Canal+ Group has announced that it has entered into exclusive negotiations with ITI and TVN Groups “to create a strategic partnership in Poland”. This effectively means that Time Warner and […]
Media giants eye Polish market
Time Warner and Vivendi have emerged as the frontrunners to take over Poland’s TVN group.
Vivendi confirms TVN talks
Vivendi has confirmed that it is in negotiations to buy a controlling stake in the Polish broadcaster TVN, whose interests include the DTH platform n.
Vivendi appoints Erneux VP press relations
Vivendi has announced the appointment of Jean-Louis Erneux as VP, press relations and new media, reporting to Simon Gillham, senior executive VP, communications and sustainable development.
Vivendi steps back from NBC
Vivendi has begun its withdrawal from NBC Universal, selling an initial tranche of its 20% holding to General Electric for $2 billion.
M6 to sell Canal+ shares to Vivendi
The French broadcaster M6 Group said it would sell its stake in pay-TV channel Canal+ France to Vivendi for €384.2 million. The transaction is expected to close on February 22.
Vivendi to receive $5.8bn for NBCU stake
Vivendi has agreed to place a value of $5.8 billion (€3.53 billion) on its holding in NBC Universal, according to sources widely quoted in the financial press, a move that […]
Vivendi/Canal+ Group acquire remaining 9.9% from TF1
Vivendi/Canal+ Group have announced that they will acquire the remaining 9.9% that TF1 still holds in Canal+ France. The transaction, worth €744 million, will be closed before the end of […]
Telefonica could partner Mediaset in Sogecable takeover
The protracted sales of process of the Spanish DTH platform Digital+ has taken a further twist, with the free-to-air channel Cuatro potentially a part of the package. The Berlusconi owned […]
Vivendi/Telefonica set flexible bid for Digital+
The Vivendi and Telefonica consortium has set a flexible bid for the possible purchase of Digital+. The final price will depend on the development of the platform’s financial results.