Vivendi
News and overview for Vivendi
Vivendi window for NBC stake sale opens: report - MarketWatch
MarketWatch | 9 days 6 hours 12 minutes ago
Vivendi received the stake in NBC Universal when it sold its media assets to GE in 2004, Bloomberg reported.
Vivendi/Canal+ Group acquire the 10% of Canal+ France owned by TF1 [Press Release]
Business Wire | 1 day 1 hour 14 minutes ago
Regulatory News:
Vivendi: No comment on NBC Universal stake - MarketWatch
MarketWatch | 12 days 13 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 5 hours 15 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 12 hours 53 minutes ago
William Hill Q3 revenue down 3%
Vivendi working on final details of NBCU exit
CTAM SmartBrief | 1 day 13 hours 3 minutes ago
Vivendi and General Electric, currently the two owners of NBC Universal, are working out the details of Vivendi's exit from the partnership. The disposition of Vivendi's stake is considered one of the last major hurdles to Comcast's taking control of NBCU.
Vivendi Rewarded for Its Initiatives to Promote Employee Share Ownership [Press Release]
Business Wire | 4 days 2 hours 29 minutes ago
Regulatory News:
Comcast Plan To Take Control Of NBC Universal Hits Snag
Discovery Executive NewsBlast | 1 day 13 hours 3 minutes ago
The Los Angeles Times reports Comcast's plan to take over controlling interest of NBC Universal has been delayed as Vivendi tries to get more money for its minority stake from General Electric. Vivendi and GE are at least $500 million apart on the value of Vivendi's 20%.
Sources: NBCU-Comcast deal slowed by negotiations with Vivendi
NAB SmartBrief | 1 day 13 hours 3 minutes ago
...reached terms with minority investor Vivendi for its stake in the company, sources said. GE reportedly wants to pay Vivendi about $5 billion for its 20% share...but the terms of the deal suggest Vivendi's holdings could be valued at just...
Vivendi, GE Dig In Heels At Talks Over Price For NBC Universal Stake
Discovery Executive NewsBlast | 1 day 13 hours 3 minutes ago
The Wall Street Jounal today reports General Electric and Vivendi remain several hundred million dollars apart in the price for Vivendi's minority stake in NBC Universal. Negotiations are holding up the deal GE is trying to with Comcast for control of NBCU.
Reports: GE, Vivendi Differ on Value of Vivendi's Stake in NBCU; Will Vivendi Take Interim Payment Anyway? NY Times; Reuters
TVWeek.com | 1 day 3 hours 26 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 | 1 day 2 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.
Report: Valuation of Vivendi's stake could slow Comcast's NBCU bid
CTAM SmartBrief | 4 days 13 hours 3 minutes ago
Vivendi and General Electric, according to published reports, are still $1 billion to $2 billion apart on a valuation for the 20% stake Vivendi holds in NBC Universal. The disparity, unnamed executives said, is slowing...
GE, Vivendi $1 Billion Apart Over NBC Universal Stake: Report
Discovery Executive NewsBlast | 4 days 13 hours 3 minutes ago
The Financial Times reported on Thursday that General Electric and Vivendi remain $1 billion to $2 billion apart in their valuations of NBC Universal, a difference that may delay resolution of a sale...
Vivendi inching closer to decision on NBC
Yahoo! | 4 days 2 hours 13 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.
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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 |