Corporate Governance

The Board of Directors of Red Hat, Inc. (the "Company") sets high standards for the Company's employees, officers and directors. Implicit in this philosophy is the importance of sound corporate governance. It is the duty of the Board of Directors to serve as a prudent fiduciary for shareholders and to oversee the management of the Company's business. To fulfill its responsibilities and to discharge its duty, the Board of Directors follows the procedures and standards that are set forth in these guidelines. These guidelines are subject to modification from time to time as the Board of Directors deems appropriate in the best interests of the Company or as required by applicable laws and regulations.

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Code of Business Conduct and Ethics *		168.3 KB
Corporate Governance Guidelines		103.0 KB
Third Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation		2.5 MB
Certificate of Amendment of the Third Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, dated August 13, 2001		257.1 KB
Certificate of Amendment of the Third Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, dated August 16, 1999		140.5 KB
By-Laws		142.6 KB
Audit Committee Charter		71.4 KB
Compensation Committee Charter		489.0 KB
Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Charter		106.9 KB

* Note: Effective February 28, 2009, Red Hat's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics was modified to update and clarify language pertaining to gifts and gratuities which may be accepted or provided by employees, officers and directors.

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