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APRIL 2020 I PCB007 MAGAZINE 115 Kodak New York State ordered all non-essential businesses in the state to close effective 8:00 p.m. on March 22. We received the following exception: "Thank you for seeking designation as an "essential business" pursuant to the New York State Executive Order 202.6. Based on the information you have provided, your business enterprise is an essential business, and your business location is not subject to the required 100% workforce reduction pursuant to Executive Order 202.6." • All facets of PCB film manufacturing are in Rochester, New York, and remain at 100% capacity. • We are doing everything to minimize the number of people on the site and conduct best practices regarding cleanliness and social distancing. • All non-essential travel has been canceled. • We are taking steps to allow only essential visitors to enter Kodak buildings. We continue to monitor the coronavirus situation and take steps guided by recommendations from official resources, such as the World Health Organization, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and local medical profes- sionals. Regards, Tom Brennan Rogers Rogers' first priority is always the health and safety of our employees. With the continued acceleration of COVID-19, this commitment has never been more important to us. As of March 24, all factories continue to operate with the additional safety precautions that have been put in place. Please see the following for updates regarding the most frequently requested information. Employee Safety and Well-Being • Our pandemic site teams and the global pandemic leadership team continue to meet daily, collaborating to prioritize employee safety. • We are offering additional flexibility in our attendance policy and providing monetary support for employees to care for primary dependents, including childcare coverage. • All out-of-pocket costs will be waived for the COVID-19 test and associated office visits. Manufacturing • We are following evolving government safety regulations in the global regions where we operate our manufacturing facilities. • Operations are being managed as needed to ensure compliance with local guidelines. • We are continuing to update and implement our contingency plans daily to respond to the developing situation. Supply Chain • The majority of our suppliers are operating their manufacturing facilities with required precautions and no major delays. • Currently, there are no known material shortages. • Extended lead-times in transportation continue due to capacity constraints and local government restrictions. Rogers' Global operations and supply chain infrastructure provide a level of flexibility that we are leveraging during this time to minimize any negative impact on you, our valued customers. We appreciate your ongoing support and wish you well as we all navigate through this uncertainty. Regards, Mark Burns