Vivendi: 2024 Annual Results Following the Spin-off
-- Net asset value $(NAV)$, which reflects the estimated value, net of financial liabilities, of all the Group's investments, amounted to EUR4.829 billion, i.e., EUR4.69 per share as of December 31, 2024 -- Vivendi's investment portfolio is valued at more than EUR7.1 billion as of December 31,2024 -- Gameloft's transformation continues with its EBITA growing in 2024 -- Significant contribution from its listed equities, in particular Universal Music Group, Banijay Group, MediaForEurope and Lagardère -- EBITA was nearly break-even, an improvement compared to 2023 -- Adjusted net income (which excludes the accounting consequences of the spin-off) was a profit of EUR111 million -- Vivendi confirms its position as a player in the content, media and entertainment industries -- Dividend proposal of EUR0.04 per share at the General Shareholders' Meeting on April 28, 2025 PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 06, 2025--
Regulatory News:
This press release contains audited consolidated results for the full year 2024, established under IFRS, which were approved by Vivendi's Management Board on March 3, 2025, reviewed by Vivendi's Audit Committee on March 3, 2025, and by Vivendi's Supervisory Board on March 6, 2025.
Yannick Bolloré, Chairman of Vivendi's (Paris:VIV) Supervisory Board, and Arnaud de Puyfontaine, Chief Executive Officer, said:
"The year 2024 was a particularly intense and eventful one for Vivendi, marked by the completion of the spin-off project within the timeframe we had set for ourselves, and the respective listings of Canal+, Havas and Louis Hachette Group. The results presented today reflect this operation.
Throughout 2024, our teams who we warmly thank for their commitment, worked on the feasibility of this operation, until its approval at the General Shareholders' Meeting last December.
This operation opened a new chapter in our history. It is a major transformation project for the Group. Even if the sum of the stock market prices of the spun-off entities is not yet living up to our expectations, we remain confident in the ability of this operation to create value for all stakeholders.
Listed on Euronext Paris, Vivendi remains a player in the content, media and entertainment industries.
We continue to support Gameloft in its transformation from a mobile-only video games producer to a publisher of games available on all platforms, with several successes to its credit. In addition, we manage our portfolio of investments pragmatically and dynamically, while exploring new value-creating investments.
Vivendi has a solid balance sheet and strong assets to confidently and enthusiastically open this new chapter."
Since the effective spin-off of the Group on December 13, 2024(1) , Vivendi has continued to transform Gameloft and applies a pragmatic and optimized approach to the management of its holdings. The Group is maintaining its sustainable growth strategy, drawing on a unique portfolio of listed and unlisted assets in leading groups operating in the content, media and entertainment sectors.
Thanks to its recognized expertise and experienced teams, Vivendi favors long-term developments, placing innovation and commitment at the heart of its action.
Comments on earnings
In the consolidated statement of earnings, Vivendi reported as "Earnings from discontinued operations" in accordance with IFRS 5(2) , the capital gains and losses on the deconsolidation of each of the entities, as well as their respective contribution to the group's earnings until their date of deconsolidation. The 2023 and 2024 financial statements have been restated in accordance with IFRS 5(2) .
The net asset value (NAV)(3) , which reflects the estimated value, net of financial liabilities, of the Group investment portfolio, was EUR4.829 billion, i.e., EUR4.69 per share as of December 31, 2024. Its investment portfolio was valued at EUR7.121 billion on the same date.
Dividends received from unconsolidated companies and equity affiliates were EUR167 million in 2024. They included dividends from Universal Music Group $(UMG.AU)$ (EUR93 million), Banijay Group (EUR28 million), MediaForEurope (EUR28 million) and Telefonica (EUR18 million).
In 2024, Vivendi's revenues were EUR297 million, compared to EUR312 million in 2023, representing a decrease of 4.9%. At constant currency and perimeter, Vivendi's revenues decreased by 5.2% compared to 2023.
EBITA was -EUR1 million, compared to -EUR33 million in 2023. This positive change is due to the improvement of Gameloft's EBITA and a substantial increase in the share of net earnings of UMG, from EUR94 million in 2023 to EUR122 million in 2024. Vivendi's corporate costs have also been reduced, with savings on recurring operating costs.
Gameloft's efforts deserve to be highlighted. Operating expenses were down by 11% in 2024, due to the cost reduction plan implemented. In 2024, Gameloft's EBITA excluding restructuring charges reached EUR14 million.
