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Lagardère, a world-class pure-play media group led by Arnaud Lagardère, operates in more than 40 countries and is structured according to four distinct, complementary business lines.Lagardère holds a 7.5% stake in EADS, over which it exercises joint control.
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Lagardère Publishing
The world's second-largest trade-book publisher for the general public and educational markets (first in France and the United Kingdom, second in Spain and fifth in the United States), Lagardère Publishing is a federation of publishing houses with a large measure of editorial independence. Its publishing houses are united by common management rules, a concerted effort to expand digital activities, a coordinated strategy vis-à-vis global distribution giants, and the same high standards in the selection of the women and men called to positions of responsibility within each company.
Lagardère Active
Lagardère Active is a global leader in the production and aggregation of multimedia content. Its world-class brands are structured around six business segments: magazine publishing (ELLE, Paris Match, etc.), radio (Europe 1, Virgin Radio, Radio Zet, etc.), television broadcasting (Gulli, MCM, Mezzo, etc.), audiovisual production, digital activities (Doctissimo.fr, Elle.fr, etc.) and advertising sales.
Lagardère Services
Lagardère Services' mission is to promote access to a diverse range of ideas and culture for all in 20 countries in Europe, North America, Asia and the Pacific. A global leader in retailing and print media, Lagardère Services also operates the world's foremost network of duty-free shops, unique concept stores and stores selling press, convenience products and services. Its world-class companies in each of these segments are supported by strong brands such as Relay and Virgin which can be found in transport hubs throughout the world.
Lagardère Unlimited
Worldwide leader in the media industry, Lagardère is committed to growing its sports and entertainment business through Lagardère Unlimited. Lagardère Unlimited innovates and leverages the complementarity between six universes: representation of prominent artists and athletes, management of sports academies, events planning and logistics, management of medias, marketing and consulting.
