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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Lifelong vocational training

Article L6111-2

The knowledge and skills mentioned in the first paragraph of article L. 6111-1 are based on the foundation mentioned inarticle L. 122-1-1 of the Education Code, which they develop and complement. Acti…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Conditions for authorisation

Article R1123-2

Any change concerning the information mentioned inarticle R. 1123-1 is communicated by the Chairman of the Committee to the Director General of the Regional Health Agency.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 1: Notifications and information.

Article R233-2

…office before the expiry of a period of fifteen days from the date of the annual ordinary general meeting or from the date on which the company became aware, between two general meetings, of a change…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Cross-border mergers

Article R236-29

…on referred to in Article L. 236-42 with a file containing the following documents and information: 1° The draft terms of cross-border merger, mentioning in particular the information relating to the…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Cross-border mergers

Article R236-20

Cross-border merger transactions shall be governed by the provisions of this subsection and by those of Section 1 of this Chapter which do not conflict therewith..

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Cross-border mergers

Article R236-26

…e sent to the company by electronic means to the address indicated by the company or by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt sent to the company's registered office. This request must be…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Cross-border mergers

Article R236-25

The right of withdrawal provided for in Article L. 236-40 shall apply to all the units or shares held by the member on the date of his request.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Cross-border mergers

Article R236-27

…shall be paid by the company no later than two months after the effective date of the transaction determined in accordance with Article L. 236-44.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Cross-border mergers

Article R236-28

…they shall then proceed in accordance with Article 333 of this Code. The additional price shall be set in accordance with the conditions laid down in Article 331 of the Code of Civil Procedure. The pr…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Cross-border mergers

Article R236-21

…rticulars: The form, name and address of each of the companies involved in the cross-border merger. 1° The type, name and registered office of the participating companies, as well as those of the comp…

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