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CODE OF CONDUCT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 LETTER FROM THE CEO2 HOW TO USE THE CODE OF CONDUCT2 ACKNOWLEDGMENT4 OUR COMMITMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY 4 LeadingWithValues

4 AdditionalResponsibilitiesforLeaders

4 Waivers

4 SpeakUp:AskQuestionsandRaiseConcerns

5 OurOpenCommunicationsAdvantage

6 WhatHappensWhenYouContacttheEthicsHotline?

6 NoRetaliation

7 YOU AND THE WORKPLACE7 Honesty

7 RecordingTime

7 WorkplaceHealthandSafety

7 NoWorkplaceViolence;NoWeaponsorFirearms

8 EqualOpportunity;AccommodatingDisabilities

8 CivilityandAnti-Harassment

9 Drug-andAlcohol-freeWorkplace

10 HOW WE DO BUSINESS10 PartneringwithResponsibleSuppliers

10 EnvironmentalResponsibility

10 ProductQuality

10 GlobalTrade

10 MoneyLaundering

11 ConflictsofInterest

12 FairCompetitionandFairDealing

12 InteractionswithGovernments

14 PoliticalEngagement

14 BriberyandCorruption

16 BusinessGiftsandHospitality

19 OUR COMPANY AND YOU19 FinancialIntegrityandAccurateRecords

20 ProtectingPersonalandBusinessInformation

22 AuditsandInvestigations

22 UseofCompanyProperty

22 InsideInformation

24 IntellectualProperty

24 ExternalCommunications

24 UsingSocialMedia

25 CharitableDonationsandSolicitation

26 ADMINISTERING OUR CODE27 RELATED POLICIES

LBrandsCodeofConduct1

LETTER FROM THE CEO

Dearassociate,

Ourvaluesareaconnectiontoourheritageandaguidetoourfuture.

TheyarealsothemeasureofsuccessforHOWwedothings.

THE CUSTOMER RULES!Everythingwedomustbeginandendwith

aninsatiabledrivetoanticipateandfulfillourcustomers’desires.

PASSION LEADS TO SUCCESS.Wepursueexcellencebecauseweare

emotionally,intellectuallyandspirituallyengagedinourwork...

andthatmakesourtalentformidableandourresultsextraordinary.

INCLUSION MAKES US STRONGER. Wecherishourdiversity,because

embracingothers’thoughts,experiences,hopesanddreamsmakes

ourownmorecompleteandconnectsustoourcustomers.

IT MATTERS HOW WE PLAY THE GAME.Doingwhatisrightmeans

followingourbeliefs—andtherules—evenwhennooneis

watching.Winningmeansverylittleunlesshowwegetthere

isfair,collaborative,rootedinourvaluesandcontributes

tothegreatergood.

OurCodeofConductisbasedonourvaluesandisaresourcewhere

associatescanfindinformationthatdefinesbehaviorsthatare

acceptableandthosethatarenot.Allofourpolicies,whetherinthe

Code,inourstandardoperatingproceduresorfromothersourcesin

ourbusiness,arebasedonourvalues.

Therearetremendousbenefitsofworkingtogetherinaninnovative,

creativeandentrepreneurialenvironmentlikeours.Withthesebenefits

alsocomesresponsibility—toourselvesandtoeachother.Partof

thatresponsibilityincludesreviewingtheCodeandcompanypolicies,

understandingandupholdingtheCodeandaskingquestionsifwe’re

unsureaboutsomething.It’sapersonalpromiseandit’sfundamentalto

allthatwestandforasacompany.Ifyoueverseeanythingthatseems

inconsistentwithourvaluesorCode,besuretotalktoyourmanager,

humanresourcespartnerorourGlobalEthics&Complianceteam.

Thankyouforsharingintheresponsibility.

Andrew Meslow, Chief Executive OfficerL Brands and Bath & Body Works

2LBrandsCodeofConduct

We should use the Code of Conduct to guide us in making the right decisions.Aspartofourcommitmenttoourvalues,we

wanttomakesureyouhavetheresourcesyouneedtomakegood

choicesforLBrandsandourassociates.OurCodeisbasedonour

valuesandsetsforthourstandardsandexpectationsandpoints

youtotheLBrandsassociateswhoareavailabletohelpyou.In

additiontotheCode,youarealsoexpectedtocomplywithany

otherpoliciesandproceduresthatapplytoyourroleandfunction.

Weconductbusinessaroundtheworld,soourpoliciesare

sometimesdifferentfromlocallaws,rules,culturalnormsand

regulations.Whenitappearsthereisaconflict,youshould

typicallycomplywiththemorerestrictiverequirement.However,

ifaculturalnormappearstoviolateourvaluesorifyouare

unsureabouttherightcourseofactioninaspecificsituation,

contactyourmanager,HumanResourcespartner,orGlobal

Ethics&Compliance.

L Brands directors, officers and associates must comply with our Code of Conduct.ThirdpartiesrepresentingLBrandsmaybe

askedtocomplywithrelevantaspectsofourCodeofConduct.

LBrandsassociatesworkingwiththirdpartiesshouldmake

surethirdpartieshaveappropriateinformationaboutourpolicy

requirementsandreportthirdpartymisconductorpotential

violationsoflawtoGlobalEthics&Compliance.

We ask all associates to certify to our Code of Conduct, which means that:

• Youhavereadandagreetoabidebyourvaluesand

theCodeofConduct.

• YouunderstandhowtheCodeofConductrelatestoyour

positionwithLBrands.

• Youagreetoaskquestionsoftheappropriatecontactswhen

youareunsureabouttherightcourseofaction.

• Youwillcompleteallrequiredtrainingonatimelybasis.

• Youunderstandourexpectationthatyouwillreportsuspected

violationsofourCodeofConduct.

• Youwillcooperateinanyinvestigationsofpossibleviolations.

• YouunderstandthisCodeofConductisnotanemployment

contract,andwemaychangeitatanytime.

• Yourelectronicsignatureconstitutesyourcertificationto

theCodeofConduct.

HOW TO USE THE CODE OF CONDUCT

ACKNOW- LEDGMENT


Procedures (Operational processes for day-to-day activities)• Applytobrandfunction

• Visibletomanagers

andHumanResources

• Detailed,instructional

• Frequentchangesbased

onbusinessoperations

• Examplesinclude:StandardOperating

Procedures(SOPs)&ManagerGuides

Code of Conduct (Guidelines for making the right decisions)• Appliesenterprise-wide

• Visibletothepublic

• Higheststandardsevenbeyondthelaw

• Infrequentchanges

Stand-Alone Policies (Specific guidance for our actions based on the Code)• Applyenterprise-wide

• Visibletoassociates

• ExpandsdetailfromCodeofConduct

• Periodicchanges

• Examplesinclude:GlobalTravel&

ExpenseReimbursementPolicyand

AtYourBestSummaryPlans

Our Values (Foundation for all we do)• Thecustomerrules!

