Springer Nature (SPG) investor relations material

Company overview and market position

• Operates globally with over 9,000 employees and €1.93bn in 2025 revenues, serving research, education, and health segments.

• Holds leading positions in research publishing, with a 180-year heritage and brands like Nature, Springer, and Macmillan.

• Research segment contributes approximately 80% of group revenue, with strong presence in APAC, Americas, and EMEA.

• Maintains top market share in high-impact journals and English-language academic books.

• Listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

Business model and operational highlights

• Curates, validates, and disseminates knowledge through 3,000+ journals and 539,000 primary research articles published in 2025.

• Over 53% of primary research articles published as open access (OA), with significant OA growth and 48 new OA journals launched in 2025.

• Employs over 200,000 editors and 1 million peer reviewers, supporting a global network of 10 million researchers.

• Achieved 5.6 billion content downloads and 3.1 million article submissions in 2025.

• Expands through new journal launches, transformative agreements, and digital solutions.

Growth strategy and technology leadership

• Growth ambitions focus on leading the OA transition and scaling AI enablement to reduce publishing friction.

• AI strategy centers on transforming publishing processes, disseminating trusted knowledge, and maintaining trust.

• SNAPP, the AI-enabled publishing platform, has onboarded over 50% of journals and delivered 60+ AI assists to 1.5 million papers.

• AI tools enhance article discovery, provide writing assistance, and support research integrity through prevention, resolution, deterrence, and assurance.

• Launched ARC3 data licensing solution for corporate R&D customers, offering tailored content and recurring business models.