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meaning or expressing an abstention will no longer be considered as negative votes. They will not be taken into account in the votes cast. Double voting rights are allocated under the conditions set out in Article 12 of the Articles of Association (see chapter 7 “Information on the Company and its share capital”, §7.1.3). In the event that a legal (Articles L.233‑7 of the French Commercial Code ( Code de commerce ) and L.433‑3 et seq. of the French Monetary and Financial Code) or internal threshold is crossed (Article 11 of the Articles of Association – see chapter 7 “Information on the Company and its share capital”, §7.1.3 and § 7.5.8) with regard to equity and/or voting rights, a declaration in accordance with the conditions set out in the aforementioned texts must be made, failing which the shares will be deprived of voting rights at General Meetings.

Shareholders may choose one of the following three options to attend the General Meeting: attend the General Meeting in person; s by post: vote or be represented by giving proxy to the Chairman of the General Meeting or a proxy; s by Internet: vote or be represented by giving proxy to the Chairman of the General Meeting or a proxy. s In accordance with Articles L.225‑96 and L.225‑98 of the French Commercial Code ( Code de commerce ), only votes cast by shareholders present or represented are taken into account in the calculation of the quorum . The votes cast do not include abstentions, blank votes, invalid votes, or shareholders who did not take part in the vote for the resolution in question. Postal voting forms giving no

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3.9.4 SUMMARY TABLE OF THE USE OF FINANCIAL DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY In accordance with the provisions of Article L.225‑37‑4‑3° of the French Commercial Code ( Code de commerce ), the table below shows all the delegations of competence and powers granted by the General Meeting to the Executive Management in financial matters, distinguishing between delegations that were valid, and delegations used, in the 2022 financial year, as applicable.

Date of General Meeting Resolution no.

Limit common to several

Delegations valid in 2022

authorisations Use in 2022

PURCHASE OPTIONS/FREE SHARES 24 April 2020 18 resolution th

None

Authorisation: allocation of stock options Duration (expiry): 38 months (24June 2023) Individual limit: 2%

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2%

24 April 2020 19 resolution th

None

Authorisation: allocation of existing free ordinary shares Duration (expiry): 38 months (24June 2023) Individual limit: 2% 1

20 April 2022 18 resolution th

None

Authorisation: allocation of stock options Duration (expiry): 38 months (20June 2025) Individual limit: 2%

2 %

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None

20 April 2022 19 resolution th

Authorisation: allocation of existing free ordinary shares Duration (expiry): 38 months (20June 2025) Individual limit: 2%

BUYBACK/CANCELLATION OF SHARES 4 May 2021 6 resolution th

Authorisation: share buyback Duration (expiry): 18 months (4November 2022) Individual limit: 10% of the share capital – maximum amount of €2.5 billion – maximum price per share: €1,200 1

See chapter 7 “Information on the Company and its share capital”, §7.2.2.10

None

4 May 2021 17 resolution th

Authorisation: cancellation of shares Duration (expiry): 24 months (4May 2023) Individual limit: 10% of the share capital

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20 April 2022 6 resolution th

Authorisation: share buyback Duration (expiry): 18 months (20October 2023) Individual limit: 10% of the share capital – maximum amount of €3 billion – maximum price per share: €1,900 2

See chapter 7 “Information on the Company and its share capital”, §7.2.2.10

None

20 April 2022 17 resolution th

Authorisation: cancellation of shares Duration (expiry): 24 months (20April 2024) Individual limit: 10% of the share capital

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