A plan is in the works to effectively nationalize Tokyo Electric Power Co. to prevent the beleaguered utility from going bankrupt, sources said Thursday.
Tepco and a government-backed funding entity are considering strengthening its financial standing by ¥3 trillion over a four-year period starting next fiscal year through an injection of public funds and additional loans from banks, according to the sources.
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