In August 2012, the Securities and

In August 2012, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) adopted final rules implementing §1502 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. The rules impose disclosure and due diligence requirements on publicly-traded companies that manufacture products containing minerals designated as “conflict minerals ” that originate in the Democratic Republic of Congo (“DRC”) or adjoining countries (together, “Covered Countries”).
As a result of the rules, Henry Pratt Co. LLC and its subsidiaries is required to conduct due diligence inquiries of its supply chain regarding conflict minerals. To comply with the rules, Henry Pratt Company has determined that it (a) will not purchase material that is not “DRC conflict free” (as defined by SEC rules) from any supplier and (b) will require that all material supplied to Henry Pratt Company. be “DRC conflict free.”
We request your confirmation that, from and after January 1, 2014, all material supplied by your company has been and will be “DRC conflict free.” Please complete the second page of this letter, sign and return it to Michael Wynn by mail or by email at mwynn@henrypratt.com no later than January 30, 2015 to confirm as indicated below that all material you supply to Mueller Co. or its relevant affiliate is “DRC conflict free.” Please contact me immediately if you are not able to make this confirmation.

Thank you in advance for your immediate response to this request. If you have any questions about this request, please contact me at (630)859-0032 Ext 2202
You are a valued supplier, and we look forward to continuing our relationship with you