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- the union of two or more organizations under single ownership, through the direct acquisition by one organization of the net assets or liabilities of the other. A merger can be...
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- Vivendi, Barry Diller sign agreement opening the way for VUE-NBC merger
- PARIS AFP ? French communications and media group Vivendi Universal said it had signed an agreement with InterActiveCorp, the holding firm of US media tycoon Barry Diller, opening the way for the merger of its US unit and GE's NBC. Vivendi said it and IAC had "agreed on the...
- Research articles 2004-04-21
- Report: NBC-VU hits snag at FTC over fees.(This Just In)(the Federal Trade Commission shows concerns over NBC's plans for using its merger with Vivendi Universal Entertainment to gain higher programming feess from cable operators)(Brief Article)
- WASHINGTON -- The Federal Trade Commission is reportedly concerned that NBC plans to use its pending merger with Vivendi Universal Entertainment to extract higher programming fees from cable operators. The FTC's concerns were reported Dec. 31 in USA Today, which cited unnamed individuals. FTC spokesman Mitch...
- Research articles 2004-01-05
- NBC, Vivendi merger hits possible snag
- WASHINGTON -- NBC and Vivendi Universal Entertainment's seemingly problem-free merger has hit a snag because internal NBC documents have antitrust enforcers worried about the effect the deal could have on consumers, people familiar with the deal say. The European Commission approved the $14 billion deal last week, but the...
- Research articles 2003-12-31
- NBC-VIVENDI MERGER CREATES MEDIA GIANT.
- After months of negotiations, NBC is getting its prize: Membership in the Big Media Club. NBC, a unit of General Electric Co., sealed a deal to merge with the entertainment businesses of Vivendi Universal, the companies announced Wednesday, creating a media conglomerate in the same class...
- Research articles 2003-10-14
- Vivendi, NBC Merger Talks Hit Snags
- Negotiations between Vivendi Universal [NYSE: V] and General Electric [NYSE: GE]-owned NBC have hit some bumps in the road, according to sources close to the merger talks. While the parties were still talking as of Friday, lastminute details of the deal had not been finalized, the sources said. Vivendi...
- Research articles 2003-10-06
- Regulators Launch Probe into Nashua, N.H.-Based Water Company.
- By Brad Leighton, The Telegraph, Nashua, N.H. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Dec. 17--NASHUA, N.H.--The Secretary of State's Bureau of Securities Regulations has launched an investigation into Pennichuck Corp. State Director of Securities Regulations Mark Connolly would not reveal ...
- Research articles 2002-12-17
- Brussels gives go-ahead for formation of Spain's largest pay-TV company.(European Union)(Via Digital)(Canal Satelite Digital)(Brief Article)
- TV MEETS THE WEB-C2002 Van Dusseldorp & Partners - http://www.vandusseldorp.com/ Spain's largest pay-TV operator is expected to be created following the European Commission's decision not to join the group. The merger between Telefonica run Via Digital and Vivendi Universal/Prisa controlled...
- Research articles 2002-08-15
- Mergers in Media Companies No Guarantee of Success, Warns Thailand Expert.
- By Nondhanada Intarakomalyasut, Bangkok Post, Thailand Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Jul. 11--Mergers and acquisitions by media conglomerates seeking to become stars of the digital revolution are not always a short-cut to success, according to an industry expert. Size did not...
- Research articles 2002-07-11
- Johnson refers proposed acquisition by Vivendi Water of First Aqua to Competition Commission.
- M2 PRESSWIRE-24 May 2002-UK Government: Johnson refers proposed acquisition by Vivendi Water of First Aqua to Competition Commission C1994-2002 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:05242002 Melanie Johnson, Minister for Competition, Consumers and Markets, has referred to the Competition Commission CC the proposed...
- Research articles 2002-05-24
- Telecoms keep the pot boiling.(mergers and acquisitions)
- Peter Shearlock examines the latest merger and acquisition figures The high-tech bubble may have burst in March, but telecoms and media deals still dominate our list of the leading cross-border transactions announced in the first half of the year. Four of the top five...
- Research articles 2000-08-01
- EU gives OK to NBC-VUE deal.(This Just In)(the European Union approves the $14 billion merger of NBC and Vivendi Universal Entertainment)
- BRUSSELS, BELGIUM -- The $14 billion merger of General Electric Co.'s NBC television unit and Vivendi Universal Entertainment cleared its first regulatory hurdle last Friday, winning approval from the European Union. Because the merger has little i BRUSSELS, BELGIUM -- The $14 billion merger...
- Research articles 2003-12-22
- Pegasus: FCC should halt DBS merger review. (Policy).(EchoStar Communications Corp.-DirecTV merger;)(Vivendi Universal allianec with EchoStar)(Brief Article)
- WASHINGTON -- Pegasus Communications Corp. wants to slam the brakes on federal review of the EchoStar Communications Corp.-DirecTV Inc. direct-broadcast satellite merger until EchoStar offers greater detail about its alliance with Vivendi Universal WASHINGTON -- Pegasus Communications Corp. wants to slam the brakes ...
- Research articles 2002-01-21
- NBC May Keep Stake in Theme Parks Gained through Possible Vivendi Merger.
- The Orlando Sentinel, Fla. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News The Orlando Sentinel, Fla. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News
- Research articles 2003-09-04
- News Corp and Vivendi spar over pay-TV merger.
- EUROPEMEDIA-C2002 Van Dusseldorp & Partners - http://www.vandusseldorp.com/ EUROPEMEDIA-C2002 Van Dusseldorp & Partners - http://www.vandusseldorp.com/
- Research articles 2002-05-16
- Vivendi Universal Created: a Global Communications Giant; The Merger Between Vivendi, The Seagram Company Ltd. and Canal+ Has Been Completed
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- Research articles 2000-12-08
- French disconnection.(Editorials)(Vivendi continues to take its time deciding who will win its merger auction)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
- A stroll along the Seine, the play of light through beech trees sheltering a sidewalk cafe, the throw of spray at the Palais Royal fountain. Perhaps the enjoyment of such simple pleasures and the general pace of European summers are behind Vivendi' A stroll...
- Research articles 2003-09-01
- Analysts back Vivendi merger.
- Byline: Samer Iskandar in Paris Byline: Samer Iskandar in Paris
- Research articles 2003-11-23
- Bid by French Utility Vivendi to Set Off Tide of Mergers.
- By Tim Webb, Sunday Business, London Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News By Tim Webb, Sunday Business, London Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News
- Research articles 2002-05-12
- Seagram Shareholders Approve Combination With Vivendi And Canal+ - More than 90 Percent of Shares Voting, - Approve Strategic Business Combination - Merger Closure On Track to Form Vivendi Universal.
- MONTREAL, Dec 05, 2000 MONTREAL, Dec 05, 2000
- Research articles 2000-12-05
- VIVENDI UNIVERSAL CREATED: A GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS GIANT - The Merger Between Vivendi, The Seagram Company Ltd. and Canal+ Has Been Completed.
- MONTREAL, Dec 08, 2000 MONTREAL, Dec 08, 2000
- Research articles 2000-12-08
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