity, investigate
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8. Work Environment Principles
alleged misconduct and security violations, manage information systems and for other business
reasons.
Work time is for work. Accordingly, most activities performed by employees while at work will not be
considered private. When you are at work, you should not have the same expectations of privacy you
might have in other places, such as your home.
The Company also has the right, in accordance with applicable laws, to conduct searches or
inspections of employees’ personal property (including lockers, lunch boxes, purses, briefcases,
baggage and vehicles located on Company premises or work sites) in various situations. As with
monitoring, these searches are generally made to promote safety, investigate alleged misconduct, or
prevent criminal activity and security violations. Your entry onto Company premises constitutes your
consent to such searches or inspections. Because security personnel may inspect on-site lockers, only
Company-owned locks may be put on these lockers.
5. Privacy of Employee Records
The Company respects the privacy rights of employees with respect to certain personal and personnel
information. Thus, employee personnel files and certain other employee records are confidential and
may not be disclosed except to certain Company personnel on a need-to-know basis, or when required
by law.
6. Protecting Company Property
Each employee is responsible for protecting Company property (e.g., materials, equipment, tools, real
property and funds). This means you should use Company property only for legal and ethical activities
and in compliance with Company policies, and that you should protect it from damage, waste, loss,
misuse or theft. Additionally, you should dispose of Company property only with appropriate written
approval. Our goal is to obtain fair market value for all Company assets that no longer are needed,
unless they are donated or recycled with appropriate approval.
You may bring in, remove or transfer Company property only in compliance with the property control
policies for your site.
Corporate assets such as computers, telephones and cell phones, fax machines, copy machines,
vehicles and similar property are intended primarily for Company business use.
7. Environment, Health and Safety
The Company’s values commit us, as individuals and as employees, to actions that protect the safety,
health and well-being of employees and the communities in which we do business. The Company’s
Global Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Policy reflects that commitment, which is incorporated
in and implemented through the Global EHS Standards. These standards apply throughout the
Company and set expectations for management at all locations to establish a programmatic approach
to ensure compliance with Company policies and applicable laws and provide the foundation from
which we strive “beyond compliance.” An integral part of AMD’s Global EHS commitment is to provide
the necessary training, resources and management support for employees.
Make sure the decisions you make on behalf of the Company reflect the highest level of integrity,
accountability and commitment to the safety, health and well-being of your fellow employees and all
who may be affected. Learn and understand the safety, health and well-being requirements and
programs that apply to your work, and be an engaged contributor to continually improving the
environmental performance of our operations and our products. We strive for an injury- and illness-
free work environment for the benefit of all employees, contractors, customers and the general public.
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9. Work Environment Principles
To this end, perform your work in a way that will protect yourself and others. Comply at all times with
all safety, health and well-being rules and procedures. Ensure that your work environment is safe by
looking for and resolving unsafe situations and helping and encouraging others to work safely.
Immediately report unsafe conditions that you cannot correct to your manager, or contact your local
EHS representative or the Global EHS Department or the AMD Law Department. .
8. Labor Practices
The Company is committed to paying competitive wages and providing benefits that help foster
employees’ health and financial security. Compensation rates are determined according to local laws,
market factors and individual employee performance.
Employee working hours are set in accordance with local laws. The Company strictly forbids child labor
and forced/compulsory labor practices, respects the rights of its employees to associate freely, and is
committed to complying with all applicable laws in all locations.
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1. Brandmark, Logos, Colors and Branding
Use of the AMD brandmark, logos and colors must be in compliance with Company marketing and
trademark guidelines, including specific logo and trademark usage guidelines, and with Company
brand guidelines, which are published on AMD Central.
If you see use of , , other AMD logos or Company colors by those not authorized to
represent AMD or its product lines, you should report such use to the AMD Law Department.
2. Business Expenses
Use Company funds for Company business expenses only, whether paying by credit card, petty cash
or other method. When on Company business, use good judgment, avoid inappropriate or
unprofessional expenditures or situations, and keep business expenses reasonable. You are expected
to comply with the Company’s and your organization’s requirements for incurring and reporting
business expenses. Report all expenses promptly and accurately.
