(1) The special negotiating body and the competent organs of the participating companies shall negotiate and determine, by written agreement, arrangements for the involvement of employees within the SE.

(2) With a view to the conclusion of that agreement, the competent organs of the participating companies shall -

(a) convene a meeting with the special negotiating body and shall inform local managements accordingly, and

(b) inform the special negotiating body of the plan, the expected timetable, and the actual process of establishing the SE, up to its registration.

(3) The agreement referred to in paragraph (1) shall be binding on the entire group of companies within the SE, irrespective of the Member State in which it was signed and the location of those companies.