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RISKS MANAGEMENT

Risk Management and Internal Control procedures implemented by the Company and insurance

2.4.3

RISKMANAGEMENT

In addition to the budget, forecasts are prepared and revised during the year to monitor the budget achievement and understand any current marketplace dynamics. A strategic planning process is in place to help identify future growth opportunities. 2.4.3.3 Supporting the CEO, the Audit Committee (see § 4.1.2.6 Committees set up by the Board of Directors), among other assignments, monitors the risk management and internal control systems on a regular basis closely. The Committee can interview the Internal Audit Director to be updated on the work performed during the year and can give its opinion on the department’s organization. A summary of internal audit findings is shared with the Committee every year. The Audit Committee Department The Internal Control and Audit Department reports operationally to the Group Finance Department and, on request, to the Executive Committee and the Chairman of the Board. This department reviews both financial and operational activities and expresses an independent assessment of the degree of compliance with the policies, rules and procedures of the Group. The IC&A Department focuses on: business cycle and process reviews (such as sales and ● collection, purchasing and disbursements, fixed assets, inventories, payroll, cash management, and accounting entry processing) at both subsidiary and Corporate level; testing of the controls in place to ensure their effectiveness ● and efficiency; coordination with functional managers for the continuous ● updating of the Controller’s Manual; issuance of guidance and recommendations for improvement ● to existing processes, including the sharing of Group best practices. This department also assists with timely and specific engagements, such as external acquisitions or internal restructuring operations. The Internal Control and Audit Department provides assistance on fraud prevention, awareness, and also investigations on reported fraud cases within the Group. The approach of the IC&A Department also includes Group information systems through reviews of IT (Information Technology) accesses and business continuity procedures. Annually, the IC&A Department presents the audit schedule to the External Auditors, provides updates, and shares the reports resulting from site reviews. In addition, the IC&A Department coordinates site reviews with Group Finance and the External Auditors to ensure coverage of any specific areas. The Internal Control & Audit (IC&A) 2.4.3.4

AND INTERNAL CONTROL PARTICIPANTS, SPECIFIC STRUCTURE(S) IN CHARGE/RESPECTIVE ROLES AND INTERACTIONS

Risk management and internal control implemented by BIC are fully integrated functions within the organization.

The Board of Directors 2.4.3.1 The Board of Directors of SOCIÉTÉ BIC, which represents the Shareholders, acts in all circumstances in the interests of the Company. It must also review and approve the Company’s strategic objectives. 2.4.3.2 On February 13, 2019, BIC announced the creation of the BIC Executive Committee. This Committee consists of a team of eight leaders who meet regularly and work closely with Gonzalve BICH, Chief Executive Officer, in setting the Group’s long-term ambition and strategy to drive profitable growth. Three newly created roles are part of the Executive Committee: Group Insights & Innovation Officer – Thomas Brette; ● Group Supply Chain Officer – Peter Dalsberg; ● Group Commercial Officer – Benoît Marotte until ● January 2020, succeeded by Chester Twigg. Also, the Executive Committee team includes the following existing roles: Group Lighter General Manager - François Clement-Grandcourt; ● Chief Financial Officer – James DiPietro until July 2020, ● succeeded by Chad Spooner; Chief Human Resources Officer – Alison James until ● October 2020, succeeded by Mallory Martino; Global Strategy and Business Development – Sara LaPorta; ● Chief Administrative Officer – Charles Morgan. ● This new structure allows BIC to benefit from the collective experience and expertise of this group of talented leaders and realize its growth potential. To further its effectiveness, the Executive Committee will now be able to draw on the input and broader perspective of an extended Leadership Team whenever a greater depth or breadth of knowledge and expertise is required. The Group Supply Chain Officer and the Group Insights and Innovation Officer are directly responsible for Manufacturing, New Product Development, Research, and Quality Assurance. The Executive Committee also monitors the quality of the internal control process and the implementation of risk coverage. It also ensures, with the Group Chief Financial Officer’s support, that indicators are consolidated to measure the operational performance against the budget and, if necessary, focus on the variances and corrective measures that may need to be implemented. The Executive Committee

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