Tag: Vivendi

Amber Capital has accepted a proposal to sell its Lagardère shares to Vivendi, paving the way for a full takeover.

Vivendi has acquired a 10.6 percent stake in the French media conglomerate Lagardère.

Vivendi has appointed Yannick Bolloré as chairman, taking over from Vincent Bolloré, his father.

The European Commission (EC) has approved Vivendi's plan to take control of Telecom Italia, subject to certain conditions.

PARIS: Vivendi says it now owns 20 percent of Mediaset's share capital, just two days after announcing it had picked up a 3-percent stake in the company.

MILAN/PARIS: Vivendi has acquired 3 percent of Mediaset and aims to acquire up to 20 percent of the firm in a move the Italian media company has labeled as the beginnings of a hostile takeover attempt.

PARIS: Vivendi and Canal Group have aligned with eSports giant ESL in a pact that encompasses the launch of official leagues in France and television coverage.

PARIS: Vincent Bolloré, the chairman of Vivendi, has upped his shareholding in the French conglomerate.

PARIS: Vivendi has implemented a plan to reduce costs at CANAL+ by €300 million ($339 million), of which around €60 million ($68 million) to €80 million ($90 million) will be realized this year.

PARIS: Vivendi’s Q1 2016 revenues were relatively stable at 2.5 billion euros ($2.8 billion), but adjusted net income dropped by more than 27 percent to 99 million euros ($113 million).