What Lindhardt Og Ringhof does

Lindhardt og Ringhof A/S is a Danish publishing house headquartered at Vognmagergade 11 in Copenhagen and operating as a core subsidiary of the Egmont Group, the largest media conglomerate in the Nordic countries. Founded in 1971 and employing 101-250 people, the company publishes and sells physical books, e-books, and audiobooks across a broad range of categories including Danish and translated fiction, crime/thrillers, romance, biographies, children's literature, classics, and educational materials. Its portfolio is organized through multiple sub-brands: the main Lindhardt og Ringhof imprint for general trade publishing, Carlsen for children's and youth books (operating for over 80 years), and L&R Uddannelse — a learning house encompassing Alinea (textbooks), GoTutor (tutoring, also in Norway), Praxis (vocational education), Forstå (language and reading comprehension), moxis (EdTech platform), and Ordblindetræning (dyslexia support).

The company's business model is built on unit-pricing sales of physical books (typically 129.95–499.95 DKK per title) supplemented by digital distribution through its lrdigital.dk platform and wholesale through Danish bookstores and distributors. Order fulfillment is handled by DBK Logistik Service from Køge, Denmark, with payments processed via Quickpay supporting major card networks and MobilePay. Educational materials and learning services are sold directly to Danish schools and institutions, while consumer marketing leverages social channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), email newsletters, and a content partnership with BOGDK, one of Denmark's largest literature sites.

Geographically, L&R serves Denmark as its core market and has expanded through acquisitions into Sweden (Studentlitteratur, the country's largest educational publisher, joining the group in summer 2026) and Norway (via GoTutor). The company operates within the broader Egmont commercial foundation, which allocates approximately 100 million DKK annually to support children and youth in challenging circumstances across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. No revenue, funding round, or investor information is publicly disclosed in available source material.

Name

Lindhardt Og Ringhof

Legal name

Lindhardt og Ringhof A/S

Website

https://lindhardtogringhof.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Lindhardt Og Ringhof A/S is a Copenhagen-based Danish publishing house and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Egmont Group, publishing trade books, children's books, and educational materials under brands including Carlsen and L&R Uddannelse across Denmark, Sweden, and Norway.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Book Publishing

NAICS

Book Publishers (51313), Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (5131)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731), Miscellaneous Publishing (2741)

akta.pro primary industry

General Trade Publishing (Adult Fiction & Nonfiction) (MPAJAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

K–12 Textbook Publishing (Core Curriculum) (MPAJABAA), Children’s Activity & Practice Books (Workbooks, Puzzles, Handwriting) (EDAGAIAE), E-book Retail & Reading Platforms (Stores, Apps, Devices) (MPAJAMAA), eBook & Digital Reading Platforms (BPAMAJAK)

Keywords

• Book publishing
• Educational publishing
• Children's literature
• E-book distribution
• Audiobook publishing

Headquarters

HQ city

Copenhagen

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Book Publishing and Sales: Publishing and selling physical books, e-books, and audiobooks across categories including fiction, non-fiction, crime/thrillers, biographies, children's books, and educational materials.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lindhardt og Ringhof is a Danish publishing house that publishes and sells physical books, e-books, and audiobooks spanning Danish and international fiction, crime/thrillers, biographies, classics, romance, children's books, and non-fiction. Through its L&R Uddannelse division, the company also provides educational materials, tutoring services, and digital learning platforms to schools and students. The company operates imprints including the main Lindhardt og Ringhof imprint, Carlsen (children's books), and educational sub-brands Alinea, GoTutor, Praxis, Forstå, and moxis.

Product overview

Lindhardt og Ringhof is Denmark's major international publishing house organized as a single unified publishing platform with multiple sub-brands and divisions. The main Lindhardt og Ringhof imprint publishes quality books including novels, crime/thriller, biographies, history, romance, classics, and international bestsellers. The company encompasses Carlsen (children's and youth publishing), L&R Uddannelse (educational division with Alinea, GoTutor, Praxis, Forstå, and moxis), and a digital platform for e-books and audiobooks. Studentlitteratur from Lund, Sweden, joined the group in summer 2026 as part of the educational division.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Carlsen: One of Denmark's leading publishers of children's and youth books, operating for over 80 years.
• L&R Uddannelse
• BOGDK

