Universal Music parent Vivendi has spoken of its confidence that its £1.2bn bid for EMI Music will be approved by regulators worldwide over the next month - as reports point to a key vote in the EU next week.

Speaking to investors following its H1 FY fiscal report earlier today, chairman of Vivendi's management board Jean-François Dubos said: "For the EMI acquisition, we are confident and expect approval within a few weeks."

Vivendi has a September 9 deadline to ...