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Telecom news articles. ........Date: 9/1/2002

Discussions With Vivendi Concerning Vizzavi


Source:www.vodafone.com, Source date:


Vodafone Group Plc ("Vodafone") and Vivendi Universal ("Vivendi") confirm that they are in discussions concerning the future shareholding structure of their joint venture company, Vizzavi. These discussions may lead to an offer by Vodafone to acquire all or a part of Vivendi's shareholding in Vizzavi. However, as a result of these discussions, certain filings are being made with competition authorities in various territories. This does not indicate the conclusion of any discussions currently taking place, and no further comment will be made by either party unless and until such a conclusion is reached