Hachette Livre Targets Acquisitions Outside Europe, with Latin America and Africa in Its Sights

Hachette Livre, which celebrated its 200th anniversary last weekend, is actively seeking publishing acquisitions outside Europe, with a particular focus on Latin America and Africa. Deputy CEO Jean-Christophe Thiery outlined the strategy at a press conference, emphasising French, English, and Spanish language markets and the role of digital and audio formats in overcoming logistical constraints in Africa.