D&C_2019_Ethical_Charter_UK

The quality of our image, as well as our reputation and our products, is essential for the development of our Group. We are all responsible for this image. Accordingly, we must do our utmost to safeguard it and not to belittle it, either orally or in writing, whether on the social networks, in the media and even in the private sphere. We must also show restraint and abstain from speaking on behalf of Descours & Cabaud, unless authorised to do so. We uphold the Group's image Whatever our duties, we all hold information on the Group. Even if partial, this information is an important asset. Disclosing it without due authorisation could prejudice the interests of the Group. That is why we must protect it in accordance with the Group's confidentiality rules. We must consider all our technical, commercial, administrative, legal or economic data which has not been officially cleared for publication as strictly confidential. We comply with the rules of confidentiality Annual reports, financial reports, press releases, public presentations… Every year, Descours & Cabaud publishes financial and institutional information. As an independent, family-owned group, we have established relationships based on trust with our shareholders. That is why we endeavour to provide them with verified, regular, exhaustive and transparent information on our activities and our results. We seek to ensure the accuracy of our accounts and of all information that we publish Considering that, beyond the various laws of competition, certain wrongdoings contrary to commercial practices or to our commitments may restrict or distort normal competition, we fight unfair competition in the broadest sense, and also make sure that we refrain from taking part in or promoting any practices that restrict competition. We comply with competition law 9