Business Continuity

We have reviewed the ability of our emergency response plans to prepare us for any type of incident or event that poses the potential to seriously disrupt business operations. The focus is on maintaining business continuity during and after a major disaster (such as hurricanes or earthquakes) or a potential pandemic (such as the widespread incidence of avian influenza). Comprehensive plans are in place that are intended to ensure the safety and welfare of employees and their families, as well as the continued availability of our products to consumers. Essential skills and personnel, business processes, suppliers, contractors and vendors have been identified, and contingency measures have been drafted. Our revised global business continuity plan will be fully prepared by year-end 2007.