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Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA engages in the provision of services related to media and education. It operates through the following segments: RTL Group, Penguin Random House, Gruner + Jahr, BMG, Arvato, Bertelsmann Printing Group, Bertelsmann Education Group, and Bertelsmann Investments. The RTL Group segment specializes in radio and television production. The Penguin Random House segment publishes books. The Gruner + Jahr segment focuses on magazines. The BMG segment engages in music production. The Arvato segment offers technology services. The Bertelsmann Printing Group segment unites the printing activities of the Bertelsmann Group. The Bertelsmann Education Group segment encompasses the overall education business. The Bertelsmann Investments segment comprises start-up and fund investments. The company was founded by Carl Bertelsmann in 1835 and is headquartered in Guetersloh, Germany.

Random House, Inc. publishes books, periodicals and ebooks. It produces hardcover, paperback, audio, electronic and digital formats for adults, young adults and children. The Company was founded by Bennett Cerf, Donald S. Klopfer and Christopher Coombes in 1927 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Penguin Books Ltd. engages in the publication and trading of books, e-books, and audiobooks. It also plays a part in blockbuster films, TV shows, radio, theatre productions, live events, and social media. The company was founded by Allen Lane in 1934 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Part of Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA, Bertelsmann Services Group offers customer loyalty programs.

Random House Mondadori SA publishes and distributes books and magazines. These include novels, children's literature, essays, references, and digital editions. The firm is based in Barcelona, Spain.

arvato AG provides media and communication services. It offers after sales solutions which include repair and refurbishment services and ReCommerce lifecycle management services; corporate information management services, such as after sales information management, marketing procurement management, physical, and digital manuals. The company was founded in 1835 and is headquartered in Gütersloh, Germany.

The Random House Group Ltd. publishes books and magazines. Its imprints include Arrow, Edbury, Hutchinson, Red Fox, Vermilion, and Yellow Jersey. The company has three distribution sites in Grantham, Wellingborough, and Frating. The company was founded by Bennet Cerf and Donald S. Klopfer in 1855 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.