Created in 1992, Lagardère is an international group with operations in more than 50 countries worldwide. It employs over 33,000 people and generated revenues 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 brings together Lagardère News (Le Journal du Dimanche, Le JDNews, Le JDMag and the ELLE brand licensing business), 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 (performance 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.