A conflict of interest arises when a personal interest, relationship or activity may interfere with our business objectivity or loyalty to our employer. When performing our jobs, we should always put our company’s best interests before any personal interest. The best way to address conflicts of interest is to do so before they arise and by communicating situations that could pose or be perceived as a conflict of interest. For more information, please contact your manager or Compliance Officer, or check if local policies are implemented in your country.

In general, confidential information is any nonpublic information, including our trade secrets and intellectual property and that of our customers and business partners.

These and other types of confidential information should be shared only with colleagues who have a business need to know them, are informed of their confidential nature, and are authorized to see them. Confidential information should not be shared with anyone outside of the company without appropriate processes. This includes consultants, distributors, temporary workers, suppliers, customers, and other partners.

Our company values its ability to offer its stock in a fair and open marketplace. Trading while in possession of material nonpublic information is a violation of our Insider Trading Policy and the law. Doing so subjects those involved to disciplinary action, as well as potential civil or criminal penalties. You are also prohibited from providing inside information—about our company or its suppliers, customers, or other parties—to others. Material nonpublic information comes in various forms. If you are unsure about any type of information, please contact your Compliance Officer.