(BFW) Air France May Not Take Part in Alitalia Cap Increase, MF Says

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Air France May Not Take Part in Alitalia Cap Increase, MF Says 2013-10-30 07:04:20.807 GMT

By Chiara Vasarri Oct. 30 (Bloomberg) -- MF reports without saying how it got the information. * Air France considering not taking part in capital increase, whose subscription deadline is Nov. 16: MF * Co. wants to have a say on industrial plan, debt renegotiation before making any decision: MF * Co. may decide to increase its stake in Alitalia at later stage by taking unoptioned shrs, including those held by banks: MF * Air France already owns 25 percent of Alitalia and is a partner in the Skyteam alliance * NOTE: Air France Demands Alitalia Overhaul Before Considering Merger {NSN MUUXWB6JTSEO <go>}

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