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29 January/February 2019 | THE DAVEY BULLETIN B. Having any financial interest in any transaction between the Company and any third party. C. Receiving from, or giving to, any supplier, competitor or customer any gift or entertainment designed to create a conflict of interest. • The confidentiality of business information will be required at all times. Directors, officers and employees of the Company are specifically prohibited from using or communicating any non-public, confidential information involving the Company, clients, competitors or others, which they may receive in the course of their involvement with Company matters. • Company personnel are the custodians of our business information assets. All Company- owned information assets will only be used for legitimate business purposes regardless of the method or device accessing the information. • Directors, officers and employees of the Company will not compete with the Company or profit personally at the Company's expense. • Direct political campaign contributions to candidates with Company assets in connection with the election of an individual to political office is not permitted, even where such use is permitted by federal, state or local law. Pat Covey Davey President and CEO EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY As a service provider, our success depends upon our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel, regardless of their age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or other protected characteristics as established by federal, state or local law. Apart from the ethical and legal considerations of equal employment opportunity, it can enhance the depth and quality of our business resources. We will continue to direct our employment and personnel practices toward ensuring equal opportunity for everyone. It is our mandate that all matters related to the terms and conditions of employment: e.g., recruiting, hiring, training, education, compensation, benefits, layoffs, terminations and promotions, and all treatment on the job, be free of discrimination. In addition, harassment based on any protected characteristic is also strictly prohibited. In addition to our Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we maintain an Affirmative Action Program in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Our policies detail our commitment to equal employment opportunities. Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy can be found in the Employee Handbook available on the Davey Portal at http://daveyportal, or by contacting the Human Resources department in Kent, Ohio at 330.673.9511. A number of people are available to answer any questions that you may have including your immediate supervisor; Paul Holland, Canadian operations, Ancaster, Ontario; Anna Davis,Director, Human Resources Administration; or a member of the Legal Department. We will continue to closely monitor and revise our established Equal Employment Opportunity related programs as warranted. Pat Covey Davey President and CEO

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