Corporate Governance

Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

I. Introduction

This Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (the “Code”) of Mylan Inc. (the “Company” and together with it’s wholly – owned subsidiaries) reflects our core values of integrity and accountability. This Code has been adopted by the Company’s Board of Directors and summarizes the standards that must guide our business decisions and actions. While the Code addresses a wide range of business practices and procedures, these standards cannot and do not cover every issue that may arise, or every situation where ethical decisions must be made. Rather it sets forth key guiding principles that represent Company policies and established conditions for employment at Mylan. This Code is intended to supplement, and not replace, existing Company policy. Should there be any inconsistency between the Code and any Company policy, the Code shall prevail and such inconsistency must be immediately brought to the attention of the Ethics and Compliance Department.

This Code applies to all members of the Board of Directors, officers, employees, agents and other persons acting in behalf of the Company (collectively “Personnel”).

We must strive to nurture and enhance a culture of compliance and ethical conduct throughout the Company. Personnel must abide by applicable law in the country where you conduct business. In some instances, there may be a conflict between the laws of two or more countries, states or provinces. If you encounter such a conflict, or local law conflicts with the Code, you should immediately notify the Ethics and Compliance Department or the Legal Department for guidance.

All Personnel must conduct themselves according to the language and spirit of the Code and avoid even the appearance of improper behavior. Adherence to the Code and applicable law are mandatory.

II. Objectives

The Code is intended to accomplish the following objectives:

2.1To emphasize our commitment to ethical practices and compliance with the law and relevant regulations.
2.2To set forth our basic standards of legal and ethical behavior.
2.3To increase the sensitivity of our Personnel to legal and ethical issues.
2.4To alert Personnel to certain sensitive situations in which they need to be particularly careful, and to indicate where and how they can get help in dealing with such issues.
2.5To inform Personnel about procedures for reporting known and suspected violations of the Code, the law or pertinent regulations.
2.6To prevent and detect violations of the law, regulations, or the Code.
2.7To provide a procedure by which all Personnel can inform the Company’s Ethics and Compliance Department of situations or activities which are, or may be, in violation of the Code.

III. Personnel Responsibilities

All Personnel have important responsibilities with respect to the Code. We must:

3.1Be familiar with applicable laws and regulations and our Code and follow them at all times.
3.2Be sensitive to situations that could lead us or others to engage in improper actions and avoid such situations.
3.3Take action against improper conduct by reporting it if we encounter it.
3.4Those of us who are managers and supervisors at Mylan must also:
  1. Maintain a work environment that encourages open communication regarding legal or ethical problems and concerns.
  2. Make a personal commitment that we will operate in accordance with the highest attainable standards of ethical business conduct, and communicate this commitment to all Personnel.
  3. Ensure that all Personnel receive appropriate training with respect to the Code.
  4. Be familiar with the resources available to assist in the resolution of legal and ethical questions and concerns.
3.5Many of our customers have standards of conduct of their own, and those of us who deal with employees of these customers must be aware of those standards and conduct ourselves accordingly. For example, a customer may forbid its employees from accepting benefits such as business meals or favors.

IV. Standards of Conduct

4.1 We will engage only in appropriate competition. This means, to begin with, that all materials used in our sales and marketing programs will be truthful, in good taste and free from false or exaggerated claims or statements. This standard also means that Personnel will not use any illegal or unethical practices, such as improperly obtaining propriety information of a competitor, engage in price-fixing, coercion or collusion, in an attempt to obtain business.

4.2 Of course, Personnel will not offer, make or accept any payment, bribe, or “kickback,” directly or indirectly. Such actions can result in severe criminal penalties for the Personnel involved and for Mylan. Moreover, any meals, entertainment, gifts or favors we offer to our customers or prospective customers will be moderate, in good taste, and in keeping with the principle of avoiding even the appearance of inducing our customers to place their personal interests above those of their employer.

