Louis Hachette Group S.A. is a global media, publishing, and retail conglomerate headquartered in Paris, France. The company was established as an independent publicly traded entity in December 2024 following its spin-off from Vivendi SE. The group's business model is structured around two primary assets: a 66.5% controlling stake in Lagardère SA and 100% ownership of the French press group Prisma Media. The company generates revenue across four main segments. Lagardère Publishing, which accounts for approximately 64% of total net sales, is one of the world's largest trade and educational book publishers, operating under renowned imprints such as Hachette Livre, Fayard, and Larousse. Lagardère Travel Retail contributes around 32% of revenue, operating a vast network of duty-free, travel essentials, and food service stores in airports and railway stations globally. Prisma Media (roughly 3% of revenue) is a leading French magazine and digital media publisher, managing popular titles like Femme Actuelle, Capital, and Geo. The remainder of the revenue comes from Lagardère Live Entertainment and other media activities. Geographically, the company has a highly diversified footprint, with significant operations in France, the broader European Union, and the United States. Louis Hachette Group holds a strong competitive position as a dominant force in global publishing and travel retail, leveraging its extensive intellectual property portfolio and strategic retail concessions.
