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Article L226-4 of the French Commercial code

The Ordinary General Meeting appoints, under the conditions set out in the Articles of Association, a supervisory board, composed of at least three shareholders.

The supervisory board is composed with a view to achieving a balanced representation of women and men.

On pain of nullity of his appointment, a general partner may not be a member of the supervisory board. Shareholders who are general partners may not participate in the appointment of members of this board.

Failing a provision in the Articles of Association, the rules concerning the appointment, remuneration and term of office of directors of public limited companies shall apply.

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Article L226-4

L’assemblée générale ordinaire nomme, dans les conditions fixées par les statuts, un conseil de surveillance, composé de trois actionnaires au moins.

Le conseil de surveillance est composé en recherchant une représentation équilibrée des femmes et des hommes.

A peine de nullité de sa nomination, un associé commandité ne peut être membre du conseil de surveillance. Les actionnaires ayant la qualité de commandité ne peuvent participer à la désignation des membres de ce conseil.

A défaut de disposition statutaire, les règles concernant la désignation, la rémunération et la durée du mandat des administrateurs de sociétés anonymes sont applicables.

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