In the event of the issue of preference shares under the conditions provided for in article L. 228-12, the report of the Board of Directors or the Management Board shall indicate the characteristics of the preference shares and specify the impact of the transaction on the situation of holders of equity securities and securities giving access to the capital. It complies with the rules set out in articles R. 225-113 and R. 225-114, as well as, depending on the case, by articles R. 225-115 or R. 225-116 and R. 22-10-31.
The Statutory Auditor shall give his opinion on the proposed capital increase, the characteristics of the preference shares and the impact of the transaction on the situation of holders of equity securities and securities giving access to the capital as defined in the first paragraph of Article R. 225-115. Where applicable, this report shall comply with the rules laid down by article R. 225-114, as well as, as applicable, by articles R. 225-115 or R. 225-116 and R. 22-10-31.