Vivendi and the stock market

Where is Vivendi listed?

Vivendi’s shares are listed on Compartment A of Euronext Paris (ISIN code FR 0000 127771).

What is Vivendi’s ticker symbol?
Vivendi’s ticker symbol is ISIN code: FR 0000 127771.

Are Vivendi shares eligible for deferred settlement?
Yes, Vivendi shares are eligible for deferred settlement.

Are Vivendi shares eligible for a French stock savings plan (PEA)?
Yes, Vivendi shares are eligible for a French stock savings plan.

Is there a telephone number for checking Vivendi’s share price?
For shareholders calling from France Azur Number 0 811 902 209 [local rates from a fixed line] for access to share price information, real time quotes, and changes in the CAC 40 index.

What is the share’s par value?
The par value of Vivendi’s share is € 5.50.

 

Where can we get the history of Vivendi's share price ?
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If I am liable for French wealth tax, what price should I use on my tax return in 2008 ?
Shareholders subject to the wealth tax can use: 

- either the last price on December 31, 2007 (€ 31.38) 
- or the average of the closing share prices for the last 30 market trading sessions of 2007 (€ 31.18).

What are Vivendi’s net earnings per share?
Net earnings per share rose to € 2.44 in 2007, from €.2.27 in 2006,  €.1.93 in 2005, and € 1.31 in 2004.

Which stock indexes include Vivendi?
Vivendi’s stock is part of the CAC 40 index, as well as of the Euro Stoxx Media and Euro Stoxx 50.
Vivendi is also included in several sustainable development stock indexes, such as the FTSE4 Good Global, the ASPI Eurozone and the Ethibel Sustainability Index (ESI).


Shareholder information


Is there a Shareholders’ Newsletter?
Vivendi publishes a Shareholders’ Newsletter three to four times a year depending on company events. The Shareholders’ Newsletter is available in electronic form on the group’s website www.vivendi.com.

How can I stay updated on Vivendi?
You can follow Vivendi news:
- by contacting the Shareholder Relations department

How can I obtain a copy of Vivendi’s Annual Report?
Vivendi’s Annual Report is available on the group’s website (www.vivendi.com) under the “Publications” section. For a printed copy, contact the Shareholder Relations department.

 

Contacts:

Vivendi
Shareholder Relations Department
42 avenue de Friedland
75386 Paris cedex 08
France
Tel.: 0 811 902 209
Azur Number [local rates from a fixed line]
+ 33 (0) 1 71 71 34 99 if you are calling from outside France
Fax: + 33 (0) 1 71 71 11 84
e-mail: shareholders@vivendi.com


Dividend

What is the dividend for the 2007 fiscal year?
The dividend for the 2007 fiscal year will be € 1.30 per share, an increase of 8.3% over 2006.
Past dividends


What will be the dividend payment date for fiscal year 2007?
The dividend for fiscal 2007 will be paid on May 14, 2008.

What is the distribution policy?
Vivendi’s goal until 2011 is to distribute at least 50% of adjusted net earnings.

On what date must I own Vivendi shares in order to qualify for dividend payment?
To receive the dividend paid by the company, you must own your shares, at the latest, on the day before the payment date.

How can I recover part of the withholding tax in France if I am a non-resident?
Since January 2007, non-residents who wish to recover part of the French withholding tax must use the following forms, which come in two bundles:

 

  • The first bundle is for certifying one’s tax residency. It consists of five identical forms: two in French (reference no. 5000 FR), Dutch (reference no. 5000 NL), English (reference no. 5000 EN), Spanish (reference no. 5000 ES) and German (reference no. 5000 DE).
  • The second bundle is for liquidation of the withholding tax and for reimbursement of the tax credit. It consists of five identical forms: two in French (reference no. 5001 FR), Dutch (reference no. 5001 NL), English (reference no. 5001 EN), Spanish (reference no. 5000 ES) and German (reference no. 5001 DE).

 

Applicants can receive an information leaflet in French (reference no. 5000NOT FR), Dutch (reference no. 5000NOT NL), English (reference no. 5000NOT EN), Spanish (reference no. 5000NOT ES) or German (reference no. 5000NOT DE) explaining all the steps you need to take to recoup withholding tax.

You can obtain these forms:

  • from the tax authorities in your country of residence
  • through the non-resident tax center (Centre des impôts des non-résidents, 10 rue du Centre, 93465 Noisy-le-Grand, France)
  • on the website of the French tax authority, www.impots.gouv.fr (under “formulaires Cerfa 12816*01”)