Core Business: Grupo Planeta is a leading Spanish media conglomerate operating in publishing, media, and university education.
Founded: Editorial Planeta was founded in 1949 in Barcelona, Spain, by José Manuel Lara Hernández.
Global Presence: The group operates in over 25 countries across four continents.
Other Media Assets: It is the main shareholder in the media group Atresmedia, which includes popular TV channels (like Antena 3 and laSexta), radio stations, and the conservative newspaper “La Razón”.
Premio Planeta: Since 1952, the group has awarded the prestigious “Premio Planeta de Novela” literary prize.
Education: The group has a strong educational arm, “Planeta Formación y Universidades” (Planeta Training and Universities), which includes various universities and business schools internationally.