Approval is granted for a maximum period of three years, renewable by order of the prefect of the region where the group’s head office is located.
The decision takes into account in particular:
The compliance of the grouping’s objectives with those defined by article L. 611-1 ;
The adequacy of the means implemented to the objectives pursued;
The commitments entered into pursuant to article D. 611-5, their compliance in the event of an application for renewal;
Guarantees of good character offered by the directors, managers, administrators and any persons acting on behalf of the grouping and their experience in analysing accounting and financial information and in managing companies.
Authorisation may be withdrawn, using the same procedure as that for granting it, if the conditions set out in article D. 611-5 are no longer met.