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Diversity in content and in media

As a major player in the media industry, the Group strives to provide its listeners, viewers, Internet users and readers content that meets their expectations in terms of quality and diversity.

Lagardère Services, which operates an international network of nearly 4,000 stores, distributes and sells newspapers and magazines in over 20 countries.

As a global media player committed to meeting the expectations of its audiences, Lagardère Active has committed to producing varied content (political, historical, sports-related, environment, societal etc.) through various modes of production, distribution and consumption (magazines, newspapers, websites, radio stations, television networks, production companies, mobile devices and tablet computers), thus promoting access to culture, information and the diversity of opinions and ideas both at national and international level.

Lagardère Publishing's mission is to publish, sell and distribute innovative high-quality works that meet reader expectations in terms of knowledge, information, culture and entertainment. The autonomy and independence of the publishing houses at Lagardère Publishing and Lagardère Active contribute to the extensive range of editorial content produced by these two divisions.

The societal responsibilities commitments presented above are described in more detail in the:

• Sustainable development report 2010
• Reference document - Year 2010 (chapter 5-3)