French court orders market watchdog to review Vivendi's breakup
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Apr 22 2025
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Source: Reuters
Court Ruling on Vivendi's Breakup: The Paris court of appeals has ordered the French market watchdog to reassess whether a mandatory buyout offer was necessary following Vivendi's multibillion-euro split into standalone companies, which was opposed by minority stakeholder CIAM.
Impact on Minority Shareholders: The ruling is seen as a significant victory for minority shareholders, as it acknowledges Vincent Bollore's control over Vivendi and challenges the previous decision that exempted him from filing a buyout bid.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
