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CODE
OF ETHICAL BUSINESS CONDUCT
INTRODUCTION:
RTI International Metals, Inc. is committed to conducting business ethically,
as well as legally. Ethical and legal conduct in all of RTI's business affairs
is essential to our future. It is the responsibility of all RTI Directors,
Officers, and employees to maintain an environment that fosters honesty, fairness,
respect, and integrity.
RTI International
Metals, Inc.'s reputation is a valuable asset. Our reputation and our success
are grounded in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, but our commitment
to success goes beyond legal compliance, and includes issues of integrity
and ethics. Ethical conduct forms the foundation of necessary trust for the
long-term success of our business, and is in-line with our long-term goals.
Each member of our Board of Directors, our Executive Officers, and each employee
must be committed to ethical and lawful business conduct.
This Code is an ethical
guideline for all of us. It reaffirms RTI's commitment to conduct all of its
business activities ethically and legally. It is critical that all of us conduct
our business affairs accordingly.
1.0 STATEMENT OF
PURPOSE AND PROCEDURE:
1.1 This Code of Ethical Business
Conduct of RTI International Metals, Inc. reaffirms RTI's commitment to
conduct its business in accordance with the law and the highest standards
of business ethics.
1.2 Administration of the Code
is under the direction of the Board of Directors.
1.2.1 All Executives and management
employees of RTI, and its Principal Operating Units, and such other employees
as are designated by the Office of the Chairman, will periodically certify
that they are not in violation of the Code and that they will remain in
compliance.
1.2.2 All managers will impress
upon the employees under their supervision the necessity and importance
of complying with all provisions of the Code.
1.2.3 Employees who violate
this Code are subject to appropriate disciplinary action, including discharge.
1.2.4 Appropriate
cases may also be referred for criminal prosecution and/or civil action.
1.3 RTI encourages employees
to report promptly any violations of the Code or suspected illegal or unethical
conduct connected with the business, including conduct that impacts the
financial affairs of the Company, to their supervisors, the Chief Executive
Officer, the Legal Department, or to members of the Board of Directors.
Each RTI Director, Officer, and employee should consult with his or her
supervisor or other appropriate RTI personnel, including the Vice President
& General Counsel, regarding questions relating to this Code and/or
the best course of action in a particular situation.
1.3.1 RTI will keep the identity
of the employee making the report confidential.
1.3.2 If individuals have knowledge
of a violation of this policy, they have an obligation to report it to
their managers or supervisor, or to another appropriate person. RTI will
not retaliate against any Director, Officer or employee, who in good faith
files, causes to be filed, testifies, participates in, or otherwise assists
in a proceeding filed or about to be filed regarding matters covered by
this Code. Retaliation for good faith reporting is itself a violation
of this policy.
1.3.3 Individuals
may also submit their reports anonymously to the Company
by calling 800-447-5174 to report illegal or unethical
activity within RTI International Metals or any of its subsidiaries.
2.0 CODE PROVISIONS - PROHIBITION
OF UNETHICAL OR ILLEGAL CONDUCT:
2.1 STATEMENT OF RULE:
RTI requires each member of its Board of Directors, its Officers, and each
employee to discharge all responsibilities in accordance with the law and
the highest standards of business ethics. If at any time an individual is
uncertain regarding the validity or legitimacy of a proposed course of action,
the application of a law or regulation, or the applicability of RTI's policies
described in this Code, the employee should contact the Vice President &
General Counsel for appropriate guidance.
2.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
RTI is committed to full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
In keeping with this commitment, RTI seeks to avoid even the appearance
of impropriety.
2.3
All individuals covered under the terms of this policy must be aware of
their obligations with respect to laws and regulations, including those
affecting financial reporting requirements, occupational safety and health,
the environment, equal opportunity employment practices, unlawful trade
practices (antitrust), federal copyright laws (software duplication), and
must dedicate themselves to compliance with these laws.
2.4 Many laws to which RTI is
subject are ambiguous or complex and their precise application to RTI business
practices or activities often is unclear. Therefore, appropriate guidance
should be sought regarding any proposed action which raises questions or
creates uncertainty with respect to the applicability of and/or compliance
with, laws or regulations.
