Legardere to invest 1.07 billion euros to expand its television interests
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This article discusses the plans of Lagardere to acquire large minority stakes in two companies. The French conglomerate will have a 34% stake in Canal Satellite and 30.2% stake in Multithematiques S.A. Canal Plus owns a stake in both companies.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2000
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Vivendi unveils merger, knocking shares lower
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The article is about how Vivendi S.A.'s $34 billion (Euro35.44 billion) agreement with Canal Plus S.A. and Seagram Co. has worried investors, who may be skeptical about Vivendi Universal's ability to make a profit in the near-future. Many investors have been getting rid of Vivendi's stock.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2000
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ITC supports NTL-C&W Deal, opposes Vivendi's BSkyB stake
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France-based Vivendi S.A.'s 24.4% stake in British Sky Broadcasting PLC has caused concern for Britain's Independent Television Commission.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 1999
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