The distribution expenses eligible for direct grants are those mentioned in 2° of article 222-9.
These expenses, with the exception of those relating to the purchase of advertising space on television services, must have been incurred with companies that are independent of the distribution company receiving the aid, in accordance with the following criteria:
a) These companies are not controlled by the distribution company;
b) These companies are not controlled by one or more natural or legal persons controlling the distribution company within the meaning of the same article;
c) These companies do not control the distribution company.