Due to the exceptional spin-off operation of the Group in 2024 and its accounting effects, Earnings attributable to Vivendi SE shareowners amounted to a loss of EUR6,004 million (or -EUR5.96 per share - basic), compared to a profit of EUR405 million in 2023 (EUR0.40 per share - basic). In 2024, it mainly included the capital losses on the deconsolidation of Canal+, Louis Hachette Group and Havas (-EUR5,875 million), the goodwill impairment loss relating to Gameloft (-EUR140 million), as well as the financial consequences of the settlement agreement entered into on June 28, 2024, with all institutional investors (-EUR96 million).
Adjusted net income was a profit of EUR111 million (or EUR0.11 per share - basic), compared to EUR336 million in 2023 (EUR0.33 per share - basic). The change between 2024 and 2023 can be explained by the increase in EBITA (+EUR32 million) offset by the unfavorable change in interest (-EUR146 million) and income tax (-EUR108 million).
As of December 31, 2024, Financial Net Debt, adjusted for the loan of EUR500 million to Lagardère, was EUR.2,072 million.
Return to shareholders
In 2024, share buybacks totaled EUR342.2 million, i.e., 35 million shares including 25 million shares as part of the current program (2024-2025) for an amount of EUR243 million. As of March 6, 2025, Vivendi directly holds 38.1 million shares, i.e., 3.70% of its share capital.
General Shareholders' Meeting on April 28, 2025
At the General Shareholders' Meeting on April 28, 2025, shareholders will be asked to renew the authorization granted to the Management Board by the General Shareholders' Meeting of April 29, 2024, to repurchase shares at a maximum price of EUR4 per share, up to a limit of 10% of the share capital (2025-2026 program), with the option of canceling the shares acquired up to a limit of 10% of the capital.
The Shareholders' Meeting will also vote on the proposal to distribute an ordinary dividend of EUR0.04 per share with respect to fiscal year 2024, representing a payout of close to EUR40 million, in line with the target of a yield of around 1.5% announced in November 2024. The ex-dividend date would be April 29, 2025, and payment would occur as from May 2, 2025.
The Supervisory Board which met today under the chairmanship of Yannick Bolloré acknowledged of the decision of Mrs. Michèle Reiser and Messrs. Cyrille and Sébastien Bolloré to terminate their terms as members of the Supervisory Board early, effective as of today, and decided to co-opt Mrs. Laure Delahousse (independent) and Mr. Phillipe Labro (see biographies before the appendices) to replace Messrs. Cyrille Bolloré and Sébastien Bolloré.
The ratification of the co-optation of Mrs. Laure Delahousse (independent) and Mr. Phillippe Labro will be proposed at the Shareholders' Meeting of April 28, 2025, which will also vote on the renewal of Mrs. Sandrine Le Bihan as a member of the Supervisory Board representing the employee shareholders. Mrs. Véronique Driot-Argentin did not seek the renewal of her term.
Furthermore, the Supervisory Board has also acknowledged the early expiration of the terms of Messrs. Paulo Cardoso and Nicusor Cojocaru as members of the Supervisory Board representing the employees, effective as of today, following the Management Board's meeting noting that the company no longer meets the legal conditions, in accordance with the provisions of Article 8-II.4. of the by-laws.
Following today's meetings of the Supervisory Boad and the Management Board, the Supervisory Board now comprises ten members, six of whom are independent (60%) and six of whom are women (60%). Following the Shareholders' Meeting of April 28, 2025, and subject to the shareholders' approval, the Supervisory Board will comprise nine members, six of whom are independent (67%) and five of whom are women (56%).
Financial comments on Gameloft
In 2024, Gameloft strengthened its presence across PC, console and mobile platforms. In February, The Oregon Trail was launched on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. In July, Disney Speedstorm was released on mobile after its initial launch on PC and consoles, while Asphalt Legends Unite was simultaneously launched across all platforms and for the first time on PlayStation 5. Last, in November, the release and success of Disney Dreamlight Valley's second expansion further highlighted the acceleration of Gameloft's diversification strategy.
In 2024, PC/console revenues represented 42% of Gameloft's total revenues, showing growth of 9.7% at constant currency and perimeter compared to the same period in 2023.
Disney Dreamlight Valley, Asphalt Legends Unite, Disney Magic Kingdoms, March of Empires and Disney Speedstorm represented 57% of Gameloft's total revenues and ranked as the five best sellers in 2024.
In 2024, Gameloft's EBITA excluding restructuring charges reached EUR14 million, a 37.1% increase compared to 2023. Taking into account restructuring charges, EBITA was EUR8 million, representing a significant increase of 56.9% compared to 2023 (+63.3% at constant currency and perimeter). Gameloft's operating expenses were down by 11%, due to the cost reduction plan implemented. The CFFO reached EUR22 million, a significant increase of EUR19 million compared to 2023.
