Vivendi would sell assets to save Bertelsmann deal

Article Abstract:

Vivendi S.A. Universal Music of France is planning on divesting assets to pacify European Union antitrust regulators in its bid to acquire Bertelsmann AG. The European Union began an investigation in December 2006 amidst concerns over the music publishing merger.

Europe, Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors, Antitrust Law, Interpretation and construction, European Union. European Commission, Antitrust issue, Financial report

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Vivendi agrees to buy BMG for $2.1 billion, besting rivals

Article Abstract:

Vivendi S.A. of France is to purchase Bertelsmann AG BMG Music Publishing of Germany for approximately 1.63 billion Euros ($2.1 billion). The deal would make Vivendi S.A. the largest music publisher in the world. The music industry is anticipating acquisitions.

Germany

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Lagardere-Vivendi deal faces broad EU inquiry

Article Abstract:

Lagardere Groupe's planned acquisition of Vivendi Universal's publishing business is being probed by the European Union for antitrust issues. The deal is valued at 1.25 billion euros.

Conglomerate corporations, Cases, European Union, Lagardere Groupe S.A.

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