Lagardere SA
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Lagardere SA
Lagardère S.A. is a storied player on the global stage, tracing its roots back to 1826 when it began as a publishing company. It has since evolved into a diverse group with interests primarily in publishing, travel retail, and media. Central to its operations is its dynamic publishing house, Hachette Livre, which stands among the largest in the world. Through an array of well-regarded imprints, Hachette Livre offers a diverse catalog that spans genres and languages, achieving significant market penetration. This publishing arm contributes extensively to the group's revenue, with rights for international publishing, translation, and various adaptations forming crucial revenue streams.
Meanwhile, Lagardère Travel Retail has carved out a pivotal role in the global travel industry, operating an extensive network of duty-free stores, brand boutiques, and food service outlets in airports and railway stations around the world. This segment taps into the booming travel sector, banking on the increasing global movement of people who seek convenience and luxury in one go. Innovative storefronts and strategic partnerships enable Lagardère to remain competitive, effectively capturing consumer spending in transit hubs. Through enhancing customer experiences and expanding strategically, Lagardère S.A. sustains its influence and financial performance in the rapidly evolving environments of publishing and travel retail.
Lagardère S.A. is a storied player on the global stage, tracing its roots back to 1826 when it began as a publishing company. It has since evolved into a diverse group with interests primarily in publishing, travel retail, and media. Central to its operations is its dynamic publishing house, Hachette Livre, which stands among the largest in the world. Through an array of well-regarded imprints, Hachette Livre offers a diverse catalog that spans genres and languages, achieving significant market penetration. This publishing arm contributes extensively to the group's revenue, with rights for international publishing, translation, and various adaptations forming crucial revenue streams.
Meanwhile, Lagardère Travel Retail has carved out a pivotal role in the global travel industry, operating an extensive network of duty-free stores, brand boutiques, and food service outlets in airports and railway stations around the world. This segment taps into the booming travel sector, banking on the increasing global movement of people who seek convenience and luxury in one go. Innovative storefronts and strategic partnerships enable Lagardère to remain competitive, effectively capturing consumer spending in transit hubs. Through enhancing customer experiences and expanding strategically, Lagardère S.A. sustains its influence and financial performance in the rapidly evolving environments of publishing and travel retail.
Revenue Growth: Group revenue for Q3 2022 reached EUR 1.9 billion, up 35.5% year-on-year, with like-for-like growth of 27.7%.
Travel Retail Recovery: Lagardère Travel Retail revenue soared 53.8% like-for-like, nearly reaching pre-pandemic levels thanks to strong summer travel demand.
Publishing Resilience: Lagardère Publishing grew 3.6% like-for-like, driven by bestsellers and international markets, though cost inflation is pressuring margins.
Outlook Slightly Improved: The group slightly raised its overall 2022 outlook, citing Travel Retail’s strong performance, though expects Publishing margins near 11% due to inflation.
Cost Control: Ongoing cost reduction efforts are expected to yield EUR 35 million in savings in 2022.
M&A Interest: Management confirmed interest in acquiring Simon & Schuster if it becomes available for sale.