3. Confidential Information and Trade Secrets
During the course of your employment, you may have access to Company confidential information.
Any information that is not public about the business of the Company is Company confidential
information. Such information includes technology, ideas, product plans and employee personnel
information, including information about an employee’s compensation and special skills and
preferences. Never disclose Company confidential information without appropriate approval(s) and
never use it for personal gain or advantage. Company policies, including non-disclosure agreements,
strictly safeguard the Company’s confidential information. The Company’s Protection of Confidential
Information policy (Global Policy 1102 – available on AMD Central) describes the type of information
that we consider confidential and your obligations to keep such information confidential. In addition,
you may ask your manager to explain what parts of your work are considered Company confidential.
Additional important points to remember about Company confidential information and non-disclosure
agreements:
• Employees may disclose secret, confidential or private information about the Company only
to authorized persons and only when an approved non-disclosure agreement is in place. If
you are uncertain as to whether a particular disclosure requires a non-disclosure agreement,
please consult with the AMD Law Department.
• Employees shall not disclose outside AMD confidential information of any Company supplier,
customer or affiliate without the written consent of the AMD Law Department.
• Employees shall not disclose to the Company or use to benefit the Company any confidential
information belonging to a third party (including prior employers), except with the written
consent of such third party or as otherwise permitted by law. Thus, for example, if you
inadvertently receive an email containing confidential information belonging to a Company
competitor, you may not use or share this information and must immediately contact the
AMD Law Department for further guidance. If you are uncertain whether you are permitted
to disclose or use certain information or whether it is considered third-party confidential,
please consult with the AMD Law Department.
• All Company documents, records, memoranda and other written materials are solely the
Company’s property and must be returned to the Company upon termination of
employment.
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4. Endorsements
The Company does not endorse products or services, or the firms or individuals who supply them
except as part of a specifically approved marketing strategy or activity. Therefore, you should not
imply such endorsement by giving testimonials or endorsements of the Company’s use of any
materials, supplies, equipment or services, or by the use of the Company’s name in advertising,
publicity or catalogs without prior approvals by both the vice president of your business organization
and the AMD Law Department.
Endorsements of political candidates or ballot measures by using the Company’s name, or the name of
one of its subsidiaries, must be approved in advance by the General Counsel of AMD.
5. Media, Analyst and Investor Inquiries
Information and opinions attributed to the Company must accurately reflect the Company’s positions.
You may at some time receive an inquiry from an outsider, including online, print or broadcast media,
or industry or financial analysts, seeking information about the Company. If that occurs, you should
refer the media inquiries to AMD’s Public Relations Department, and the shareholder and financial
analyst inquiries to AMD’s Investor Relations Department. You should not respond to such inquiries on
behalf of the Company without the permission of the Public Relations Department or the Investor
Relations Department. The only people authorized to speak to securities analysts or other members of
the investment community on behalf of AMD are AMD’s chairman, chief executive officer, chief
financial officer and AMD Investor Relations personnel. Contact information for the Public Relations
and Investor Relations Departments is available on AMD Central.
6. Political Activities and Contributions
The Company neither encourages nor discourages its employees from engaging in political activities,
including making political contributions, on their own time and at their own expense. However, such
involvement must in no way indicate Company endorsement of such activities.
No employee may make any contributions or payments to political parties, candidates or initiative or
referendum campaigns on behalf of the Company, unless such payments are clearly permitted by law
and approved by AMD’s General Counsel. This restriction is not intended to discourage employees
from making contributions to, or being involved with, candidates, parties, initiatives, referenda or
political committees of their choice as private individuals.
Employees may participate in trade associations, such as the Semiconductor Industry Association, that
support the electronic industry through lobbying efforts and politically related activities.
If you have questions on this issue, please contact the AMD Government Relations Department or
AMD Law Department.
7. Procurement
Company procurement decisions, including selection of and communication with suppliers, must be in
conjunction with the AMD Global Supply Management (GSM) Department and must comply with the
Company’s procurement policies. The GSM Department alone has the authority to issue requests for
quotations and to make procurement-related financial commitments on behalf of the Company. Such
financial commitments include (without limitation) placing purchase orders and signing procurement
agreements and other purchase commitments. Exceptions to this policy may be made only with the
written approval of the senior GSM executive or a Company officer.
