- CEO
- Arnaud de Puyfontaine E.S.C.P.,
- Full Time Employees
- 39,200
- Sector
- Communication Services
- Industry
- Entertainment
- Address
- 42 avenue de Friedland Paris France 75380
- IPO Date
- Feb 13, 2009
- Business
- Vivendi SE (VIVEF) operates as an investment holding company focused on content, media, and entertainment, managing a portfolio of high-quality assets worldwide. Wholly owning Gameloft, a leading video game publisher specializing in multi-platform games for mobile, PC, consoles, and digital services including streaming and cloud gaming; it holds strategic minority stakes in Universal Music Group (9.94%), the world's largest music company offering recorded music, publishing, and merchandise; Banijay Group (19.21%), a key player in audiovisual content production and online sports betting; Lagardère (13.21%), a global leader in publishing and travel retail; MediaForEurope (19.78%), a European broadcaster in television, audiovisual production, and digital media; Prisa (11.87%), the premier media and education provider in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking markets; and Telecom Italia (TIM, 2.51%), Italy's top telecom operator with Brazilian operations. Founded in 1853 and headquartered at 42 Avenue de Friedland in Paris, France, the company serves markets across Europe, the Americas, Asia/Oceania, and Africa. In December 2024, Vivendi's shareholders overwhelmingly approved a transformative spin-off, separating Canal+ (international pay-TV and streaming), Havas (global advertising and communications), and Louis Hachette Group (publishing including Lagardère and Prisma Media stakes) into independent listed entities on the London Stock Exchange, Euronext Amsterdam, and Euronext Growth Paris, respectively, with trading commencing December 16, 2024; subsequently, Vivendi sold a portion of its TIM stake to Poste Italiane and reported 2025 revenues of €213 million for the first nine months, up 5.2% at constant currency, driven by Gameloft's growth.