PARIS, June 30 (Reuters) - Areva SA:

* Says supervisory board agreed to open capital to industrial and strategic

partners

* Says board agreed to sell power t&d unit, decision to be taken before

year-end depending on price and industrial project of buyer

* Says board agreed to increase capital by 15 percent, rights issue open to

holders of investment certificates

* Says board also agreed to sell stakes in Eramet and

STMicroelectronics these stakes will remain in French state's hands

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