A Message from the CEO
Dear Valspar Employees:
The foundation of our great company is our commitment to doing business the right way, the Valspar way. We have built the trust of our customers and suppliers by developing a reputation for conducting our business with integrity and the highest ethical standards. Our reputation as an ethical company is one of Valspar's most valuable assets.
We all share a responsibility for ensuring that Valspar maintains its reputation as an ethical company, even in a business environment that offers challenges and surprises at every turn. It is your responsibility to be familiar with and to follow the principles and guidelines set forth in our Code. Compliance with our Code is an expectation of every employee no matter where you work in the world. Valspar will not tolerate any violation of this Code of Ethics and Business Conduct.
As you perform your responsibilities for Valspar, the Code is intended to help you make the right ethical and legal decisions. All Valspar employees are expected to read, understand and comply with the Code. No code of conduct can possibly address every ethical issue that might arise. If you ever have any questions about any topic in the Code, you should talk with your manager, human resources or the law department. In addition, you should promptly report to your manager, human resources or the law department any actions, situations or conditions you believe may violate the Code or the law. We rely on our employees to help make sure that Valspar management is aware of and can correct any issues that may not be in keeping with our ethical traditions.
Thank you for your commitment to the principles outlined in this Code.
Sincerely,
Gary Hendrickson
Chief Executive Officer