Article: Biz Briefs; Vivendi Bids Due June 23.(entertainment industry news briefs)

Vivendi Universal moves one step closer June 23 to selling its U.S. entertainment assets, accepting bids from the six parties interested in either some or all of the French conglomerate's properties.

A source close to the company said that Paris-based Vivendi Universal will likely take two to three weeks to review the bids, thanks in part to evaluations from the company's two lead investment banks, Citigroup and Goldman Sachs, Vivendi Universal management and the board's monthly meeting is slated for the end of June. The source said early July would likely be when an announcement is made.

The bids arrive as Vivendi Universal reveals a little more about ...

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