For additional information, please refer to the "Financial Report and Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2024" to be released subsequently on Vivendi's website (www.vivendi.com).
About Vivendi
Since its creation, Vivendi has established itself as a player in content, media and entertainment, developing a portfolio of both listed and unlisted assets, each a leader in its market. Vivendi owns 100% of Gameloft, a world-renowned video game publisher that successfully develops multi-platform games for consoles, PCs, and mobile devices. Vivendi's asset portfolio includes minority stakes in leading publicly traded companies: Universal Music Group and Banijay Group in content and entertainment, MediaForEurope, Telecom Italia, Telefónica, and Prisa in media and telecommunications. Leveraging its strategic and economic expertise, Vivendi anticipates global dynamics and participates in the transformations of the sectors in which the group operates, notably the digital revolution and new consumer uses of content. Vivendi supports value-creating companies, offering sustainable prospects and a positive contribution to the evolution of our society. Guided by a long-term vision and a constant drive for innovation, Vivendi relies on experienced teams to identify and support sustainable growth projects. Corporate Social Responsibility $(CSR.AU)$, a commitment made in 2003, is at the heart of the group's strategy and shapes each of its decisions. www.vivendi.com
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Important Disclaimers
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements. This press release contains forward-looking statements with respect to Vivendi's financial condition, results of operations, business, strategy, plans and outlook, including the impact of certain transactions and the payment of dividends and distributions, as well as share repurchases. Although Vivendi believes that such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of Vivendi's future performance. Actual results may differ materially from the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside our control, including, but not limited to, the risks related to antitrust and other regulatory approvals as well as any other approvals which may be required in connection with certain transactions, as well the risks described in the documents of the Group filed by Vivendi with the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (the French securities regulator), which are also available in English on Vivendi's website (www.vivendi.com). Investors and security holders may obtain a free copy of documents filed by Vivendi with the Autorité des Marchés Financiers at www.amf-france.org, or directly from Vivendi. Accordingly, we caution readers against relying on such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release. Vivendi disclaims any intention or obligation to provide, update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. This press release does not contain or constitute an offer of securities or an invitation to invest either in France or abroad.
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ANALYST CONFERENCE CALL
Speakers:
Arnaud de Puyfontaine
Chief Executive Officer
François Laroze
Member of the Management Board and Chief Financial Officer
Date: March 6, 2025
5:45 pm Paris time -- 4:45 pm London time -- 11:45 pm New York time
Media invited on a listen-only basis.
The conference will be held in English.
Internet: The conference can be followed on the Internet at: www.vivendi.com (audiocast)
Numbers to dial:
-- Paris: +33 (0) 1 70 37 71 66 -- UK: +44 (0) 33 0551 0200 -- US: +1 212 999 6659 -- Password: Vivendi
An audio webcast and the slides of the presentation will be available on the company's website www.vivendi.com.
Biographies of Laure Delahousse and Philippe Labro
Laure Delahousse is CEO of the Association Française de la Gestion financière $(AFG)$, which represents the French asset management industry.
After graduating from the Ecole Supérieure de Commerce de Paris (ESCP) in 1988, Laure Delahousse joined Arthur Andersen before moving to Crédit Lyonnais. From 1997, she worked for several asset management companies, including Paribas Asset Management and later Société Générale Asset Management.
Subsequently, she joined the AFG. In 2006, she left for the United States, where she studied the American retirement savings system and published Les fonds de pension en questions (Lextenso éditions), which highlights common trends in pension reform worldwide, emphasizing the growing role entrusted to savings.
Her knowledge of the French financial market ecosystem gives her a clear view of the world of investors and the major challenges of financing the economy and its transitions. Laure Delahousse has a deep understanding of regulatory and financial issues, as well as their impact on the competitiveness of economic players.
Laure Delahousse also holds a Corporate Director's Certificate from IFA Sciences Po and a diploma in accounting and finance (DECF).
Laure Delahousse is a member of the Board of Directors of Efama, the CSR Observatory and Fondact.
Sandrine Le Bihan, a trained accountant, joined Compagnie Générale des Eaux in 1992 as a manager in the Securities Department. In 2003 she became group Company Directory and Database Manager within Vivendi's Legal department. She is currently a Project Manager for topics on securities and corporate law. She works in corporate and securities law, including employee shareholder schemes.
Philippe Labro is a journalist, writer, filmmaker, former executive and a media specialist.
