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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: The Board of Directors of the Executive Board.

Article L225-55

The Chief Executive Officer may be dismissed at any time by the Board of Directors. The same applies, on the proposal of the Chief Executive Officer, to the Deputy Chief Executive Officers. If the dis…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Formation with a public offer other than one of those mentioned in 1° or 2° of Article L. 411-2 of the Monetary and Financial Code or in Article L. 411-2-1 of the Monetary and Financial Code.

Article L225-5

The funds from cash subscriptions and the list of subscribers with an indication of the sums paid by each shall be deposited under the conditions determined by decree in the Conseil d'Etat, which shal…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Formation with a public offer other than one of those mentioned in 1° or 2° of Article L. 411-2 of the Monetary and Financial Code or in Article L. 411-2-1 of the Monetary and Financial Code.

Article L225-7

After delivery of the depositary's certificate, the founders convene the subscribers to a constituent general meeting in the form and within the timeframe specified by decree of the Conseil d'Etat.Thi…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 2: Formation without a public offer or with a public offer referred to in 1° or 2° of Article L. 411-2 of the Monetary and Financial Code or in Article L. 411-2-1 of the Monetary and Financial Code.

Article L225-13

…certificate from the depositary drawn up, at the time the funds are deposited, on presentation of a list of shareholders showing the sums paid by each of them.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: The Board of Directors of the Executive Board.

Article L225-50

In the event of the temporary impediment or death of the Chairman, the Board of Directors may delegate a director to act as Chairman. In the event of temporary impediment, this delegation is given for…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 2: The Management Board and the Supervisory Board.

Article L225-59

…appointed by the Supervisory Board, which confers on one of them the status of Chairman. When a single person performs the functions devolved to the Management Board, he takes the title of sole Managi…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Formation with a public offer other than one of those mentioned in 1° or 2° of Article L. 411-2 of the Monetary and Financial Code or in Article L. 411-2-1 of the Monetary and Financial Code.

Article L225-2

The draft articles of association are drawn up and signed by one or more founders, who file a copy with the clerk of the commercial court of the place of the registered office. The founders publish a…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: The Board of Directors of the Executive Board.

Article L225-54

The Articles of Association must provide for an age limit for the performance of the duties of Chief Executive Officer or Deputy Chief Executive Officer which, in the absence of an express provision,…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 2: The Management Board and the Supervisory Board.

Article L225-58

…anagement Board consisting of no more than five members. The composition of the Management Board shall endeavour to seek a balanced representation of women and men.In sociétés anonymes whose capital i…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Formation with a public offer other than one of those mentioned in 1° or 2° of Article L. 411-2 of the Monetary and Financial Code or in Article L. 411-2-1 of the Monetary and Financial Code.

Article L225-6

Subscriptions and payments are evidenced by a certificate issued by the custodian, at the time the funds are deposited, on presentation of the subscription forms.

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