France: Media group Lagardère acquires Time Warner Book Group

The French media and aviation technology conglomerate Lagardère plans to acquire the American book publisher Time Warner Book Group for $537.5 million.

The French media and
Aviation technology group Lagardère wants to acquire American book publisher Time
Warner Book Group for 537.5 million dollars. As the SDA
a corresponding agreement has been reached. The
Acquisition makes the Lagardère publishing division Edition the global number
three. Lagardère describes the purchase decision as a strategic action
in the Books division, which is proving to be a growth driver for the
increase in profitability. The Time Warner Book Group
publishes bestselling authors as well as books for young people and
Illustrated.

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