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8. Company Contracts
The Company permits certain key business units and departments to enter into agreements that bind
the Company. AMD Finance Policy 1150 states which employees are authorized to sign written
agreements on behalf of the Company and, with limited exceptions, requires AMD Law Department
approval of contracts, contract amendments, letters of intent and memoranda of understanding. Many
types of contracts also require the approval of other AMD departments and some require approval
of the Board of Directors. In addition, Policy 1150 provides that employees are prohibited from
entering into “side agreements” – i.e., any oral or written agreement on behalf of the Company,
whether signed only on behalf of the Company or fully executed by all parties, that has not been
approved by the AMD Law Department or signed by someone with signature authority under Policy
1150. For further information, Finance Policy 1150 is available on AMD Central.
9. Publishing Articles
If you wish to author an article for publication or present a paper at a conference and you plan to
identify yourself as an employee of the Company, you must comply with the guidelines for the AMD
Worldwide Authors Program, available on AMD Central. In accordance with those guidelines and
Company policy, the responsibility for approving and selecting appropriate subjects and authorizing
the release of articles rests with your manager, director and vice president, who must ensure that all
Company intellectual property and confidential information is properly protected. In addition, all
approved publication materials for release outside of the Company must be submitted for review by
the AMD Public Relations Department and AMD Law Department before release.
10. Recordkeeping
Accurate and reliable records are of critical importance to the Company in meeting legal, financial,
regulatory and management obligations. You are responsible and accountable for creating and
maintaining appropriate and accurate business records, including accounting statements, financial
reports, invoices, timesheets and correspondence. Never hide, alter, falsify or disguise the true nature
of any transaction.
11. Records Retention
Many areas of our business are subject to records retention requirements pursuant to Company
policies and/or government regulatory requirements for specific periods of time. In order to comply
with these policies and requirements, the Company has record retention schedules for each
department. To avoid unnecessary costs, records should be kept only as long as required for business,
financial or legal reasons, and no longer. You should be familiar with the documentation requirements
that apply to you. If you are not, ask your manager or contact the AMD Records Management
Department or AMD Law Department.
12. Regulatory or Legal Inquiries
You should immediately refer all inquiries from country, state or local government officials to the AMD
Government Relations Department or AMD Law Department. Refer any requests for information from
law enforcement agencies to the AMD Law Department.
13. Selling Practices
Competing aggressively often involves creating or encouraging demand for AMD products and
services, but is never an excuse for making statements about the Company or its products that are
untruthful, unverified or inaccurate. Employees who sell Company products and services should be
sure to accurately describe the attributes, features and merits of those products and services.
Employees should not make claims about Company products or services that are inaccurate or
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unverified, or that cannot be substantiated; nor should they make claims about a competitor’s
products or services that are not based on current published materials or other factual data approved
by an authorized Company representative for such purposes.
14. Fair Dealing
You should endeavor to deal fairly with the Company’s customers, suppliers, competitors and
employees. You should not take unfair advantage of anyone through manipulation, concealment,
abuse of privileged information, misrepresentation of material facts or any other unfair-dealing
practice.
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14. Conflict of Interest Principles
You are expected to do your job for the best interests of the Company. A conflict of interest is any
activity or interest that is inconsistent with, interferes with or even appears to interfere with, or is
opposed to the best interests of the Company. In general, conflicts of interest should be avoided, and
potential conflicts should be promptly disclosed.
1. Favored Treatment of Family and Friends
Do not use your position to give or obtain favored treatment for family members or others with whom
you have a close relationship. This applies to hiring, promoting, selecting contractors or vendors, and
all other business matters.
• Employees must disclose to their manager any potential conflict when recommending a friend
or relative for a position at the Company.
• No employee may conduct outside business on behalf of the Company with a person with
whom he or she is related by blood, marriage or domestic partnership, including making loans
to or guaranteeing the obligations of such person on behalf of the Company.
• No employee may conduct Company business with an outside organization that employs an
individual related by blood, marriage or domestic partnership or who has a significant
association to a Company employee, without first having the approval of his or her
department’s vice president.
Financial Interests in Other Businesses
2.
