Vivendi shareholders approve Havas split-off

December 12, 2024 11:43

Havas will start operating as an independent entity after a historic decision to split Vivendi’s businesses was approved by shareholders this week.

Under the chairmanship of Yannick Bolloré, the separation was approved by more than 97.5% of the shareholder votes.

Vivendi’s entities – Havas, Canal+, and Louis Hachette Group – will trade independently from December 16, 2024, on the London Stock Exchange, Euronext Amsterdam, and Euronext Growth Paris, respectively.

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Lauren McNamara

Lauren McNamara is a freelance journalist. She previously spent three years at Mumbrella, most recently as the associate editor. She left her staff role in August 2025.