Divisions

The Group and Its Divisions

Bertelsmann's core divisions encompass RTL Group (television), Penguin Random House (book publishing), BMG (music), Arvato (services), the Bertelsmann Printing Group (printing), the Bertelsmann Education Group (education) and Bertelsmann Investments (fonds).

RTL Group

RTL Group is a leading entertainment company across broadcast, streaming, content and digital, with interests in 56 television channels, 8 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

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

Bertelsmann Printing Group

The Bertelsmann Printing Group (BPG) unites Bertelsmann’s printing and direct marketing activities.

Bertelsmann Education Group

The Bertelsmann Education Group is home to leading providers of education and workforce management solutions. The Group's companies focus on the sectors of healthcare and education.

Bertelsmann Investments

Bertelsmann Investments (BI), Bertelsmann’s global venture capital arm, is comprised three funds: Bertelsmann Asia Investments (BAI), Bertelsmann India Investments (BII) and Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments (BDMI).