Description

Vivendi SE functions as a diverse entertainment, media, and communications conglomerate with operations spanning France, the rest of Europe, the Americas, Asia/Oceania, and Africa. The company's activities are organized across distinct segments. The Canal+ Group specializes in broadcasting, offering both premium subscription television and free-to-air channels, while also engaging in the production, sales, and distribution of cinematic and television content. Havas Group encompasses a broad spectrum of communication services, including creative advertising, media planning, and specialized health and wellness marketing. Editis is dedicated to book publishing across various genres such as literature, educational texts, and reference works, alongside managing their sales and distribution. Prisma Media focuses on the publication of digital video content. Gameloft develops and releases downloadable video games compatible with mobile devices, tablets, set-top boxes, and smart televisions. Vivendi Village oversees live entertainment offerings, encompassing ticketing services, event organization (including festivals), and venue management via entities like Olympia Production. The Corporate segment delivers essential centralized support functions for the entire group. Finally, the New Initiative segment manages Dailymotion, a prominent platform for video content aggregation and distribution, and is also involved in the development of ultra-high-speed internet services. Originally established in 1853, Vivendi SA maintains its corporate headquarters in Paris, France.