Apple Officially Denies Making Universal Offer, Vivendi Disavows Bebear Comments

In a surprise move, considering Apple's usual closed-lipped handling of rumors, Apple has released a press release denying ever having made an offer to buy "a major music company." This is a clear reference to the LA Times story that broke last week that said Apple was in talks with Vivendi International to acquire Universal Music. Vivendi has also issued a statement denying director Claude Bebear had made statements claiming that Apple had made an offer

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