Investors are wary of Vivendi deal with Seagram
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Vivendi SA's proposed acquisition of Seagram Co. has raised concerns among investors. Some investors are awaiting clarification of the new management structure and the future of the Vizzavi joint venture, among other questions.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2000
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Diageo and Pernod Lead Pack in Bid For Seagram Assets
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Canada's Seagram Company Ltd., which is owned by France's Vivendi Universal SA, is negotiating to sell its drinks unit to Pernod Ricard SA and Diageo PLC. The sale, which has attracted competing bids from Bacardi Ltd. and Brown-Forman Corp., is valued at $8 billion.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2000
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EU Commission is expected to clear sales of Seagram (European Commission may approve acquisition of Seagram Company Ltd., by Diageo PLC and Pernod Ricard S.A.)
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European Union's European Commission has hinted that it will approve United Kingdom's Diageo PLC and France's Pernod Ricard S.A.'s bid to acquire Canadian liquor giant Seagram Company Ltd.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2001
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