Subsection 6: Exceptional entry of sums on the automatic account

In order to take account of the difficulties of investment linked to the deteriorated conditions in which cinematographic works are shown in cinemas and to encourage the distribution of new works, sums are exceptionally entered into the automatic account of distribution companies.

For each distribution company, the amount of the sums entered on an exceptional basis is equivalent to the amount of the sums entered on its automatic account which lapsed on 31 December 2021 pursuant to 2° of article 123-8, excluding those which benefited from the extension provided for in article 916-12.

Distribution companies may only invest the sums exceptionally entered in their automatic accounts until 31 December 2022. Failing this, the distribution companies will lose their right to invest them.