SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON D.C. 20549 FORM 6-K REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-16 OR 15D-16 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 November 20, 2001 VIVENDI UNIVERSAL 42, AVENUE DE FRIEDLAND 75008 PARIS FRANCE (ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F. Form 20-F X Form 40-F ----- ----- Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Yes No X ----- ----- If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): Contents: (i) Translation of Vivendi Universal's total revenue information for the third quarter and first nine months of 2001 and 2000 published in BALO (Bulletin Des Annonces Legales Obligatoires), a French newspaper, on November 16, 2001 in accordance with French regulatory requirements; and (ii) Press Release. EXHIBIT LIST Exhibit Description 99.1 Translation of Vivendi Universal's total revenue information for the third quarter and first nine months of 2001 and 2000 published in BALO (Bulletin Des Annonces Legales Obligatoires), a French newspaper, on November 16, 2001 in accordance with French regulatory requirements. 99.2 Press Release. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. VIVENDI UNIVERSAL By: /s/ George E. Bushnell III ----------------------------- Name: George E. Bushnell III Title: Vice President Date: November 20, 2001