• Passionleadstosuccess.

• Inclusionmakesusstronger.

• Itmattershowweplaythegame.

ProceduresOperational

processes for day- to-day activities

Stand-Alone PoliciesSpecific guidance for our

actions based on the Code

Code of ConductGuidelines for making

the right decisions

Our ValuesFoundation for

all we do


Leading With ValuesWe are committed to living by our values, doing what’s right and acting with integrity everywhere we do business regardless of the circumstances.Weallhavearesponsibilitytocomplywith

thelawandfollowtheCodeandothercompanypolicies.Ifyou

violatethelaw,ourCodeorothercompanypolicies,youmay

besubjecttodisciplinaryactionwhichmayincludeterminating

youremployment,eveniftheviolationoccurredoffcompany

premisesoroff-the-clock.

Additional Responsibilities for LeadersAll managers and senior leaders are responsible for creating an environment that encourages compliance with our Code of Conduct and other company policies.Supervisionofresponsible

businesspracticesisasimportantassupervisionofperformance

andbusinessresults.Tohelpusupholdourvaluesandmaintaina

cultureofcompliance,youshould:

• actasarolemodelandencourageyourteamstoactwith

integrityatalltimes;

• encourageopencommunicationsoassociatescanask

questionsandraiseconcerns;

• ensureyourteamsunderstandandfollowtheCodeand

completealltraining;

• promoteaninclusiveenvironmentthatwelcomes

andvaluesdifferences;

• activelysupportandfollowtheNoRetaliationPolicy;

• reportincidentsofmisconductorpotentialviolations

ofthelaworpolicy;

• andescalatereportsandgethelpfromHumanResources

orGlobalEthics&Compliancewhenneeded.

WaiversOurCodeisapprovedbyourBoardofDirectors.TheHuman

CapitalandCompensationCommitteeoftheBoardofDirectors

mustapproveawaiverofanyprovisionoftheCodeforany

executiveinthepositionofSeniorVicePresidentandabove.

AllotherrequestsforwaiversoftheCodemustbeapprovedby

theGeneralCounselandChiefComplianceOfficer.Anywaivers

grantedmustbeinwriting.

Speak Up: Ask Questions and Raise ConcernsThe Code cannot anticipate every situation,butyoucanavoid

mostproblemsbycheckingtheCode,usinggoodjudgmentand

askingforhelpbeforeacting.Weexpectyoutotalkopenlywith

usaboutwork-relatedideas,questions,problemsandconcernsso

theycanberesolved.Ifyouhaveconcernsaboutawork-related

LEADING WITH VALUES:

OUR COMMITMENT AND ACCOUNT-ABILITY

We are committed to living by our values.


Our Open Communications AdvantageWe have a tradition of success built primarily on agility and teamwork. Webelievewearemoreproductive,moreefficient

andbetterabletodeliveronourbrandpromiseswhenour

associateshaveaclose,collaborativerelationshipwithone

another.Ourassociateshavegrowntheircareersandthe

businessonaplatformofcollaborationandcooperationand

byretainingthepowertoworkfreelyanddirectlywithone

another.Aspartofourcommitment,associatesareassured:

• equalopportunityandtreatment;

• career-advancementopportunities;

• equitableandcompetitivewages;

• excellentbenefits;

• openandhonestcommunication;and

• arewardingandsafeworkingenvironment.

How do I know when to seek guidance? Ask yourself:• Isthereachancethiscourseofactionisillegal?

• Isitinconsistentwithourvalues,Codeorpolicies?

• Coulditbeconsideredunethicalordishonest?

• Couldithurtthecompany’sreputation?

• DoIneedtogetapprovaltodoit?

• Wouldthisbeembarrassingorlookbadifitwere

reportedinthemedia?

Iftheanswertoanyofthesequestionscouldbe“yes,”

talkaboutthesituationwithamanager,HumanResources

partnerorGlobalEthics&Compliance.

Learning Opportunity

situation,oryouseesomethingyouthinkiswrong,talktoamanager,

HumanResourcespartnerorGlobalEthics&Compliance,orcontact

theEthicsHotline.


No RetaliationYou will not be subject to retaliation, disciplinary action or any career disadvantage for raising a concern.Westrictly

prohibitretaliationforgoodfaithreportingundertheCode

orforparticipatinginaninvestigation.“Goodfaith”means

makingareportwithhonestintentionsandprovidingallrelevant

information.Ifyoubelieveyou’vebeenretaliatedagainst,you

shouldreportitimmediatelytoHumanResourcesorGlobal

Ethics&Compliance.

When should I report a suspected violation of the Code?Assoonasyoubecomeawareofit.

What if I’m uncertain if a situation or incident violates the Code?Youshouldtalktoyourmanager,HumanResources

partnerorGlobalEthics&Compliance,orcalltheEthics

Hotline.It’sbettertoraiseaconcernaboutapotential

problemthantowaitandriskharmtoothersortothe

company.Reportingin“goodfaith”meansyouare

comingforwardhonestlywithinformationthatyou

believeistrue,evenifitturnsoutyouweremistaken.

What if my manager asks me to do something that I think is illegal or violates the Code of Conduct or other company policies? What should I do?Ifpossible,youshouldfirstdiscussyourconcernopenly

andhonestlywithyourmanager.Ifyouarenotsatisfied

withyourmanager’sresponseorarenotcomfortable

speakingwithyourmanager,youshouldseekoutyour

next-levelmanagerorHumanResourcespartner.If

that’snotpossibleorifyou’reuncomfortablegoing

directlytoyourmanager,next-levelmanagerorHuman

Resources,youshouldreporttheissuetotheEthics

HotlineorGlobalEthics&Compliance.Youshould

neverknowinglyviolateourCodeorpolicy–evenif

amanagerdirectsyoutodoso.


What Happens When You Contact the Ethics Hotline?You may report potential instances of unethical conduct and potential violations of law or company policies to the Ethics Hotline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.TheEthicsHotlineis

operatedbyanindependent

thirdpartyandallows

associatestoreportconcerns

anonymously(where

permittedbylaw)and

providestranslationservices

tosupportassociates

whomakereportsina

languageotherthanEnglish.

Informationreportedto

theEthicsHotlineisonly

sharedwithdepartments

withaneedtoknow,suchas

GlobalEthics&Compliance,

HumanResourcesorthe

LegalDepartment.Weare

committedtoundertaking

afair,promptand,when

possible,confidential

reviewofconcernsreported

totheEthicsHotline.

