(Bloomberg) — Orange is strategic co. for France, must be considered by French government as one of country’s industrial flagships, labor union CFE-CGC says in letter sent to French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe.

• NOTE: French state owns ~23% of Orange
• Persistent rumors of French government divestment are harmful to Orange shares, company confidence: CFE-CGC
• Orange employees are concerned about future of French stake in Orange, union says

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Dépêche Bloomberg du 12/09/2017