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PLAYSMART TOYS, INC.

OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE

Playsmart has become aware of recent reports and rumors that one of our toy ranges is made using low-quality materials and workmanship. These stories have understandably led to many customers contacting us to ask whether the toys are truly of inferior quality, and in some cases, demanding a refund. — [1] —. The range in question is our recently-launched Galaxy Pirate toy line, which includes action figures and vehicles from the animated television show of the same name. Rumors have been circulating online that the toys are manufactured abroad and break very easily as a result of poor construction and cheap plastic. This has resulted in a noticeable drop in sales, and several Web sites have even removed our advertisements for the range. — [2] —.

‘While it is true that the toys are produced at a plant overseas, Playsmart works in close collaboration with the plant operators to ensure that high-grade materials are being used and proper manufacturing steps are being adhered to. — [3] —. We can unequivocally state that the toys are professionally assembled and highly durable. This morning, we have posted a video on our Web site that shows the entire manufacturing process for the Galaxy Pirate toys. — [4] —. We guarantee all customers that Playsmart remains fully committed to producing the best toys on the market.

From: Chinenye Umeh

To: All Employees

Subject: Employee referral bonus

Date: June 29

Hi everyone,

Now that we have to quickly expand our workforce as a condition of the funding we received from Ribdins Group, it seems like a good time to remind all of you about our employee referral bonus program. This entitles employees to a $500 bonus for a successful referral for an open position. If you are interested in participating, please regularly check the “Jobs” page on our Website.

Note that it is very important that you only recommend candidates that have all of the qualifications required for the position. We instituted the new tiered payment system at the beginning of this year to cut down on the number of unhelpful recommendations. As you might remember, it entails issuing the bonus to the referrer in stages:

• First 20% when the referred person is chosen for an in-person interview
• Additional 30% when the candidate is hired
• Remaining 50% when the new hire is still an employee after 90 days
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See page 28 of the employee handbook for more details on the program, including instructions on how to submit your referral. For any issues not covered in the handbook, you may call (ext. 233) or e-mail me.

Thanks,

Chinenye Umeh

Director of Human Resources

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