Fordedicatedphonelinesin

countrieswhereweoperate,

ortomakeareportonline,

visitlb.ethicspoint.com.

http://lb.ethicspoint.com


HonestyWe are committed to honesty in the workplace.Weprohibittheft,

fraudorintentionallymakingfalseormisleadingstatements.Wealso

considerthefollowingtobedishonestconductthatmaysubject

youtodisciplinaryaction:lyingoncompanyrecordsanddocuments

(includingtime,payrollorexpenserecords),intentionallyexcluding

information,misusingcompanypropertyandassetsforyourownor

someoneelse’sbenefit,abuseormisuseofcorporatechargecards

oraccountsandabusingyourmerchandisediscount.

Recording TimeWe follow wage and hour laws and regulations.Wearecommitted

tofullycomplyingwithallapplicablewageandhourlawsand

regulations,includingoff-the-clockwork,restbreaks,mealperiods

anddaysofrest,overtimepay,terminationpay,minimum-wage

requirements,wagesandhoursofminors,andotherwageand

hourpractices.ItisagainstthelawandaviolationofourCodefor

youtoworkwithoutcompensationorforasupervisortoaskyou

toworkwithoutcompensation.Youmustreportanyviolations

ofwageandhourlawsorpoliciestoHumanResourcesorGlobal

Ethics&Compliance.

Workplace Health and SafetyWe provide safe and clean facilities for our customers and associates.Wecomplywithallapplicableworkplacesafetylaws

andhaveglobalsafetypoliciesandprocedurestoprotectus

fromavoidableinjuryintheworkplace.Youmustcomplywithall

healthandsafetylawsandpoliciesandneverignoreapotential

healthorsafetyconcern.Reportanypotentialhazardstoyour

managerandimmediatelyreportanyaccident,work-related

illnessorinjury,nomatterhowminor,inaccordancewiththe

companyprocedureinyourcountry.Additionally,reportthese

incidentstotheEmergencyOperationsCenter(+1.800.765.7465

[email protected]).

No Workplace Violence; No Weapons or FirearmsWe take violence and threats of violence very seriously.Ifyou

threatenorcauseharmtoanyone,youmaybeterminatedregardless

ofwhetherthethreatwasmadeon-oroff-the-clock,asa“joke”orin

the“heatofthemoment.”Inaddition,wedonotallowassociatesto

carryweaponsandfirearmsoncompanypropertyorinourstores.


YOU AND THE WORKPLACE

We treat everyone

with respect & dignity.

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Equal Opportunity; Accommodating Disabilities We are an equal opportunity employer.Wedonotmake

employmentdecisionsbasedonanindividual’srace,color,religion,

gender,genderidentity,nationalorigin,citizenship,age,disability,

sexualorientation,maritalstatus,pregnancy,geneticinformation

oranyotherlegallyprotectedstatus,andwecomplywithalllaws

concerningnondiscriminatoryemploymentpractices.Weare

committedtoprovidingreasonableaccommodationsforassociates

andjobapplicantswithdisabilities.

Civility and Anti-HarassmentWe do not tolerate discrimination, harassment or bullying. Examplesofharassmentordiscriminationinclude:

• givingunwantedsexualattentiontoothers–colleagues,

customers,vendors,andotherbusinesspartnersorthirdparties;

• offeringaworkplacebenefitinexchangeforsexualconductor

givingwork-relatedrewardsforsexualconduct;

• sexuallyexplicitorsuggestivecommentsorbehavior;

• sexualjoking,storytellingandthelike;

• repeatedrequestsfordates;

• comments,cartoons,jokes,emails,texts,socialmediaposts,

orothercommunicationsthatincludedegrading,insultingor

insensitivecontentorassumptionsconcerninganyindividual’s

race,color,religion,gender,genderidentity,nationalorigin,

citizenship,age,disability,sexualorientation,maritalstatus,

pregnancy,geneticinformationoranyotherprotectedstatus

underapplicablelaws;

• verbal,non-verbal,visualorphysicalbehaviorthatmakes

anotherpersonfeelintimidated,offendedoruncomfortable;

• slursandotheroffensiveremarks;and

• joininginwhenothersareharassingordiscriminating

againstanotherperson.

Inadditiontodiscriminationorharassment,bullyingisanother

formofincivilityanddisrespectfulbehaviorthatcanrangefrom

minorincidentstoseriousonesandwillnotbetolerated.Bullying

typicallyinvolvesrepeatedactionsintendedtointimidate,harass,

degradeoroffend.Bullyingcanbeverbal,nonverbal,psychological

orphysical.Forthemostpart,weusuallyknowabullywhenwe

seeoneinaction.Forillustrationpurposes,herearesomeexamples

ofbullyingthatundermineourcommitmenttotreateveryonewith

dignityandrespect:


• demeaningacolleague,particularlyinfrontofothers;

• personalattacks(angryoutbursts,name-callingandthelike);

• physicalintimidation;

• encouragingotherstoturnagainstor“gangupon”atargeted

co-workerorgroupofco-workers;

• pressuringsomeonetodoorsaysomethingtheydon’twantto;

• sabotaginganother’sworkproductordeliberatelyundermining

someone’sworkperformance;and

• behaviorthatismalicious,hostileoroffensive.

Harassing,bullying,discriminatingagainst,orotherwisedisrespecting

acolleague,customer,vendor,contractororbusinesspartner

electronically,offcompanypropertyoroff-the-clockisalso

prohibited.Managersarerequiredtoreportanycomplaintsthey

receivetotheirHumanResourcespartners.

Thispolicyalsoappliestoallcustomers,vendors,contractors,

businesspartnersorpotentialbusinesspartnersandotherthird

partieswhentheyaredoingbusinesswithusorareonourpremises,

andweexpectandrequirethattheywillbetreatedwithrespectand

thattheywillbehaveinwaysthatalignwithourcultureofrespect.

Anycustomers,vendors,contractorsorotherbusinesspartnerswho

believetheyhavebeensubjectedtoharassment,discriminationor

bullyingshouldraisetheincidenttoGlobalEthics&Compliance

ortheEthicsHotline.

Drug- and Alcohol-free WorkplaceWe are committed to providing a drug- and alcohol-free workplace. Youmustworkentirelyfreeoftheeffectsofalcoholandillegaldrugs,

aswellastheadverseeffectsofanyotherlegalsubstance.Youmay

notsell,possess,distribute,useorpurchaseillegaldrugs-orsell,

transferordistributeprescriptiondrugs-oncompanypremisesor

duringworkinghours.Youmaynotreporttoworkafterconsuming

alcoholorillegaldrugs.Forexample,youmaynotgotolunch,drink

alcoholandthenreturntowork.


