09/05/2001 (Agence Europe) - The European Commission has just authorised the French company Pernod Ricard SA and the British Diageo Plc to buy from Vivendi Universal SA the world activities of Seagram Spirits and Wines. According to the terms of the framework agreement concluded by the buyers, they will share most of the major Seagram brands and assets, while a certain number of other brands and assets will be sold to third parties. The Commission authorisation is subordinate to the respect...