Our investments

Our investments provide financial security and support for our journalism. The portfolio includes wholly owned businesses GMG Radio and GMG Property Services, joint ventures Trader Media Group and Top Right Group, our cash balance, an investment fund and other interests

GMG retains cash in its balance sheet and has an externally managed investment fund which is weighted away from UK and media stocks to diversify risk

GMG is the sole owner of Trafford Park Printers, which prints the Guardian and the Observer, as well as Manchester-based TV station Channel M.

We own 41.9% of Seven Publishing, which produces consumer magazines such as Sainsbury's magazine and puzzle titles; and 29.5% of Development Hell, which publishes The Word and Mixmag magazines as well as their accompanying websites

GMG Radio has a quarter share in MXR, a holder of regional digital multiplex licences, and a 22% share in Digital News Network, a provider of news services