Communications Policy Statement

Hi Everyone,

Here is a Statement confirming the Company’s Communications Policy:

Corporate Communications Policy - Communicating Outside the Company

All communications made to the public by Astute, or on its behalf, are to be accurate, complete, understandable and timely. They should also originate from an appropriate company approved sources.

Communicating on Adverse PR
Only specifically authorized persons may respond to Adverse PR. Staff should never discuss, comment on or otherwise respond to Adverse PR coverage under any circumstances without Astute’s permission in writing from an authorised public relations person involved in the communication. You should refer, without comment, any press interview requests and all other inquiries about Adverse PR regarding Astute in the first instant to your line manager.

Communicating with the Press
Only specifically authorized persons may conduct interviews with the press. Staff should never speak with a member of the press regarding Astute, our products or Clients under any circumstances without an Astute’s authorized public relations person involvement in the communication. You should refer, without comment, any press interview requests and all other inquiries from the media regarding Astute in the first instant to your line manager.

Any questions please refer, in the first instant, to your line manager.

Regards

Mark Dungworth

Marketing Manager - SGS Group

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