The Management Board is vested with the broadest powers to act in all circumstances on behalf of the company. It exercises these powers within the limits of the company’s objects and subject to those expressly assigned by law to the Supervisory Board and to shareholders’ meetings. It determines the direction of the company’s business and ensures that it is implemented in accordance with the company’s interests, taking into account the social, environmental, cultural and sporting aspects of its business. It also takes into consideration, where appropriate, the company’s raison d’être as defined pursuant to Article 1835 of the Civil Code.
In dealings with third parties, the company is bound even by acts of the Management Board that do not fall within the corporate purpose, unless it proves that the third party knew that the act exceeded that purpose or could not have been unaware of it given the circumstances, it being excluded that the mere publication of the Articles of Association is sufficient to constitute such proof.
The provisions of the Articles of Association limiting the powers of the Management Board are not enforceable against third parties.
The Management Board deliberates and takes its decisions under the conditions laid down by the Articles of Association.