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Following the validation of Vivendi’s tender offer on Lagardère by the European Commission, AlphaValue will stop coverage of Lagardère starting from 30-06-2023 onwards as coverage is no longer relevant in light of the shallow free float that will remain.
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Lagardere has released reassuring Q1-23 results. The company reported revenue of €1,675bn, representing a 28% increase on a reported basis and a 24% increase like-for-like. The significant growth was mainly driven by the Travel Retail segment, which experienced substantial growth to €1,046bn, representing a 51% increase on a reported basis. The Publishing segment increased to €570m, up 3% on a reported basis.
The company is returning to profitability. After another record year for revenues in FY22, Lagardère expects its Publishing business to be at the same level of turnover in FY23e in a market that is calming down. Travel Retail will certainly boost business in FY23.
A robust 9-month 2022 performance; the musty smell of books was masked by Travel Retail’s rebound to near-2019 levels. The tables have definitely turned.
While Travel Retail is bouncing back post-lockdowns, Publishing, which had its heyday during the outbreak, is now the division under pressure.
Lagardère reported a very satisfactory set of Q1 22 results, driven by the accelerated recovery of Travel Retail. Despite the difficult macro environment, the FY22e guidance is maintained.
The tables are turning. After a record year in FY21, Lagardère expects its Publishing business to slow down in FY22e in a less buoyant environment for book sales. Travel Retail is gradually recovering in a re-opening context.
Lagardère lifted its FY21e guidance on the back of a robust Q3 21 performance. Finally free of most restrictions, Travel Retail is re-establishing itself as the group’s leading activity. No news on Vivendi’s takeover bid.
One year after its entry into Lagardère’s capital, and after several months of speculation, Vivendi finally announced a full takeover of the group.
While the transformation of the group from a limited partnership with shares to a public limited company seemed to put an end to capital movements, the situation is changing again…
Lagardère has signed an agreement with JD.com and JIC for a minority stake in Lagardère Travel Retail Asia, as part of a strategic partnership in Asia.
Lagardère announced that Hachette Book Group, the US subsidiary of Hachette Livre, has signed an agreement to acquire the US independent publisher Workman Publishing.
Lagardère published satisfactory H1 21 results, driven by the record performance of its Publishing division. Although still penalised by COVID-19, Travel Retail benefited from a gradual return of domestic air traffic, notably in the US and China. Overall, management expects a good year in 2021 despite uncertainties related to the Delta variant.
Lagardère registered poor Q1 21 underlying revenues trends as Travel Retail continued to be badly hit by travel restrictions linked to COVID-19. Unsurprisingly, no precise FY21e guidance was communicated due to the highly uncertain environment. Further cost-cutting measures are obviously being pursed.
Lagardère’s share price rose yesterday after the group confirmed plans to become a limited company. Discussions are ongoing in this respect between the company and its main shareholders. The change in legal structure would be a game-changer, causing Arnaud Lagardère to lose absolute control of the group.
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