Gruner + Jahr is an internationally operating magazine publisher based in Hamburg.
Its publications include Brigitte, Geo and Stern, and the company also has a majority stake in Motor Presse Stuttgart and Dresdner Druck- und Verlagshaus.
In 2015, Gruner + Jahr had a presence in 20 countries.
The businesses in the United States have been sold in the meantime, and in terms of revenue, Germany and France are the most important markets.
Bertelsmann has had a stake in Gruner + Jahr since 1969.
Bertelsmann gradually purchased shares from Richard Gruner, Gerd Bucerius and John Jahr.
In 1976, Bertelsmann held 74.9% of Gruner + Jahr.
In 2014, Bertelsmann took over the company completely.
In 2019, sales of Gruner + Jahr totaled €1.355 billion.
Gruner + Jahr is an internationally operating magazine publisher based in Hamburg. Its publications include Brigitte, Geo and Stern, and the company also has a majority stake in Motor Presse Stuttgart and Dresdner Druck- und Verlagshaus. In 2015, Gruner + Jahr had a presence in 20 countries. The businesses in the United States have been sold in the meantime, and in terms of revenue, Germany and France are the most important markets. Bertelsmann has had a stake in Gruner + Jahr since 1969. Bertelsmann gradually purchased shares from Richard Gruner, Gerd Bucerius and John Jahr. In 1976, Bertelsmann held 74.9% of Gruner + Jahr. In 2014, Bertelsmann took over the company completely. In 2019, sales of Gruner + Jahr totaled €1.355 billion.
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