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About Bastei Luebbe
Its shares trade on XETRA under the ticker BST.DE. It has been listed since 8 October 2013. In the fiscal year to 31 March 2026, it reported revenue of €118.4m and net income of €6.4m. At that date it held total assets of €109.0m and shareholders' equity of €65.7m.
Bastei Lübbe AG operates through the following segments: Books, Novel Booklets and Puzzle Magazines and Digital. The company is headquartered in Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen. The company went IPO on 2013-10-08. The firm publishes books and digital content. The firm's publishing portfolio includes fiction and non-fiction books, as well as electronic books (e-books) and audio books. The firm breaks down its business activities into three segments: Books, Novel Booklets and Puzzle Magazines, and Digital. The Books segment comprises all print, audio and e-book products that can be considered books, including digital content. The Books segment sells products for various labels, mainly in hardcover, paperback, pocket book, audio (digital and physical) and e-book formats. The Novel Booklet and Puzzle Magazines segment includes physical novel booklets, including romantic and mystery fiction novels. The Digital segment comprises the Company's digital subsidiaries, including Daedalic Entertainment GmbH, a games developer and publisher.
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Company facts
- Sector
- Communication Services
- Industry
- Media
- Listed since
- 8 Oct 2013
- Employees
- 231
- Website
- luebbe.com ↗
Leadership
Pay as last reported
- Mr. Carsten DentlerIndependent Chairman of the Supervisory Board, since 2022€54,000
- Mr. Soheil DastyariChief Executive Officer, Member of the Executive Board€501,000
- Dr. Ralph DrouvenIndependent Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board, since 2023
- Mr. Mathis GerkensmeyerChief Financial Officer, Member of the Executive Board
- Ms. Sandra DittertChief Marketing and Sales Officer, Member of the Executive Board€341,000
- Mr. Simon DecotMember of the Executive Board, Chief Programme Officer€319,000
- Dr. Melanie BockemuehlIndependent Member of the Supervisory Board
- Ms. Barbara FischerInvestor Relations, since 2023
Environmental, social and governance
Scores out of 100, from our data supplier
- Overall
- 0
- Environment
- 0
- Social
- 0
- Governance
- 0
SWOT analysis
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Strengths
- Strong brand reputation: Bastei Luebbe AG is a well-known and respected name in the publishing industry, which enhances its credibility and attracts loyal customers.
- Diverse product portfolio: The company offers a wide range of books, ebooks, and audiobooks across various genres, catering to different target audiences and maximizing revenue potential.
- Established distribution network: Bastei Luebbe AG has an extensive distribution network, both physical and digital, allowing for wide market reach and availability of its products.
Weaknesses
- Dependent on new releases: Bastei Luebbe AG heavily relies on the success of its new book releases for revenue generation, making it vulnerable to fluctuations in consumer demand and market trends.
- Limited international presence: While the company operates globally, its presence outside of the German-speaking market is comparatively weaker, limiting potential growth opportunities in other regions.
- High competition: Bastei Luebbe AG operates in a highly competitive market, facing competition from both traditional publishing houses and digital platforms. This poses challenges in maintaining market share and profitability.
Opportunities
- Digital expansion: Investing in digital platforms and technologies presents an opportunity for Bastei Luebbe AG to reach a wider audience, optimize distribution, and tap into the growing market for ebooks and audiobooks.
- Strategic partnerships: Collaborating with authors, content creators, and other industry players can unlock opportunities for innovative book projects, cross-promotion, and expanding the company's product offerings.
- International market growth: Focusing on expanding operations and distribution channels in international markets, especially in emerging economies, can open up new revenue streams and reduce dependence on a single market.
Threats
- Shift towards digital consumption: The ongoing shift towards digital reading platforms and the rise of self-publishing present a threat to traditional publishing houses like Bastei Luebbe AG, requiring adaptation to changing consumer preferences.
- Economic instability: Economic downturns or recessions can negatively impact consumer spending on leisure products, including books, affecting the company's revenue and profitability.
- Piracy and copyright infringement: Unauthorized distribution and piracy of digital content pose threats to the company's intellectual property rights and can result in revenue losses.
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