Vivendi plans to release CDs that block copying
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Universal Music Group, a Vivendi Universal S.A. company, announced that it would begin launching compact discs equipped with a technology that prevents consumers from making digital copies.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2001
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Universal Music overtures fall flat; as Vivendi weighs asset sales, unit fails to lure buyers
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Vivendi Universal plans to sell its Universal Music Group, the largest music company in the world. Vivendi may sell all its entertainment companies.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2003
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MGM quits Vivendi assets auction
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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. (MGM) is withdrawing from the bidding for Vivendi Universal S.A.'s entertainment assets. MGM withdrew because the asking price of $14 billion (12 bililon euros) was considered too steep.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2003
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