Headquartered in France and operating in more than forty countries, Lagardère is a world leader in two sectors - the media and advanced technology. In the U.S., Lagardère owns Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S. with brands including ELLE, Car and Driver and Woman's Day, Hachette Book Group USA with best-selling authors James Patterson, Michael Connelly and others, Curtis Circulation Company and Cellfish Media.

Led by Arnaud Lagardère since 2003, the Group continues to pursue its mission of promoting and disseminating culture worldwide, while making every effort to conserve and promote its independence, boldness and creativity which have always defined the company and made up its unique vision.

Lagardère's media activities are now divided into four operating divisions: Lagardère Publishing (books), Lagardère Services (distribution/retail of press titles and cultural products), Lagardère Active (magazines, audiovisual, digital, advertising, interactive agency) and Lagardère Sports (broadcasting and marketing rights of sports events).
In 2006, the Lagardère Group increased its sales to € 13,999M making € 291M of net income. The Group also has a strategic holding (12,44%) in the EADS Group. The Group is composed of 50,000 men and women operating worldwide.

Through the Jean-Luc Lagardère Foundation. Lagardère is actively involved in many efforts, from sports promotions to innovative projects, which encourage equal access to a diverse range of learning and cultural programs.