Employees should not have any direct or indirect financial interest with a present or prospective
Company customer, competitor or supplier that could cause divided loyalty or the appearance of
divided loyalty. This prohibition does not include passive investments of not more than one percent of
the total outstanding shares of any company.
3. Giving or Accepting Gifts and Other Gratuities
From time to time, the Company may allow employees to accept unsolicited gifts or gratuities, or offer
gifts or gratuities, to aid in building legitimate business relationships. Gifts and gratuities include
anything of value, including souvenirs, meals, tickets, entertainment, discounts, travel expenses,
reimbursements and items or services of a similar nature.
Accepting or offering a gift or gratuity in a business setting, however, can create a sense of obligation
or the appearance of obligation, as well as the appearance of or an actual conflict of interest. If the
acceptance or offer of any gift or gratuity (regardless of value) could be viewed as resulting in an
unfair business advantage or as creating the appearance of or an actual conflict of interest in
connection with your employment, it violates the Company’s policy against conflicts of interest.
The following gift and gratuity guidelines apply to all Company employees:
• Nominal Value/Promotional Logo Gifts: Employees acting on behalf of the Company may
generally accept or offer gifts of nominal value (maximum value US$100 per person) or gifts
bearing a company logo that are commonly regarded as promotional items or tokens of
appreciation. Examples of such nominal or promotional logo gifts include shirts, hats, posters
and golf balls. However, even nominal or promotional logo gifts are prohibited if the
circumstances of such gifts (including the frequency or timing) could be viewed as creating an
actual or apparent obligation or conflict of interest.
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• Above Nominal Value Gifts: Where a local custom or exceptional business circumstance calls
for an exchange of gifts valued in excess of US$100 per person, employees may accept or
offer such gifts only with the approval of their immediate manager. In addition, employees
must notify the AMD Law Department after receiving or prior to offering gifts valued in excess
of US$200. Any gifts above nominal value received by AMD employees should be turned over
to Company management for appropriate disposition (e.g., general Company or department
use, or donation to charity).
• Meals and Entertainment: Employees may accept or offer business meals and entertainment
only if such events are infrequent, consistent with accepted business practices, not
inappropriate or unprofessional, not extravagant in nature (maximum value US$100 per
person unless approved by immediate manager), for the purpose of establishing or developing
a business relationship, and attended by at least one representative from each company.
• Payments/Loans: Under no circumstances may an employee accept or offer payments or loans
of cash or its equivalent (e.g., stock, bonds or other negotiable instruments) to or from any
person associated with a present or prospective customer, competitor or supplier of the
Company.
• Business Travel: When employees travel in connection with providing services to customers or
suppliers, the Company should pay for travel expenses. Likewise, the Company should not pay
for the travel expenses of any present or prospective customer, competitor or supplier of the
Company. In addition, Company employees should not travel on private aircraft owned or
leased by a customer, competitor or supplier except in extraordinary circumstances and as
approved in advance by their immediate manager and the AMD Law Department. In such
cases, the Company should provide reimbursement to the customer, competitor or supplier in
an amount equivalent to a comparable commercial airline ticket.
• Non-Business Travel: Under no circumstances should an employee accept payment or
reimbursement of expenses related to non-business travel from, or offer to pay or reimburse
expenses related to non-business travel of, any person associated with a present or
prospective customer, competitor or supplier of the Company.
• Transparency/Recordkeeping: Gifts or gratuities should never be hidden or concealed from
Company management. Employees have the responsibility to inform their management of all
gifts or gratuities received or offered (regardless of value), and seek approval where
appropriate. In addition, the recipient identity (name and affiliation) of any gift or gratuity
given on behalf of the Company should be reflected in the related business expense report.
• Gifts to Candidates or Political Figures: Special rules apply to dealings with elected officials,
candidates and political parties. For more information, please see the Political Activities and
Contributions section of these Standards.
• Gifts to Foreign Officials: U.S. federal law governs gift-giving for AMD employees when
working with foreign (i.e., non-U.S.) government representatives. For more information,
please see the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act section of these Standards.
