Vivendi has sold a 7.66% Stake in NBC Universal
PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Regulatory News:
In accordance with the agreement between Vivendi and GE covering Vivendi’s full exit from NBC Universal, Vivendi has concluded the sale of 7.66% of NBC Universal to GE for $2 billion. The remainder of Vivendi’s stake, or 12.34%, will be sold for $3.8 billion to GE upon completion of the GE – Comcast transaction.
Vivendi: offering the best to the digital generation
Vivendi is at the heart of the worlds of content, platforms and interactive networks.
Vivendi combines the world leader in video games (Activision Blizzard), the world leader in music (Universal Music Group), the French leader in alternative telecoms (SFR), the Moroccan leader in telecoms (Maroc Telecom Group), the leading alternative telecoms provider in Brazil (GVT) and the French leader in Pay TV (Canal+ Group).
In 2009, Vivendi achieved revenues of €27.1 billion and adjusted net income of €2.6 billion. With operations in 77 countries, the Group has over 49,000 employees.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements with respect to Vivendi's financial condition, results of operations, business, strategy and plans as well as expectations regarding the completion of the transactions discussed in this press release. Although Vivendi believes that such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results may differ materially from the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside our control, including, but not limited to the risks described in the documents Vivendi filed with the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (French securities regulator) and which are also available in English on our web site (www.vivendi.com). Investors and security holders may obtain a free copy of documents filed by Vivendi with the Autorité des Marchés Financiers at www.amf-france.org, or directly from Vivendi. The present forward-looking statements are made as of the date of the present press release and Vivendi disclaims any intention or obligation to provide, update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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