Article R742-27-2 of the French Commercial code
When selecting a successful candidate from the competition provided for in article R. 742-6-1, the Registrar shall designate, from among the candidates from the same class, the highest-ranked candidate, provided that the candidate undertakes to pay the compensation requested. When selecting a company composed wholly or partly of successful candidates from the competition provided for in Article R. 742-6-1, the Registrar shall ensure that there is no successful candidate from…