Partnering with Responsible SuppliersWe seek to partner only with suppliers that share our values and our commitment to ethical and responsible business practices. Westronglybelievethequalityofourmerchandisebeginswiththe

treatmentofthepeoplewhocreateourproducts.Forthatreason,

wehaveaSupplierCodeofConductandComplianceGuidebook

thatoutlinesourstandardsforsuppliers.Whilewerecognizethere

aredifferentlegalandculturalenvironmentsinwhichoursuppliers

operatearoundtheworld,weexpectoursupplierstocomplywith

LBrands’highstandardsinordertodobusinesswithus.LBrands

willnotknowinglypartnerwithsuppliersthatengageinanyform

ofmodernslaveryorareunwillingtocommittoorcomplywith

oursupplierstandards.

Environmental ResponsibilityWe believe in doing what is right in our industry, our community and our world.Weconductourbusinessinanenvironmentally

responsiblewayandcomplywithallapplicableenvironmentallaws

andstrivetominimizeourimpactontheenvironment.

Product QualityWe pride ourselves on the quality and integrity of our products.Westrivetosellhigh-qualityproductsthatcomplywithall

applicableproductsafetylaws.

Global TradeWe comply with import and export laws and regulations.Countriesmayimposeeconomicsanctionsrestrictionsrelatingto

businessdealingswithspecificcountries,economicsectors,entities

orindividualsofconcern.Exportcontrolsontheexportorin-

countrytransferofcertainrestricteditemsortechnologyarealso

common.Wecomplywithalleconomicsanctionsaswellasexport

controllawsapplicabletoourbusinessandwedon’tparticipatein

boycottsthattheUnitedStatesdoesnotsupport.

Money LaunderingWe comply with all laws that relate to money laundering.Money

launderingistheprocessofmakingmoneyorproceedsgenerated

byacriminalactivity,suchasdrugtraffickingorterroristfunding,

appeartocomefromalegitimatesource.Criminalproceedsalso

includeallformsofassets,realestateandintangiblepropertythat

arederivedfromcriminalactivity.Thecompanycomplieswithall

applicableanti-moneylaunderinglaws.


HOW WE DO BUSINESS

We strive to be a good public citizen.


Conflicts of InterestWe avoid conflicts of interest.Aconflictofinterestisanyactivity,

financialinterestorpersonalorprofessionalrelationshipthat

interferes(ormayappeartointerfere)withyourabilitytomake

objectivedecisionsonbehalfofthecompany.Conflictsofinterest

createrisksforourcompany,andweallhaveadutytoavoid

situationsthatcouldcreate–orevenappeartocreate–conflicts

ofinterest.Yourownactions,financialandbusinessinterestsor

relationshipsmaycreateconflictsofinterest.Youmustreport

potentialconflictsofinterestaspartoftheannualsurveyprocessand

astheymayarisetoyourmanagerorGlobalEthics&Compliance.

Youshouldneverusecompanyproperty,informationoryourposition

atLBrandsforpersonalgain.Youshouldnevercompetewiththe

company,eitherbyengaginginthesamelineofbusinessorbytaking

awayanyopportunityforsalesorpurchaseofproducts,services

orinterests.Situationsinvolvingconflictsofinterestarenotalways

obviousoreasytoresolve.Thissectiondescribessomeofthemore

commoncircumstancesyoumightencounter.

Financial InterestsAconflictofinterestcanarisewhenyourjudgmentcouldbe

influenced–orappeartobeinfluenced–bypotentialpersonal

financialgain.Forexample,ifyouhaveafinancialinterestina

companythatdoesbusinesswithLBrandsandyourroledirectly

orindirectlyinvolvesthatcompany,youmayhaveaconflictof

interest.Ifyouhaveafinancialinterestinasupplierthatmightpose

aconflictofinterest,youmustdiscloseittoyourmanagerorGlobal

Ethics&Compliance.

Working with Family Members and Close FriendsIfyouworkwithafamilymemberoranyonewithwhomyouhave

aclosepersonalrelationship,therelationshipcanleadtothe

appearanceofbias.Forthepurposesofthispolicy,aclosepersonal

relationshipincludesyourspouse,partner,relative(byblood,

marriageoradoption),personyou’reromanticallyorintimately

involvedwithorothersyoulivewith.Youmustreportanyclose

personalrelationshipyouhavewithanyoneinyourreportinglineto

GlobalEthics&Compliance.Inaddition,youmaynotbeinvolved

inanydecisionsrelatedtothehiring,compensation,evaluation

orpromotionofanyonewithwhomyouhaveaclosepersonal

relationship.ExecutivesinpositionsofSeniorVicePresidentand

abovemaynothaveromanticorintimaterelationshipswithother

associates.Also,ifyouoranyonewithwhomyouhaveaclose

personalrelationshipworksforasupplier,customerorcompetitor,

notifyyourmanagerimmediatelyandremoveyourselffromany

decision-makingasitrelatestothethirdparty.Donotuseyour

positionatLBrandstoinfluencethebiddingprocessorany

negotiationthatinvolvessomeonewithwhomyouhaveaclose

personalrelationship.


Outside EmploymentWhileLBrandsrecognizesthatsomeassociatesmayhaveside

businessesorworksecondjobs,youshouldneverengageinany

outsideemploymentorotheractivitiesthatinterferewithyour

responsibilitiesasanLBrandsassociate,arecontingentonyour

useofcompanyassets,violateyourconfidentialityorother

obligationstothecompanyorrequireyoutosupplyproducts

fromthecompany.Associatesmaynotworkforasupplierifthey

havedirectorindirectinfluenceoverthesupplier’sbusinesswith

LBrands.Ifyouhavequestionsaboutwhetheroutsideemployment

isapotentialconflict,contactGlobalEthics&Compliance.

Board Memberships and Personal Political ActivitiesBeforeacceptingapositiontoserveonafor-profitboardof

directorsorasagovernmentofficial,seekapprovalfromGlobal

Ethics&ComplianceandCommunicationstoensurenoconflictof

interestexistsandthatservingwillnotaffectyourabilitytodoyour

job.Ifyouchoosetopersonallyengageinthepoliticalprocessby

workingonapoliticalcampaignorasimilaractivity,youmaydoso

onlyonyourowntimeusingyourownmoneyorresources.Youare

notauthorizedtoactonbehalfofthecompanyorusecompany

resourcesorservicesforyourpersonalpoliticalactivities.


How do I know if a conflict of interest exists? Ask yourself:• Domyoutsideinterestsinfluence–orappeartoinfluence–

myabilitytomakesoundbusinessdecisions?

• WillIpersonallybenefitfrommyinvolvementinthesituation?

Willafriendorrelativebenefit?

• Couldmyparticipationinthisactivityinterferewithmy

abilitytodomyjob?

• WillIbeusingcompanyassetsformypersonalbenefit?

• Ifthesituationbecomespublic,wouldIbeembarrassed?

Woulditembarrassthecompany?

Iftheanswertoanyofthesequestionsis“yes”or“Idon’tknow,”

seekguidancefromGlobalEthics&Compliance.