He studied at Washington and Lee University (Lexington, Virginia, USA) before returning to France and becoming a reporter for Europe 1 in 1957 after winning the Reporters' Cup. He later worked for the women's magazine Marie-France, then as a reporter for France-Soir.
In 1960, he published his first novel, Un Américain peu tranquille (Gallimard - Folio reprint).
Columnist, presenter and manager for various newspapers, radio and TV programs since 1960 (France 2, Journal du dimanche, Paris-Match, RTL, Ediradio, Bolloré Média, France 3, C8, Le Point, Direct matin, France Inter), Philippe Labro is recognized as a major player in the French media.
He directed programs for RTL from 1985 to 2000 and worked with the Bolloré Group to create the Direct 8 television channel, in 2001, officially launched in 2005 and later became C8.
Philippe Labro is also a film director. He made his first feature film, Tout peut arriver, in 1969.
As a writer, Philippe Labro published numerous works. His most notable works include L'étudiant étranger (Gallimard - Réédition Folio), which won him the Prix Interallié in 1986, and Un été dans l'Ouest (Gallimard - Réédition Folio), which won the Prix Gutenberg des lecteurs in 1989.
He is also active in the music industry, and collaborated with Johnny Hallyday, writing lyrics for several of his songs. He also wrote lyrics for Jane Birkin at Serge Gainsbourg's request.
In 1988, Philippe Labro was named Doctor Honoris Causa of Washington and Lee University (Lexington, Virginia, USA), in 2007, Commandeur dans l'Ordre national du Mérite, and in 2025, Grand Officier de la Légion d'Honneur.
Philippe Labro is a member of the Board of Directors of the French American Foundation and a member of the Strategic Council of the France China Foundation, as well as President of the Grand Prix RTL-Lire.
APPENDIX I
VIVENDI
NET ASSET VALUE
Net Asset Value (NAV) is calculated as Gross Asset Value (GAV) less financial liabilities. Gross Asset Value (GAV) is calculated as the sum of the (i) fair market value of investments in listed companies based on the published market price at the period end (last day of the year),(ii) the book value of Gameloft as recorded in Vivendi's accounts, (iii) the other financial assets and (iv) cash and cash equivalents, as well as cash deposits. The per-share NAV is determined by dividing the NAV by the number of shares outstanding at the period end (including treasury shares).
As of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the NAV is as follows:
December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023
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Number of Percentage Percentage
shares owned Percentage of Gross of Gross
(in millions of Valuation (in of Asset Asset
euros) method thousands) ownership Value Value Value Value
---------- -------------- ---------- ------- ---------- ------- ----------
Stock
market
Listed companies price 6,887 88.4 % 7,009 80.1 %
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Universal Music Group (a) 181,799 9.94 % 4,494 57.7 % 4,692 53.6 %
Telecom Italia 3,640,110 17.04 % 898 11.5 % 1,071 12.2 %
Banijay Group 81,330 19.21 % 691 8.9 % 687 7.9 %
MediaForEurope (A & B) (b) 112,419 19.78 % 397 5.1 % 316 3.6 %
Telefonica 59,003 1.04 % 232 3.0 % 208 2.4 %
Lagardère 6,683 4.73 % 136 1.7 % na na
Prisa 128,913 11.87 % 39 0.5 % 35 0.4 %
Value in
Private companies use 234 3.0 % 375 4.3 %
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Gameloft (100%) 234 3.0 % 375 4.3 %
Portfolio valuation 7,121 91.4 % 7,384 84.4 %
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Loan to
Lagardère and Nominal
Bolloré Value 500 6.4 % 290 3.3 %
Cash, cash
equivalents and Nominal
cash deposit (c) Value 71 0.9 % 1,026 11.7 %
Stock
market
Treasury shares price 98 1.3 % 50 0.6 %
Gross Asset Value (GAV) 7,790 100.0 % 8,750 100.0 %
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Bonds, bank debt and
shareholder current Nominal
account advance Value (2,650) (2,750)
Nominal
Liabilities (d) Value (311) (364)
Net Asset Value
(NAV) (i) 4,829 5,636
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Number of shares
outstanding at the
end of the period
(including treasury
shares), in
millions of shares (ii) 1,029.9 1,029.9
NAV / share (in EUR) (i/ii) EUR4.69 EUR5.47
A. Net carrying amount of Universal Music Group, accounted for by Vivendi
under the equity method, amounted to EUR4,371 million as of December
31, 2024, compared to EUR4,259 million as of December 31, 2023.
