When, in the course of his work, the statutory auditor identifies facts likely to compromise the group’s ability to continue as a going concern, he informs the directors, in accordance with the conditions laid down by decree in the Conseil d’Etat. The directors are required to respond within fifteen days. The reply is sent to the works council. In the event of failure to comply with these provisions, or if the auditor finds that, despite the decisions taken, the continued operation of the company is still in jeopardy, the auditor will draw up a special report and will invite the directors in writing to ask the next general meeting to deliberate on the matters raised. This report shall be communicated to the works council.
If, at the end of the general meeting, the statutory auditor finds that the decisions taken do not allow the company to continue as a going concern, he shall inform the president of the court of his actions and communicate the results.