• Local Laws: Employees are responsible for being familiar with and complying with all local laws
and requirements regarding gifts and gratuities. In the absence of or in the case of less
restrictive local laws or practices, Company guidelines should always be followed. Employees
who are unsure whether they may accept or offer a proposed gift or gratuity in a particular
country are required to consult in advance with the AMD Law Department.
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• Friends and Family: Company guidelines apply to prevent improper gifts or gratuities to all
Company employees, family members and those with whom an employee has a close personal
relationship. For example, an employee may not permit his/her spouse or domestic partner to
accept or offer a gift from a present or prospective customer, competitor or supplier of the
Company in a situation where the employee would be prohibited from doing so.
Exceptions to any of the above guidelines require the prior approval of the appropriate AMD vice
president and the AMD Law Department.
4. Holding an Elected or Appointed Office
If you hold an elected or appointed office while employed by the Company, you must excuse yourself
from involvement with any issue or decision that could create or appear to create a conflict of interest.
Seek advice from the AMD Law Department and AMD Government Relations Department. Also, avoid
performing civic responsibilities on Company time. Seek approval from your director or more senior
management for any exceptions to this general rule.
5. Influencing Business Decisions for Personal Gain
When you represent the Company, you must avoid any real or apparent conflict between your
interests and those of the Company. Without approval from a Company vice president, you must not
participate in or attempt to influence a decision or transaction that would enhance a significant
financial interest held by you. If you have any doubt about potential conflicts, disclose the investment
to your director or vice president, so that your organization can evaluate whether you should continue
to participate in a particular decision-making process. A decision to include or exclude an employee
from the process must be documented.
6. Outside Employment
The Company expects you to devote your full work time to your commitment to the Company.
Therefore, all employees are discouraged from maintaining outside employment.
• Employees shall not engage in outside work or services for a customer, competitor or supplier
of the Company under any circumstance.
• Employees shall not engage in any outside work if such work lessens efficiency, alertness,
interest or productivity at the Company.
• If an employee wishes to engage in outside business activities other than the restricted ones,
the employee should discuss the situation with, and get approval from, his or her department
director or vice president. Approval will not be unreasonably withheld.
7. Corporate Opportunities
You are prohibited from (1) taking for yourself, personally, opportunities that are discovered through
the use of corporate property, information or position; (2) using corporate property, information or
position for personal gain; and (3) competing with the Company. You owe a duty to the Company to
advance its legitimate interests when the opportunity to do so arises.
If you have any concerns regarding an actual or potential conflict of interest, you should seek
guidance from your manager or the AMD Law Department.
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8. Board Appointments
Company employees must obtain approval from the AMD Law Department before assuming a position
on the board of another company or for-profit entity. Membership on charitable or community boards
does not require pre-approval but such activity must not interfere with your AMD work duties or
reflect negatively on the Company.
An employee who sits on the board of another company or other entity must abstain from voting on
any matter directly or indirectly concerning AMD.
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1. Antitrust
Antitrust laws are designed to promote competition among businesses and prohibit acts in restraint of
trade. Activities that limit competition, restrict trade or otherwise dominate a market may violate
federal or state antitrust laws. Such violations can expose the Company and individual employees to
criminal penalties, large fines and civil lawsuits.
To avoid antitrust problems (or even the appearance of them), please follow these guidelines:
• Do not fix prices or divide markets with competitors.
• When attending meetings or social events with competitors or potential competitors, avoid
discussing any of the following information if it is not publicly available:
- Prices, pricing policy, contract terms or conditions
- Costs, inventories, marketing and service plans, market surveys and studies
- Capacity plans and capabilities, territorial agreements
- Planned or projected product improvements or product launch dates
- Any other proprietary, confidential or competitively sensitive information (including
industry rumors) regarding AMD, its competitors or customers.
• Do not suggest or imply to any vendor that it must purchase services from the Company in
order to sell products or services to the Company.
• Do not use the Company’s size to intimidate or threaten any individual or organization.
