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Comcast bid for NBC Universal could be sealed next week: source...deal has to be finished with Vivendi" first. GE owns 80 percent of media and entertainment company NBC Universal. Vivendi owns 20 percent of NBC Universal and GE needs a green light from the French media and telecom company before the... In this article: NBC Universal, Comcast, General Electric, Vivendi, Jeffrey Immelt, CNBC, Universal Pictures, and Paris |
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Reuters | November 20, 2009
GE-Vivendi talks over NBC Universal stalled: report
Talks between General Electric and Vivendi over the future of NBC Universal have stalled, the New York Times reported on Friday night. Citing people involved in the discussions, the newspaper said the two sides appear to be at least $500...
In this article: General Electric, Vivendi, Comcast, Agreement in principle, NBC, and Reuters
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Reuters | November 20, 2009
UPDATE 4-GE, Vivendi make progress on NBC Universal
...byline) By Jui Chakravorty and Anupreeta Das NEW YORK, Nov 20 (Reuters) - General Electric and Vivendi are moving closer to a deal on NBC Universal, with Vivendi agreeing to accept payment for just one-third of its stake until a related...
In this article: Vivendi, GE, Comcast, and Joint venture
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AP Online | November 20, 2009
GE, Vivendi talks over NBC Universal stretch on
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - A deal for Comcast Corp. to buy a controlling stake in NBC Universal and create one of the most powerful media companies in the world is taking longer than expected as the current owners tussle over price. Further...
In this article: Vivendi SA, GE, Comcast, Universal Pictures, Philadelphia, Joint venture, Bravo, and CNBC
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washingtonpost.com | November 19, 2009
GE, Vivendi $1 billion apart over NBC Universal stake: report
...$1 billion to $2 billion apart on the valuation of the French group's 20 percent stake in NBC Universal, the report said. Comcast's offer values NBC Universal at about $30 billion, implying a $6 billion valuation for Vivendi's stake.
In this article: Vivendi, GE, Comcast, Financial Times, Universal Studios, United States, and NEW YORK
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Reuters | November 19, 2009
UPDATE 1-Vivendi eyes NBC Universal exit - CFO
...Electric, which owns 80 percent of NBCU, and Comcast Corp have agreed on the structure of the board for the proposed joint venture with NBC Universal, a person familiar with the matter said last week. [ID:nN13483356] Any deal between GE and...
In this article: Vivendi, General Electric, Comcast, Joint venture, and Telefonica
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NBC Universal is a media and entertainment company formed in May 2004 by the combination of General Electric's NBC with Vivendi Universal Entertainment (part of the French Media Group, Vivendi Universal (now Vivendi SA)). GE owns 80% of NBC Universal with the remaining 20% owned by Vivendi SA. The company develops, produces, and markets entertainment, news, and information to a global customer base.
NBC Universal owns and operates a United States television network, numerous cable networks, a group of local stations throughout the country, motion picture companies, a number of television production companies, and multiple theme parks. Universal Music Group was not included in the 2004 deal and is not part of NBC Universal.
Jeff Zucker was named president and CEO of NBC Universal on February 6, 2007, replacing Bob Wright, who remains chairman of NBC Universal and vice chairman of General Electric. Zucker previously served as chief executive of the company's television operations. The logo of NBC Universal is a combination of the NBC peacock logo and the Universal Studios globe and text.
- Name:
- NBC Universal, Inc.
- Type:
- Subsidiary
- Location:
- United States, New York, NY
- Founded:
- Merger between NBC and Vivendi Universal Entertainment (2004)
- Products:
- NBC, Universal Studios, NBC Universal Television Group, NBC News CNBC, MSNBC cable TV, NBC.com, MSNBC.com, iVillage, qubo, Telemundo Television Studios, The Weather Channel
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