Vivendi to raise 1-2 billion euros for Neuf bid

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The timing will depend on market conditions, it said in a statement.

PARIS (Reuters) - French telecoms and media firm Vivendi <VIV.PA> said on Friday it planned to raise 1-2 billion euros in equity as its SFR mobile unit prepares to buy into Neuf Cegetel and announces a bid for the rest.

The timing will depend on market conditions, it said in a statement.

The deal will boost adjusted net earnings per share from 2009, Vivendi said.