Vivendi Universal, one of the world's largest entertainment and media groups, could be facing a break up after the departure of its chief executive Jean-Marie Messier.... [more]

Vivendi Environment, the French utility company, is proposing to sell the part of Southern Water which supplies water to Hampshire. The sale could fetch up to £300m.... [more]

Woolworths is in discussions over the potential sale of VCI, which publishes and distributes CDs and DVDs. It is thought a private equity group might be interested.... [more]