Vivendi Universal (Paris Bourse: EX FP; NYSE:V) today confirmed in response to a statement by USA Interactive and its affiliates (USA) that it disagrees with USA's interpretation of their Partnership Agreement regarding Vivendi Universal Entertainment's (VUE) obligation to make payments in respect of taxable income allocated to USA's preferred interests in VUE. Various matters related to the VUE Partnership Agreement are currently the subject of review, discussion and negotiation between the parties.

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