Vivendi SA is a leading diversified media and telecom company, based in France. Established in 1853, the company is mainly engaged in television broadcasting, Pay TV, gaming and entertainment software and telecom services such as mobile, fixed line and internet. The company operates through six segments: Activision Blizzard (entertainment and gaming software), Universal Music Group (music recording and publishing), SFR (telecom services in France), Maroc Telecom Group (telecom services in Africa), Global Village Telecom (telecom services and Pay TV in Brazil) and Canal Plus Group (television broadcasting).
In the year to end December 2012, Vivendi Group achieved revenues of EUR 28,994 million, annual growth of 0.6% and net profit of EUR 2,550 million, annual decline of 13.6%.