Neowin News Feed for: Vivendi

Ubisoft to buy back four million shares in order to fend off Vivendi

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Fri, 06 Oct 2017 05:04:01 +0000

With the threat of a takeover by media conglomerate Vivendi, Ubisoft is going to buy back four million of its own shares in order to enable the Guillemot family to retain executive control. Read more...

Could Microsoft buy majority of Activision Blizzard?

John Callaham — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 18:25:58 +0000

New rumors claim that Vivendi is thinking about selling its 60 percent share of game publisher Activision Blizzard and that Microsoft could be one of the companies that is being sought as a buyer. Read more...

Vivendi to buy Vodafone's stake in SFR

Tom Dwyer — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 23:53:31 +0000

The French media giant Vivendi announced today that they have secured a deal with Vodafone to buy their 44% stake in mobile operator SFR. The agreed amount for the large stake that Vodafone owned is... Read more...

Vivendi 2nd Quarter Net Profit Up 12%

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 21:51:19 +0000

Vivendi SA, the majority shareholder in publishing giant Activision Blizzard, has reported a 12 per cent rise in net profit for Q2, 2008. The company announced a total of EUR 667 million for the... Read more...

Activision Blizzard Deal Passed by Shareholders

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 03:18:40 +0000

Although the deal was originally announced in December, Activision shareholders have finally given approval today to merge with French telecommunications and media group Vivendi SA's games unit, Blizzard, creating a public company called Activision Blizzard.... Read more...

World of Warcraft boosts Vivendi sales by over 25% in 2006

Todd Tanner — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 17:20:38 +0000

Yes, that everlasting behemoth World of Warcraft has once again proven to be most lucrative. This time Vivendi is reporting some good news, news I'm sure the executives are happy about: Last year, the... Read more...

Vivendi to Drop Complaint Against Unofficial WoW Guide

Christopher Vendemio — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 00:16:07 +0000

A Florida video game enthusiast will soon be able to resume selling on eBay his home-made guide on how to succeed in "World of Warcraft," a hit online video game owned by Vivendi. Vivendi's Blizzard... Read more...

Vivendi Universal denies Ubisoft takeover rumours

Thu, 06 Jan 2005 13:08:10 +0000

Publisher Vivendi Universal Games has flatly denied rumours that it is in negotiations with Ubisoft regarding a possible merger or takeover, quashing speculation which stemmed from a French newspaper report. In a terse... Read more...

Valve vs. Vivendi Universal dogfight heats up in US District

Mon, 20 Sep 2004 19:24:33 +0000

The two-year-old dispute playing out in Federal Court revs up as milestones, court date approach. Last week, news of Valve finally shipping the Half-Life 2 release candidate to publisher Vivendi Universal Games... Read more...

Vivendi restarts negotiations with Al Lowe

Marcel Klum — Thu, 15 Jan 2004 08:18:39 +0000

Veteran game designer and Leisure Suit Larry creator Al Lowe has posted an update on his website concerning the continueing saga of his possible involvement in Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude. The eighth (technically... Read more...

Vivendi Universal Games signs agreement with Metallica

Marcel Klum — Wed, 04 Jun 2003 19:28:24 +0000

Vivendi Universal Games today announced that it has signed an exclusive multi-year agreement with renowned rock band Metallica. The contract grants VU Games the worldwide rights to publish and distribute a multi-platform vehicle combat action... Read more...

Apple Interested in Buying Universal music from Vivendi

Sat, 12 Apr 2003 07:43:42 +0000

Apple Computer is in discussions to buy Universal Music, the world's biggest record company, according to media reports. The computer maker is believed to be willing to pay $5bn-6bn for Universal, which has been put... Read more...

Microsoft eyeing Vivendi unit

Michael Stanclift — Wed, 29 Jan 2003 19:09:09 +0000

Reports mounted Wednesday that Microsoft is negotiating to buy the video game arm of financially troubled French media conglomerate Vivendi Universal. The New York Times, citing unnamed sources, said the two companies are... Read more...

Investec: 'Microsoft to buy Vivendi Interactive'

Michael Stanclift — Sat, 25 Jan 2003 04:34:24 +0000

Executives at Investec, a U.S.-based investment bank, announced today that they believe Microsoft is in negotiations to buy French media company Vivendi's interactive division. (Ed Note: Before you get too excited,... Read more...

Vivendi to sell its games division?

Michael Stanclift — Wed, 25 Dec 2002 05:20:49 +0000

Reuters reports a rumor of Vivendi selling to one of the three giants in the game industry. Sources have reported to Reuters that Vivendi may possibly be selling their games division which... Read more...