An L Brands supplier asked me to serve as a consultant for them off-hours. Can I do it?Notwithoutapproval.Servingasaconsultantforanothercompany

thatdoesbusinesswithLBrandscancreateaconflictofinterest.

RaisetheissuetoyourmanagerorGlobalEthics&Compliance.

My brother-in-law would be a perfect fit for the open position on our team. Can I hire him?Youcanreferyourbrother-in-law,buthemustgothroughthe

normalapplicationprocess.Inaddition,youmustexcuseyourself

fromthedecision-makingprocessandyoushouldnotseekto

influencetheoutcomeofthehiringdecisioninanyway.

Gina and her boyfriend Dave both work for the company, but in different locations. Because they don’t work together, they’ve never told anyone about their relationship. Recently, Dave was promoted and moved to Gina’s location. What should they do?NeitherGinanorDavecanbeinvolvedindecisionsrelatedto

theother’scompensation,benefits,evaluationsorpromotions.If

eitherGinaorDavesupervisesorreportstotheother,theymust

immediatelydisclosetherelationshiptoGlobalEthics&Compliance.



Fair Competition and Fair DealingWe compete vigorously but fairly and ethically.Wedonotengage

inunfairorfraudulentbusinesspracticeseitherdirectlyorindirectly

throughathirdpartyeithertohelpourbusinessorhurtacompetitor’s

business.Itisimportantthatwecomplywithallapplicable

competition,fairdealingandantitrustlawsandavoidpracticesthat

interferewithfairandopencompetition.Thismeans,forexample,that

youmaynotenterintoanyagreement(whetherformalorinformal)

withasupplierorotherthirdpartythatillegallyimpedescompetition.

Wemustalsoavoiddiscussionsandagreementswithcompetitorsthat

mightpreventconsumersfromreceivingthebenefitsofcompetition

–evenifthecompetitorsuggestsitorifthetopiccomesupata

tradeevent.Inaddition,weengageintruthfulandaccuratesalesand

marketingpracticesandguardagainstmakingdeceptive,unfairor

inaccurateclaimsaboutourmerchandiseandservices.Forspecific

informationaboutapplicablelawsortoseekguidance,contactthe

LegalDepartment([email protected]).

Interactions with GovernmentsWe are truthful and straightforward with government entities. Ifyouarecontactedbyagovernmentorregulatoryrepresentative

andaskedtoprovideinformationorsubmittoaninspection

asarepresentativeofthecompany,followyourdepartmentor

storeprocedures.Neverknowinglyprovidefalseormisleading

informationtoanygovernmentofficialorrepresentativeordestroy

recordsrelatedtoaninvestigationandneverdirectorencourage

anotherassociatetodoso.

Youmayshareinformationaboutyourownemploymentwithothers

orcooperatewithanyfairemploymentpracticesagency.Youmay

alsoreportpossibleviolationsoflawtoanygovernmentagencyor

entityormakeanyotherdisclosurethatisprotectedunderapplicable

laworregulation.Youdonotneedpriorauthorizationfromthe

companytomakesuchreports,andyouarenotrequiredtonotify

thecompanythatyouhavemadesuchreports.Ifyouhavequestions

aboutrespondingtoagovernmentorregulatoryinquiry,youshould

seekassistancefromtheLegalDepartment([email protected]).

Political Engagement We believe that involvement in political activities in the communities we serve is important to our success.Thecompanyengagesinpublicpolicyissuesandmaymake

politicalcontributionsaslawsallow.GlobalEthics&Compliance

andGovernmentAffairsmustpre-approveanyuseorcommitment

ofcompanymoneyorothercompanyresourcesforpoliticalactivities.

Thecompanyalsocommunicateswithgovernmentofficialsand

agenciesaroundtheworldaboutpublicpolicyissuesthatmayaffect

ourbusiness.Becauselobbyingisstrictlyregulatedatalllevels,

GovernmentAffairs([email protected]+1.614.415.7078)

mustpre-approvelobbyingactivitiesonthecompany’sbehalf.

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I am working in another country and one of the local associates told me that offering a small bribe is a customary way to do business and get things done there. What should I do?Evenifofferingabribeseemsliketheeasiestwaytogetsomething

done,itisalwaysimproper.Youshouldneitherofferorpayabribeorlet

someoneelsepayabribeonyourorthecompany’sbehalf,regardlessof

how“customary”itmightbe.Ifabusinesspartnerorsuppliersuggests

thatyoupayabribe,youshouldimmediatelyreporttheincidenttoGlobal

Ethics&Compliance.

A supplier told me that they sometimes pay off government officials to avoid customs and duties on materials they supply to the company. This probably saves the company money, but is it okay?No.Weexpectourbusinesspartnerstocomplywiththelawandwe

willonlydobusinesswithsupplierswhoconductthemselvesethically

andlegally.Youshouldreportthesupplier’sconducttoGlobalEthics&

Complianceimmediately.


Bribery and CorruptionWe are committed to using honest and ethical business practices. Wefollowallapplicableanti-corruptionandanti-briberylawsand

donottoleratebribery,corruptionorunethicalpracticesofanykind

anywherewedobusiness.

Amongotherthings,anti-corruptionlawsandourGlobalAnti-Corruption

Policyprohibitofferingorgivinganythingofvaluetoanyonetogainan

improperadvantageforthecompany,regardlessoflocalpracticeorcustom,

andevenifrefusingtodosowilldisadvantageourbusiness.Theterm

“anythingofvalue”shouldbebroadlyconstruedtoincludenotonlycashora

cashequivalentssuchasgiftcards,butalso,amongotherthings,discounts,

gifts,entertainment,eventtickets,mealsanddrinks,transportation,lodging

andpromisesoffutureemployment.Thisprohibitionalsoappliestothird

parties;wemaynotaskorallowathirdpartytotakeanyactionwecan’ttake

directly.Asaresult,wemayrequireadditionalreviewofcertainthirdparties

andensureouragreementsincludeappropriateanti-corruptionprovisions.

Youmustimmediatelyreportanysuspectedviolationsoranyrequestsfora

bribeorotherimproperpayment.Forquestionsandguidance,contactthe

GlobalAnti-CorruptionComplianceteam([email protected]

+1.614.415.6311)orGlobalEthics&Compliance.

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Business Gifts and HospitalityWe do not exchange gifts or hospitality that may look like an attempt to improperly influence a business decision.Thispolicy

appliesifyouarethegiverortherecipient.Giftsincludecashor

cashequivalents(giftcards,giftcertificates,rebatesanddiscounts),

merchandise,personalfavors,transportation,travelorvacation

accommodations,businessoremploymentopportunities(including

internships),andanythingelseofvalue.Hospitalityincludesbusiness

meals,cocktails,ticketstoevents(sportingevents,concerts,

theater,etc.),otherformsofentertainmentandrelatedtravel.

