WHAT IS ETHICSPOINT?
EthicsPoint
is a simple way for employees and other interested parties
to anonymously report to the Audit Committee of the Board
of Directors for John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (JBSS),
any actual or suspected questionable accounting or auditing
matters. You can access EthicsPoint 24 hours a day 7 days
a week from any computer that has internet access or by
calling the toll free Hotline. Contacting EthicsPoint is
easy, their website is www.ethicspoint.com
and their toll free Hotline is 1-866-292-2074.
WHO
SHOULD CONTACT ETHICSPOINT?
Anyone
who has information regarding actual or suspected questionable
accounting or auditing matters should report that information
to a Senior Manager. Those who are uncomfortable contacting
Senior Management directly or who want to remain anonymous
may use EthicsPoint via the toll free number (1-866-292-2074)
or the website (www.ethicspoint.com).
WHAT
HAPPENS AFTER A REPORT IS FILED?
Once
a report is filed with EthicsPoint, either via the toll
free number or on the website, an EthicsPoint communication
specialist will forward the report to the Audit Committee
if it pertains to questionable accounting and auditing matters.
Once the report is received, a thorough investigation will
be conducted.
All reports that are sent to the Audit Committee may be
done so anonymously, if you desire.
WHY
SHOULD I REPORT?
It’s
your obligation. JBSS management along with the Board of
Directors is committed to conducting business in accordance
with the highest ethical and legal standards. Reporting
systems like EthicsPoint have proven to be an effective
tool in reducing losses from financial, accounting and auditing
misconduct and fraud, and therefore can help to protect
JBSS’ financial strength, its reputation in the investment
community and its shareholders.
WHAT
SHOULD I REPORT TO ETHICSPOINT?
Call
the EthicsPoint’s toll free Hotline or visit Ethicspoint.com
to report actual or suspected violations related to:
•
JBSS’ Code of Ethics Applicable to the Principal Executive,
Financial and Accounting Officers
• False or misleading financial or accounting practices,
record-keeping or documentation.
• False or misleading reporting of accounting or financial
matters
• Violations of Securities laws or Nasdaq Rules
• Fraud
• Any other questionable accounting or auditing matter.
Contact
EthicsPoint even if you are not sure or do not have all
the information, JBSS will review and investigate the information
and take appropriate action.
CAN
I REMAIN ANONYMOUS?
Yes,
EthicsPoint is a third party communication specialist that
is not part of JBSS. You never have to give any identifying
information, unless you wish to. Once a report is filed,
the filer will receive a unique user name and will be asked
to choose a password so that the filer can return back to
EthicsPoint to follow up on the report. JBSS after reviewing
the report may have questions and could pose them on the
EthicsPoint system. JBSS may also update you with the status
of their investigation. It is strongly suggested that a
filer return to the site 48 hours after filing the report.
HOW
DO I CONTACT ETHICSPOINT?
Contacting
EthicsPoint is easy. There is a direct link to them on the
JBSS website or you can go direct to their website at www.ethicspoint.com.
You can also reach EthicsPoint by calling the toll free
telephone number
1-866-292-2074.