Vivendi SE (VVU)

Profile

https://www.vivendi.com

Vivendi SE is a French investment company headquartered in Paris, specializing in content, media, and entertainment sectors. Originating from Compagnie Générale des Eaux founded in 1853 for water supply, it evolved through diversification into waste management, energy, telecommunications, and media, rebranding to Vivendi in 1998. Key milestones include launching Canal+ in 1984, forming Vivendi Universal in 2000 with Universal Studios, and subsequent spin-offs like Universal Music Group and sales of stakes in NBCUniversal and telecom assets such as SFR and Maroc Telecom. Today, Vivendi wholly owns Gameloft, a pioneer in mobile, PC, console, and digital platform gaming, capitalizing on streaming and subscription trends. It holds strategic stakes in leading firms: Universal Music Group (world's top music company), Banijay (audiovisual production), Lagardère (publishing and travel retail), MediaForEurope (TV and digital media), and Prisa (Latin American media and education). By spinning off assets like Canal+, Havas, and Louis Hachette Group in 2024, Vivendi solidified its role as a portfolio manager of influential entertainment and media investments, shaping global digital content landscapes.