The Audit Committee is composed of three directors, each of whom is independent: Xavier Cauchois, Chairman, Odile Desforges and Laurence Lescourret.  In compliance with the applicable regulations and its charter, the Audit Committee’s mission is to monitor matters related to the preparation and the monitoring of accounting and financial information.

The Audit Committee oversees also the relationship between the Company and its Statutory Auditors and participates in their appointment or the renewal of their mandate.