Sums are calculated on the basis of the commercial representation in cinemas of the cinematographic works mentioned in 1°, 2°, 3° and 6° of article 721-6 in the countries and territories mentioned on the list annexed to this book. In the case of co-productions, the countries and territories of the co-producers are not taken into account.
The calculation is made on the basis of the total number of admissions achieved during the calendar year preceding that in which the calculation is made.
The calculation is made on a provisional basis during the first half of each year and on a definitive basis during the second half of the same year.