5.6 Trading Restrictions / Quiet Periods
Quiet periods generally begin after the close of the first half (on July 1st) and the full year (on January 1st) and end on the day of the public announcement of the semi-annual or annual financial results. Trading is permitted starting the day after the public announcement. These quiet periods apply to members of the Board of Directors, the Extended Executive Committee, their respective staff with access to insider information, and the Global Finance Team. The dates for the public announcement of the annual and semi-annual financial results are published.