Media relations and disclosures

5.1 Media relations and disclosures

To ensure a uniform level of information and to protect commercially sensitive information, financial details released to the media should never exceed the level of detail provided in LCPL’s quarterly and annual reports or official statements issued at the presentation of these figures. As regards topics such as financial performance, acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures and major investments, no information should be released to the press without prior consultation with the Chief Executive. Contacts with media about (social, environmental, financial, etc) issues that may affect the image of the company should be brought to the attention of or discussed with the Chief Executive beforehand to avoid conflicting messages on behalf of the company. Employees should not make statements that might make third parties capable of “insider trading” on the stock market.