LVMH acquires Les Editions Croque Futur

LVMH announces the acquisition, on December 30th, 2025, of 100% of the shares of French publishing house Les Editions Croque Futur. This strategic move integrates three leading publications—Challenges, Sciences & Avenir, and La Recherche—into the UFIPAR investment company. The acquisition builds upon UFIPAR's previous investment in Les Editions Croque Futur alongside its founder Claude Perdriel.

The move will enable Les Editions Croque Futur to accelerate the development and distribution of the three publications, particularly in digital format, thereby helping to secure their long-term future. It also reflects LVMH’s commitment to promoting high-quality information and scientific culture, as well as making it accessible to a wider audience.

As part of this transaction, Maurice Szafran, a long-time advisor to Claude Perdriel, has been appointed President of Les Editions Croque Futur and will serve as publishing director for all three titles. His extensive experience and recognized expertise in the media industry will be a major asset for the long-term development of these publications.