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These excerpts taken from the ATVI 8-K filed Nov 5, 2008. Claims and Litigation
Vivendi Games was named in a claim letter to Vivendi by Avis Budget, Group, Inc. (Avis), formerly known as Cendant Corporation, against Vivendi regarding tax benefits which may need to be remitted to Avis pursuant to the initial stock purchase agreement between Cendant Corporation and Vivendi Games. Vivendi Games has an agreement with Vivendi that Vivendi will be responsible for bearing any adverse financial consequences of the claim, if any. As such, no contingency reserves have been recorded by Vivendi Games for this claim.
Vivendi Games, along with its licensee in China (China The9) is cited by Beijing Beida Founder Electronic Co in Beijing court for an alleged infringement of fonts used in the Chinese version of World of Warcraft. The plaintiff is seeking 100 million Chinese Renminbi (RMB) (the equivalent of U.S. $14.6 million based on exchange rates as of June 30, 2008). The license agreement places primary responsibility on the licensee for the localization in Chinese language; accordingly, Vivendi Games believes the licensee is obligated to indemnify Vivendi Games for any liability arising from this dispute. Vivendi Games has not provided any reserve for this matter in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
Vivendi Games is also subject to claims and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business, including disputes arising over contractual claims of additional royalties due to third-party developers and intellectual property holders. Management believes that any liability from any reasonably foreseeable disposition of such claims and litigation, individually or in the aggregate, have either been properly accrued or would not have a material adverse effect on Vivendi Games consolidated financial position or results of operations.
Claims and Litigation
Vivendi Games was named in a claim letter to Vivendi by Avis Budget, Group, Inc. (Avis), formerly known as Cendant Corporation, against Vivendi regarding tax benefits which may need to be remitted to Avis pursuant to the initial stock purchase agreement between Cendant Corporation and Vivendi Games. Vivendi Games has an agreement with Vivendi that Vivendi will be responsible for bearing any adverse financial consequences of the claim, if any. As such, no contingency reserves have been recorded by Vivendi Games for this claim.
Vivendi Games, along with its licensee in China (China The9) is cited by Beijing Beida Founder Electronic Co in Beijing court for an alleged infringement of fonts used in the Chinese version of World of Warcraft. The plaintiff is seeking 100 million Chinese Renminbi (RMB) (the equivalent of U.S. $13.7 million). The license agreement places primary responsibility on the licensee for the localization in Chinese language; accordingly, Vivendi Games believes the licensee is obligated to indemnify Vivendi Games for any liability arising from this dispute. Vivendi Games has not provided any reserve for this matter in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
Vivendi Games is also subject to claims and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. Management believes that any liability from any reasonably foreseeable disposition of such claims and litigation, individually or in the aggregate, would not have a material adverse effect on Vivendi Games consolidated financial position or results of operations.
Claims and Litigation
Vivendi Games was named in a claim letter to Vivendi by Avis Budget, Group, Inc. (Avis), formerly known as Cendant Corporation, against Vivendi regarding tax benefits which may need to be remitted to Avis pursuant to the initial stock purchase agreement between Cendant Corporation and Vivendi Games. Vivendi Games has an agreement with Vivendi that Vivendi will be responsible for bearing any adverse financial consequences of the claim, if any. As such, no contingency reserves have been recorded by Vivendi Games for this claim.
Vivendi Games, along with its licensee in China (China The9) is cited by Beijing Beida Founder Electronic Co in Beijing court for an alleged infringement of fonts used in the Chinese version of World of Warcraft. The plaintiff
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is seeking 100 million Chinese Renminbi (RMB) (the equivalent of U.S. $13.2 million). The license agreement places primary responsibility on the licensee for the localization in Chinese language; accordingly, Vivendi Games believes the licensee is obligated to indemnify Vivendi Games for any liability arising from this dispute. Vivendi Games has not provided any reserve for this matter in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
Vivendi Games is also subject to claims and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. Management believes that any liability from any reasonably foreseeable disposition of such claims and litigation, individually or in the aggregate, would not have a material adverse effect on Vivendi Games consolidated financial position or results of operations.
Claims and Litigation
Vivendi Games was named in a claim letter to Vivendi by Avis Budget, Group, Inc. (Avis), formerly known as Cendant Corporation, against Vivendi regarding tax benefits which may need to be remitted to Avis pursuant to the initial stock purchase agreement between Cendant Corporation and Vivendi Games. Vivendi Games has an agreement with Vivendi that Vivendi will be responsible for bearing any adverse financial consequences of the claim, if any. As such, no contingency reserves have been recorded by Vivendi Games for this claim.
Vivendi Games, along with its licensee in China (China The9) is cited by Beijing Beida Founder Electronic Co in Beijing court for an alleged infringement of fonts used in the Chinese version of World of Warcraft. The plaintiff is seeking 100 million Chinese Renminbi (RMB) (the equivalent of U.S. $14.3 million based on exchange rates as of March 31, 2008). The license agreement places primary responsibility on the licensee for the localization in Chinese language; accordingly, Vivendi Games believes the licensee is obligated to indemnify Vivendi Games for any liability arising from this dispute. Vivendi Games has not provided any reserve for this matter in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
Vivendi Games is also subject to claims and litigation arising from strategic transactions and in the ordinary course of business, including disputes arising over contractual claims of additional royalties due to third-party developers and intellectual property holders. Management believes that any liability from any reasonably foreseeable disposition of such claims and litigation, individually or in the aggregate, would not have a material adverse effect on Vivendi Games consolidated financial position or results of operations.
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