Middelhoff joined the board in May 1999 as an independent director.
A Bertelsmann spokesman—or would it be spokesmann?—said Middelhoff's departure from the VU board did not reflect souring relations between the two companies.
"Middelhoff and (VU CEO) Jean-Marie Messier both decided that because of possible conflict of interest that Middelhoff would leave the board," the spokesman said. "But there is still tight cooperation between the two companies."
I think we all know what "tight cooperation" between the Germans and the French means.
Bertelsmann and Vivendi Universal are currently discussing possible cooperation on European sports rights, and industry sources said the two companies were in talks regarding a number of deals in television, publishing and music.
THE COUNT: COLDPLAY IS HOT, COUNTRY'S COOKIN' IN THE U.K.
The latest tidbits from the bustling live sector (3/28a)
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THE NEW UMG
Gosh, we hope there are more press releases.
TIKTOK BANNED!
Unless the Senate manages to make this whole thing go away, that is.
THE NEW HUGE COUNTRY ACT
No, not that one.
TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN PLAYLIST
Now 100% unlicensed!
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