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.

Diversified Companies, Direct Broadcast Satellite TV Providers, Cable and Other Program Distribution, Planning, Direct broadcast satellite television, Direct broadcast satellite television industry, Satellite television industry, Lagardere Groupe S.A., Multithematiques S.A., CanalSatellite S.A.

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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.

Canada, Organizational history, Cable and other pay TV services, Distilled and blended liquors, Liquor, Distilleries, ELECTRIC, GAS, AND SANITARY SERVICES, Stockholder data, Brief Article, Alcoholic beverage industry, Seagram Company Ltd., VO

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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.

United Kingdom, United States, Foreign operations, British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC, Vivendi S.A.

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