France's Vivendi looks to open new chapter for publishing unit
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Vivendi Universal SA is engaged in preliminary talks to acquire Houghton Mifflin Co. Such a deal would be worth at least $1.7 billion (1.94 billion euros) in cash.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2001
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Vivendi says it may sell U.S. businesses in IPO
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Vivendi Universal S.A. is planning to hold an initial public offering (IPO) for part of its entertainment operations in the US. The company is considering selling 25-30% of those operations in the offering.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2003
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Vivendi decides to shortlist GE, Bronfman group
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Vivendi Universal S.A. has decided to place General Electric Co.'s NBC unit and an Edgar Bronfman Jr.-led group on the shortlist of bidders for its TV and film operations. Vivendi's board had been expected to chose one party for the deal.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2003
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