Vivendi controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2011
Jean-Marie Messier conviction
Former chief executive Jean-Marie Messier was later convicted in France in connection with embezzlement-related conduct associated with his leadership of Vivendi Universal.
2002
Vivendi Universal financial crisis
The company's aggressive expansion and accounting-related disclosures culminated in a reported loss of approximately €23.3 billion. The episode led to management changes, asset sales and a major restructuring.