Amegy Bank of Texas is committed to upholding the integrity of its organization and to recognizing its obligation to the law and its employees. The Code of Conduct and Ethics is promulgated by the boards of directors of the Company and the Bank to promote honest and ethical conduct and compliance with applicable government rules and regulations. It is also designed to assist in defining appropriate personal and professional conduct, to provide guidance in the identification and resolution of ethical issues, and to help all personnel maintain the Company’s longstanding culture of honesty, integrity, and accountability. For this reason, all Bank employees and directors are required to read and certify their compliance with the Code of Conduct and Ethics on an annual basis.