Reuters – Areva Sells Nuclear Radiation Measurement Biz

French nuclear reactor maker Areva said it had agreed to sell its nuclear radiation measurement unit, Canberra, to private equity group Astorg Partners for an undisclosed amount, Reuters reported. The transaction is part of Areva's ongoing asset disposal plan aimed at reducing debt to allow it to invest elsewhere. It is expected to close in the first half of the year.

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