The following prohibitions, although not all-inclusive, represent practices that are contrary to the
policies of the Company and therefore prohibited for Company employees:
• Arrangements or understandings with competitors or potential competitors concerning prices
of products or production levels, or other competitively sensitive policies or practices, and
discussions regarding such arrangements or understandings between any employee and a
Company competitor
• Arrangements or understandings with competitors or potential competitors to allocate
customers, markets, geographies or products
• Arrangements or understandings with customers or distributors concerning the price at which
the customer or distributor may resell Company products
• Discussions in connection with any joint ventures or projects with competitive organizations
not limited to the specific transactions involved (an AMD lawyer must be advised before any
such discussions are initiated)
• Participation in trade associations, seminars or other groups that is, or even appears to be, an
occasion for any discussion of competitive policies or practices, or for the exchange of
competitively sensitive information
• Arrangements or understandings with a particular competitor or customer not to deal with a
particular customer or supplier
Before taking any actions that may have potential antitrust implications, you should consult your
manager and the AMD Law Department.
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2. Business and Accounting Practices
Company employees and agents shall adhere to the legal business and accounting practice
requirements of each country in which the Company conducts business and shall employ the highest
ethical standards. No undisclosed or unrecorded Company fund or asset shall be established for any
purpose, and no false or misleading entries shall be made in the Company’s books or records. No
payment on behalf of the Company shall be made without adequate support documentation or for any
purpose other than as described in the documents. Employees shall comply with generally accepted
accounting rules and Company internal control policies as established in their respective locations.
3. Compliance with Copyright Laws
Copyrighted works include, but are not limited to, newsletters, magazine articles, newspapers, books,
videotapes, drawings, musical recordings and software. Such works are likely protected by copyright
law even if they do not include a copyright notice. If you would like to copy material for distribution at
work, make sure you have permission from the copyright holder before making copies.
Computer software is covered by licensing agreements that typically prohibit unauthorized use or
copying. Never make unauthorized copies of software that is licensed to the Company. Also, never
load unlicensed software onto Company computer equipment or download unauthorized software from
the Internet.
You may refer specific questions on copyright compliance to the AMD Law Department.
4. Financial Reporting
Employees and agents of the Company shall adhere to the financial reporting requirements set forth in
the laws and regulations of each locale in which they do business for the Company. In this respect,
appropriate personnel shall prepare accurate financial statements and disclosures of Company
operations, financial conditions and cash flows. Such periodic reports shall be filed in a timely manner.
As required, employees must also prepare statements certifying the appropriateness and accuracy of
the statements and disclosures in the periodic reports. In addition, appropriate personnel shall fulfill
all disclosure requirements regarding material transactions and relationships that may have a material
current or future effect on the Company’s financial condition.
5. Bribery/Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
Most countries where AMD operates have laws prohibiting bribery of governmental officials and
employees of state-owned companies. In addition, the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
prohibits anyone acting on behalf of a U.S. company anywhere in the world from giving anything of
value to any non-U.S. government official in exchange for preferential business treatment. The FCPA
is enforced by the U.S. government. Compliance with all applicable anti-bribery rules and the FCPA is
a fundamental component of AMD’s global compliance and ethics program.
AMD’s FCPA policy includes two important definitions:
• “Government official” is any official, employee, candidate or representative of a non-U.S.
government (including any government agency, department or enterprise), foreign political
party or public international organization. The definition of government official should be
broadly interpreted, and may include employees of businesses or companies wholly or partially
owned, funded, operated, influenced or controlled by a government. If you are unsure
whether someone is a government official, please contact the AMD Law Department.
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• “Benefits” include anything of value given to a government official, including AMD-sponsored
gifts, money, travel, meals and entertainment. There is no exception for “nominal value”
benefits. Even nominal value benefits, if provided improperly, may result of violations of the
FCPA. In addition, benefits provided through third-parties (such as travel agents, consultants
or conference organizers) must comply with this policy and the FCPA.
Prior approval by the AMD Law Department is required before offering or giving benefits to a
government official, except as specifically set forth below.