Products and services

• Lindhardt og Ringhof Books (Main Imprint) The core publishing imprint of the company, publishing novels, crime/thrillers, biographies, history, romance, classics, and works by Nobel Prize winners in Danish and international literature, sold to general readers through the company's e-commerce site and physical book retailers.
• Carlsen One of Denmark's leading publishers of children's and youth books, publishing picture books, youth novels, and literature that fosters reading enjoyment among children.
• lrdigital.dk Digital platform at lrdigital.dk offering e-books and audiobooks across Danish and foreign fiction, crime, true crime, romance, children's books, and non-fiction.
• Alinea Educational materials provider within L&R Uddannelse offering learning resources, textbooks, and curriculum materials for Danish schools and educational institutions.
• GoTutor Tutoring services offered within L&R Uddannelse, providing tutoring support to students in Denmark and Norway.
• Praxis Educational publisher within L&R Uddannelse focused on vocational and professional education materials.
• Forstå Educational brand within L&R Uddannelse focused on language learning and reading comprehension resources for students.
• moxis Digital learning tools within L&R Uddannelse providing educational technology solutions for schools and students.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• StudentlitteraturcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Studentlitteratur in Lund, Sweden's largest educational publisher, becomes part of Lindhardt og Ringhof from summer 2026. This represents a significant expansion of L&R's presence in the educational publishing sector in the Nordic region.
• EgmontcoreOthersEgmont is the parent company of Lindhardt og Ringhof. It is Denmark's largest media group and the largest in the Nordic countries. As a commercial foundation, Egmont has used part of its profits for over 100 years to help others. Today, Egmont uses approximately 100 million DKK annually to support children and young people in difficult circumstances in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden to educate themselves, have an active voice in society, and create good lives.
• BOGDKminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBOGDK is one of Denmark's largest literature sites with thousands of articles about literary trends, author introductions, interviews, and news from the book industry. Lindhardt og Ringhof supports this platform as part of their literary ecosystem.
• CarlsencoreOthersCarlsen is one of Denmark's leading publishers of children's and youth books. For more than 80 years, Carlsen has shaped Danish literature and brought some of the most beloved stories to life. It operates as a brand under Lindhardt og Ringhof.
• DBK Logistik ServiceminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDBK Logistik Service handles order fulfillment and shipping of physical products from their location in Køge, Denmark. Orders are shipped directly from DBK to customers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Sanoma: Finnish media and learning group with significant Nordic K–12 educational publishing and learning platforms. Comparable to L&R Uddannelse's EdTech and curriculum business, though operating in Finland rather than directly competing in Denmark/Sweden.
• Saga Egmont: Egmont Group sibling publisher focused on digital-first and mass-market e-books. Operates within the same parent as L&R but competes for digital reading share and adjacent author rosters, making it a comparable digital-publishing peer.

Emerging players

• Storytel: Leading Nordic audiobook and e-book subscription platform with its own publishing arm (Storyside). Overlaps with L&R's lrdigital.dk in audiobook/e-book distribution and competes for Nordic audio rights.

Direct peers

• Politikens Forlag: Danish trade publisher with strong fiction, non-fiction, and cookbook lines, owned by JP/Politikens Hus. Closely comparable to L&R's main imprint in adult trade publishing within the same Danish market.
• Gyldendal: Denmark's largest trade and educational publisher, including Gyldendal Uddannelse and children's imprints. Directly comparable to L&R in Danish-language trade, children's, and educational publishing, with overlapping author rosters and similar foundation/corporate ownership patterns.
• Natur & Kultur: Swedish publisher with strong trade, educational, and audiobook operations. Comparable to L&R's combined trade and educational offering, particularly relevant given L&R's Swedish expansion via Studentlitteratur.
• H. Aschehoug & Co: Major Norwegian trade and educational publisher. Comparable to L&R's portfolio mix in the Norwegian market, particularly in general trade and K–12 educational content.
• Norstedts: Major Swedish general trade publisher with strong literary and crime fiction lists. Comparable to L&R's trade publishing arm, especially as L&R expands its Swedish footprint through Studentlitteratur.
• Cappelen Damm: Norway's largest publisher, spanning trade, educational (Cappelen Damm Utdanning), and digital. Directly comparable to L&R across trade and educational publishing in the Norwegian market, where L&R also operates GoTutor.
• Bonniers: Sweden's largest publishing group (Albert Bonniers Förlag and sister imprints). Directly comparable as a Nordic general trade publisher; relevant post-L&R's expansion into Sweden via Studentlitteratur.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LindhardtogRinghof
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lindhardt-og-ringhof
• Instagraminstagram.com/lindhardtogringhof
• Xx.com/LRForlag

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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