B. Includes 56,210 thousand A shares and 56,209 thousand B shares.
C. Includes cash collateral related to bilateral structured financing
agreements (EUR35 million as of December 31, 2024).
iv. Includes employee benefit reserves (EUR163 million as of December 31,
2024 and EUR206 million as of December 31, 2023); intrinsic value of
Lagardère share transfer rights (EUR47 million as of December 31,
2024 and EUR158 million as of December 31, 2023); and non-recurring
transaction costs incurred in connection with the Vivendi spin-off,
essentially comprised of fees for advisory banks and lawyers, as well
as personnel costs directly attributable to the proposed Vivendi
spin-off to be paid in 2025 and 2026. The intrinsic value of
Lagardère share transfer rights was determined as the difference
between the exercise price of the share transfer rights (EUR24.10) and
the stock market price (EUR20.30 as of December 31, 2024 and EUR18.38
as of December 31, 2023), multiplied by the number of exercisable share
transfer rights (12.45 million as of December 31, 2024 and 27.68
million as of December 31, 2023).
APPENDIX I (Cont'd)
VIVENDI
NET ASSET VALUE
In 2024 and 2023, dividends received by Vivendi were as follows:
Year ended December 31,
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2024 2023
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Universal Music Group 93 93
Lagardère na (a) 106
Telefonica 18 18
MediaForEurope 28 28
Banijay Group 28 29
Total dividends received 167 274
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na: not applicable.
I. The dividend received by Vivendi from Lagardère in 2024 (EUR56
million) was eliminated since it was treated as an intercompany flow,
with Lagardère fully consolidated until December 13, 2024. As a
reminder, Vivendi fully consolidated Lagardère from December 1,
2023. Vivendi accounted for Lagardère under the equity method until
November 30, 2023.
APPENDIX II
VIVENDI
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EARNINGS
(IFRS, audited)
Year ended December 31, % Change
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2024 2023
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REVENUES 297 312 -4.9 %
Cost of revenues (211) (221)
Selling, general and administrative
expenses excluding amortization of
intangible assets acquired through
business combinations (195) (209)
Restructuring charges (14) (9)
Income from equity affiliates -
operational 122 94
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Adjusted earnings before interest and
income taxes (EBITA)* (1) (33) +96.7 %
Amortization and depreciation of
intangible assets acquired through
business combinations (167) (28)
Settlement agreement with all the
institutional investors (96) na
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EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST AND INCOME
TAXES $(EBIT)$ (264) (61) na
Interest 41 187
Income from investments 76 79
Other financial charges and income (33) 10
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84 276
Earnings before provision for income
taxes (180) 215
Provision for income taxes (3) 50
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Earnings from continuing operations (183) 265 na
Earnings from discontinued operations (5,709) 193
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Earnings (5,892) 458 na
Non-controlling interests (112) (53)
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EARNINGS ATTRIBUTABLE TO VIVENDI SE
SHAREOWNERS (6,004) 405 na
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of which earnings from continuing
operations attributable to Vivendi
SE shareowners (183) 265
Earnings from discontinued
operations attributable to
Vivendi SE shareowners (5,821) 140
Earnings attributable to Vivendi SE
shareowners per share - basic (in
euros) (5.96) 0.40
Earnings attributable to Vivendi SE
shareowners per share - diluted (in
euros) (5.96) 0.39
Adjusted net income* 111 336 -66.9 %
Adjusted net income per share (in
euros)* 0.11 0.33 Adjusted net income per share - diluted (in euros)* 0.11 0.33
In millions of euros, except per share amounts.
na: not applicable.
* non-GAAP measures.
NOTA: 2024 was marked by the Vivendi Spin-Off on December 13, 2024 which resulted in the deconsolidation of Canal+, Louis Hachette Group (comprising 66.53% of Lagardère and 100% of Prisma Media) and Havas NV at that date, as well as the sale of ticketing and festival activities on June 6, 2024. As a reminder, 2023 was marked by the sale of Editis, which was deconsolidated on June 21, 2023.
In the consolidated statement of earnings, Vivendi reported as "Earnings from discontinued operations" in accordance with IFRS 5, the capital gains and losses on the deconsolidation of each of the entities, as well as their respective contribution to the group's earnings until their date of deconsolidation.
In accordance with IFRS 5, income and charges from discontinued entities have been reported as follows:
-- their contribution until the date of their effective disposal to each
line of Vivendi's Consolidated Statement of Earnings (before
non-controlling interests) has been reported on the line "Earnings from
discontinued operations";
-- these adjustments have been applied to all periods presented to ensure
consistency of information; and
-- the share of net income has been excluded from Vivendi's adjusted net
income.
