The free shares allocated to employees under the conditions set out in Articles L. 225-197-1 to L. 225-197-3 and L. 22-10-59 of the French Commercial Code, without prejudice to the specific provisions set out in this paragraph, may be paid into a company savings plan on expiry of the vesting period referred to in the sixth paragraph of I of Article L. 225-197-1 of the same code, into a company savings plan, up to an amount equal to 7.5% of the annual social security ceiling per member, subject to allocation to all employees of the company.
The allocation of shares among employees is subject to a company agreement. In the absence of an agreement, it is decided by the Board of Directors, the Management Board or the head of the company.
The allocation may be uniform, proportional to the length of time employees have been with the company during the financial year, proportional to salaries, or a combination of these criteria.