Media group controlled by Vincent Bolloré to break up, with advertising company Havas to list in Amsterdam

Parent company Vivendi to offload 10% stake with more deals likely amid music revival

Deal will improve promotion of artists and help identify new talent, says Vivendi

Bonuses for executive directors ‘unprecedented’, says activist investor Richard Bernstein

Harry Shearer joined by fellow band members and director Rob Reiner in claim Vivendi has not fully shared profits

Harry Shearer alleges parent company of Universal Music and StudioCanal withheld millions of dollars in profits owed to creators of rock mockumentary

Arnaud de Puyfontaine to take up non-executive role at London-listed technology company immediately

French media conglomerate looking at acquisition of pay-TV group, which could bring Rupert Murdoch and Vincent Bolloré together

Decision to sell $850m shares in games group will help pay down debt and shift focus to Canal Plus and Universal Music. By Mark Sweney

Cosmopolitan publisher Hearst's UK chief executive to move to French media conglomerate in early 2014 after four years in role. By Mark Sweney

French billionaire's investment vehicle increases stake in media group from 4.4% to 5%. By Mark Sweney

Chief executive of the French media, music and telecoms group deaprting after differences with his chairman. By Mark Sweney

French media, entertainment and telecoms giant hails game's 'exceptional' performance as it posts record profit of £2.47bn. By Mark Sweney

French media giant upgrades forecast as overall profits rise 5.3% in third quarter, with music division's earnings up 31.8%. By Mark Sweney