EC endorses Vivendi-Seagram union

Article Abstract:

Vivendi, the French utilities and media conglomerate, has received approval for its acquisition of Canada's Seagram Company Ltd., the entertainment and liquor giant, from the European Commisission. Vivendi made key concessions including sale of its stake in Sky Broadcasting Group of the United Kingdom.

United Kingdom, Diversified Companies, Telephone communications, exc. radio, Satellite Telecommunications, Satellite TV Communications, European Union. European Commission, Satellite communications services industry, Powers and duties, Satellite television, British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC, BSY

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Goodbye to Seagram

Article Abstract:

Montreal, Que.-based Seagram Company Ltd. has been acquired by Paris, France-based Vivendi Universal for $33.6 billion in stock. The three-way deal, which includes Canal Plus S.A., was announced by Seagram's Edgar Bronfman Jr.

Cable Networks, Cable and other pay TV services, Cable TV Networks, Cable television broadcasting industry, Cable networks (Television), Canal Plus S.A.

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Bronfman's glass filling up

Article Abstract:

Edgar Bronfman will become the number 2 executive in a conglomerate corporation if Seagram Company Ltd.'s merger with Vivendi S.A. is completed.

Radio and Television Broadcasting, Radio & TV Broadcasting, Management, Broadcasting industry, Broadcasting, Bronfman, Edgar

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