In fact, it was to cover their 1.7bn loan from the French government. So despite government "support", the shareholders still took a big hit because of the need to issue additional shares to cover debts.
A state loan is support. Hell, the auto bailout, which you acknowledged as state support, was a loan, as was TARP.
Oh. That settles it then.
A state loan is support. Hell, the auto bailout, which you acknowledged as state support, was a loan, as was TARP.
Get a room you two.