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LAGARDERE SA announces that it has entrusted EXANE with the implementation of a liquidity contract in order to enhance the liquidity of transactions and the regularity of the quotations of its shares admitted to trading on Euronext Paris (ISIN: FR0000130213 – Mnemonic: MMB) (the “Liquidity Contract”). The Liquidity Contract, which complies with the provisions set out in the legal framework in force, in particular Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on market abuse as amended, […]

This year marks an historic milestone for Lagardère Travel Retail, as the group celebrates 170 years of service to travelers. From the very first bookstore Louis Hachette opened in Paris Gare de Lyon in 1852 to the global company it is today, with roots in over 40 markets and a long-standing expertise of operating retail, convenience and F&B, we have a rich history built on strong partnerships, values, and people’s excellence.   Lagardère Travel Retail has been pioneering Travel Retail for 170 years. Starting with […]

The nomination of Catherine Guyomard, an experienced international human resources leader with a track record of developing world-class HR programs at top retail firms is testament to Lagardère Travel Retail’s focus on People, Engagement and on Culture, some of the Group’s strategic priorities. In her role, Catherine will be supporting Lagardère Travel Retail’s global and local leadership teams in attracting, retaining and developing talents. She will also focus on further developing the company’s culture and creating a work environment where everyone can thrive and reach […]

Sharp 38.6% growth in Lagardère group revenue and high level of recurring EBIT, at €107 million (versus €3 million in first-half 2021) Good performance for Lagardère Publishing: revenue virtually stable (down 1.0%1) against a record-beating prior-year performance and in a fast-changing macroeconomic environment Strong recovery at Lagardère Travel Retail (up 97.2%), driven by its EMEA and North America operations Corporate cost reduction target maintained Full-year 2022 guidance maintained Key figures In the first half of 2022, Group revenue totalled €3,027 million, up 38.6% on a […]

Lagardère Travel Retail today announces the creation of a bespoke, hyper-localized restaurant concept, designed to meet the needs of travelers in West Africa and to embody the richness of local cultures and food traditions. After a first opening in Nouakchott International Airport (Mauritania) in December last year, a new restaurant is inaugurated today at Yéba South, a motorway rest and service area on the “Autoroute de l’Avenir” in Senegal. Lagardère Travel Retail teams in West Africa have worked closely with the central Foodservice teams to […]

Lagardère welcomes Lagardère Travel Retail’s success in winning the tender to operate Duty Free & Fashion stores in Paris airports Following the public consultation launched in November 2021, Lagardère Travel Retail has been selected as co-shareholder of ADP Group in the future Extime Duty Free joint venture, which will be responsible for the design, development and operation of nearly 150 Duty Free & Fashion outlets at the Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Paris-Orly airports for a period of 10 years. Arnaud Lagardère, Chairman and Chief Executive […]

Groupe ADP has launched a public consultation on its Duty Free & Retail activities for Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Paris-Orly airports. Lagardère Travel Retail has been chosen to become the Groupe ADP’s co-partner in Extime Duty Free Paris, as part of the roll-out of the Extime hospitality and retail brand. Extime Duty Free Paris will operate around 140 beauty, gourmet, technical and fashion outlets. It will be 51% owned by the ADP Group and 49% by Lagardère Travel Retail, subject to the approval of the relevant competition […]

Aware of its responsibility as a leading publisher, and with a long-standing commitment to environmental, social and societal issues, Hachette Livre has unveiled its first CSR report for France. Hachette Livre’s CSR department has listed all of the initiatives and actions carried out by the company on three themes: Environmental matters : Hachette Livre was the first publishing group to conduct a carbon footprint in 2009 and has made significant progress since then, with a 20% reduction in carbon emissions in 12 years. For the […]

LAGARDERE SA announces the termination of the liquidity contract entered into on 7 October 2008 with KEPLER CHEUVREUX (the “Contract”). The termination took effect on 17 June 2022. The execution of this Contract was suspended on 16 September 2021, in the context of the proposed public tender offer initiated by VIVENDI SE for the shares of LAGARDERE SA, and did not restart after the closing of the offer on 9 June 2022. No shares have been bought or sold since 16 September 2021. As reminder, […]

Board of Directors of Lagardère SA has noted with satisfaction the results of the tender offer for the Company by Vivendi SE, which, taking into account the shares tendered to the main branch of the offer, now holds 55.43% of the Company’s capital. On March 21, the Board of Directors issued a favorable recommendation on the offer, considering it to be friendly and in line with the interests of the Group and its stakeholders, in particular with regard to the intentions expressed by Vivendi SE […]