Family dynasty
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Jean-Luc Lagardere has developed his family-owned holding company, MMB S.A., into the third largest conglomerate in France. The foundation for Groupe Lagardere rests on the French defense electronics giant, Matra S.A., and the publishing company Hachette S.A. Other major firms under the Lagardere umbrella include the French newspaper group Quillet, advertising display company Giraudy, and the recently acquired Banque Arjil. Total group revenues have exceeded $8.4 billion. The rapid growth has followed strategic alliances with select foreign companies, shrewd diversification, an intensive restructuring at Matra, and a series of acquisitions by Hachette . Lagardere has indicated his son, 28-year-old Arnaud Lagardere, will assume control of the business empire when the elder Lagardere retires.
Publication Name: International Management
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0020-7888
Year: 1990
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Stop, thief
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A dramatic increase in the counterfeiting of products throughout the world has motivated corporations to increase their efforts to counter the marketing of fraudulent products Manufacturers have turned to high technology techniques to separate their legitimate products from counterfeited items. The techniques adopted by the manufacturers include applying holograms to labels, utilizing anti-counterfeit label based on instant-film technology, and using invisible inks that enable companies to monitor their distribution outlets where much of the counterfeiting activity takes place.
Publication Name: International Management
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0020-7888
Year: 1990
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