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Article L237-24 of the French Commercial code

The liquidator represents the company. He is vested with the broadest powers to realise the assets, even on an amicable basis. Restrictions on these powers, resulting from the Articles of Association or the instrument of appointment, may not be set up against third parties.

He is empowered to pay creditors and distribute the available balance.

He may only continue ongoing business or initiate new business for the purposes of the liquidation if he has been authorised to do so, either by the shareholders, or by court order if he was appointed by the same means.

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Article L237-24

Le liquidateur représente la société. Il est investi des pouvoirs les plus étendus pour réaliser l’actif, même à l’amiable. Les restrictions à ces pouvoirs, résultant des statuts ou de l’acte de nomination, ne sont pas opposables aux tiers.

Il est habilité à payer les créanciers et répartir le solde disponible.

Il ne peut continuer les affaires en cours ou en engager de nouvelles pour les besoins de la liquidation que s’il y a été autorisé, soit par les associés, soit par décision de justice s’il a été nommé par la même voie.

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