GPS and Associates Proposes New Anti-Corruption and Anti-Bribery Policy

ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla., December 13, 2020 (Newswire.com) - ​​Statement by Chief Executive Officer

My fellow GPS Associates and all Independent Contractors, GPS has a long and proud tradition of conducting business in accordance with the highest ethical standards and in full compliance with both the letter and spirit of all applicable laws. The Code of Business Conduct & Ethics and the Anti-Bribery Policy were developed under my supervision and our counsel to provide clear guidance to all GPS associates and to ensure a consistent approach to business practices throughout GPS’S expanding worldwide operations. GPS Vice President, Operations manager and I personally, are fully committed to conducting GPS’s business with the highest level of integrity and we expect your strict adherence to the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics, the Anti-Bribery Policy and the law. There is zero tolerance of non-compliance and/or retaliation. Any violations will result in swift progressive discipline, including possible termination of employment from GPS. I’d like to take this opportunity to remind all personnel and contractors at GPS that they have the extra responsibility of setting a clear example by treating associates, clients, prospects, vendors and competitors with honesty and respect, and by always following our policies and the law. Please read the Code and Anti-Bribery Policy carefully as they include many important provisions. They also provide you with information regarding when and how to report any suspected violations. Your calls and written communications will always be dealt with the utmost confidentiality and there will never be retaliation when a matter is brought forth in good faith. Thank you for your commitment to comply unequivocally with the highest standards of integrity and business ethics.

Sincerely,

Andy Gomez Chief Executive Officer

GPS Anti-Bribery Policy

I. Policy Statement GPS maintains an Anti-Bribery Policy prohibiting any improper or unethical payment to government officials or a party to a private commercial transaction anywhere in the world by any GPS officer or associate (together, simply “GPS Associates”) or Agent (as defined below) of GPS. This Anti-Bribery Policy is designed to comply with the requirements of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (the “FCPA”), the U.K. Bribery Act 2010 (the “U.K. Bribery Act”), EU anti corruption law and the anti-bribery laws of those other jurisdictions in which we do business. These laws generally prohibit bribes, kickbacks, or illegal payments to influence business transactions and require GPS to maintain accurate books and records and a system of internal controls.

Source: GPS and Associates