News Summary:
Bertelsmann announced on February 18, 2026, plans for approximately €50 million in investments in its home region of Gütersloh for 2025, contributing to a total of around €1 billion invested since 2013. Additionally, the company made donations totaling €300,000 in 2025, part of €4 million donated to the Gütersloh region since 2013, where it employs 10,000 people. Earlier, on February 17, the Blue Sofa program confirmed its return to the Leipzig Book Fair, scheduled to host six authors, including Miriam Davoudvandi and Jochen Gutsch, presenting new books live. Previously, on February 12, the German media and services group acquired an 80% majority stake in Indian logistics platform Lets Transport, with Bertelsmann Investments CEO Carsten Coesfeld indicating the move reinforces its presence in India as an important growth market. On February 11, RTL, a Bertelsmann subsidiary, achieved strong market shares for its primetime show “Ich bin ein Star – Holt mich hier raus!” and overnight coverage of the NFL Super Bowl. On the same day, British rapper Loyle Carner signed an exclusive global music publishing agreement with BMG, a Bertelsmann unit, known for his emotionally direct songwriting.
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