McCain is committed to vigorous and fair competition. We follow the competition laws where we operate in both the spirit and the letter. Given the consequences involved, we understand that violations of these laws never benefit the Company.
Our Marketplace
Competing Fairly
We compete on the value of our offerings and the talent of our people – and never through unethical means.
Why It Matters.
How We Deliver.
- We follow our Competition Law Policy diligently. We consult with a member of the Legal & Compliance team if we’re unsure whether an action is lawful.
- We make business decisions independently of our competitors.
- We never discuss pricing, contract terms, bidding, dividing markets, collective boycotts, limiting production or any other competitively sensitive matter with competitors.
- We immediately report attempts by competitors to have improper or illegal discussions to a member of the Legal & Compliance team.
- We never use illegal or inappropriate actions to obtain competitive information.
- We document the source and date on the face of any competitive materials we receive.
- We ensure that everything we say or write about our business and our competitors is professional in tone. We do not use language that encourages anti-competitive behaviour or disparages third parties.
Gathering Competitive Information.
We follow our Competition Law Policy diligently. We consult with a member of the Legal & Compliance team when unsure whether an action is lawful.
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Rely on publicly available information. This includes published articles, regulatory filings and reputable online posts
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Conduct market research either directly or through external agencies
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Document the source and date of what you collect
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Consult with a member of the Legal & Compliance team if unsure
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Seek or accept information if obtained illegally or unethically
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Accept confidential or proprietary information about a competitor from job applicants or employees
Good Ethics.
Trade association meetings and industry conferences allow us to keep up on new developments, trends and common concerns. However, because our competitors are there, these gatherings can be risky. We are always mindful that nothing is “off the record” when speaking with competitors. We refuse to participate in anticompetitive discussions.
Good Business.
A: You were right not to participate, but that’s not enough. In these cases, it’s important to make a “noisy exit.” A noisy exit consists of three steps:
- Announce loudly that you are leaving the meeting, and why.
- Request that records of the meeting reflect your concern and your departure.
- Immediately inform a member of the Legal & Compliance team.
A: The employee has an ethical responsibility, and possibly a legal obligation, to keep their previous employer’s non-public information confidential. By asking for this information, you will be placing us and the new employee in a difficult position. You may wish to consult with a member of the legal team regarding what is appropriate in these circumstances.