Company Profile For Vivendi S.A.

Vivendi S.A. (VIV.PA) (Paris Stock Exchange)
sector: Telecommunications Services · industry: Integrated Telecommunications Services ·
As of  24 Nov 2009
18.90EUR
Price Change
-0.34
Percent Change
-1.77%
 
 
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Overview

Vivendi SA is a France-based company principally engaged in telecommunications services and media entertainment. The Company operates five core subsidiaries: Activision Blizzard, a 54% subsidiary, is a worldwide pure-play online and console game publisher; Universal Music Group, a 100% subsidiary, is a recorded music company; SFR, a telecommunications operator in France is a 56% subsidiary of Vivendi (the new SFR, created via a merger with Neuf Cegetel, is a mobile and fixed-line operator in Europe); Maroc Telecom, a 53% subsidiary, is a mobile and fixed-line and internet access operator in Morocco; Groupe Canal+, a 100% subsidiary, offers premium and theme channel distribution and programming in France. Vivendi holds 20% of NBC Universal. Vivendi Mobile Entertainment was founded as a 100% subsidiary of Vivendi in 2007, its innovative subscription service, branded zaOza, was launched in France in 2008.

Quick Financial Synopsis

BRIEF: For the nine months ended 30 September 2009, Vivendi SA's revenues increased 10% to EUR19.53B. Net income for the period decreased 55% to EUR1.79B. Total revenue reflects increased demand for the Company's products and services in Activision Blizzard, SFR and Maroc Telecom business segments as well as favorable markets conditions. Net income for the period was offset by increased administrative expenses and higher interest expenses.

Company Address

Vivendi S.A.
42, Avenue de Friedland
Paris     75380
P: +331.71711000
F: +331.71711001

Total Employees

43000

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