In line with usual procedures, Vivendi Universal has received notice of grievance (“notification de griefs”) from France’s Commission des Opérations de Bourse. The notice, which invites the company to make comment within 3 months, is being examined by Vivendi Universal and its advisors.

Vivendi Universal underlines that it intends to continue to cooperate fully with the COB’s investigations into the company’s financial information on fiscal years 2000, 2001 and 2002.

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