Notwithstanding any provision or stipulation to the contrary, contributions within the meaning ofarticle 1843-3 of the French Civil Code and Book II of the French Commercial Code and capital increases or reductions decided upon under this section are effected ipso jure on the date set by the Board of Directors without the need for any formality or procedure, in particular the convening of a General Meeting.
The same applies to transfers, mergers or demergers.