Lagardère SA

Lagardère SA is a French multinational group founded in 1992, specializing in content publishing, production, distribution, and travel retail operations across more than 45 countries. Employing over 33,000 people, it generated €8,942 million in revenue in 2024, with its core activities centered on two primary divisions. Lagardère Publishing, the world’s third-largest trade book publisher for general and educational markets, produces over 15,000 original works annually under imprints like Hachette Livre, while expanding into digital formats, board games, and premium stationery. Lagardère Travel Retail, ranking third globally and second in airports, manages over 4,900 points of sale in airports, rail, and urban stations, offering travel essentials, duty-free fashion, and dining through brands like Relay and Aelia. Additional segments include Lagardère News with titles such as Le Journal du Dimanche and Elle licensing; Lagardère Radio featuring Europe 1 and RFM; Lagardère Live Entertainment for concerts and venue management; and Lagardère Paris Racing sports club. Headquartered in Paris and led by Chairman and CEO Arnaud Lagardère, the group plays a significant role in media, entertainment, and consumer cyclical sectors, particularly specialty retail.