I.-The resolution college may, after having determined that the transfer procedure referred to in 3° of Article L. 311-30 has failed, decide to set up a bridge institution. The latter is responsible for receiving, on a temporary basis, in one or more instalments, with a view to transferring all or part of the commitments and assets of a person subject to a resolution procedure, in compliance with competition rules, under conditions that it shall determine.
The bridge institution is a legal entity distinct from the person subject to resolution proceedings, created in the form of a public limited company, whose shareholder structure, strategy and risk profile are approved by the resolution college. The College of Resolution may also decide to limit the exercise of certain activities by this bridge institution.
The bridge institution must have the necessary authorisation to carry out its activities and is subject to the supervision of the supervisory board pursuant to Article L. 612-1 of the Monetary and Financial Code.
II – The nature of the commitments, the level and the composition of the assets that the bridge institution receives are determined by the resolution college, which ensures that the total value, evaluated in accordance with the provisions of Chapter I of Title V of Book III of this Code, of the liabilities and commitments transferred to this bridge institution does not exceed the total value of the assets and rights transferred.
Any transfer of assets or liabilities to the bridge institution requires the prior agreement of the college.
In carrying out its tasks, the bridge institution has no obligation or liability to the holders of equity or other ownership interests or to the creditors of the person subject to the resolution procedure.