Corporate Political Contribution Policy
Partnering with Policy Makers to Improve Human Health
Illumina is committed to constructive and responsible advancement of the power and possibilities ofgenomics for patients and communities worldwide. We believe proactive, responsible engagement withpublic policy stakeholders translates to sharing accurate and reliable information about genomics andadvocating for policies that ensure and promote broad access.
Illumina participates in the political and public policy process with governments and organizations
around the world to engage and educate policymakers and key stakeholders on issues that impact ourmission and business.
Pursuant to our Code of Conduct, we commit to deal with governments, government agencies andpublic officials according to the highest ethical standards and in compliance with all applicable laws.
Our Global Government Affairs team is responsible for advocacy activities. Illumina also utilizes outside
strategic advisors that provide expertise on policy issues and specific regions. In compliance with theLobbying Disclosure Act, Illumina files quarterly reports including total federal lobbying expenditures,the legislation we engaged in and specific provisions we worked on, in addition to who lobbied onbehalf of Illumina, and the legislative body that we contacted. We file a similar publicly available
lobbying report at the state level as required by state law. We are committed to disclosing the totalmonetary value of each financial and in-kind political contribution made directly and indirectly in ourannual Corporate Social Responsibility Report.
Legislative Priorities
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Advancement of precision medicine
Adoption and reimbursement for genetic testing
Adoption and reimbursement for NIPT
Adoption and funding for genomic infectious disease surveillance
Promoting STEM opportunities

Illumina does not have a Political Action Committee but does retain outside strategic advisors who
support our global engagement with policymakers and key stakeholders.
Disclosures & Transparency
Illumina complies with all applicable laws and requirements in connection with its global political andpublic policy activities. These laws generally require reporting on lobbying activities and compliance withapplicable gift laws. Reports filed on behalf of Illumina are publicly available in the following
government-hosted databases:••••Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
Secretary of the Senate, U.S. Senate
Lobbying Disclosure, California Secretary of State
Transparency Register, European Commission

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Trade Associations & Memberships
Illumina participates in various trade associations for collaboration and exchange of ideas. Illumina pays
annual dues to trade and industry associations, some of which utilize a portion of membership for nondeductible state and federal lobbying and political expenditures. As part of this Policy, Illumina will
publicly disclose in its annual Illumina Corporate Social Responsibility Report (i) each trade association towhich it has paid dues or made other payments totaling in excess of $5,000 in the immediately
preceding year, as well as the total amount of such dues or other payments for each applicable tradeassociation and (ii) for trade association payments in excess of $50,000, that portion of such paymentsthat is non-deductible under Section 162(e)(1)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code, such as payments toorganizations designated as 501(c)(4) and 501(c)(6).
Oversight
Illumina is committed to conducting business with integrity and honesty and has developed agovernance framework to promote an ethical workplace. Ethics and governance are foundational
elements of how Illumina does business to align with our core values, ethical responsibilities, and legal
obligations. This approach includes our political policy interactions.
The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of Illumina’s Board of Directors oversees thisPolicy and Illumina’s contribution practices thereunder. The Committee maintains responsibility forensuring all Illumina political activities promote ethical and transparent engagement, advance theCompany’s mission, and comply with applicable laws and reporting requirements. On an annual basis,
Illumina will provide an update on the Company’s public policy priorities, political contributions,lobbying expenditures, and information about significant memberships.
Compliance
Illumina is committed to a culture of compliance and responsible, ethical business practices. Illumina
maintains a robust process for reporting concerns. Personnel who believe they have witnessed illegal orunethical behavior relating to the Company’s political activities are encouraged to discuss the matterwith their manager, Human Resources representatives, the Legal Department, or the ComplianceDepartment. Actual or potential violations may be reported without risk of retaliation on an anonymousbasis, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, via the Compliance and Fraud Prevention Hotline (800-461-9330),
or electronically at Compliance and Fraud Prevention Reporting. Illumina Compliance and Fraud
Prevention Reporting

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