Other principles in the Business Code of Conduct to prevent conflicts of interest include secondary employment by other firms or persons; memberships in boards of directors, standing committees, or similar bodies of any outside organization; financial interests in any companies, suppliers or customers that could compromise loyalty to Lindt & Sprüngli; transactions with companies in which the employee, a relative, or a friend have an interest; acquisition of shares exceeding 5% in a competitor, supplier or customer of Lindt & Sprüngli.