Vivendi chief says group's strength lies in old and new

Article Abstract:

Jean-Marie Messier, the chairman of Vivendi SA, said that the group's greatest strength is its combination of Old and New Economy operations. Mr. Messier said that the firm will seek consolidations and acquisitions.

Messier, Jean-Marie, Quotations

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Vivendi: media phenomenon

Article Abstract:

The article discusses the transformation of Vivendi S.A. from an old fashioned industrial company to one that offers access to the Internet over mobile telephones, produces films for distribution in theaters and on TV, publishes health and education information both off- and online, and is getting ready to acquire one of the biggest entertainment companies in the world.

On-Line Information Services, Videotex & Teletext, Telegraph & other communications, Online services, Internet services

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Vivendi won't seek long-term deal with News Corp

Article Abstract:

Vivendi SA acknowledged that it is not planning to form a long-term partnership with News Corp. Vivendi was considering selling its 22.7% share of British Sky Broadcasting PLC for a share of Sky Global Networks Inc.

Australia, Foreign operations, Newspapers, Newspaper Publishers, Newspaper publishing, The News Corporation Ltd., NWS

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