Youmuststrictlyadheretothethresholdsandrequirementsset

forthinthispolicy;anyexceptionsrequirepre-approvalbyGlobal

Ethics&Compliance.

This Gifts & Hospitality Policy does not apply to gifts to government officials. Anything of value (including gifts and hospitality) offered or given to a government official must comply with all applicable laws and the company’s Global Anti-Corruption Policy.Whilethis

policyprovidesgeneralguidelinesrelatedtogivingandreceiving

giftsandhospitality,LBrandsmayimposemorerestrictivelimitsto

specificregions,departmentsorfunctions.Ifyouhaveanyquestions

aboutgiftsandhospitality,youshouldseekassistancefromGlobal

Ethics&Compliance.

Offering Gifts and HospitalityTherearetimeswhenyoumaywanttooffergiftsorhospitalityto

abusinesscontact.Weneverofferanythingofvaluetoinfluencea

businessdecisionormakeoffersthatmaybeperceivedassuch.As

longasthatisnotthecase,andifitisotherwiseconsistentwithour

valuesandapprovedbyyourmanager,youmayoffer:

• giftsorhospitalitywithavalueof$50orless;

• businessmealsprovidedtheyarenotextravagant;

• aninvitationtoanoccasionaleventprovidedtherelatedcostsare

reasonable,customaryandappropriate,andyouwillattendthe

eventwiththeexternalparty;and

• companygiftcardsredeemableforLBrandsmerchandisewitha

valueof$50orless.

Youmayneverofferorgive:

• cash;

• cashequivalentssuchasgiftcards(otherthancompanygiftcards

asdescribedabove),giftcertificates,discountsandrebates;

• anythingvaluedatmorethan$50;

• anysolicitedgiftorhospitality(thatis,theexternalparty

asksyouforthegiftorhospitality);

• anythingofvalueasaquidproquo;or


How do I know if a meal with a supplier or other party is considered extravagant? Is there something I should do ahead of time to avoid a possible violation of the Code?Youshouldaskyourselfifthetypeofmeal–location,cost–

isreasonableandcustomaryforthecircumstances.Toavoid

apotentialviolationoftheCode,ifasupplierorthirdparty

invitesyoutoameal,youcansuggestavenuethatyouknow

tobereasonableandmakesureyoudiscussthemeeting

withyourmanagerbeforeattending.

An L Brands supplier is sponsoring a sporting event and invited only me to attend as a “thank you” for renewing their contract for another three years. Some of the vendor’s key executives and representatives will attend the event and it will be an opportunity for me to network with them. Should I accept?No.Youcannotaccepthospitalityasanindividualreward

forconductingcompanybusiness.Fromtimetotime,a

departmentorteammayattenda“celebrationevent”witha

vendorattheconclusionofamajorproject,butnoindividual

associatemaypersonallybenefitfromworkingwithavendor.


• anythingthatwouldcauseotherpeopletoviolatetheir

employer’sstandard.Alwaysbemindfulthatourbusiness

partnershavetheirownrulesonreceivinggiftsand

hospitality,andyoushouldneverofferanythingthatwould

violatethoserules.

Anygiftorhospitalityyougivemustbebudgetedand

accuratelydisclosedindetailinourfinancialrecords.


Accepting Gifts and HospitalityYoumanyneveracceptgiftsorhospitalityfromanysupplier,

vendor,orotherthirdpartyifyouhaveanyreasontobelievethe

thirdpartymaybeseekingtoinfluencebusinessdecisionsor

transactions.Andneverrequestgiftsorhospitalityfromanythird

party.Perceptionmattersaswell.Youshouldalwaysbeawareof

howtheactofacceptingagiftorhospitalitymightbeperceived

bythepublic,byothercompanysuppliersorvendors,or

byotherassociates.

Ifyouarefullysatisfiedthatthegiverisnotattemptingtoinfluence

businessandtheacceptanceofagiftwillnotresultinanegative

perception,thenyoumayaccept:

• giftsorhospitalitywithavalueof$50orless;

• businessmeals,iftheyarenotextravagant;

• aninvitationtoanoccasionaleventprovidedtherelatedcosts

arereasonable,customaryandappropriate,youwillattendthe

eventwiththeexternalpartyandyourmanagerapproves;and

• perishablegifts,iftheyaresharedwiththeteamordonatedto

acharitableorganization.

AssociatesinAsiamayacceptonelaisee/hongbao/redenvelope

valuedat$15orlessfromaperson,companyorvendorgroup

outsideofLBrandsforasingleholidayoreventeachyear.

Youmayneveraccept:

• cash;

• cashequivalents(includinggiftcards,giftcertificates,

discountsandrebates);

• anythingvaluedmorethan$50(withtheexceptionofthe

perishablegiftsdescribedabove);

• anythingofvalueasaquidproquo;or

• anythingthatwouldcauseotherpeopletoviolatetheir

employer’sstandard.

Intherareinstancewhenrefusingorreturningagiftorhospitality

wouldbeimpracticalorembarrassing,youshouldmanagethegift

inafairandobjectivemannerthatdoesnotbenefityoupersonally,

suchasdonatingittocharity,andyoushouldimmediatelynotify

GlobalEthics&Compliance.Youshouldalsoimmediatelynotify

GlobalEthics&Complianceaboutanyothergiftorhospitality

youbelievewasofferedinviolationofourpolicy.


Financial Integrity and Accurate RecordsWe ensure that company records are accurate, timely and completely reflect actual transactions and events.Ourshareholders,customers,fellowassociates,thepublic

andgovernmententitiesareentitledtoaccurateandtruthful

businessrecords.Weusecompanyassetsappropriatelyand

reflectallexpenditures,transactions,assetsandliabilitiesproperly

inourbusinessrecords.Itisyourresponsibilitytocreateaccurate

andcompleterecordsandfollowinternalcontrols.Neverfalsify

anyrecordordocumentforanyreason.Donotattemptto

circumventinternalcontrolsandprocesses.Forpurposesofthis

policy,theterm“records”includesanyinformationwemakeor

keep,regardlessoftheformat.Ifyouareunsureaboutwhatis

required,talktoyourmanagerorGlobalEthics&Compliance.


OUR COMPANY AND YOU

The relationship

between you & the company is one of

trust.

I don’t work in finance or accounting. Is “financial integrity” my responsibility?Yes.Accuracyinrecordkeepingiseveryone’sjob.From

expensereportsandbenefitsenrollmentforms,toinventory

recordsandsalesinvoices,allofourtransactions–whether

theyareroutineorextraordinary-mustbeaccurate,

completeandproperlyrecorded.

I saw a coworker sign off on an inspection report when he hadn’t actually done the inspection. What should I do?Youshouldreporttheissuetoyourmanager,Global

Ethics&ComplianceortheEthicsHotline.Signingoffon

thereportwhenhehadn’tdonetheinspectionwouldbe

consideredaformoffalsifyingrecordsandwouldviolate

theCodeofConduct.



