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1. www.gamesindustry.biz › activision-and-vivendiActivision and Vivendi Games merge to become world's largest ...

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   Dec 2, 2007 · Activision and Vivendi Games are to merge, becoming the world's largest independent videogame publisher, in a deal valued at USD 18.9 billion. The new company, Activision Blizzard, now boasts a ...

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2. www.reddit.com › r › truegamingWhy did Blizzard merge with Activision and Vivendi?

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   Blizzard was originally owned by a company called CUC software, who sold them to Havas, who were aquired by Vivendi, who basically let Blizzard do their thing under their new Vivendi Games banner they had created. In 07-08 Vivendi Games and Activision merged. Despite the fact that Vivendi (universal, not games) is the controlling shareholder ...

3. www.cbc.ca › news › scienceVivendi to acquire Activision, create new video game giant

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   Dec 3, 2007 · Vivendi SA said Sunday that it plans to acquire a controlling stake in Activision Inc. and combine the company with Vivendi Games, a deal that would create a rival to Electronic Arts Inc. as the ...

4. www.gamedeveloper.com › game-platforms › activisionActivision To 'Realign' Vivendi Games Assets, Post-Merger

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   Jul 28, 2008 · Author: by Staff Following the merger between Activision and Vivendi Games to create Activision Blizzard, the firm has announced a major shake-up of Vivendi properties, confirming Crash Bandicoot and Spyro as key franchises, but suggesting "staff realignment" at Radical and High Moon and possible sales for Vivendi Mobile and Sierra Online.

5. www.gamesindustry.biz › vivendi-and-activision-toVivendi and Activision to Create Activision Blizzard - World ...

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   Dec 3, 2007 · Vivendi to Contribute Vivendi Games Valued at $8.1 Billion, Plus $1.7 Billion in Cash in Exchange for Approximately 52% Stake in Activision Blizzard at Closing; Total Transaction Valued at $18.9 ...

6. www.gamedeveloper.com › business › activisionActivision Blizzard breaks off from Vivendi in $8.2 billion deal

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   Jul 26, 2013 · July 25, 2013. 2 Min Read. Activision Blizzard will break off from media conglomerate and majority shareholder Vivendi to strike out on its own as an independent – albeit still publicly traded – video game publisher, in a deal worth $8.2 billion, the company announced at midnight EST on Friday. The company will be buying back shares ...

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   How much is Vivendi Games worth?

   • Vivendi Games will convert its equity into Activision shares valued at $8.1 billion US, and Vivendi will buy an additional $1.7 billion of stock, for a total of $9.8 billion, giving Vivendi a 52 per cent stake in a new company to be called Activision Blizzard. On that basis, Activision and Vivendi valued the combined company at $18.9 billion.

   Vivendi to acquire Activision, create new video game giant

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   Will Activision merge with Vivendi Games?

   • Read our editorial policy. Activision and Vivendi Games are to merge, becoming the world's largest independent videogame publisher, in a deal valued at $18.9 billion Activision and Vivendi Games are to merge, becoming the world's largest independent videogame publisher, in a deal valued at USD 18.9 billion

   Activision and Vivendi Games merge to become world's largest publisher

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   Why should Vivendi Games join Vivendi Games?

   • "By joining forces with Vivendi Games, we will become the immediate leader in the highly profitable online games business and gain a large footprint in the rapidly growing Asian markets, including China and Korea, while maintaining our leading operating performance across North America and Europe," he added.

   Activision and Vivendi Games merge to become world's largest publisher

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   Does Vivendi own Activision Blizzard?

   • Vivendi, based in Paris,also will purchase 62.9 million newly issued shares of Activision common stock at a price of $27.50 per share, or $1.7 billion, giving Vivendi its 52 per cent stake. Activision Blizzard will continue to operate as a public company traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the ticker ATVI.

   Vivendi to acquire Activision, create new video game giant

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   How much will Vivendi Games pay Activision shareholders?

   • Activision shareholders are to receive USD 27.50 a share, a 24 per cent premium over Friday's close of USD 22.15. Vivendi Games will contribute USD 1.7 billion in cash to the company and take a 52 per cent stake.

   Activision and Vivendi Games merge to become world's largest publisher

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   Is Vivendi Games the world's largest online game publisher?

   • The combination of Santa Monica, Calif.-based Activision, whose titles include Guitar Hero, Call of Duty and the Tony Hawk series, and Vivendi Games, which publishes Crash Bandicoot and owns the online role-playing franchise World of Warcraft, would create the world's largest pure-play online and console game publisher, the companies said.

   Vivendi to acquire Activision, create new video game giant

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8. www.gamedeveloper.com › game-platforms › vivendiVivendi, Activision Complete Activision Blizzard Merger

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   Jul 9, 2008 · Following its recent shareholder approval representatives have announced that Activision and Vivendi Games have officially merged as Activision Blizzard, with CEO Robert Kotick saying the new company begins with "leading market positions across all categories" of the industry. As earlier reported, the plan makes Vivendi Games a new wholly owned ...