Statement on Conflict Minerals
Global Manufacturing Services, Inc. ("GMS") fully endorses the objectives outlined in Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, which aims to prevent the use of conflict minerals. GMS adheres to industry best practices and guidelines from the Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition ("EICC") and the Global e-Sustainability Initiative ("GeSI") to avoid sourcing conflict minerals that may directly or indirectly fund armed groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo ("DRC") or its neighboring countries.
GMS requires that its suppliers, including distributors and manufacturers, take reasonable measures to ensure that the products they provide, containing gold, tantalum, tungsten, or tin, are conflict-free and are compliant with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations. If GMS identifies a supplier whose supply chain includes conflict minerals or mines associated with such minerals, GMS will take appropriate action, which may include a review of the commercial relationship. In the event that additional minerals are added to this list, we are committed to performing the ongoing diligent efforts required to continue supporting this cause.
We pledge to fully support the efforts of the EICC, GeSI, and other industry organizations in advancing the objectives of Section 1502. We have conducted a thorough review of the policies of all major distributors and manufacturers of components containing gold, tantalum, tungsten, or tin to confirm that they are implementing effective due diligence measures to ensure that these materials are conflict-free throughout their supply chains.
If you need any further information regarding this subject, please feel free to contact our office.
Andria Keith Robbins
President
Global Manufacturing Services, Inc.