Note that the test is not whether a particular meal, gift or other benefit was actually provided to obtain favorable treatment, but whether it might give the appearance of having been provided for that reason. We apply this test in order to maintain the trust and confidence of our customers and others in our industry. We must refrain from any conduct suggesting that we seek business based on considerations other than the quality of our Personnel, products and services.

In some situations, even stricter tests may apply, because the federal government and certain other customers have rules or standards that prevent their employees from receiving even nominal meals, gifts and other benefits from suppliers or regulated entities. Each of us who deals with customer representatives, or may otherwise be affected by a customer’s rules and standards, must learn those rules and standards concerning the acceptance of meals, entertainment, gifts and other benefits. The meals, entertainment, gifts or favors provided representatives of customers or prospective customers must never be hidden from, or be in violation of, the rules or standards of their employers or principals. In addition, the following concrete guidelines are to be followed:
  1. With respect to non-government personnel, no gifts, meals, entertainment or benefits of any kind in excess of the expense reporting guidelines will be provided without the prior approval of the Chief Financial Officer.
  2. With respect to government employees or elected officials, no gifts, meals, entertainment or benefits whatsoever will be provided.
4.3 Personnel will not attempt to obtain, or use a competitor’s proprietary information. This includes information on a competitor’s prices, bids or proposal in circumstances where there is reason to believe the release of such information would be illegal or unauthorized.

Often it will be clear from the face of relevant documents and/or the circumstances that certain information is proprietary and therefore should not be used. For example, if you receive a competitor’s proposal in the mail from an unknown source, do not read it or use it. Turn it over to the Legal Department. Severe criminal and civil penalties can be imposed if information is used when its release was unauthorized.


4.4

We must also be aware of and comply with the antitrust laws. In this connection, we must understand that the antitrust laws prohibit not only actions and discussions designed to fix prices or arrange market shares, but also prohibit certain other concerted actions by competitors. These kinds of actions can result in criminal and civil penalties both for the individual involved and for Mylan.

The following are some examples of actions prohibited by the antitrust laws:

  1. Agreeing with a competitor to divide customers or territories.
  2. Agreeing with a competitor that both companies will jointly cease doing business with a customer unless the customer takes certain actions.
  3. Engaging in unfair methods of competition, which include making false statements about a competitor’s products and making false or misleading advertising claims.
4.5 We will record and report all data and information accurately and honestly. This applies both to everyday documents, such as time cards, expense reports, test reports, manufacturing records and accounting entries, and to less routine documents or reports, such as cost estimates, contract proposals, and other presentations to management, customers and the public. If you prepare such records or represent or certify the accuracy of information in such records, you must be diligent in assuring their accuracy and integrity.
  1. We must comply with generally accepted accounting principles and internal controls, as established by appropriate company officials, at all times. All assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses of Mylan are to be entered in regular Company books, records and other standard financial documents. These books, records and documents must also accurately reflect and properly describe the transactions they record. For example:

    1. No undisclosed or unrecorded fund, asset, liability or account of the Company will be established for any purpose.
    2. No false or artificial entries will be made in the books, records or accounts of the Company for any reason, and no Personnel will engage in any arrangement that results in prohibited entries.
    3. No payment on behalf of the Company will be approved or made with the intention or understanding that any part is to be used for any purpose other than that described by the supporting documents.

    A variety of federal laws, both civil and criminal, apply to those who make false statements or false claims to the U.S. government. There can be severe civil and criminal penalties both for individuals and Mylan if these laws are violated.

  2. Obviously, you must not submit or concur in the submission of any claim, bid, proposal or related documents that contain false or fictitious information. Beyond that, Personnel responsible for pricing products must comply with any applicable government procurement regulations or customer requirements. Pricing decisions may reflect market conditions but must be entirely independent with respect to our competitors.


