The Seagram Co. Ltd.

As of December 8, 2000, The Seagram Co. Ltd. was acquired by Vivendi SA. The Seagram Co. Ltd. was engaged in music, filmed entertainment, recreation and other, and spirits and wine businesses, as of December 8, 2000. The music business consisted of production and distribution of recorded music and video products, as well as licensed music copyrights. The filmed entertainment business comprised production and distribution of motion picture, television, and home video products worldwide, as well as operation and ownership interests in various international cable channels, and licensing of merchandising and film property rights. The recreation and other business operated theme parks and retail stores, and was also involved in the development of entertainment software. The spirits and wine business included production and marketing of distilled spirits, wines, ports and sherries, coolers, beers, mixers, and other low-alcohol beverages. In addition to marketing its own brands, it also distributed distilled spirits, wine, champagne, and beer brands owned by others.