HAVAS : Vivendi acquires the Bolloré Group's majo
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Paris, 3 July 2017
Vivendi acquires the Bolloré Group's majority stake in Havas
The sale to Vivendi of Bolloré Group's stake in Havas has been finalised following the fulfilment of the suspensive conditions.
In accordance with market regulations, Vivendi will launch a simplified tender offer on the remaining Havas shares.
Havas' interim results will now be published on 25 August 2017 when the Havas board will meet to review the proposed new board members to represent Vivendi.
About Havas Group Havas is one of the world's largest global communications groups. Founded in 1835 in Paris, the Group employs 20,000 people in over 100 countries. Havas Group is committed to being the world's best company at creating meaningful connections between people and brands through creativity, media and innovation. Based on a client-centric model across media and creative, the Havas Group is the most integrated company in its sector. We operate with three business units (creative, media and healthcare & wellness) within our Havas Villages all over the worldwhere teams share the same premises ensuring agility and a seamless experience for clients. #ToBetterTogether Further information about Havas Group is available on the company's website: www.havasgroup.com
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Lorella Gessa Chief Communications Officer, Havas Group +33 (0)1 58 47 90 36 lorella.gessa@havas.com @Lorella_Gessa
Aurélie Jolion Director of Investor Relations, Havas Group +33 (0)1 58 47 92 42 aurelie.jolion@havas.com
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