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Article L232-16 of the French Commercial code

The Articles of Association may provide for the allocation, as a first dividend, of interest calculated on the paid-up and unredeemed amount of the shares. Unless otherwise provided in the Articles of Association, reserves are not taken into account for the calculation of the first dividend.

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Article L232-16

Les statuts peuvent prévoir l’attribution, à titre de premier dividende, d’un intérêt calculé sur le montant libéré et non remboursé des actions. Sauf disposition contraire des statuts, les réserves ne sont pas prises en compte pour le calcul du premier dividende.

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