Ford's Supplier Diversity Development Program represents a commitment to economically empower diverse communities through the creation of wealth. We uphold this commitment by using Ford Motor Company's purchasing power to do business with minority, women and veteran-owned companies. Since the inception of our Program, Ford has purchased over $40 billion in goods and services from its diverse suppliers. It is our expectation that diverse suppliers deliver innovative value propositions, invest in their communities, provide job opportunities to socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, maintain their own supplier diversity development program and contribute to the social well-being by supporting community-based organizations. It is our hope that the beneficiaries of Ford's Supplier Diversity Development Program recognize the source and consider Ford products when purchasing a new car or truck.

Ford's commitment includes investment in the growth and development of its diverse suppliers. Sourcing incremental business, providing loans through Dearborn Capital Corporation, facilitating acquisitions and/or joint venture partnerships are some of the ways Ford builds the capacity and scale of its suppliers. Our largest Tier 1 suppliers are also encouraged to source with diverse suppliers and report their progress twice a year in M-Tier, Ford's world-class Tier 2 reporting platform.

We thank you for your interest in doing business with Ford Motor Company and wish you success in your endeavors.

Sincerely,

Tony Brown
Group Vice President
Global Purchasing
Ford Motor Company