When a company of statutory auditors is absorbed by another company of statutory auditors, the absorbing company shall continue the mandate entrusted to the absorbed company until its expiry date.
However, notwithstanding the provisions of articles L. 823-3 and L. 823-3-1, the general meeting or competent body of the controlled person or entity may, at its first meeting after the merger, deliberate on the continuation of the mandate, after hearing the statutory auditor.