Vivendi ready for cuts in entertainment division, spin-off or sale possible

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Embattled media company Vivendi Universal is weighing how deeply to cut costs at its U.S. entertainment divisions to dress them up for a possible spin-off or sale next year, industry sources said on Wednesday. When Vivendi issued third-quarter results late in November, the entertainment group, known as Vivendi Universal Entertainment, saw its revenues drop 24 percent on a proforma basis due to fewer movies and lower theme park attendance.

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