BD supports each associate’s individual right to participate in the political process. Each BD associate may make whatever personal contribution of time or money they wish to the political process, so long as it does not interfere with their responsibilities at BD. In the U.S., eligible BD associates may also, but are not required to, contribute to the BD Political Action Committee (BD PAC), which makes contributions to candidates for federal office who share our policy interests. However, BD may not directly or indirectly contribute Company funds or assets for or to any political committee, organization, candidate or campaign unless such a contribution is consistent with Company Policies and is permitted by applicable law in the relevant jurisdiction in question. Each such contribution must be approved by the Chief Executive Officer or Chief Financial Officer, and for contributions outside the U.S., also by the President or Chief Financial Officer of the country in question. No political contributions using Company funds or assets were made in fiscal year 2007.