Vivendi goes to court to stop Mediaset Europe plan
October 31, 2019 12.26 Europe/London By Julian Clover
Vivendi has stepped up its plan to scupper the merger of Mediaset Italy and Mediaset Spain into the Dutch registered vehicle MediaforEurope.
On Wednesday the French media giant filed a lawsuit in the Netherlands with the District Court of Amsterdam.
The company says it’s acting to protect its legitimate interests as a minority shareholder.
Mediaset wants to use MediaforEurope to assst in tie-ups with other broadcasters.
A ruling could come as early as Monday.