Approval requests should be submitted to the AMD Law Department as early as possible, and will be
evaluated on a case-by-case basis to determine whether the benefits may have the appearance or
effect of improperly influencing the recipient. Approval requests must include at least the following
information:
• Description of the benefits
• Value of the benefits
• Identity of benefits recipient, including name, affiliation, position and location
• Whether benefits recipient is affiliated with a current or prospective AMD customer
• Reason or occasion for the benefits
• If AMD-sponsored travel is involved, a daily agenda (including any scheduled leisure activities)
and detailed breakdown of AMD costs (including airfare, daily hotel rate and cost per meal)
Benefits approval requests are typically rejected by the AMD Law Department when they involve or
include any of the following:
• High-value gifts intended for personal use or consumption
• Long-term loans of AMD products
• Cash payments or stipends, or reimbursements paid to a government official (AMD should pay
all expenses directly)
• Luxury travel, meals or entertainment, or inappropriate business entertainment
• AMD-sponsored travel lacking a substantial business purpose or involving significant leisure
time
• Benefits directed to a government official’s family or friends
• Undocumented benefits
• Benefits intended to induce and/or likely to result in an improper business advantage
Exceptions to AMD’s prior approval requirement are strictly limited to the following:
• “Facilitating payments” – i.e., payments to non-U.S. government officials designed to expedite
or facilitate non-discretionary government action such as obtaining permits, licenses or other
official documents; processing governmental papers, such as visas and work orders; or
securing utility services. All such payments must be properly documented and recorded on the
Company’s books, and approved by the senior site manager.
• Benefits that meet all of the following criteria:
- Do not exceed a combined value of US$100 per recipient per year
- Are provided at times consistent with cultural traditions of the countries in which AMD
operates (e.g., nominal holiday gift)
- Are legal under local laws
- Are not provided for the purpose of securing an improper business advantage for AMD or
inducing the government official to misuse his/her position
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AMD is required to maintain proper records of all benefits, regardless of value, provided to
government officials, including information sufficient to prove the benefit recipient’s name, position,
benefit purpose or occasion, and benefit value. The AMD employee responsible for arranging such
benefits is also responsible for ensuring proper recordkeeping. Falsification, omission or destruction of
records involving benefits is a serious breach of AMD policy.
6. Government Contracts
Like all customers, government entities should be dealt with fairly and honestly, and all contractual
requirements must be met. Government contracts may have special provisions and reporting
requirements, so you should be aware of such provisions that may apply to work you are doing.
In the United States, the federal Anti-Kickback Act prohibits kickbacks in connection with government
contracts. The term “kickback” means any money, fee, commission, credit, gift, gratuity, thing of
value or compensation of any kind that is provided, directly or indirectly, to a contractor, contractor's
employee, subcontractor or subcontractor's employee for the purpose of improperly obtaining or
rewarding favorable treatment in connection with a contract. Similar laws apply in other AMD
locations.
Fraudulent or dishonest acts in fulfilling a government contract can trigger severe penalties, including
fines and imprisonment.
7. Immigration
The Company complies with all laws with respect to ensuring that its employees have the legal right to
work at any particular Company location. This means, in part, that each newly hired employee must
provide proper employment documentation and verification as required by local law.
8. Export Controls
The Company complies with all applicable export control laws and regulations. Some AMD products,
and some technology that AMD uses to design and manufacture products, may not be legally sold,
shipped or transferred to certain countries or to persons who are citizens or permanent residents
of those countries. Also, U.S. export regulations restrict the transfer of products and technology
wherever they may be located, even outside of the United States. Employees in all locations must take
special care to ensure that our products and technology are not shipped, delivered or transferred
electronically in a manner that violates these laws. For specific advice on export compliance, contact
the AMD Global Trade Compliance Department or AMD Law Department.
9. Insider Trading
U.S. federal and state securities laws prohibit any trading (purchase or sale) of securities of a
company by a person while in possession of material, non-public information (i.e., information about
the company that is not publicly announced and could be expected to be important to a person
making a decision to trade in such securities). Additionally, any employee who provides “tips”
regarding such non-public information to another person who bases a trade on such information is
subject to civil liability and criminal penalties. To avoid liability, all employees must comply with the
following rules:
• An employee in possession of material, non-public information regarding AMD or any other
publicly traded company may not trade or recommend a purchase or sale of securities of AMD
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or the other publicly traded company until such information has been publicly disclosed or
unless such trade is made pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan approved by AMD.
• An employee who is considering a transaction involving AMD or any other publicly traded
securities and who feels that he or she may have material inside information should check
with the AMD Law Department before performing such a transaction.