2.5 RTI shall at all times compete
vigorously and fairly and will comply with all applicable antitrust laws
and regulations. To that end, individuals shall seek the advice and guidance
from the Vice President & General Counsel with regard to any and all
transactions which may have antitrust implications. Furthermore, management
employees are expected to attend periodic antitrust compliance briefings
presented by RTI.
2.6 RTI and/or its Directors,
Officers, and employees shall not directly or indirectly engage in unethical,
dishonest or illegal activities.
2.6.1 Participation in any
fraudulent or deceptive activities toward RTI, its customers or suppliers,
contractors, or anyone else with whom RTI associates or does business,
is strictly prohibited.
2.6.2 Examples
of prohibited activities include submission of expense accounts for amounts
other than the amount actually spent on company business, theft, fraud,
embezzlement, software piracy, environmental abuse, the tendering or receipt
of kickbacks, inflated billings, or the offering or receipt, directly or
indirectly, of money, goods or services where the purpose of the action
is to influence someone to act contrary to the interest of that person's
own employer or principal.
2.7 RTI's interests
may be severely damaged by unethical business practices or other questionable
activities even though such conduct may not be in violation of law. Accordingly,
in addition to complying with all legal requirements, all individuals are
expected to conduct the business of RTI consistent with the highest standards
of business ethics.
3.0 CAMPAIGN AND ELECTION LAW
MATTERS:
3.1 STATEMENT OF RULE:
RTI requires compliance by its Directors, Officers, and employees with all
applicable laws prohibiting the use of Company funds, properties, and services
directly to influence government action or the nomination or election of
any candidate to public office. Consistent with such requirements, RTI encourages
all of its Directors, Officers, and employees to exercise their political
rights.
3.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENT:
All contributions of RTI funds to political candidates, committees and parties
and all other forms of direct or indirect assistance or support must be
in strict compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and must be
properly authorized.
3.2.1 Although RTI encourages
involvement by its Directors, Officers, and employees in community and
government affairs, political activity, and campaign support for candidates
of their choice, such activities must be undertaken at an individual's
sole expense and no reimbursement in any form, directly or indirectly,
will be made by RTI.
3.2.2 No partisan political
activities by Directors, Officers or employees shall be conducted on RTI
premises.
3.2.3 Furthermore,
an individual's personal political activity should not in any way create
the appearance that the activity is sponsored by an official position of
RTI.
4.0 RELATIONSHIP TO GOVERNMENT
OFFICIALS AND PERSONNEL:
4.1 STATEMENT OF RULE:
RTI's contacts with government officials and personnel, both in this country
and abroad, must be conducted in compliance with all laws and regulations
and in such a way as to avoid even the appearance of impropriety.
4.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENT:
RTI seeks lawfully to develop and maintain good relationships and effective
communication with officials at all levels of government which may impact
areas in which RTI does business. However, contacts and relationships with
government personnel must never be illegally fostered, suggest improper
influence upon such persons, or compromise RTI's integrity.
4.2.1 Direct or indirect assistance
or support by RTI to government officials or personnel must be made in
a manner consistent with law and ethical business practices. This requirement
also applies to contributions or expenditures made on RTI's behalf by
Directors, Officers, employees, agents or other representatives.
4.2.2 Likewise,
entertainment of government officials shall at all times be conducted within
the bounds of all applicable laws, sound business ethics, and good discretion.
Foreign matters must follow the provisions of the Foreign Corrupt Practices
Act, and the Vice President & General Counsel should be consulted for
specific advice.
5.0 MAINTENANCE OF ACCURATE
AND COMPLETE RECORDS:
5.1 STATEMENT OF RULE:
RTI requires the maintenance of accurate and reliable corporate records
with respect to all receipts and disbursements as well as with respect to
all transactions to which it is a party.
5.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
5.2.1 Accurate and reliable
corporate records shall be maintained at all times. All payments of money,
transfers of property, furnishing of services and other transactions must
be reflected in detail in the appropriate accounting and other business
records of RTI.