  3. All expense items associated with travel or local business matters, including airfare, hotel expenses, taxi/limousine services, car rental, business meals, and entertainment, must be accurately and fully documented on expense reports (whether or not they are paid directly) with applicable receipts attached. The documentation should include identification of the customer involved, where a customer is involved, and a brief description of the business purpose that required the expense.
4.6 Our careful attention to product quality has a direct and substantial effect on our reputation and performance and allows us to meet or exceed the expectations of our customers. Mylan is committed to achieving product quality and safety consistent with our legal and regulatory obligations.
  1. Unless we have proper regulatory approval to do so, we must never substitute materials, components, procedures or products, change our manufacturing processes or testing methodology or intentionally fail to provide the required quality controls. Proper approval must be obtained before deviating in any way from standard operating procedures. Supervisors must not place pressure on subordinates that might cause them to deviate from these requirements. Personnel should never be pressured into compromising on quality or deviating from our regulatory requirements.
  2. We must always properly perform all required and approved testing to meet our regulatory requirements, and the documentation in support of that testing must be accurate and complete. There must be no unauthorized changes in the testing requirements and no false or inaccurate documentation concerning testing or manufacturing. Once again, supervisors must avoid placing pressure on subordinates that might cause them to deviate from our regulatory requirements.
4.7 Conflicts of interest can arise in virtually every area of company operations. We must avoid personal interests that conflict with interests of the Company or that might influence or appear to influence our judgment or actions in performing our duties. Thus, Personnel should not have any business, financial or other relationship with suppliers, customers, competitors, or the Company itself that might impair or even appear to impair the independence of the Company.

The word "appear" is most important. Even where there is no actual conflict of interest, the appearance of such a conflict is damaging because it can undermine trust among Personnel and cost us the respect of customers, potential customers and others in the industry. This standard applies to Personnel doing business with the Company, or receiving any financial remuneration or benefit from the Company in excess of salary, bonus or other generally recognized benefits.

If situations arise in which Personnel receive any remuneration over and above approved salary, bonuses, stock options, stock awards, deferred compensation or retirement benefit, the remuneration must be disclosed to the Ethics and Compliance Committee of the Board of Directors. If the committee finds that such remuneration is not material and does not appear to be of a nature that it would influence the business decisions of those receiving the remuneration, the committee may grant a waiver.


V. Procurement

5.1 Our purchasing decisions must be based solely on quality, performance and price. Accordingly, relations with suppliers are to be maintained on an objective basis, free from the influence of gifts and favors. Only nominal gifts and moderately priced meals or entertainment may be accepted from suppliers, and even that must be done within established guidelines and with the full knowledge of the appropriate supervisors or managers. None of us can ever accept meals, entertainment, gifts or favors when such actions might be construed as attempts to secure favorable treatment, or when they create an appearance of impropriety. No benefit in excess of $50 in value shall be accepted without the prior approval of the Ethics and Compliance Department.

5.2 Activities we engage in outside our employment can give rise to conflicts of interest. We cannot compete or help others to compete with Mylan.

The following are types of outside activities that can create conflicts:

  1. Ownership and/or substantial management control by Personnel or any member of such person’s immediate family of a substantial interest in any concern that does business with Mylan, whether as a supplier, customer or contractor.
  2. Performance by Personnel or a member of such person’s family of services for any outside concern or individual that does business with Mylan, i.e., a relative working for a travel agency doing business with Mylan.
  3. Outside employment which conflicts with or might be reasonably expected to conflict with the normal duties of Personnel is prohibited. Anytime your outside activities present a conflict or reasonably could create conflict with your employment with Mylan, you must make full written disclosure of those activities and receive prior written approval from the Ethics and Compliance Department, before engaging in such activities or continuing to do so. Further, you must advise the Human Resources Department of other jobs you hold outside the Company.
5.3 As previously indicated, Company procurement officials and other Personnel who are in a position to influence such decisions, must be extremely careful about the receipt of gifts and gratuities that might affect or appear to affect their procurement decisions. However, the same basic principle applies to all of us. Thus, Personnel and members of their families should not accept gifts of more than token value, loans (other than from established banking or financial institutions), excessive entertainment or substantial favors from any outside concern or individual that does or is seeking to do business with the Company, or is a competitor.

