Lagardere S.A. is a diversified global company with operations concentrated in travel retail and publishing. The company's principal business segment is Lagardère Travel Retail, which accounts for approximately 66% of total revenue. This division operates a vast international network of retail outlets in airports, railway stations, and urban transit hubs, offering travel essentials, duty-free goods, fashion, and foodservice. The second major segment is Lagardère Publishing (around 32% of revenue), anchored by Hachette Livre. As one of the world's largest book publishers, it produces trade books, educational materials, partworks, board games, and premium stationery across multiple languages and international markets, with a particularly strong presence in France, the UK, and the US.
A smaller division, Lagardère Live (approximately 2% of revenue), encompasses the company's media and entertainment assets. This includes Lagardère News (Le Journal du Dimanche and the Elle brand license), Lagardère Radio (Europe 1, Europe 2, RFM), Lagardère Live Entertainment (concert production and venue management), and the Lagardère Paris Racing sports club. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue in Western Europe (including France) and North America. In late 2024, Vivendi spun off its majority stake in Lagardère into a new entity, Louis Hachette Group, which now holds approximately 66% of Lagardère S.A., though Lagardère S.A. remains a separately listed company on Euronext Paris.
