I.-Preference shares bought back are used for the purposes set out in articles L. 225-204 to L. 225-214.
II.-Preference shares repurchased in accordance with the provisions of III of Article L. 228-12 may be retained in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in Articles L. 225-210 to L. 225-214.
They may be assigned or transferred by any means.
If the Articles of Association and the issue contract so provide, they may also be cancelled as part of a capital reduction. In this case, the provisions of Article L. 225-205 shall apply, unless the reserve referred to in 2° of III of Article L. 228-12 is allocated to the repayment of creditors, the balance may then be distributed to shareholders.