NAMM Antitrust Statement NAMM is committed to strict

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NAMM Antitrust Statement NAMM is committed to strict compliance with the antitrust laws and

NAMM Antitrust Statement NAMM is committed to strict compliance with the antitrust laws and its obligations under a recent settlement agreement with the FTC. To this end, NAMM has put in place an Antitrust Policy governing all activity during NAMM-sponsored events. NAMM’s Antitrust Policy covers all participants, including speakers, exhibitors and audience members at NAMM Events. The antitrust laws prohibit certain conduct, including: • Agreements between or among competitors on price or output. • Agreements between or among competitors to divide markets or allocate customers, territories, products, or services; and • Boycotts or refusals to deal with any suppliers, customers or competitors. It is important to remember that all of these activities are prohibited regardless of intent. Additionally, it is not necessary to have an explicit agreement to violate the antitrust laws. Circumstantial evidence can suffice. Remember, all NAMM members must make competitive decisions independently of any agreement or understanding with competitors. NAMM Show participants must not exchange competitively sensitive information, including information regarding: wholesale and retail prices, discounts, credit terms, margins or profits, proposed price increases or decreases, price ranges, price formulas, MAP policies and RPM policies. Of course, these prohibitions do not apply to legitimate business discussions between manufacturers and retailers. NAMM and its members could be subject to fines and other serious consequences for failure to comply with NAMM’s obligations under the antitrust laws. Anyone that violates NAMM’s Antitrust Policy may be subject to discipline, including removal from this Event and possible expulsion from the organization. This reminder is not a complete list of activities that could raise antitrust concerns. NAMM’s full Antitrust Policy can be found in your Show Directory and on NAMM’s website. Specific details regarding NAMM’s obligations under the FTC Order are also available on NAMM’s website. Just click on the “Antitrust Compliance” tab on NAMM’s homepage. Please direct questions on antitrust compliance to NAMM’s Antitrust Compliance Officer, Paul Cuomo of Howrey LLP, or to your company’s legal counsel. If you have any questions about antitrust compliance, you should seek legal advice before acting. Thank you for your attention and cooperation with this very important matter.

Born Again Minstrels

Born Again Minstrels

Joe Lamond NAMM President and CEO

Joe Lamond NAMM President and CEO

Gov. Mike Huckabee

Gov. Mike Huckabee

Frank Alkyer Music, Inc.

Frank Alkyer Music, Inc.

The Panel: Zach Phillips … Music Inc. Mike Guillot … Mississippi Music George Hines

The Panel: Zach Phillips … Music Inc. Mike Guillot … Mississippi Music George Hines … George's Music Brian Reardon … Monster Music Victor Salazar … The Drum Pad Gordy Wilcher … Owensboro Music Moderated by Frank Alkyer, Music Inc.

Round 1: Something Small Planet Waves NS Capo Tuner (D'Addario) Booth # 1401

Round 1: Something Small Planet Waves NS Capo Tuner (D'Addario) Booth # 1401

Round 1: Something Small Uni-Stand (Hamilton Stands) Booth # 808

Round 1: Something Small Uni-Stand (Hamilton Stands) Booth # 808

Round 1: Something Small Cooper. Stand (Coopercopia) Booth # 1702

Round 1: Something Small Cooper. Stand (Coopercopia) Booth # 1702

Round 1: Something Small Stone. Works Picks (Stone. Works) Booth # 220

Round 1: Something Small Stone. Works Picks (Stone. Works) Booth # 220

Round 1: Something Small Rhythmic Designs by Gavin Harrison (Hal Leonard) Booth # 1018

Round 1: Something Small Rhythmic Designs by Gavin Harrison (Hal Leonard) Booth # 1018

Round 1: Something Small Popular Piano Solos (Willis Music) Booth # 1018

Round 1: Something Small Popular Piano Solos (Willis Music) Booth # 1018

Round 2: Gotta Stock It VHT Special 6 Series Amps (The Music Link) Booth

Round 2: Gotta Stock It VHT Special 6 Series Amps (The Music Link) Booth # 1336, 1343

Round 2: Gotta Stock It Zoom H 1(Samson Technologies) Booth # 510

Round 2: Gotta Stock It Zoom H 1(Samson Technologies) Booth # 510

Round 2: Gotta Stock It i. Rig - IK Multimedia (dist. by Hal Leonard)

Round 2: Gotta Stock It i. Rig - IK Multimedia (dist. by Hal Leonard) Booth # 1018

Round 2: Gotta Stock It V 256 Vocoder Pedal & Voice Box Pedal (Electro.