The adjustments to previously published data are presented in the Appendix to the Financial Report for the year ended December 31, 2024, and in Note 31 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Adjusted earnings before interest and income taxes "(EBITA)" and "adjusted net income", both non-GAAP measures, should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, other GAAP measures of operating and financial performance as presented in the Consolidated Financial Statements and the related Notes, or as described in this Financial Report. Vivendi considers these to be relevant indicators for the group's operating and financial performance. Vivendi's Management uses EBITA and adjusted net income for reporting, management and planning purposes because they exclude most non-recurring and non-operating items from the measurement of the business segments' performances.
For any additional information, please refer to the "Financial Report and Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2024", which will be released online later on Vivendi's website (www.vivendi.com).
APPENDIX II (Cont'd)
VIVENDI
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EARNINGS
(IFRS, audited)
Reconciliation of earnings attributable to Vivendi SE shareowners to
adjusted net income
Year ended December 31,
-------------------------
(in millions of euros) 2024 2023
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Earnings attributable to Vivendi SE shareowners
(a) (6,004) 405
Adjustments
Amortization and depreciation of intangible
assets acquired through business combinations
(a) 167 28
Settlement agreement with all the institutional
investors 96 na
Other financial charges and income (a) 33 (10)
Earnings from discontinued operations (a) 5,709 (193)
Provision for income taxes on adjustments (2) 53
Impact of adjustments on non-controlling
interests 112 53
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Adjusted net income 111 336
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na: not applicable.
a. As reported in the Consolidated Statement of Earnings.
Adjusted Statement of Earnings
Year ended December 31, % Change
------------------------- --------
(in millions of euros) 2024 2023
------------ ----------- --------
Revenues 297 312 -4.9%
Adjusted earnings before interests
and income taxes (EBITA) (1) (33) +96.7%
Interest 41 187
Income from investments 76 79
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Adjusted earnings from continuing
operations before provision for
income taxes 116 233 -50.4%
Provision for income taxes (5) 103
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Adjusted net income before
non-controlling interests 111 336
Non-controlling interests - -
------------ -----------
Adjusted net income 111 336 -66.9%
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APPENDIX III
VIVENDI
REVENUES AND OPERATING RESULTS
(IFRS, audited)
Year ended December
31,
-------------------- -------- --------- ---------
% Change
at
% Change constant
at currency
(in millions of constant and
euros) 2024 2023 % Change currency perimeter
--------- --------- -------- --------- ---------
Revenues
Gameloft 293 311 -5.7 % -5.2 % -5.2 %
Other 4 1
Elimination of
intersegment
transactions - -
--------- --------- -------- --------- ---------
Total Vivendi 297 312 -4.9 % -4.4 % -5.2 %
EBITA
Gameloft 8 5 +56.9 % +63.3 % +63.3 %
Corporate (126) (130)
Vivendi's share
of Universal
Music Group's
earnings (a) 122 94
Other (5) (2)
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Total Vivendi (1) (33) +96.7 % +96.7 % +96.7 %
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a. Includes share of earnings of companies accounted for by Vivendi under
the equity method.
APPENDIX III (Cont'd)
VIVENDI
QUARTERLY REVENUES BY BUSINESS SEGMENT
(IFRS, audited)
2024
------------------------------------------------------
Three months Three months
Three months Three months ended ended
(in millions of ended March ended June September December
euros) 31, 30, 30, 31,
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Revenues
Gameloft 68 64 69 92
Other 1 1 - 2
Elimination of
intersegment
transactions - - - -
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Total Vivendi 69 65 69 94
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2023
------------------------------------------------------
Three months Three months
Three months Three months ended ended
(in millions of ended March ended June September December
euros) 31, 30, 30, 31,
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Revenues
Gameloft 70 69 74 98
Other - - - 1
Elimination of
intersegment
transactions - - - -
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Total Vivendi 70 69 74 99
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APPENDIX IV
VIVENDI
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
(IFRS, audited)
(in millions of euros) December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023
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ASSETS
Goodwill 264 11,249
Non-current content assets 16 593
Other intangible assets 2 1,751
Property, plant and equipment 41 1,684
Rights-of-use relating to leases 35 2,918
Investments in equity affiliates 4,371 5,536
Non-current financial assets 2,952 2,841
Deferred tax assets 10 463
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Non-current assets 7,690 27,035
Inventories - 1,028
Current tax receivables 29 174
Current content assets - 1,276
Trade accounts receivable and other 93 6,204
Current financial assets 70 62
Cash and cash equivalents 39 2,158
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232 10,902
Assets of discontinued businesses 6 314
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Current assets 239 11,216
TOTAL ASSETS 7,929 38,251
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EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Share capital 566 5,664
Additional paid-in capital 865 865
Treasury shares (416) (100)
Retained earnings and other 3,576 10,679
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Vivendi SE shareowners' equity 4,592 17,108