Protecting Personal and Business InformationWe protect our information assets and employ privacy safeguards to protect associate, customer and contractor information.Wecomplywithapplicablelawsandprotect

informationinaccordancewiththelaw,ourpoliciesandour

companyvalues.Informationmaybeonpaperorelectronic.

Youmustonlycollectorsaveinformationneededtoconduct

companybusinessandonlykeepthatinformationforaslong

asnecessaryforlegalorbusinesspurposes.Youmustensure

thatweprotectourcustomersandassociatesbyexercising

compliantbusinesspracticesrelatedtodatacollection,

use,choiceandcontrol,localization,disposal,transferand

communication.Inaddition,youshouldensurethatsuppliers

andotherthirdpartieswithaccesstoourcustomerorbusiness

informationcomplywithapplicablelawsandourpolicies.

Ifyouhaveaccesstoconfidentialandsensitiveinformation,you

shouldcomplywithcompanypoliciesandproceduresrelatedto

securingandprotectingthatinformationagainstunauthorized

access,useanddisclosure.Youshouldneveruseourinformation

assetsforyourownbenefitoruseanothercompany’sproprietary

andnon-publicinformationforLBrands’benefitwithoutthat

company’swrittenpermission.Tradesecretsareanexampleof

businessinformationwemustprotect.Inadditiontoprotecting

LBrands’tradesecrets,youmaynotdisclosethetradesecretsof

anysupplierorbusinesspartneroranycompanyforwhichyou

werepreviouslyemployed.Respectotherassociates’obligations

toprotecttheconfidentialityofformeremployers.Donot

download,distribute,keeporproduceunauthorizedcontentof

books,magazines,newspapers,films,videos,musicrecordings,

websites,productsorcomputerprograms.

Specificdepartmentswithinourcompanymayalsohavespecial

privacyrulesorprocedures.Youmustcomplywiththeprivacy

requirementsthatapplytospecificareasofthebusinessand

yourroleorfunction.Youmayonlydestroyinformationand

recordsinaccordancewiththecompany’srecordsmanagement

policiesandneverinresponsetoorinanticipationofan

audit,investigationorlawsuit.Ifyouhavequestionsaboutthe

record-keepingrequirementsapplicabletoyourjob,contact

GlobalEthics&Compliance.

Personalinformationaboutassociates,customers,suppliers

andvendorsmustbesecurelymanaged.Ifyoususpect

abreachofpersonalinformation,contacttheLegal

Department([email protected]).

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You should never:• Shareyoursystempasswordswithanyone.

• Leavelaptopsorothermobiledevicesunattendedwhile

travelingorinanexposedlocationwheretheycanbestolen.

• Downloadunauthorizedorunlicensedsoftware

onLBrandsdevices.

I emailed a report to a supplier and accidentally attached a report that contained the email addresses of many L Brands customers. What should I do?Youshouldimmediatelyaskthesuppliertodeletetheemailand

reporttheincidenttotheLegalDepartment([email protected]).

A valued supplier wants to promote a new product and reached out to me for an associate email list so it can extend its marketing reach. Should I share the list?No.Anythingthatrelatestotheidentifyofassociates,suchas

personalemailaddresses,phonenumbers,salarydetails,etc.,is

personalinformationandshouldnotbesharedwithsuppliers

–orevenwithotherassociateswhodonothaveabusiness

justificationtohavetheinformation.


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Audits and InvestigationsWe cooperate fully with internal and external audits and investigations of possible violations of company policies.Donotdestroyoralteranydocumentsthatmayberequested

aspartofaninvestigationorauditonbehalfofthecompany.

Donotlie,makeintentionallyfalseormisleadingstatements

orfailtoprovideaccurateinformationtointernalorexternal

auditorsorinvestigators,orcauseotherstodoso.

Use of Company PropertyWe use work time and company property for the benefit of the company.Companypropertyincludesourpremises,

information,equipment,documents,data,software,technology

assets,supplies,merchandise,samplesandsupportservices.

Improperuseofcompanypropertycanexposethecompany

tolegalorfinancialrisk.Onoccasion,youmayusecompany

propertyforlimited,incidentalpersonaluse.You’reresponsible

fortakingreasonablestepstoprotectLBrandspropertyunder

yourcontrolfromtheft,misuse,lossordamage.Exceptas

restrictedbylaw,youhavenoexpectationofprivacyrelated

toyouruseofLBrandscommunicationtools(suchasemail

orcompanymessagingplatforms)orwhenyouareusingthe

company’snetwork.LBrandshastherightto-anddoes–

monitorcommunicationsandcommunicationtools,including

theircontentandusage.

Inside InformationWe comply with insider trading laws.Insideinformationis

information(aboutourcompanyoranothercompany)that

isnotpublicandisalsomaterial–thatis,informationthat

areasonableinvestorwouldconsiderimportantindeciding

whethertobuy,sellorholdstock.Companypoliciesand

thelawstrictlylimitwhatwecandowhileweholdinside

information.Examplesofmaterialinformationinclude

earningsandotherfinancialresults,salesdata,inventory

levels,managementchanges,plansforanacquisition,sale

ormerger,andbusinessstrategies.

YoumaynottradeLBrandsstockandothersecurities

whileyoupossessmaterial,non-publicinformationabout

thecompany.ThisappliestoallLBrandsassociatesand

theirfamilies.Tradingincludesbuying,sellingandshifting

accountbalances,investmentallocationsandinvestment

directionsincompanyplans.

Inaddition,youmaynotshareinsideinformationwithanyone

unlesstheyhaveabusinessneedtoknowandyoumaynever

shareinsideinformationoutsideofLBrands.


I don’t work in Finance or have access to financial information. Do prohibitions on insider trading apply to me?Yes.Anyonewithknowledgeofconfidential,material

informationcanviolateinsidertradinglawsiftheytrade

onthatinformationordisclosethatinformationtothird

partieswhothentradestockbasedontheinformation.

Youmustexercisecautionandnotdiscloseconfidential

companyinformationevenduringcasualconversations

withfamilyandfriends.

In a meeting with one of our vendors, I learned information that could affect some stock trades my brother-in-law is considering. Can I share what I know since it won’t benefit me personally?No.Thelawnotonlyprohibitsyoufrombuyingorselling

stockbasedoninsideinformation,italsoprohibitsyou

fromtippingoffyourbrother-in-law(oranyoneelse)in

orderforhimtotrade.

A friend asked me if I could confirm an internet blog that claimed Bath & Body Works was launching a new line of home fragrance next year. Can I tell him what I know?No.Productplanandlaunchinformationisconfidential

informationandshouldnotbediscussedwithanyone

outsideofthecompanyunlesstheinformationhasbeen

madepublic.Ifyouhavequestionsaboutwhethercertain

informationhasbeenmadepublic,pleasecontactyour

managerorCommunications([email protected]

or+1.800.945.5088).


