I. – Commitments which may be used for the internal replenishment of a person subject to a resolution procedure may be written down or converted into Tier 1 capital instruments in order to pursue one or other of the following objectives:
1° To recapitalise the person fulfilling the conditions for triggering a resolution procedure in order to restore its ability to comply with the conditions of its authorisation, to continue the activities for which it is authorised and to maintain a sufficient level of confidence in that person on the part of the markets;
2° Reduce the value of receivables or debt instruments, or convert them into equity securities referred to in Chapter II of Title I of Book II or other securities, when they are transferred :
a) To a bridge institution in order to provide it with capital ;
b) As part of a transfer of business or the use of an asset management structure in application of the provisions of sub-paragraphs 3 and 5 of paragraph 2 of this sub-section respectively.
II. – The reduction in value or conversion of eligible commitments for the purposes mentioned in 1° of I may only be implemented if there is a reasonable prospect that this reduction or conversion, combined with other appropriate measures, including measures taken in accordance with the business reorganisation plan provided for in Article L. 613-55-8, will make it possible to achieve the objectives of the resolution mentioned in I of Article L. 613-50 and to restore the continued operation of the person concerned, or in the case of a central body mentioned in Article L. 511-30 and its affiliates, to restore the continued operation of the central body and all its affiliates.
Where the conditions defined in the previous paragraph are not met, the resolution measures mentioned in Articles L. 613-52, L. 613-53 and L. 613-54 and in 2° of I of this Article shall apply.
III. – The write-down or conversion of eligible commitments may be implemented regardless of the legal form of the person or entity concerned. If necessary, the resolution board may decide to change the legal form of this person or entity beforehand.