Vivendi Universal Press Release

    Business Editors

    PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 5, 2005--In view of the rumors reported in the press, Vivendi Universal (Paris Bourse: EX FP; NYSE: V) denies that any negotiations are taking place concerning the takeover of Ubisoft.

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CONTACT: Vivendi Universal Media: Paris Antoine Lefort, +33 (0) 1 71 71 11 80 Agnes Vetillart, +33 (0) 1 71 71 30 82 Alain Delrieu, +33 (0) 1 71 71 10 86 or New York Flavie Lemarchand-Wood, +(1) (212) 572 1118 or Investor Relations: Paris Daniel Scolan, +33 (0) 1 71 71 32 91 Laurence Daniel, +33 (0) 1 71 71 12 33 or New York Eileen McLaughlin, +(1) 212.572.8961

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