The DOJ/SEC Resource Guide on the FCPA: Considerations for Government Contractors

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Panelists Stephen M. Byers Washington, DC 202.624.2878 SByers@crowell.com Janet Levine Los Angeles, CA 213.443.5583 JLevine@crowell.com Alan Gourley Washington, DC 202.624.2561 London +44.207.413.1342 AGourley@crowell.com Kelly Currie New York, NY 212.895.4257 KCurrie@crowell.com 2

Today s Agenda FCPA Basics and Trends The DOJ/SEC FCPA Resource Guide Background Key Issues DeQinition of foreign ofqicial Facilitation payments Gifts and entertainment expenses Parent- subsidiary issues Successor liability Declination factors Compliance programs 3

The FCPA Anti- Bribery Provisions Prohibit corrupt payments, or offers of payment, directly or through intermediaries, to foreign ofqicials for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business. Books and Records & Internal Control Provisions Requires companies registered with the SEC to keep accurate records of all business transactions and maintain an effective system of internal accounting controls Department of Justice & Securities and Exchange Commission 4

Penalties & Costs Criminal Penalties Corporate: Up to $2 million per violation or twice the value of beneqit sought under anti- bribery provisions; $25 million for willful books and records violations. Individuals up to 5 years and/or $250,000 Qine Civil Penalties Individuals & Corporations: Up to $10,000 Possible Debarment/Suspension Disgorgement of proqits Imposition of corporate monitors Costs of Investigation Avon Products Inc., Weatherford International, and Wal- Mart currently under investigation Estimated to have paid $456 million to conduct internal investigations and fortify anti- bribery controls 5

FCPA Enforcement Trends KBR/Halliburton (2009) BAE (2010) Snamprogetti Netherlands B.V./ENI Technip S.A. (2010) Daimler AG (2010) Alcatel-Lucent (2010) Magyar Telekom / Deutsche Telekom Panalpina (2010) Johnson & Johnson (2011) Siemens (2008) $800M $579M $400M $365M $338M $185M $137M $95M $82M $70M $800M $0 $200 $400 $600 $800 6

FCPA Enforcement Trends In 2010, judgments and settlements totaled $1.8 billion In 2011, judgments and settlements reached $652 million, but included 3 of the largest settlements in history. I m proud to say that our FCPA enforcement is stronger than it s ever been and getting stronger. Asst. Attorney General Lanny Breuer 7

New SEC Whistleblower Provisions Part of Dodd- Frank Act Apply to FCPA violations Strong Incentives Reward of 10%- 30% of monetary sanction; over $1 million for original information Greater protections for whistleblowers 8

DOJ/SEC Guidance: What it is and is not History Context Structure Does not create any rights Does not create any law either Does not break new ground Does not cover all issues extensively 9

Highlights of the DOJ/SEC Guidance De`inition of foreign of`icial Facilitation payments Gifts, entertainment & promotional expenses Parent- subsidiary liability Successor liability Declination decisions Effective compliance programs 10

Foreign Of`icials Guide gives detail on DOJ view regarding the disputed de`inition of foreign of`icial Any ofqicer or employee of, or any person acting in an ofqicial capacity for or on behalf of[,]...[a] foreign government or any department, agency, or instrumentality thereof.... 15 U.S.C. 78dd- 2(h)(2)(A) Instrumentality can include state- owned or state- controlled commercial entities, depending on ten- plus factors addressing ownership, control, status, and function No guidance regarding on behalf of 11

Facilitation Payments Exception for facilitation payments Examples of legitimate payments Little cover or comfort Beware Local law UK Bribery Act, other Failure to accurately record 12

Gifts, Entertainment & Promotional Expenses Nominal gifts are unlikely to interest prosecutors Distinguish from systemic or long- standing course of conduct Focus on bigger ticket items More likely to inqluence ofqicials, reveal corrupt intent Openness and transparency are hallmarks of gift- giving with no corrupt intent 13

Parent- Subsidiary Liability Parent can be responsible for subsidiary s unlawful conduct Not automatic Traditional agency principles apply Emphasis on degree of control Generally and speciqically In law and in fact 14

Successor Liability Implicitly rejects calls for immunity for successors in certain cases Robust due diligence, self- reporting, and compliance improvements can help avoid successor liability Compliance integration must be prompt and complete Notwithstanding potential disruption to the business 15

The Declination Decision Hypothetical fact patterns promote: Swift and thorough investigations of potential violations Robust compliance program improvements Voluntary disclosures Fact that a payment is small and isolated is relevant Rewards of voluntary disclosure not suf`iciently certain to justify self- reporting in all cases 16

Effective Compliance Program Senior Management Commitment Clearly Articulated Anti- Corruption Policy Risk Assessment Geographic and Activity Risk Policies/Procedures Communicated directors, ofqicers, key personnel, agents, partners Con`idential Reporting/Internal Investigations Intermediary and Third- Party Due Diligence agents, distributors, consultants, J- V partners 17

Effective Compliance Program Incentives and Disciplinary Measures Continuous improvement and sustainability Evolves along with business model and target markets Periodically reviewed, updated and adjusted Internal controls regularly tested Targeted audits Anti- corruption training and certi`ication Initial training and regular refresher sessions Carefully documented 18

Panelists Stephen M. Byers Washington, DC 202.624.2878 SByers@crowell.com Janet Levine Los Angeles, CA 213.443.5583 JLevine@crowell.com Alan Gourley Washington, DC 202.624.2561 London +44.207.413.1342 AGourley@crowell.com Kelly Currie New York, NY 212.895.4257 KCurrie@crowell.com 19