05.10.2017 • 3 Min.

Bertelsmann now owns a strategic three-quarters majority of the world's biggest trade publishing group Penguin Random House. The two shareholders Bertelsmann and Pearson agreed on a new ownership structure in July. Now that the transaction has closed, Bertelsmann holds 75 percent of the book group; Pearson 25 percent. Key information about the share increase delivered directly to your ears – listen now via podcast.