Non-controlling interests - 129
----------------- -----------------
Total equity 4,592 17,237
Non-current provisions 162 783
Long-term borrowings and other
financial liabilities 1,993 2,233
Deferred tax liabilities 142 712
Long-term lease liabilities 29 2,498
Other non-current liabilities - 84
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Non-current liabilities 2,326 6,310
Current provisions 46 381
Short-term borrowings and other
financial liabilities 668 3,830
Trade accounts payable and other 229 9,624
Short-term lease liabilities 12 570
Current tax payables 3 104
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958 14,509
Liabilities associated with assets of
discontinued businesses 53 195
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Current liabilities 1,011 14,704
Total liabilities 3,337 21,014
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 7,929 38,251
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APPENDIX V
VIVENDI CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(IFRS, audited)
Year ended December 31,
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(in millions of euros) 2024 2023
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Operating activities
EBIT (264) (61)
Adjustments 135 (66)
Content investments, net (4) (2)
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Gross cash provided by operating activities
before income tax paid (133) (129)
Other changes in net working capital 27 (6)
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Net cash provided by operating activities
before income tax paid (106) (135)
Income tax (paid)/received, net (13) 84
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Net cash provided by operating activities of
continuing operations (119) (51)
Net cash provided by operating activities of
discontinued operations 1,959 1,002
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Net cash provided by operating activities 1,840 951
Investing activities
Capital expenditures (3) (5)
Purchases of consolidated companies, after
acquired cash - (4)
Investments in equity affiliates - (71)
Increase in financial assets (149) (38)
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Investments (152) (118)
Proceeds from sales of property, plant,
equipment and intangible assets - -
Proceeds from sales of consolidated
companies, after divested cash 279 634
Decrease in financial assets 49 641
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Divestitures 328 1,275
Dividends received from equity affiliates 93 199
Dividends received from unconsolidated
companies 74 75
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Net cash provided by/(used for) investing
activities of continuing operations 343 1,431
Net cash provided by/(used for) investing
activities of discontinued operations (2,478) (623)
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Net cash provided by/(used for) investing
activities (2,135) 808
Financing activities
Net proceeds from issuance of common shares
in connection with Vivendi SE's share-based
compensation plans - -
Sales/(purchases) of Vivendi SE's treasury
shares (328) (16)
Distributions to Vivendi SE's shareowners (254) (256)
Other transactions with shareowners (389) (2)
Dividends paid by consolidated companies to
their non-controlling interests - -
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Transactions with shareowners (971) (274)
Setting up of long-term borrowings and
increase in other long-term financial
liabilities 2,000 -
Principal payment on long-term borrowings
and decrease in other long-term financial
liabilities (1,200) -
Principal payment on short-term borrowings (1,556) $(600.SI)$
Other changes in short-term borrowings and
other financial liabilities 703 (12)
Interest paid, net 41 187
Other cash items related to financial
activities (6) 1
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Transactions on borrowings and other
financial liabilities (18) (424)
Repayment of lease liabilities and related
interest expenses (16) (15)
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Net cash provided by/(used for) financing
activities of continuing operations (1,005) (713)
Net cash provided by/(used for) financing
activities of discontinued operations (829) (757)
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Net cash provided by/(used for) financing
activities (1,834) (1,470)
Foreign currency translation adjustments of
continuing operations 1 4
Foreign currency translation adjustments of
discontinued operations 9 (29)
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Change in cash and cash equivalents (2,119) 264
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Reclassification of discontinued operations'
cash and cash equivalents - (14)
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Cash and cash equivalents
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At beginning of the period 2,158 1,908
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At end of the period 39 2,158
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APPENDIX VI
VIVENDI
KEY CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA FOR THE LAST FIVE YEARS
(IFRS, audited)
In the table of the key consolidated financial data for the last five years, Vivendi has applied IFRS 5 - Non-current assets held for sale and discontinued operations to all periods as set out below, which are therefore presented on a comparable basis. In particular, in the statement of earnings and the statement of cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2024, Vivendi reclassified income and charges related to Canal+, Louis Hachette Group and Havas as discontinued operations. In accordance with IFRS 5, the statement of earnings and the statement of cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2023 and the previous years have been restated accordingly. The same applies to festival and ticketing activities (Vivendi Village), sold on June 6, 2024; Editis, deconsolidated on June 21, 2023 and Universal Music Group, deconsolidated on September 23, 2021.
