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The founding of RBA Collectables S.A. sees the launch of one of the most successful collections ever released at newsstands. The series was presented by the popular scientist Jean Jacques Cousteau, who revealed the secrets of Spain’s underwater world to the public at large for the first time.

Along with the Cousteau Collection, this consolidated the launch and expansion of RBA. A selection was made of the best works from leading publishers' catalogs with a view to offering readers the best and most representative titles in contemporary literature.

El Mueble becomes the flagship of the company and drives its growth, to the extent that it remains the absolute leader in décor magazine sales today. Every month, over 1,300,000 readers take careful note of its top-notch style and decorating tips.

RBA Revistas begins its international expansion by distributing El Mueble magazine in Portugal.

After Japan, the Spanish edition becomes the second international launch of the leading magazine. Today, its excellence and prestige attract over 1,500,000 readers.

RBA buys back 50% of the shares owned by Planeta DeAgostini and establishes itself as an independent group. RBA Books is launched.

The purchase of Edicions de la Magrana S.A. consolidates the line of literature in Catalan, which currently boasts over a thousand published works.

Strategic alliances are made for collectables with RCS for Italy and France, and Eaglemoss for England. Magazine agreements include those signed with Bertelsmann to launch National Geographic in France, Poland, Germany and Holland and with Egmont for children's magazines such as Princesas.

A collection featuring a life-size human skeleton (1.10 m) for children to learn and have fun discovering their own bodies. Rarely has an educational toy collection been so successful, with over 30 million units sold in 28 countries worldwide.

  Under the prestigious umbrella of National Geographic, this collection reached newsstands in September 2004. The 24 large-format volumes, with deluxe binding and images, marked a milestone in the promotions market that has not been repeated: over 500,000 units of the first volume have been sold.

The leadership of prominent décor magazines such as EM, AyD, Cosas de Casa, Casa al día, etc., grows with the purchase of 50% of Nuevo Estilo and Micasa magazines.

By incorporating the Molino publishing label, RBA expands its catalog to include genres aimed at young readers.

 Based on the TVE program of the same name, Saber Vivir has experienced tremendous growth to become the best-selling monthly magazine in Spain, with 309,770 copies sold every month.

 RBA Books expands its list of titles from the publishing label Molino’s catalog of books for children.

RBA increases its flagship magazines with a 50% participation in Avenç, a benchmark Catalan history and culture magazine, and 60% in El Jueves, a renowned humor and political satire magazine.

The group expands its catalog to include the audiovisual production sector by creating RBA Contenidos Audiovisuales and acquiring 50% of the audiovisual production company Òrbita Max.

 The purchase of GREDOS, with over 1,400 titles, turns RBA into a reference for teachers, writers, researchers, students and highly cultured readers.

 Portugal enters the picture: RBA Portugal is consolidated in the Portuguese market with leading magazines including National Geographic and ELLE. RBA Italia is also created, expanding the structure of collectable and magazine production centers.

 RBA Edipresse is created following the merger of RBA Revistas and Edipresse Hymsa. RBA Edipresse starts its activity in the weekly magazine business with such leading titles as Semana and Lecturas, founded in 1921, a reference in celebrity press. RBA also acquires the innovative magazine PC Actual.

En 2006 RBA Revistas y el grupo Edipresse se fusionaron para crear la principal editorial de revistas de España. En diciembre de 2009 el Grupo RBA compra el 33% de participación minoritaria que poseía la editora suiza, asumiendo el 100% de las acciones de la editorial líder del sector en nuestro país.

 Al cumplir los 3.000 números, que la acreditan como decana de la prensa del corazón, Lecturas fue galardonada en 2009 con los Premios Protagonistas, en su 13 edición. Luis del Olmo junto con la modelo Judit Mascó hicieron entrega del galardón al director de Lecturas, Luis Pliego.