PARIS, June 18 (Reuters) - French engineering group Alstom
In its Friday edition, made available late on Thursday, the French newspaper said Alstom was also considering getting support from the French state strategic investment fund for the deal.
No one at Schneider or Alstom was available for comment late on Thursday.
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