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Vivendi • 1 min read

Vivendi may restructure after NBC deal, affecting Universal Music

Vivendi chief Jean-Rene Fourtou is reportedly considering splitting the group in two, which could affect Universal Music’s relationship with its sister businesses after the NBC deal.…

CMU Editorial • 04 Sep 2003

Vivendi

Vivendi chair Jean-Rene Fourtou meets Edgar Bronfman Jr over VUE bid

Vivendi chair Jean-Rene Fourtou has flown to New York to meet Edgar Bronfman Jr about his bid for VUE’s entertainment assets, after Bronfman threatened to pull out.…

CMU Editorial • 29 Aug 2003

Vivendi • 1 min read

Vivendi delays decision on sale of non-music entertainment assets

Vivendi Universal has postponed deciding who will buy its non-music entertainment companies, while Edgar Bronfman Jr reportedly considers pulling out and the GE/NBC bid offers less short-term cash.…

CMU Editorial • 28 Aug 2003

Deals • 1 min read

Two bids remain in Vivendi entertainment sell-off

Only General Electric and a consortium led by Edgar Bronfman Jr remain in the race to buy Vivendi's entertainment businesses after Liberty withdrew, with the labels excluded from the sale.…

CMU Editorial • 27 Aug 2003

Deals • 1 min read

Vivendi confirms Universal Music Group not for sale

Vivendi has confirmed Universal Music Group is not for sale, with bidders asked to revise their proposals, and a Marvin Davis bid removed from the list of prospective bidders.…

CMU Editorial • 02 Jul 2003

Deals • 1 min read

Universal takeover gossip

Apple has denied making any offer for a major music company, while Vivendi Universal denies a board member's remarks, and reports suggest a management buyout of Universal Music is being considered.…

CMU Editorial • 17 Apr 2003