France is preparing to sell its shares as part of the Paris airport company to run and use to raise funds to help boost the weak economy, France.
In a statement Thursday, the government said it is selling up to 10 million shares - which will reduce the national total investment of about 50% from 60%. Did not provide further financial details, but sales could raise up to 700 million euros ($ 90.6 billion), based on Wednesday's closing price.
Finance Minister Pierre Moscovici said the sale will free up capital to invest in new areas. France is 11%, the economic recession and unemployment stands.
The sale will take place market-oriented long-term investors, including potential employees.
 



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