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Article L225-257 of the French Commercial code

Supervisory Board members are liable for any personal faults committed in the performance of their duties. They do not incur any liability, due to acts of management and their results. They may be declared civilly liable for offences committed by members of the Management Board if, having become aware of them, they did not disclose them to the General Meeting.

The provisions of articles L. 225-253 and L. 225-254 are applicable.

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Article L225-257

Les membres du conseil de surveillance sont responsables des fautes personnelles commises dans l’exécution de leur mandat. Ils n’encourent aucune responsabilité, en raison des actes de la gestion et de leur résultat. Ils peuvent être déclarés civilement responsables des délits commis par les membres du directoire si, en ayant eu connaissance, ils ne les ont pas révélés à l’assemblée générale.

Les dispositions des articles L. 225-253 et L. 225-254 sont applicables.

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