Company DescriptionBolloré SE engages in the transportation and logistics, communications, and electricity storage solutions businesses in Asia, Africa, the Americas, the Asia-Pacific, and internationally. It operates through Transportation and Logistics, Oil Logistics, Communications, and Electricity Storage and Systems segments. The company offers freight forwarding, railroad, and port services; and distributes and warehouses oil products. It also provides advertising, and communication consulting services; owns and publishes Cnews, a French daily newspaper; provides ticketing and venue services; acts as a pay-TV operator; and operates Mac-Mahon cinema theaters. Further, it develops batteries based on Lithium Metal Polymer technology for use in electric buses, as well as in stationary applications; energy storage solutions; and plastic films for capacitors, and shrink-wrap packaging films, as well as offers Bluebus electric buses. Additionally, the company designs, products, and markets solutions for passenger air and rail transport networks; integrates identification, tracking, and mobility solutions for logistics contractors, industry, and transport; develops terminals, electric charging points, and identification and geolocalization systems; operates shuttles; offers Bluecar electric vehicles and digital transformation solutions; provides equipment to control pedestrian and vehicles; and develops, deploys, and operates point-to-point car sharing solutions. The company was founded in 1822 and is based in Puteaux, France. Bolloré SE is a subsidiary of Financière de l'Odet SE.
How the Company Makes MoneyBolloré generates revenue through several key streams. In the logistics sector, the company earns money by providing freight forwarding, warehousing, and distribution services, leveraging its extensive network and infrastructure across Africa and other regions. The media segment contributes significantly to revenue, primarily through advertising and content distribution from its holdings in various media outlets. Additionally, Bolloré's investments in electric battery production, particularly in the context of electric vehicles and renewable energy storage, are expected to drive future revenue growth. Strategic partnerships with other companies in logistics and media, as well as government contracts in infrastructure projects, also bolster the company's earnings. Overall, Bolloré's diversified portfolio allows for multiple revenue channels, reducing dependence on any single sector.