Where applicable, the deductions provided for in the agreement referred to in the first paragraph of Article L. 141-2 are made in priority from the net profit for the year.
A 5% deduction from the net profit for the year is then allocated to a specific reserve, which ceases to be funded when it reaches an amount equal to twice the capital of the Banque de France.
Finally, the General Council decides on the proposed allocation of the balance of net profit to any extraordinary or special reserves, to retained earnings and to the dividend paid to the State. This proposal is submitted to the Minister for Economic Affairs for approval.