SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-16 OR 15D-16 OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
OCTOBER 15, 2002
VIVENDI UNIVERSAL
42, AVENUE DE FRIEDLAND
75008 PARIS
FRANCE
(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports
under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F [X] Form 40-F [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information
contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes[ ] No [X]
If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in
connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):
Contents: Shareholder Newsletter
This report on Form 6-K shall be incorporated by reference in the Registration
Statement on Form F-3 (Registration No. 333-81578) as amended, filed by Vivendi
Universal under the Securities Act of 1933, to the extent not superseded by
documents or reports subsequently filed by Vivendi Universal under the
Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
EXHIBIT LIST
Exhibit Description
99.1 Shareholder Newsletter
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
VIVENDI UNIVERSAL
By: /s/ George E. Bushnell III
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Name: George E. Bushnell III
Title: Vice President
Date: October 15, 2002