A safeguard procedure is instituted at the request of a debtor referred to in article L. 620-2 who, without being in cessation of payments, demonstrates difficulties that it is unable to overcome. These proceedings are designed to facilitate the reorganisation of the company in order to allow the continuation of economic activity, the maintenance of employment and the discharge of liabilities.
The safeguard proceedings give rise to a plan adopted by judgment at the end of an observation period and, where applicable, to the constitution of classes of affected parties, in accordance with the provisions of articles L. 626-29 and L. 626-30.