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Increase in Penguin Random House Shareholding

Bertelsmann is increasing its stake in Penguin Random House, the world's leading publishing group, to a strategic three-thirds majority of 75 percent. This site contains all the information about the transaction: press release, photographs, videos, graphics, and more.

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Press Release | Gütersloh / New York / London, 10/05/2017

Bertelsmann Completes Its Share Increase at Penguin Random House to 75 Percent

Press Release | Gütersloh / New York / London, 07/11/2017

Bertelsmann Increases Its Stake in Penguin Random House to 75 Percent

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