Exclusive: EU antitrust regulators likely to probe Vivendi, Lagardere deal

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BRUSSELS (Reuters) – EU antitrust regulators are likely to open a full-scale investigation into French media company Vivendi (OTC:VIVHY)’s proposed acquisition of French peer Lagardere, people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.

The European Commission is expected to launch an in-depth investigation following the end of its preliminary review of the deal on Nov. 30, the people said.