Since its inception, ABIOMED, Inc. has been committed to the highest standards of ethical behavior and the company’s commitment extends to all aspects of its role as an employer, a manufacturer, and a corporate citizen. This commitment to ethical behavior extends beyond mere compliance with laws and regulations to inspire our relationships with our shareholders, customers, and employees.

Company Principles and Practices

ABIOMED, Inc. has a code of conduct known as, “Guidelines of Company Principles and Practices,” that applies to all of its directors, officers, and employees.  These documents are available free of charge upon request in writing to the Compliance Officer at our address at 22 Cherry Hill Drive, Danvers, MA 01923 or by e-mail to ir@abiomed.com.

Communications with Shareholders

Shareholders and other interested persons may communicate with the members of our Board of Directors. Written correspondence should be addressed to the director(s) in care of the Compliance Officer at our address at 22 Cherry Hill Drive, Danvers, MA 01923 or by e-mail to directors@abiomed.com. All communications will be received and processed by the Compliance Officer. Complaints or concerns relating to financial reporting, accounting, internal accounting controls or auditing will be referred to the chair of the Audit Committee. Other communications may be referred to the directors as a group or to an individual director, as appropriate.

Charters for the Governance and Nominating Committee, the Compensation Comittee and the Audit Committee

The charters for the Governance and Nominating Committee, Compensation Committee, and Audit Committee of ABIOMED’s Board of Directors are available as PDF documents:

Charter for the Audit Committee

Charter for the Governance and Nominating Committee

Charter for the Compensation Committee