About Lagardere

Arnaud Lagardère editorial

“In 2010, Lagardère achieved a recurring EBIT before associates exceeding the target announced in March 2010 and growth of 19.3% in Group net income.

I would like to thank all the teams warmly for their valuable efforts.[...] ”

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ACTUALITÉ

The group’s activities

Lagardère, a world-class pure-play media group led by Arnaud Lagardère, operates in nearly 40 countries and is structured around four distinct, complementary divisions.
Lagardère holds a 7.5% stake in EADS, over which it exercises joint control.
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The group’s key figures

The group’s financial results demonstrate Lagardère’s stability and the rigor that prevails in its day-to-day management. Net sales, earnings before interest and tax, employees: access financial information about the group and each of its subsidiaries from the past two years.

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Group’s Publications

Browse through the 2010 interactive annual report

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The group’s history

Lagardère has been in existence for over 150 years, from Louis Hachette's intuitive developments in the 19th century to the digital revolution. Find out more about how the group has changed over time to become what it is today, its greatest achievements, and the people who have made it all possible.

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