May 17, 2005


Vivendi Universal commences proceedings against Deutsche Telekom in the Paris Commercial Court


Vivendi Universal has commenced proceedings against Deutsche Telekom in the Paris Commercial Court, for wrongful termination of negotiations.
In September 2004, Deutsche Telekom, without notice and without proper cause, terminated tripartite negotiations commenced one year earlier with Elektrim relating to the sale of 51% of PTC to Deutsche Telekom.
Vivendi Universal considers this sudden withdrawal to have been motivated by Deutsche Telekom’s wish to appropriate the shares of PTC at the lowest possible cost using methods which Vivendi regards as unlawful.
Vivendi Universal is claiming damages from Deutsche Telekom, currently estimated at 2.2 billion euros, to compensate for the losses it has suffered, and, in particular, for the loss of value in its investment in Poland caused by the behavior of Deutsche Telekom.
It will be recalled that the Group wishes to develop its presence in Poland and reinforce its position in the Polish telecommunications sector.


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