5.2.2 Directors, Officers,
and employees shall make full disclosure of all relevant information and
shall otherwise fully cooperate with internal auditors, external auditors,
and the office of the General Counsel in the course of audits or investigations.
5.2.3 RTI has entered into
commission or fee agreements with firms or persons serving as commercial
sales representatives, agents or consultants.
1. All terms of any such
commission or fee agreement must be fully documented and described in
a written contract.
2. In addition to standard
contractual terms and conditions, the contract should contain a clear
description of the services to be rendered by the representative, agent
or consultant.
3. Commissions or fees for
assistance in securing orders and for after-sales service must be reasonable
as to amount and consistent with local custom and normal practice in
the industry for the products involved and for the services rendered.
4. All commission
and fee payments must be made in accordance with all laws and regulations,
and recorded accurately in RTI's books.
6.0 CONFLICTS OF INTEREST:
6.1 STATEMENT OF RULE:
RTI requires the dedicated commitment of its Directors, Officers, and employees
in the exercise of their work-related responsibilities. All individuals
covered by the terms of this policy are expected to devote the appropriate
time and skills to the pursuit of the business interests of RTI. Personal
investments or other activities which create a conflict of interest are
prohibited. Specific provisions of RTI's policy related to conflict of interest
are detailed in Policy 1102.
6.2 GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES
AND PROHIBITIONS:
RTI relies on the good faith business judgments of its Directors, Officers,
and employees in the dedicated exercise of their responsibilities. All Directors,
Officers and employees must conduct the affairs of RTI in an ethical manner,
without conflict of interest, and without seeking or accepting improper
personal gain. A conflict exists whenever an individual's personal interest
or activities improperly influence or interfere with the exercise of unbiased
and sound business judgment in the performance of that individual's duties
for RTI.
6.2.1 RTI respects the right
to privacy in the personal affairs and financial activities of the individuals
covered under the terms of this policy. However, individuals must avoid
situations in which their personal activities are, or appear to be, in
conflict with their responsibilities to RTI. To this end, RTI has the
right to investigate relationships of, and conduct by, individuals which
create the appearance of impropriety.
6.2.2 Because
it is impossible to list all situations or relationships which might create,
or appear to create, conflict of interest problems and because each situation
must be evaluated on its facts, individuals covered under the terms of this
policy should promptly disclose any circumstances which might constitute
a violation of these conflict of interest guidelines. Examples of potential
conflicts are identified in Policy 1102. Individuals are encouraged to obtain
assistance, guidance, and any appropriate approval from RTI's Vice President
& General Counsel, to determine if a conflict exists and, if so, how
it should be resolved. Failure to disclose circumstances which could constitute
a conflict of interest will, in and of itself, constitute a violation of
the foregoing conflict of interest guidelines.
7.1 GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Companys accounting records are relied upon to produce reports
for the Companys Board, management, shareholders, governmental agencies,
and others. All Company accounting records, as well as reports produced
from those accounting records, must be kept in accordance with the laws
of the applicable jurisdiction, and must accurately and fairly reflect in
reasonable detail the Companys assets, liabilities, revenues, and
expenses.
7.1.1 All RTI employees have
the responsibility to ensure that false or intentionally misleading entries
are not made in the Companys accounting records. All transactions
must be supported by accurate documentation in reasonable detail and recorded
in the proper account and in the proper accounting period.
7.1.2 Compliance
with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and the Companys system
of internal accounting controls, is required at all times.
8.1
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBLITIES:
8.1.1 Because
RTI stock is publicly traded, there are specific rules about the disclosure
of information which must be observed by each RTI Director, Officer, and
employee. We must all strive to effect full, fair, accurate, timely and
understandable disclosure in reports that are filed with the SEC and in
other public communication.
8.2 INSIDER INFORMATION AND COMPANY
STOCK TRADING:
8.2.1 It is both
illegal and against RTI policy for any individual to profit from material
non-public information relating to RTI or its suppliers, competitors or
customers. Material non-public information, if disclosed, would affect an
investors decision on whether or not to invest in a companys
securities. Examples of material non-public information are set forth more
fully in RTI Corporate Policy 1201. All individuals have an obligation to
familiarize himself or herself with the provisions of Policy 1201.
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