Year ended December 31,
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2024 2023 2022 2021 2020
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Consolidated data
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Revenues 297 312 320 264 253
Adjusted earnings before
interest and income
taxes (EBITA) (a) (1) (33) 14 (34) (172)
Earnings before interest
and income taxes (EBIT) (264) (61) (15) (244) (173)
Earnings attributable to
Vivendi SE shareowners (6,004) 405 (1,010) 24,692 1,440
Adjusted net income (a) 111 336 (172) 248 145
Net Cash
Position/(Financial Net
Debt) (a) (2,573) (2,839) (860) 348 (4,953)
Total equity 4,592 17,237 17,604 19,194 16,431
of which Vivendi SE
shareowners' equity 4,592 17,108 17,368 18,981 15,759
Financial investments (149) (114) $(581.SI)$ (1,867) (1,227)
Financial divestments 328 1,275 757 54 300
Dividends paid by Vivendi
SE to its shareholders 254 256 261 653 690
Canal+ and Louis Hachette
Group Partial Demergers,
and Havas Distribution
(b) 10,795
Special distribution of
59.87% of UMG to Vivendi
SE shareowners (c) 25,284
Purchases of Vivendi SE's
treasury shares 343 29 326 693 2,157
Per share data
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Weighted average number
of shares outstanding 1,007.3 1,024.6 1,031.7 1,076.3 1,140.7
Earnings attributable to
Vivendi SE shareowners
per share (5.96) 0.40 (0.98) 22.94 1.26
Adjusted net income per
share 0.11 0.33 (0.17) 0.23 0.13
Number of shares
outstanding at the end
of the period (excluding
treasury shares) 991.8 1,024.7 1,024.7 1,045.4 1,092.8
Equity per share,
attributable to Vivendi
SE shareowners 4.63 16.70 16.95 18.16 14.42
Dividends per share paid 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.60 0.60
In millions of euros, number of shares in millions, data per share in euros.
a/The non-GAAP measures of EBITA, Adjusted net income and Net Cash Position (or Financial Net Debt), should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, other GAAP measures of operating and financial performance as presented in the Consolidated Financial Statements and the related Notes or as described in this Financial Report. Vivendi considers these to be relevant indicators of the group's operating and financial performance. Each of these indicators is defined in the appropriate section of this Financial Report or in its Appendix. In addition, it should be noted that other companies may have definitions and calculations for these indicators that differ from those used by Vivendi, and therefore may not be directly comparable.
b/On December 13, 2024, the Canal+ and Louis Hachette Group partial demergers, as well as the distribution of Havas NV took effect. Pursuant to the resolutions of Vivendi's Combined General Shareholders' Meeting on December 9,2024 the total distribution paid to Vivendi's shareholders amounted to EUR10,794.6 million.
c/As a reminder, as of September 23, 2021, Vivendi ceded control and deconsolidated 70% of Universal Music Group, following the effective payment of a special distribution in kind of 59.87% of UMG's share capital to Vivendi's shareholders. This distribution included a special interim dividend in kind of EUR22,100 million in respect of fiscal year 2021.
(_____________________________ 1) 2024 was marked by the Vivendi spin-off on December 13, 2024 (effective date of the spin-off, leading to the initial listing of the entities on December 16, 2024), which resulted in the deconsolidation of Canal+, Louis Hachette Group (comprising 66.53% of Lagardère and 100% of Prisma Media) and Havas at that date, as well as the sale of international ticketing and festival activities on June 6, 2024. In addition, as announced on September 20, 2024, Canal+ has consolidated within its operations Dailymotion and GVA (previously included in Vivendi's New Initiatives segment), L'Olympia and le théâtre de L'Oeuvre (previously included in the Vivendi Village segment) and CanalOlympia (previously included in Vivendi's Generosity and Solidarity segment).
(2) In accordance with IFRS 5, income and charges from discontinued entities, i.e., Canal+, Havas, Lagardère, Prisma Media and international ticketing and festival activities in 2024, as well as Editis in 2023, have been reported as follows:
-- their contribution until the date of their effective disposal to each
line of Vivendi's Consolidated Statement of Earnings (before
non-controlling interests) has been reported on the line "Earnings from
discontinued operations";
-- these adjustments have been applied to all periods presented to ensure
consistency of information; and
-- the share of net income has been excluded from Vivendi's adjusted net
income.
(3) Appendix I specifies the calculation of the NAV.
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