• All employees shall keep confidential all non-public information that they possess regarding
AMD or any other publicly traded company prior to its public disclosure.
• Net short sales of AMD stock by an employee or members of the employee’s household are
strictly prohibited. The purchase of sell options or “puts” on AMD stock by an employee or
members of the employee’s household are prohibited. Purchase or “call” options on AMD stock
are also prohibited. The Company recommends that employees not trade in AMD stock on a
short-term basis or purchase AMD stock on margin, because these activities might suggest
improper speculation in AMD stock.
If you have questions on this topic, consult the Stock Trading Policy available on AMD Central or the
AMD Law Department.
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23. Waiver of the Standards
The Company strongly discourages management from waiving these Standards for any employee.
Moreover, only the AMD Board of Directors may waive any Standard for executive officers and
directors, and any such waiver must be promptly disclosed to shareholders. In addition, all waivers
must be in writing.
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24. Compliance with the Standards
All employees and members of the AMD Board of Directors have a responsibility to understand and
follow these Standards, and perform their work with honesty and integrity, including in areas not
specifically addressed by the Standards. In addition, all employees and Board members have an
obligation to cooperate fully with Company investigations, including by completely and truthfully
answering all questions.
Most employees and Board members will act with honesty and integrity, voluntarily and with
commitment. However, in the event an employee or Board member violates these Standards or
related Company policies and procedures, or any of the laws and regulations that govern our business,
the Company will take immediate and appropriate action.
Depending on the nature, severity and frequency of a violation of these Standards or related Company
policies or procedures, or failure to cooperate or be honest with the Company in connection with an
investigation, the Company will take appropriate corrective actions up to and including termination of
employment.
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25. Reporting Concerns - AMD AlertLine
The principles described in these Standards are critical to the Company’s success, and the Company
expects every employee to follow them. If you encounter an activity at work that you believe in good
faith is not in accordance with these Standards, you are responsible for immediately reporting your
concern to the Company. It is your responsibility to be familiar with Company policies regarding
procedures for reporting work-related concerns. Failure to discharge your reporting responsibility may
be as serious as the suspected violation itself.
We encourage you to report the concern to your manager or a Company department referenced in
these Standards.
You can also report good-faith concerns about suspected non-compliance with these Standards
to the Company using the AMD AlertLine, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at
1-800-381-6221. You can report concerns to the AMD AlertLine anonymously.
If you are calling the AMD AlertLine from outside the United States or Canada, you can use
AT&T USADirect® to access the toll-free number by first dialing an access number assigned to
the location from which you are calling. AT&T publishes access numbers for participating countries on
its Web site (http://www.usa.att.com/traveler). You can also download a wallet-sized card listing of
access numbers from http://www.usa.att.com/traveler/tools/wallet.jsp.
Regardless of the reporting method you choose to use, the Company has a non-retaliation policy with
respect to good-faith reports of compliance and ethics concerns or violations. This means you will not
suffer any adverse employment action as a result of making such a report. More information on the
AMD AlertLine, including procedures used to ensure anonymity, is available on AMD Central. The AMD
AlertLine is there to help, so please do not hesitate to use it.
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26. References
1. Online Training
The Company has a variety of self-paced courses on compliance topics available on AMD Central
through the Legal Compliance Education Center. Several of the courses are mandatory for all or
certain groups of employees and many of them include tutorials, self-assessments, Frequently Asked
Questions, “Top 10” lists of important and practical issues and the ability to print reference
handbooks. Some of the available courses include: AMD’s Worldwide Standards of Business Conduct;
Understanding the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act; Preventing Workplace Harassment; and AMD
Protection of Confidential Information.
2. Classes
The Company also has live training classes in certain compliance areas. Check with the Company’s
Learning and Development Department for current offerings.
3. Company Policies Available Online
Global HR Policies are published and available on AMD Central. Country-specific HR policies are
published on various other AMD corporate and intranet sites worldwide.
4. The AMD AlertLine
In the United States, call 1-800-381-6221 to reach the AMD AlertLine. Please refer to the “Reporting
Concerns – AMD Alertline” section, immediately preceding this one, for information on calling the AMD
AlertLine from outside the United States.
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