Inside Information — Tipping — Trading
Our Company
We Do Not Disclose or Trade On Material, Non-Public Information
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Our Commitment
We uphold our commitment to act ethically by never using or sharing material, non-public information about Jabil or any other company for the purpose of buying or selling securities.
Why It’s Important
In the course of business, you may become aware of material, non-public information about Jabil or other publicly traded companies, including our customers. Using this information for personal gain, sharing it with others or spreading false rumors is unfair to other investors and illegal.
How We Do the Right Thing
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Kinds of Information
Know the kinds of information considered material, non-public information.
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Don't Buy or Sell
Never buy or sell stocks, bonds, options or other securities of any company, including Jabil, based on material, non-public information.
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Don't "Tip"
Do not pass on material, non-public information or “tips” to others.
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Contact Legal
If you have any questions about whether information is material and non-public, contact the Legal Department.
What It Looks Like
Information is material if it is likely that an investor would buy or sell a security as a result of having that information.
Information is non-public if it has not been released broadly to the public, for example, through a widely published press release or securities law filings.
Examples of non-public information can include information about:
- Mergers or acquisitions
- Sales or earnings results
- Financial forecasts
- Changes to the executive management team
- Pending material lawsuits
- Major business wins or losses
Doing the Right Thing – In Action
A supplier told me about a new product in confidence. We cannot use the product, but I think it has real potential and that shares in the supplier’s company will go up fast. Can I buy stock in the company?
No. You cannot buy the supplier’s stock until the information you have is publicly available. You currently have material non-public information that was given to you in confidence and has not been publicly disclosed. This is information that a reasonable investor would probably consider important in making an investment decision about the company.
Doing the Right Thing – In Action
I work with a Jabil customer, and I don’t think I have any material non-public information. I think they are a good company, and I would like to buy their stock. Can I purchase it?
The interpretation of what is material, non-public information can be complicated. You should contact the Jabil Legal Department.
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