4.4. In order not to jeopardise the investigation, the Whistleblower is also required to keep confidential the fact that a report has been made, the nature of the impropriety concerned and the identities of those involved, unless required to disclose such information by law or regulation. 5. Making a report 5.1. Although Swire Properties does not expect the Whistleblower to have full evidence of the impropriety reported, provided the report is made in good faith, to facilitate the handling of the report and any subsequent investigations, reports made under this Policy should include full details of the suspected or actual impropriety concerned, including relevant names, dates and places, and the reasons for the concerns. Any available supporting evidence or documents should also be provided. 5.2. Third Parties should make their report to the Group Internal Audit Department (“GIAD”) or a designated third-party service provider (“Service Provider”), the contact details of which can be found at http://whistleblowing.swireproperties.com. 5.3. Reports to GIAD can be made in writing or, by prior appointment, in person. GIAD’s contact details are as follows: Head of Group Internal Audit Department John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Limited 30th Floor, Dorset House Taikoo Place 979 King’s Road Quarry Bay Hong Kong Email: [email protected] Fax: (852) 2968 0037 5.4. Relevant Persons should make their reports to any of the following:- 5.4.1. GIAD; 5.4.2. Service Provider; 5.4.3. the Relevant Person’s immediate superior (and if no satisfaction is gained, then to the Head of the Department in which the Relevant Person works); or 5.4.4. the Human Resources & Administration department (“HR&A”). 5.5. Where a Relevant Person makes a report to his/her immediate superior or Head of Department, the superior or Head of Department must in turn make a report to HR&A. HR&A must report all allegations received under this Policy to the Executive Committee and GIAD. 5.6. Where a report is made to somebody other than GIAD, the report may be provided to GIAD for further investigation. - 3 -
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