VI. Securities Law

We must not buy or sell the securities of Mylan Inc., directly, or indirectly, on the basis of inside information, or communicate such information to others for that purpose. In addition, we must not trade in the securities of any other company on the basis of undisclosed information obtained in the course of our employment with Mylan or communicate such information to others for that purpose.

VII. Company Assets

We are personally responsible and accountable for the proper expenditure of Company funds, including money spent as travel expenses or for customer entertainment. Personnel are also responsible for the proper use of property over which they have control, including both Company property and funds and property that customers or others have entrusted to their custody. Company property should not be used for personal benefit, sold, loaned, given away or otherwise disposed of, regardless of condition or value, without proper authorization.

VIII. Proprietary Information

We are responsible for protecting the Company’s proprietary information and that entrusted to the Company by others. Most of the information that Personnel learn or develop as part of their position is proprietary – that is, it is Company property useful in the Company’s business. Such information is a valuable business asset that must be protected because its unauthorized disclosure could destroy its value to the Company and give others an unfair competitive advantage. In addition to refusing to disclose such information without authorization, you must take affirmative steps to assure that such information is strictly safeguarded. Other business-sensitive and confidential information should be given the same protection. Proprietary information includes, but is not limited to, strategic business plans, operating results, marketing strategies, customer lists, personnel records, upcoming acquisitions and divestitures, new inventions, and manufacturing costs, processes and methods. It may take the form of records, practices, letters, plans, or computer programs, or it may be conveyed to you orally. The general rule should be: If you question whether Company information is proprietary, treat it as proprietary. Particular care should be taken with respect to meetings of industry associations and other situations in which Personnel come into contact with representatives of competitors.

IX. Fellow Employees

9.1 Mylan is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer as a matter of law, ethics and good business practice. No Personnel is to discriminate against any other Personnel or prospective employee, or make disparaging comments or criticisms on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or military service.

In this connection, sexual harassment will absolutely not be tolerated. These principles apply to all aspects of the employment relationship, including application and initial employment, promotion and transfer, selection for training opportunities, and the application of service, retirement, seniority and employee benefit plans and policies.

9.2

We have an obligation to perform our work in a safe manner so that we do not cause harm to ourselves or to others. Similarly, we must assure that work conducted under our supervision is performed safely.

9.3

Any use or possession of illegal drugs and narcotic substances by Personnel on Company property, or while discharging employment responsibilities is strictly prohibited.

Drug abuse threatens the welfare of the abuser and other Personnel. It is detrimental to the work environment and work ethic. Federal laws prohibit the use or possession of illegal drugs and narcotics. Under no circumstances may such drugs or substances be brought onto Company premises. Of course, Personnel must never work when impaired for any reason, including illegal drugs or alcohol.

9.4We will ensure that our operations are not harmful to the environment.

Each facility has an environmental and waste disposal program that ensures compliance with all government environmental laws, regulations, permits or licenses. Those of us having responsibilities in these areas must familiarize ourselves with these programs and federal, state and local environmental and waste disposal laws and follow them strictly.


X. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“F.C.P.A.”)

The F.C.P.A prohibits bribes by U.S. interests of foreign government officials for the purpose of obtaining or maintaining business. Company policy strictly prohibits such payments. Other countries have also adopted and enforce laws that prohibit the payment of bribes for the purpose of obtaining and maintaining business opportunities. To ensure that financial transactions and other activities undertaken by or on behalf of the Company and its foreign affiliates do not violate these anti-bribery laws the following principles must be strictly observed:
  1. Personnel need to conduct Company business consistent with the highest professional and ethical standards and in conformity with the laws of all countries in which the Company does business.
  2. The use of Company funds for any unlawful, improper or unethical purpose is prohibited. The Company cannot authorize, tolerate, encourage, condone or make any Prohibited Payments (described below) regardless of amount, for the purpose of obtaining or maintaining business. This prohibition also applies to indirect contributions, payments or gifts made in any manner, such as through affiliates, subsidiaries, consultants, subcontractors, subagents, sponsors, joint venture partners, advisors, suppliers, customers or third parties.

