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		<title><![CDATA[NBC Completes Acquisition of Most Vivendi Universal Entertainment Assets.]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Greg Hernandez, Daily News, Los Angeles Knight Ridder/Tribune  Business News    May 13--NBC formally acquired Vivendi Universal on Wednesday,  putting the  newly christened NBC Universal on equal footing with The  Walt Disney Co. and  Viacom Inc. as a media monolith crossing ...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2004 23:59:59 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[General Electric to Sell Stock to Raise Money for Purchase of Vivendi Assets.]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2004 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Full House.(assets of NBC-Vivendi Universal merger)]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_hb5053/is_200309/ai_n18375583]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[If NBC's takeover of Vivendi Universal's U.S. media  assets goes through, it will boast six cable networks, five of which  reach into more than 70 million homes. Here's a look at them:      If NBC's takeover of Vivendi Universal's U.S. media  assets goes...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2003 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[GE is winner of Vivendi's assets]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[PARIS -- General Electric Co.'s NBC emerged the winner Tuesday of a tortuous, months-long contest for the entertainment assets of Vivendi Universal, which include a major movie studio, three cable channels, a television studio and several theme parks.   NBC and Vivendi said they intend to combine the assets...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2003 23:59:59 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[NBC Beats Other Suitors to Win Control of Vivendi Universal's Assets.]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_hb5553/is_200309/ai_n21616003]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[By Harry Berkowitz, Newsday, Melville, N.Y. Knight Ridder/Tribune  Business News    By Harry Berkowitz, Newsday, Melville, N.Y. Knight Ridder/Tribune  Business News  ]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2003 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Vivendi nears exclusive talks with GE on US film, TV assets.]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_hb5555/is_200309/ai_n21929850]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Vivendi Universal may announce a preliminary deal to merge its US  film and TV businesses with General Electric's NBC as early as  Tuesday after wringing more favorable terms from GE, according to people  familiar with the matter.Some details had not be  Vivendi Universal may announce a...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2003 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Three offers on table for Vivendi's assets: Bronfman Group, Liberty media bid, and GE's in hunt.]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_hb4895/is_200308/ai_n17979201]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The lengthy and sometimes controversial auction for Vivendi  Universal Entertainment has come down to a waiting game, as the board of  directors of its French parent company is expected to mull over three  offers at a meeting on Aug, 26.      The lengthy...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2003 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Why experts say NBC wants new cable VUE.(NBC negotiaties to acquire the U.S. media assets of Vivendi Universal Entertainment)]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_hb5053/is_200308/ai_n18359908]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[For years, Bob Wright watched rival networks pair with movie and TV  studios. But the NBC CEO didn't get it. "We have taken the  position that we don't have to do that," Wright said during an  appearance at the Washington Press Club three ye   ...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2003 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Vivendi Vice Chairman Submits Offer Involving $13 Billion for Universal Assets.]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Richard Verrier, The Orlando Sentinel, Fla. Knight  Ridder/Tribune Business News    By Richard Verrier, The Orlando Sentinel, Fla. Knight  Ridder/Tribune Business News  ]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2003 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[MGM Studio Pulled Out of Auction for Vivendi's Show Business Assets.]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_hb5553/is_200307/ai_n22454888]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[By Phyllis Furman, Daily News, New York Knight Ridder/Tribune  Business News    By Phyllis Furman, Daily News, New York Knight Ridder/Tribune  Business News  ]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2003 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Cable Giant Comcast Eyes Assets of Vivendi Universal for Possible Takeover.]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_hb5553/is_200307/ai_n22427521]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[By Phyllis Furman, Daily News, New York Knight Ridder/Tribune  Business News    By Phyllis Furman, Daily News, New York Knight Ridder/Tribune  Business News  ]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2003 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Rivalry between Media Titans Cools over Lure of Vivendi's Entertainment Assets.]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_hb5553/is_200307/ai_n22411004]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[By Joe Lauria, Sunday Business, London Knight Ridder/Tribune  Business News    By Joe Lauria, Sunday Business, London Knight Ridder/Tribune  Business News  ]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2003 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[MGM plans to raise bid for Vivendi's US assets.]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_hb5555/is_200307/ai_n21927034]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer threw down the gauntlet to Vivendi Universal,  raising its bid for Vivendi's film and TV assets but threatening to  walk away from the auction unless the French conglomerate agreed to  provide more detailed information about the busi  Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer threw down the gauntlet to Vivendi Universal,...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2003 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[And then there were five: Liberty, MGM, NBC, Viacom and Bronfman still in the running for VUE assets.(Vivendi Universal S.A. announces the five bidders left for its Vivendi Universal Entertainment assets)]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_hb4895/is_200307/ai_n17966448]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Vivendi Universal S.A. pared the field of bidders for its Vivendi  Universal Entertainment assets to five last week, eliminating one bidder  and asking the others to come back with better offers.       According to sources, Vivendi rejected one bidder    Vivendi...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2003 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Trio of Top U.S. Media Firms Lead Race for Vivendi's Entertainment Assets.]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_hb5553/is_200307/ai_n22333723]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[By Pierre Tran, Sunday Business, London Knight Ridder/Tribune  Business News    By Pierre Tran, Sunday Business, London Knight Ridder/Tribune  Business News  ]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2003 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Vivendi Narrows List of Suitors to Five for Buyout of Universal Assets.]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_hb5553/is_200307/ai_n22300646]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[By Phyllis Furman, Daily News, New York Knight Ridder/Tribune  Business News    By Phyllis Furman, Daily News, New York Knight Ridder/Tribune  Business News  ]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2003 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[MGM Joins Front-Runners in Race for Vivendi Film Assets.]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_hb5553/is_200307/ai_n22306138]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[By Ross Tieman, Evening Standard, London Knight Ridder/Tribune  Business News    By Ross Tieman, Evening Standard, London Knight Ridder/Tribune  Business News  ]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2003 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Hey, that's slow bidness! Suitors don't find everything about Vivendi assets appealing. (Top of the Week).(Vivendi Universal Entertainment seeks to keep all six suitors involved int he auction of its U.S. entertainment properties)]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_hb5053/is_200306/ai_n18381553]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[No bid? No problem, we still want you. That's basically the  response of Vivendi Universal Entertainment VUE, whose bankers sought  to keep all six suitors involved in the auction of its U.S.  entertainment properties, even though two of them--Viaco    No bid? No problem, we...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2003 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Viacom joins race for Vivendi assets.(Brief Article)]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_hb5622/is_200306/ai_n23632978]]></link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2003 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Bidders Line Up to Vie for Vivendi's Assets.]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_hb5553/is_200306/ai_n22250754]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[By Phyllis Furman, Daily News, New York Knight Ridder/Tribune  Business News    By Phyllis Furman, Daily News, New York Knight Ridder/Tribune  Business News  ]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2003 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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