Divisions

The Group and Its Divisions

Bertelsmann is a media, services and education company that operates in about 50 countries around the world. It includes the entertainment group RTL Group, the trade book publisher Penguin Random House, the music company BMG, the service provider Arvato Group, Bertelsmann Marketing Service, the Bertelsmann Education Group and Bertelsmann Investments, an international network of funds.

RTL Group

RTL Group is a leading entertainment company across broadcast, streaming, content and digital, with interests in 56 television channels, eight streaming services and 36 radio stations.

Penguin Random House

Penguin Random House, the world’s largest trade book publisher, is dedicated to its mission of nourishing a universal passion for reading by connecting authors and their writing with readers everywhere.

BMG

BMG – established in 2008 – is the world’s fourth-biggest music company, the first new global player in the music business of the streaming age, and a record label and music publisher in one.

Arvato

The Arvato Group is an internationally active services company that develops and implements innovative solutions for business customers from around the world.

Bertelsmann Marketing Services

Bertelsmann's direct marketing and print services businesses are combined in the Bertelsmann Marketing Services division.

Bertelsmann Education Group

The Bertelsmann Education Group is home to leading providers of education and workforce management solutions.

Bertelsmann Investments

Bertelsmann Investments (BI) comprises Bertelsmann’s global venture capital activities as well as the Bertelsmann Next growth unit.