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Jerôme Bodin

ODDO : Is a public offering by Bolloré on Vivendi probable?

>Towards the acquisition of Vivendi by Bolloré after UMG? - Following the distribution of 60% of UMG's capital by Vivendi, we think that a public offering by Bolloré on Vivendi is possible. This could be preceded by a share buyback (Vivendi buying back its own shares) but not on a compulsory basis. Bolloré’s aim would be to maximise its stake in Vivendi and take advantage of the currently significant discount (37%e). As we have detailed in the flash, based on a premiu...
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Bollore SA

Bollore is a holding company. Through its subsidiaries, Co. conducts business in international logistics, transportation and logistics in Africa (port management, stevedoring, logistics), fuel distribution, batteries and supercapacitors, electric vehicles, plastic films for capacitors and packaging, dedicated terminals and systems, plantations, communicationa and the media (television and free press, advertising and market research) and the management of portfolio shareholdings. Co.'s activities can be divided into four segments: Transportation and logistics, Industry, Fuel distribution, and Other activities.

Vivendi SE

Vivendi is an audiovisual group active in the entertainment industry with activities in music, TV, cinema, mobile, fixed and internet, and games. Co.'s operations are divided into five businesses: Canal+ Group which produces and distributes pay-TV in France, analog or digital, and is involved in film making; Universal Music Group which sells recorded music (physical and digital media); GVT which serves as a telecommunication operator for fixed ultra high-speed broadband, fixed-line telecommunications and Pay-TV in Brazil; SFR which is engaged in mobile phone services in France, as well as fixed and ADSL services; and Other Activities which involves ticketing, Wengo and Watchever.

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Oddo BHF
Oddo BHF

​Oddo Securities provides securities brokerage and research services. The company offers equity, economic, and derivatives research and credit analysis services. It focuses on insurance, automotive, building materials, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, information technology, and agri-food industries.

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Jerôme Bodin

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