    1. “Prohibited Payments” include an offer, gift or payment, or authorization of an offer, gift or payment, of any money or thing of value to or for the benefit of any government official or employee.
    2. “Government official or employee” includes any official or employee of any government or any department, agency or state-owned instrumentality such as an airport, telecommunications or other utility company that is either in whole or in part controlled by a government or any country or subdivision thereof, or any official or employee of a public international organization, or any person acting in an official capacity on behalf of such government, instrumentality or public international organization, or any political party or official thereof, or any candidate for political office.

Neither Employees, nor employees directors or agents of a majority owned foreign affiliate of the Company can, directly or indirectly, give, or agree to give, or offer any gift or thing of value to a foreign official or his/her representative as an inducement or reward for the official or representative doing or forbearing to do any act in relation to the affairs or business of the official or representative, or as an inducement or reward for the official showing or forbearing to show favor or disfavor to any person in relation to the affairs or business of the foreign official. For purposes of this Policy, a “representative” includes any person employed by or acting for another, including a sub-agent, and “party” includes an employer.

XI. Trade Laws

All Personnel, personnel of the Company’s foreign affiliates must comply fully with all applicable laws, including the U.S. export control and economic sanctions laws (“Trade Compliance Laws”). The United States has laws controlling exports and re-exports of certain goods, services, software, and technology for national security, foreign policy, and other reasons. In addition, Mylan and its foreign affiliates are required to comply with laws prohibiting participation in unauthorized boycotts, such as the Arab League’s Boycott of Israel. It is the responsibility of Personnel and personnel of foreign affiliates who are involved in, or supervises a business that is involved in, transactions involving foreign customers or business associates to follow Company policy with respect to such actions. Any questions concerning Trade Compliance Laws or these procedures should be directed to the Ethics and Compliance Department or the Legal Department.

XII. Seeking Additional Information

When questions arise regarding the interpretation or application of any standard or requirement set forth in the Code Personnel should contact the Ethics and Compliance Department or the Legal Department for guidance. It is imperative that when you are in doubt as to the propriety of any action you are contemplating, you must seek guidance from the Ethics and Compliance Department or Legal Department before proceeding.

It is important to emphasize that if you have a question as to whether a particular action you are considering might be inconsistent with our Code, or be improper for any other reason, you should raise that question and get it resolved before taking the action.

XIII. Reporting Violations

We should all be alert and sensitive to situations that could result in actions by ourselves or others that might violate federal, state or local laws, regulations or the Code. Personnel who believe their own conduct or that of a colleague may have violated any such laws or regulations or the Code have an obligation to report the matter. Generally, such matters should be raised first with immediate supervisors. This may provide valuable insights or perspectives and encourage resolution of problems within the appropriate work unit. However, Personnel who would not be comfortable bringing the matter up with his or her immediate supervisor, or who does not believe the supervisor has dealt with the matter properly, should report the matter to the Ethics and Compliance Department. Personnel not satisfied with the response from the Ethics and Compliance Department or the Legal Department may report the matter to the Ethics and Compliance Committee of the Board of Directors.

XIV. Confidentiality

Personnel who report suspected violators of the Code may do so anonymously if they wish to do so. The Company will not treat such requests any differently than it does those in which the person making the report does identify himself/herself.

The Company cannot guarantee anonymity to anyone who provides his/her identity, but request that their identity not be disclosed. The Company will make every reasonable effort to comply with such requests but it can offer no assurances of non-disclosures, particularly if the complaint results in an extensive investigation or a disclosure to government authorities.

XIV. Reprisals

In no event will the Company or any of its Personnel take or threaten any action against any Personnel as a reprisal for making a complaint or disclosing information in good faith.

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