On 16 October 2002, Vodafone Group Plc announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vodafone AG, had made a EUR 6.77 billion cash offer for Vivendi Universal S.A.'s ("Vivendi") entire interests in Cegetel Groupe S.A.
On 29 October 2002, the Board of Vivendi announced it had decided not to accept Vodafone AG's offer.
Vodafone AG's offer, which was open until 30 October 2002, has now lapsed.
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Mark Lewisohn
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