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.

Book publishing, Book Publishers, Publishing industry, Houghton Mifflin Co., HTN

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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.

Securities issued, listed, Conglomerate corporations, Securities, Entertainment industry, Going public (Securities), Initial public offerings, Company securities, Company public offering

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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.

Acquisitions & mergers, Television Broadcasting, Television broadcasting stations, MOTION PICTURES, Motion Picture and Video Industries, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Television broadcasting industry, Company acquisition/merger, Motion picture industry, Movie industry, General Electric Co., GE, National Broadcasting Company Inc., Jr., Edgar Bronfman

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