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As we move further into 2025, here are the key Vivendi storylines to follow:

Vivendi was founded in 1852 as a water company, Compagnie Universelle des Canaux et Caisses d'Épargne de Paris. Over the years, the company evolved through various mergers and acquisitions, eventually becoming a major player in the media industry. In 1998, Vivendi acquired Polygram, a leading music company, and in 2000, it merged with Canal+ Group, a French television company. vivendi news

Perhaps the most significant move was the spin-off of . As Europe’s premier pay-TV group and a major film producer, Canal+ has long been Vivendi’s crown jewel. Following its listing in Amsterdam, Canal+ is now independently traded. As we move further into 2025, here are

Following the hard-fought acquisition of , Vivendi is deep in the integration phase. The merger creates a behemoth combining Hachette Livre (publishing) with Travel Retail (Lagardère Travel Retail). Perhaps the most significant move was the spin-off of