... Avery Dennison... would like to categorically state that it has zero tolerance towards any form of sexual harassment in the workplace, and takes seriously the investigation of all sexual harassment claims...

In the context of the complaint raised by Ms. K.M., the allegation that the Company failed to take cognizance of the matter is emphatically denied. Please note that the Internal Committee had received two similar complaints from Ms. K.M in the year 2018, alleging instances of misbehaviour by a shopfloor supervisor:

● A complaint was received on the evening of 16th March 2018. The Internal Committee reviewed the case the following day and the employee accepted and acknowledged the findings.

● The second similar complaint was received on 5th December 2018. The Internal Committee reviewed the case and the employee accepted and acknowledged the findings on 10th December 2018.

Please be advised that the Company received no written complaints from Ms. K.M in the years 2016 and 2017, as alleged in the letter...