On September 14, 2026, Avanos is introducing a new Speak Up Avanos Helpline to
replace the current Ethics & Compliance Reporting System. Employees can use the new
helpline to report ethics and compliance concerns, ask questions, or seek guidance.

The Speak Up Avanos Helpline provides an enhanced way for employees to report concerns,
ask questions, and seek guidance, while supporting Avanos’ commitment to integrity, ethics,
and a culture where employees feel comfortable speaking up.

You can use the Speak Up Avanos Helpline to report concerns, ask questions, or seek
guidance. Examples include, but are not limited to:

• Avanos’ Code of Conduct
• Company policies
• Laws or regulations
• Fraud or financial misconduct
• Harassment or discrimination
• Conflicts of interest
• Patient safety or product quality concerns
• Any other unethical or inappropriate behavior

If you’re unsure whether something should be reported, or if you have an ethics or
compliance question, please use the Speak Up Avanos Helpline to ask for guidance.

Yes. Where permitted by local law, you may submit reports anonymously.

Avanos treats reports as confidential to the extent possible while allowing for a thorough
review and investigation. Information is shared only with individuals who have a legitimate
business need to know.

Yes. Avanos prohibits retaliation against anyone who raises a concern or participates in an
investigation in good faith. Employees are encouraged to speak up without fear of
retaliation.

Beginning September 14, 2026, you can access the Speak Up reporting system through
the following ways:

Online:

SpeakUpAvanos.com

Via phone:

• U.S./Global: 888-313-1810
• Belgium: 0800-73-349
• Mexico: 800-461-1829
• Singapore: 800-492-3216

Via mobile device / QR code:

Scan with your mobile device:

One-on-one discussions:

Reach out to any of the following for assistance:

1. Any member of the Ethics & Compliance, Global
   Security, or Legal teams
2. Your HR Business Partner
3. Your direct manager or another leader

Reports submitted before the transition will continue to be managed through the
appropriate process. If you have questions about an existing report, contact the Ethics &
Compliance team at ComplianceSupport@avanos.com.

The Speak Up Avanos Helpline is Avanos’ primary resource for reporting ethics and
compliance concerns, asking questions, and seeking guidance. Employees are encouraged to
use it whenever they need to report a concern or have an ethics or compliance question.

Yes. Employees may continue to report concerns through their manager, Human Resources,
Ethics & Compliance, Global Security, Legal, or other established reporting channels.

Reports are reviewed by the appropriate members of the Ethics & Compliance team and
other designated personnel, depending on the nature of the concern.

If you provide contact information or retain your case number (for anonymous reports), you
may receive updates or requests for additional information as your report is reviewed.

Visit the Speak Up page on INSITE or contact the Ethics & Compliance team at
ComplianceSupport@avanos.com for additional information.

If you have questions about the Speak Up Avanos Helpline, contact the Ethics & Compliance
team at ComplianceSupport@avanos.com.