BIC_REGISTRATION_DOCUMENT_2017

GROUP PRESENTATION

1.1. Key figures

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1.2. History

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1.3. Business presentation

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1.4. Research and Innovation

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1.5. Property, plant and equipment

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1.6. Risk factors

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Introduction

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List of the main risk factors

Description of the main risk factors

Insurance – coverage of risks likely to be incurred by the issuer

1.7. Risk management and internal control procedures implemented by the Company

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1.7.1. 1.7.2.

Risk management and internal control definitions and objectives Components of risk management and internal control of

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the Company and its subsidiaries

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1.7.3.

Risk management and internal control participants, specific structure (s) in charge/respective roles and interactions

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BIC GROUP - 2017 REGISTRATION DOCUMENT