Groupe De La Cite Sa

Groupe de la Cite SA publishes and distributes books, including reference, educational, literature and paperback, university and professional books including dictionaries, encyclopaedias & school books. It operates book stores, book clubs & provides mail-order services. The group also produces educational games & provides services such as book-binding. The company is known for the following brands: Nathan, Larousse, Laffont, Presses de la Cite, Dalloz, Bordas, Le Robert, Dunod, France Loisirs, 10X18, Presses Pocket, Fleuve Noir & Plon. Publishing of reference and education titles accounted for 27% of 1994 revenues; publishing of literature and paperback, 14%; publishing of university and professional titles, 5%; France Loisirs mail order and retail book club sales, 25%; international publishing, 12%; distribution, 7%; Nathan games, 5% and industrial services, 5%.