1. OVERVIEW
1.1 Purpose
The Mint Wireless Limited (Mint) Code of Conduct and Ethics (Code) governs all Mint commercial operations and the conduct of Directors, employees, consultants, contractors and all other people when they represent Mint (Personnel).
1.2 Provision of this Code
A copy of this Code will be given to all incumbent and new Personnel.
1.3 Questions Interpretation & Enforcement of this Code
Any questions relating to the interpretation or enforcement of this Code should be forwarded to the Company Secretary.
2. GENERAL PRINCIPLES
2.1 Compliance with Laws
Mint, its subsidiaries and associated entities and Personnel are expected to comply, at all times, with all applicable laws. They are also expected to conduct Mint operations in keeping with the highest legal, moral and ethical standards.
2.2 Performance of Duties by Personnel
All Personnel of Mint, its subsidiaries and associated entities must conduct the business of Mint with the highest level of ethics and integrity in relation to each other and all others with whom they deal.
Personnel must act:
(a) ethically, honestly, responsibly and diligently;
(b) in full compliance with the letter and spirit of the law and this Code; and
(c) in the best interest of Mint.
3. GIVING OR RECEIVING GIFTS
Personnel must not give, seek or accept in connection with the operation of Mint any gift, entertainment or other personal favour or assistance which goes beyond common courtesies associated with accepted ethical commercial practice. For avoidance of doubt, any gift (or series of gifts) received by Personnel from the one party which might, as a matter of judgement, fall outside the ambit of this paragraph, must be reported to the Company Secretary with full details of the background of the gift.
4. UNACCEPTABLE PAYMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS
4.1 Prohibited Payments & Contributions
Bribes, kickbacks, inducements or other illegal payments of any kind must not be made to any third party in order to receive favourable treatment for any purpose.
4.2 Personnel's Responsibilities
Personnel must not seek or accept any type of compensation, fee, commission or gratuity from a third party in connection with the operations of Mint.
5. PROTECTION OF MINT'S ASSETS
5.1 Responsibilities of Personnel
Personnel are responsible for taking all prudent steps to ensure the protection of Mint's assets and resources. In particular, Personnel should take care to minimise the possibility of theft or misappropriation of Mint's assets and resources by any person.
5.2 Assets used for Mint's Purpose only
Personnel must ensure that Mint's assets and resources are used only for the purposes of Mint and in accordance with appropriate authorisations.
6. PROPER ACCOUNTING
6.1 Accounting Roles
Personnel must ensure that all Mint's accounting records accurately and fairly reflect, in reasonable detail, all underlying transactions and all of Mint's cash, assets and liabilities.
6.2 Maintenance of Accounting Records
Accounting records must be maintained in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards and any financial and accounting policies issued by Mint.
7. DEALING WITH AUDITORS
Personnel must fully co-operate with the external auditors of Mint.
Personnel must not make a false or misleading statement to the external auditors of Mint and must not conceal any relevant information from the external auditors of Mint.
8. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
8.1 Use of Position for Personal Benefit
Personnel must not use their position for personal benefit independent from the business of Mint or to benefit any other business or person.
8.2 Taking Advantage of Property
Personnel must not take advantage of any property or information belonging to Mint, or opportunities arising from those, for personal benefit independent from the business of Mint or to benefit any other business or person.
8.3 Interest in Third Parties
No Personnel, or any family member or companion over which the Personnel has influence, may directly or indirectly have an equity interest in, or have a significant beneficial connection with, any business or individual with whom Mint have entered into a commercial contract, without the prior written consent of the Chairman.
8.4 Outside Business Activity
Personnel must not engage directly or indirectly in any outside business activity involving commercial contact with, or work for the benefit of, third parties with whom Mint have entered into a commercial contract, without the prior written consent of the Chairman.
9. USE OF INSIDE INFORMATION
9.1 Non Disclosure of Confidential Information
Personnel must not disclose confidential Mint information to any third party without the prior consent of a Director of Mint, or if required by law.
9.2 Confidential Mint Documents
Personnel must maintain the confidentiality of all Mint's documents and must not disclose any information contained within the documents to any third party without the prior consent of a Director of Mint.
9.3 Personal Gain
Personnel must not use Mint's information for the purpose of directly or indirectly obtaining personal gain.
10. MINT PERSONNEL SHARE TRADING POLICY
All Personnel must abide by the Mint Share Trading Policy
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