1. General Provisions

1.1. This Procurement Policy of Rinar-Automation LLC (hereinafter referred to as the “Policy”) defines the principles and rules governing the procurement activities of Rinar-Automation LLC (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”) and is aimed at ensuring:

• consistent quality of supplied goods and services;

• transparency and good faith in cooperation with counterparties;

• minimization of supply disruption risks;

• compliance with the applicable legislation of the Russian Federation, including the Civil Code of the Russian Federation, Federal Law No. 273-FZ “On Combating Corruption,” Federal Law No. 135-FZ “On Protection of Competition,” and other regulatory acts;

• sustainable and long-term partnerships with suppliers.

1.2. The Company adheres to the principles of fair competition, objective selection, and equal conditions for all participants in procurement procedures.

1.3. For the purposes of this Policy and related documents, procurement or procurement activities shall mean the Company’s activities aimed at meeting its needs for goods and services, including planning, conducting procurement procedures, supervising the conclusion of contracts based on procurement results, monitoring contract performance, and preparing reports on such procurement activities.

1.4. This Policy applies to the activities of the Company and all its divisions, representative offices, and branches with respect to procurement planning and implementation, identification and selection of potential suppliers, negotiation of contract terms within procurement procedures or during pre-contractual negotiations, conclusion of contracts and monitoring of their execution, as well as procurement related to production, administrative, and other operational activities of the Company.

1.5. This Policy is published on the official website of the Company at rinar-automation.ru and is made available to all interested parties.

2. Principles of Procurement Activities

2.1. In its procurement activities, Rinar-Automation LLC is guided by the following principles:

• Reliability — cooperation exclusively with verified suppliers having a confirmed business reputation;

• Quality — prioritizing suppliers whose products comply with technical requirements and applicable standards;

• Transparency and Openness — documented processes for supplier selection and evaluation;

• Economic Efficiency — optimal balance of price, quality, and delivery time;

• Timeliness — strict control over the fulfillment of contractual obligations.

3. Supplier Requirements

3.1. Suppliers eligible for cooperation must meet the following criteria:

• proper state registration and legal capacity;

• absence of bad faith practices;

• positive business reputation;

• proven experience in supplying similar goods;

• provision of required technical and accompanying documentation;

• compliance with tax, labor, and environmental legislation.

3.2. Where necessary, the Company may conduct preliminary due diligence of a counterparty, including an assessment of financial stability and litigation history.

4. Supplier Evaluation and Selection

4.1. Supplier selection is based on:

• compliance with the technical specifications;

• competitiveness of the commercial proposal;

• payment and delivery terms;

• warranty obligations;

• feedback and prior cooperation experience.

4.2. For large-scale projects, competitive procedures (such as request for proposals or tender processes) may be conducted.

5. Quality Control

5.1. The Company performs incoming inspection of delivered goods. In the event of non-conformity, the supplier shall remedy the identified deficiencies or replace the goods within the time limits stipulated in the contract.

5.2. The Company reserves the right to revise cooperation terms in case of systematic violations related to quality or delivery deadlines.

6. Anti-Corruption Provisions

6.1. The Company adheres to a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption.

6.2. Any form of unlawful remuneration, hidden commissions, or conflict of interest is unacceptable.

6.3. Employees of the Company must act solely in the interests of Rinar-Automation LLC and in accordance with the Company’s Anti-Corruption Policy.

7. Long-Term Partnership

RINAR LLC is committed to building long-term and mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers based on:

• professionalism;

• fulfillment of obligations;

• open communication;

• joint development and implementation of innovative solutions.