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Two-step solution sought to lift Areva capital

By Peggy Hollinger in Paris

Published: June 12 2009 22:31 | Last updated: June 12 2009 22:31

The French government is leaning towards a two-step solution to resolve the urgent need to raise capital for Areva, its state-owned nuclear power champion.

The nuclear group is likely to be asked to sell its profitable power transport and distribution equipment (T&D) business in a first step this summer that could raise €3bn-€5bn ($4bn-$7bn).

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