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Article L228-56 of the French Commercial code

The remuneration of the representatives of the general body of shareholders as fixed by the general meeting or by the issue contract shall be borne by the debtor company.

If this remuneration is not fixed, or if its amount is disputed by the company, it shall be decided by a court decision.

Without prejudice to any action for liability against the corporate officers or the representative of the general body of shareholders, any decision granting the latter remuneration in breach of the provisions of this article shall be null and void.

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Article L228-56

La rémunération des représentants de la masse telle que fixée par l’assemblée générale ou par le contrat d’émission est à la charge de la société débitrice.

A défaut de fixation de cette rémunération, ou si son montant est contesté par la société, il est statué par décision de justice.

Sans préjudice de l’action en responsabilité contre les mandataires sociaux ou le représentant de la masse, toute décision accordant à ce dernier une rémunération en violation des dispositions du présent article est nulle.

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