Round 2: Gotta Stock It V 256 Vocoder Pedal & Voice Box Pedal (Electro. Harmonix) Booth # 1518

Round 2: Gotta Stock It Puresound Custom Pro Snare Wires (D'Addario) Booth # 1401

Round 2: Gotta Stock It Puresound Custom Pro Snare Wires (D'Addario) Booth # 1401

Round 2: Gotta Stock It Austin Guitars (St. Louis Music) Booth # 436

Round 2: Gotta Stock It Austin Guitars (St. Louis Music) Booth # 436

Round 2: Gotta Stock It Austin Guitars (St. Louis Music) Booth # 436

Round 2: Gotta Stock It Austin Guitars (St. Louis Music) Booth # 436

Round 3: Companies to Watch Rock On Audio Booth # 202

Round 3: Companies to Watch Rock On Audio Booth # 202

Round 3: Companies to Watch Yamaha Corp. of America Booth # 618

Round 3: Companies to Watch Yamaha Corp. of America Booth # 618

Round 3: Companies to Watch Rapco/Horizon Booth # 411

Round 3: Companies to Watch Rapco/Horizon Booth # 411

Round 3: Companies to Watch Reverend Guitars Booth # 1250

Round 3: Companies to Watch Reverend Guitars Booth # 1250

Round 3: Companies to Watch Remo Inc. Booth # 605

Round 3: Companies to Watch Remo Inc. Booth # 605

Round 3: Companies to Watch Remo Inc. Booth # 605

Round 3: Companies to Watch Remo Inc. Booth # 605

Round 3: Companies to Watch Samick Guitars USA Booth # 636

Round 3: Companies to Watch Samick Guitars USA Booth # 636

Round 3: Companies to Watch Samick Guitars USA Booth # 636

Round 3: Companies to Watch Samick Guitars USA Booth # 636

Round 3: Companies to Watch Samick Guitars USA Booth # 636

Round 3: Companies to Watch Samick Guitars USA Booth # 636

Round 4: Best in Show Voice. Live Touch (TC-Helicon) Booth # 229

Round 4: Best in Show Voice. Live Touch (TC-Helicon) Booth # 229

Round 4: Best in Show Ibanez Montage (Hoshino USA) Booth # 1318

Round 4: Best in Show Ibanez Montage (Hoshino USA) Booth # 1318

Round 4: Best in Show i. Tab (Music Distributors Group) Booth # 1436

Round 4: Best in Show i. Tab (Music Distributors Group) Booth # 1436

Round 4: Best in Show DBZ Guitars Booth # 1119

Round 4: Best in Show DBZ Guitars Booth # 1119

Round 4: Best in Show DBZ Guitars Booth # 1119

Round 4: Best in Show DBZ Guitars Booth # 1119

Round 4: Best in Show Keystone Series Drumset (Ludwig Drums) Booth # 601

Round 4: Best in Show Keystone Series Drumset (Ludwig Drums) Booth # 601

Round 4: Best in Show NAMM University Idea Center Booth # 837

Round 4: Best in Show NAMM University Idea Center Booth # 837

Round 4: Best in Show NAMM University Idea Center Booth # 837

Round 4: Best in Show NAMM University Idea Center Booth # 837

Round 4: Best in Show NAMM University Idea Center Booth # 837

Round 4: Best in Show NAMM University Idea Center Booth # 837

NAMM U Survey Tell us what you really think! Please fill out the survey

NAMM U Survey Tell us what you really think! Please fill out the survey on your table and hand it to a staff member as you exit. Thank You!