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 September 2003 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) First Half 2003 Operating and Financial Review and Prospects and Unaudited Interim Financial Statements for the First Half of 2003 and (ii) Selected US GAAP Financial Data. EXHIBIT LIST Exhibit Description 99.1 First Half 2003 Operating and Financial Review and Prospects and Unaudited Interim Financial Statements for the First Half of 2003. 99.2 Selected US GAAP Financial Data. 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: October 1, 2003