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Hannezo Leaving VU CFO Post

By Matthew Benz, N.Y.
Publication: Billboard Bulletin
Date: Monday, July 15 2002
As regulators in France commence an investigation of Vivendi Universal's financial reporting, sources confirm that Guillaume Hannezo will step down as CFO. A VU spokeswoman would only say that Hannezo has yet to resign.

VU stock closed Friday in Paris up .95 euros

at 17.15 euros.

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