Business
French entertainment and telecommunications group Vivendi said its third-quarter profit fell 63% from a year earlier, when gains helped results.
Nov. 15, 2007
The $993-million deal for most of the Palm Desert firm is part of a strategy to expand in the water treatment market.
May 13, 2004
California
Six months ago, four companies were competing for the shuttle service at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Florida.
Sept. 29, 2008
World & Nation
When cities hire firms to run utilities, they seek quality at lower cost. They may get ethics scandals, violations and irate consumers.
May 29, 2006
A wind turbine’s blades can be longer than a Boeing 747 wing. At the end of their lifespan, they can’t just be hauled away.
Feb. 6, 2020
Group decries L.A. bus contract over link to Mideast conflict
Sept. 14, 2012
Veolia, the contract company, concedes it failed to hire enough Access drivers and had training and scheduling problems.
Jan. 27, 2007
Philadelphia Suburban Corp., the second-largest investor-owned water utility in the U.S., said Vivendi Environnement plans to sell its 17% stake in the company.
May 14, 2002
Some disabled users have been stranded. It vows to improve as it seeks contract renewal.
March 23, 2007
Jean-Marie Messier, Vivendi Universal’s chief executive, reversed himself last week and told shareholders that the company would retain its 63% ownership of Vivendi Environnement, one of the largest water service companies in the world.
April 28, 2002