Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA is a German multinational mass media corporation founded in 1835, based in Gütersloh, Ostwestfalen-Lippe, Germany. The company operates in 50 countries and employs in excess of 112,000 people (as of December 31, 2014). In 2014 the company reported a €16.7 billion consolidated revenue and an operating EBIT of €1.77 billion. Its principal divisions are Penguin Random House, RTL Group, Gruner + Jahr, Arvato, Be Printers and BMG.