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Intellectual PropertyOur intellectual property rights are among our most valuable assets.Ourintellectualpropertyincludeslegallyprotected

creations,suchascopyrights,trademarks,patents,brands,design

rightsandtradesecrets.Theworkyoucreateaspartofyour

workresponsibilities,includinginventions,designs,know-howor

innovationsusingcompanytime,resourcesorinformation,also

belongstothecompany.

Forthecompany’sprotectionaswellasyourown,weexpectyou

toreportthedistributionofcounterfeitmerchandiseorother

improperdistributionofourproducts.Weexpectyoutocomply

withlawsgoverningcopyright,trademarksandotherintellectual

property,includingthecompany’sowncopyrights,trademarksand

brands.Neverusedeceptiveorillegaltacticstoobtaininformation

aboutourcompetitors’intellectualproperty.Ifyouareunsure

aboutyourproperuseofourintellectualproperty,checkwithyour

managerortheLegalDepartment([email protected]).

External CommunicationsOnly authorized associates may communicate to the public on the company’s behalf.Thecompanyreleasesinformationrelated

toitsfinancialperformanceandpositiononsignificantissuesand

strategiesonlythroughassociateswhoareauthorizedtospeak

publiclyonbehalfofthecompany.

Thecompanywillrespondtoinvestorsandthemediaonly

throughadesignatedspokesperson.Ifyou’reeveraskedtomake

acommenttoinvestorsorthemediaonbehalfofthecompany,

directtherequesttoCommunications.

Allrequeststospeakexternallyasarepresentativeofthe

companyatoccasionssuchasindustryconferences,education

presentationsandpaneldiscussionsmustbeapprovedinadvance

byCommunications.Youmaynotparticipateincasestudies,

whitepapers,otherpublishedpiecesorawardentrieswithout

Communication’spre-approval.Ifyouorathirdpartywantsto

usethecompany’slogosornameinexternalvenuessuchaspress

releases,casestudywebsitesorattradeshowsbyexternalparties,

includingthemedia,youmustseekapprovalinadvancefrom

Communications([email protected]+1.800.945.5088).

Using Social MediaWe use social media responsibly.Customers,competitorsand

associatesallovertheworldcaneasilyaccessinformationposted

onsocialmedia.Allassociatesshouldfollowgeneralbestpractices

whenusingsocialmedia,evenforpersonaluse.

IfyoumentionLBrandsoranyofourbrandsorproductsinapost

aboutthecompanyyoumustclearlystateyouraffiliationwiththe

company(forexample,“IworkforBath&BodyWorks,andIlovethe

newHolidayCollection”)andcomplywiththefollowingguidelines:


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• Donotdiscussconfidentialorproprietarycompanyinformation.

• Alwayscommunicatehonestlyand,ifyoushareanopinion,

statethatitisyouropinionandnotthatofthecompany.

• Nevermakeharassing,vulgar,demeaningorintimidating

commentsaboutotherassociates,customersorsuppliers,as

suchcommentsmaybedeemeddiscriminationorharassment.

• Donotmakedisparagingormisleadingremarks

aboutourcompetitors.

• UsetheCodeofConductandourvaluesasyourguide.

Charitable Donations and SolicitationThere are times when we want to contribute to something we believe in.LBrandsengagesinphilanthropicworkinmanyof

ourlocalcommunitiesandtheLBrandsFoundationprovides

monetarysupportforcharitableorganizations.Thecompany

occasionallysolicitsassociatesaspartofcompany-sponsored

charitableactivities.Allcommunications,solicitationorpromotions

toassociatesmayonlybemadeinaccordancewithcompany

policiesandasapprovedinadvancebyCommunityRelations

andCommunications.

Weencourageassociatestosupportcharitableorganizations

andcauses.However,it’simportanttoprotectworkactivitiesand

relationshipswithbusinesspartnersfromthosewhopromote

personalcauses,productsorviewpoints.Wehaveguidelinesfor

solicitingmoney,timeorresources,ordistributingliterature.You

maynotmakesolicitationsduringworktimeoratourofficesand

facilitiesorsolicitvendorsorbusinesspartnersonthecompany’s

behalfwithoutapprovalfromGlobalEthics&Complianceand

CommunityRelations.Inaddition,youmayneversolicitavendor

orbusinesspartnerwithanexpressorimpliedunderstanding,

suggestionorexpectationthatsupportingacharitablecausewill

benefitthevendor’sorbusinesspartner’srelationshipwiththe

company.Non-companysponsoredactivitiesarenotpermittedon

companyproperty,evenduringnonworkinghours,andthirdparties

areprohibitedfromsolicitingordistributingliteratureoncompany

property.Youmayneverusecompanyfundsorresourcestomake

acharitabledonationwithoutapprovalfromCommunityRelations

([email protected])andGlobalEthics&Compliance.

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ADMINISTERING OUR CODE

You may contact Global Ethics & Compliance with questions at any time.

• Forgeneralinquiries,contact

[email protected]+1.614.415.2721.

• Forquestionsonourtrainingprograms,contact

[email protected].

• Forquestionsconcerningconflictsofinterestdisclosures,

[email protected]+1.614.415.2721.

• YoumaysendapostallettertoGlobalEthics&Compliance,

LBrandsInc.,P.O.Box16000,Columbus,OH43216USA.

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RELATED POLICIESCODE OF CONDUCT SECTION RELATED POLICIES

Honesty

AcceptableUsePolicyandStandardsGlobalRecordsManagementPolicyGlobalTravel&ExpenseReimbursementPolicyInformationClassificationandHandlingPolicyandStandards

PartneringwithResponsibleSuppliers SupplierCodeofConductandComplianceGuidebook

EnvironmentalResponsibility EnvironmentalResponsibilities

ProductQuality ProductInformationPolicies

BriberyandCorruptionGlobalAnti-CorruptionPolicyGlobalTravel&ExpenseReimbursementPolicy

BusinessGiftsandHospitalityGlobalAnti-CorruptionPolicyGlobalTravel&ExpenseReimbursementPolicy

InteractionswithGovernments GlobalAnti-CorruptionPolicy

ProtectingPersonalandBusinessInformationAcceptableUsePolicyandStandardsGlobalRecordsManagementPolicyInformationClassificationandHandlingPolicyandStandards

InsideInformation InsiderTradingPolicy

FinancialIntegrityandAccurateRecordsGlobalAnti-CorruptionPolicyGlobalRecordsManagementPolicyGlobalTravel&ExpenseReimbursementPolicy

UseofCompanyPropertyAcceptableUsePolicyandStandardsInformationClassificationandHandlingPolicyandStandards

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