Created in 1992, Lagardère is an international group with operations in more than 45 countries worldwide. It employs over 33,000 people and generated revenue of €8,942 million in 2024.
The Group is structured around two priority divisions:
Lagardère Publishing, the world’s third-largest book publishing group for the general public in the trade and educational markets, and the leader in France. Alongside more than 7,600 employees, it creates more than 15,000 original works each year as well as contributing to their broader circulation by innovating with digital and mobile reading formats. Its business also encompasses markets adjacent to book publishing, including board games and premium stationery.
Lagardère Travel Retail is the world’s third-largest travel retail merchant and number two in airports, with operations in three business segments: Travel Essentials, Duty Free & Fashion, and Dining. Lagardère Travel Retail has more than 24,900 employees across an international network of more than 4,900 points of sale in around 1,000 airports and rail and urban transport stations.
The Group’s business scope also comprises Lagardère News (Le Journal du Dimanche, Le JDNews 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 SA shares are listed on Euronext Paris.
