On paper, what's VUE worth?(Due Diligence)(Vivendi Universal S.A.)
Multichannel News, September, 2003 by Farrell, Mike
With Vivendi Universal S.A. and General Electric Co.'s NBC television unit locked in exclusive negotiations regarding Vivendi Universal Entertainment for at least the next 30 days, the question on a lot of minds is: What is VUE actually worth? That has been the subject of much debate during the five-month auction process.
But according to several analysts' reports, Vivendi's valuation of $14 billion for VUE--consisting of cable networks USA Network, Sci Fi Channel, Trio and NewsWorld International, as well as the Universal movie studio and theme parks--is not far off the mark. According to the NBC deal, Vivendi would receive about $3.8 billion in cash at closing by selling its right to receive $4 billion in GE stock in the next two years, and GE...
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