First-quarter 2026 revenue

Lagardère group
Growth in all businesses in the first quarter of 2026 (up 3.8%¹).

Lagardère Publishing
Revenue remains robust (up 1.4%¹) despite a high comparison basis.

Lagardère Travel Retail
Revenue growth (up 4.8%¹) driven by
momentum in North America, Europe and the Pacific region.

Lagardère Live
Continued growth (up 5.9%¹).

Arnaud Lagardère, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Lagardère SA commented: “In the first quarter of 2026, amid an uncertain geopolitical climate, the Lagardère group recorded solid revenue growth of almost 4%¹ driven by all its businesses and supported by its diversified international footprint.

Lagardère Publishing maintained a robust level of activity, driven by publishing successes and momentum from diversification efforts. Hachette Livre, France’s leading publisher and the world’s third-largest publishing group, celebrated its 200^th anniversary in March, testifying to the resilience and durability of its model.

Lagardère Travel Retail delivered sustained revenue growth. Europe and the Americas continued on their growth path, supported by solid performances in certain key countries, while Asia-Pacific posted sustained growth following the takeover of the Auckland concession, despite the ongoing streamlining of the network in mainland China. The conflict in the Middle East that broke out at the end of February 2026 weighed on air traffic and consumer spending during the first quarter. At this stage, it is too early to say how the situation will evolve. Lagardère Travel Retail is relying on its diversified geographic footprint and the resilience of its business model to mitigate the effects.

Lastly, Lagardère Live maintained its growth dynamic, with revenue up some 6% on the back of a good performance from Lagardère Live Entertainment and continued gains in audience numbers at Europe 1 and Europe 2.” 

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Created in 1992, Lagardère is an international group with operations in more than 50 countries worldwide. It employs more than
33,000 people and generated revenue of €9,353 million in 2025.
The Group focuses on two main divisions: Lagardère Publishing (Books, Partworks, Board Games and Premium Stationery) and Lagardère Travel Retail (Travel Essentials, Duty Free & Fashion, Dining).
The Group’s business scope also comprises Lagardère Live, which includes Lagardère News (Le Journal du Dimanche, Le JDNews, Le JDMag and the ELLE brand licence), Lagardère Radio (Europe 1, Europe 2, RFM and advertising sales brokerage, controlled by Arnaud Lagardère but whose capital is wholly owned by the Group and consolidated in its financial statements), Lagardère Live Entertainment (venue management, production of concerts and shows, hosting and local promotional services) and Lagardère Paris Racing (sports club).
Lagardère shares are listed on Euronext Paris.
www.lagardere.com

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