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L.L.Bean Position Regarding Recent Linda Bean Political Statements

Freeport, ME., October 26, 2012 L.L.Bean is a family-owned company. Linda Bean is a granddaughter of our company founder, Mr. Leon Leonwood Bean, and as such she is one of many family members who share ownership of the company. L.L.Bean does not speak for Linda Bean, nor does she speak for the company. L.L.Bean does not endorse political candidates, nor do we take positions on political matters. Questions about Linda Beans personal political views or business activities will need to be addressed by her. Further, L.L.Bean has no knowledge of the facts related to the comments in question. However, we find comments such as these, no matter where they come from, as insensitive, offensive and harmful to the process of civil public discourse. They are far removed from the values represented by L.L.Bean.