Vivendi
News and overview for Vivendi
Vivendi window for NBC stake sale opens: report - MarketWatch
MarketWatch | 9 days 1 hour 6 minutes ago
Vivendi received the stake in NBC Universal when it sold its media assets to GE in 2004, Bloomberg reported.
Vivendi: No comment on NBC Universal stake - MarketWatch
MarketWatch | 11 days 19 hours 7 minutes ago
On an adjusted basis, excluding items, Vivendi would have earned EUR645 million in the latest three months.
GE, Vivendi near deal on NBC stake - MarketWatch
MarketWatch | 36 days 9 minutes ago
A GE spokeswoman did not immediately respond to a request for comment Monday morning.
GE, Vivendi $500 million apart on NBC deal: report - MarketWatch
MarketWatch | 36 days 7 hours 47 minutes ago
William Hill Q3 revenue down 3%
Reports: GE, Vivendi Differ on Value of Vivendi's Stake in NBCU; Will Vivendi Take Interim Payment Anyway? NY Times; Reuters
TVWeek.com | 22 hours 20 minutes ago
General Electric’s talks to buy Vivendi’s 20 percent stake in NBC Universal stalled over how much the stake is worth, the New York Times reports, citing anonymous sources.
Reports: G.E., Vivendi Differ on Value of Vivendi's Stake in NBCU; Will Vivendi Take Interim Payment Anyway? NY Times, Reuters
TVWeek.com | 21 hours 14 minutes ago
General Electric’s talks to buy Vivendi’s 20 percent stake in NBC Universal stalled over how much the stake is worth, the New York Times reports, citing anonymous sources.
GE, Vivendi stretch out talks over NBC
Cincinnati Enquirer, The | 1 day 3 hours 34 minutes ago
PHILADELPHIA - A deal for Comcast Corp. to buy a controlling stake in NBC Universal and create one of the most powerful media companies in the world is taking longer than expected as the current owners tussle over price.
Comcast, NBCU Negotiations Snag Over Valuation Of Vivendi's Stake: Reports
Multichannel News | 1 day 2 hours 25 minutes ago
Difference Could Range From $500 Million To $900 Million
Vivendi inching closer to decision on NBC
Yahoo! | 3 days 21 hours 7 minutes ago
Media and entertainment conglomerate Vivendi SA is nearing a decision on whether to sell its stake in NBC Universal and clear the way for the creation of one of the most powerful media companies in the world.
GE-Vivendi talks over NBC Universal stalled: report
Yahoo! | 1 day 21 hours 30 minutes ago
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Talks between General Electric and Vivendi over the future of NBC Universal have stalled, the New York Times reported on Friday night.
GE, Vivendi make progress on NBC Universal
Yahoo! | 3 days 12 hours 30 minutes ago
NEW YORK (Reuters) – General Electric and Vivendi are moving closer to a deal on NBC Universal, with Vivendi agreeing to accept payment for just one-third of its stake until a related deal with Comcast closes, according to a source familiar with the situation.
GE, Vivendi talks over NBC Universal stretch on
Yahoo! | 3 days 18 hours 24 minutes ago
A deal for Comcast Corp. to buy a controlling stake in NBC Universal and create one of the most powerful media companies in the world is taking longer than expected as the current owners tussle over price.
Vivendi: No Decision Yet on NBCU Stake
Broadcasting & Cable | 4 days 20 hours 32 minutes ago
Vivendi CFO Philippe Capron speaks out amid speculation that Comcast-G.E. deal will be done by Nov. 23
Comcast, NBCU Negotiations Snag Over Value Vivendi's Stake: Reports
Multichannel News | 1 day 13 hours 47 minutes ago
Difference Over 20% Interest Could Range From $500 Million To $900 Million
Vivendi eyes NBC Universal exit: CFO
Yahoo! | 4 days 21 hours 23 minutes ago
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Vivendi could exit from U.S. media group NBCU Universal as it has no intention to be part of the future joint venture being discussed by Comcast and General Electric, its chief financial officer said on Thursday.
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Company Overview
| Company: | Vivendi |
|---|---|
| Industry: | Wireless Network Operators |
| Website: | http://www.vivendi.com |
Vivendi is the bright sun at the center of a solar system of market-leading media and telecommunications holdings. The company's telecom holdings include a controlling stake in SFR, France's #2 wireless carrier, as well as a majority stake in fixed-line operator Neuf Cegetel. Vivendi also owns a controlling stake in Maroc Telecom, the largest telecom company in Morocco. Vivendi's media assets include Universal Music Group, the leading global music publishing and recording company, and Vivendi Games, its subsidiary that develops, publishes, and distributes interactive entertainment. Vivendi also owns CANAL+ Group, the top pay-TV provider in France and a leading producer and distributor of pay-TV and films.
Key Numbers
| Sales in U.S. Dollars (mil.) | 35,790 (2008) |
|---|---|
| One-year % Growth in Sales | 12.3 (2008) |
| Net Income in U.S. Dollars (mil.) | 5,213.7 (2008) |
| One-year % Growth in Net Income | -6.0 (2008) |
| Number of Employees | 44,243 (2008) |
| One-year % Growth in Number of Employees | 18.9 (2008) |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
