National Geographic Partners

National Geographic Partners, LLC
Company type	Joint venture
Founded	September 9, 2015
Headquarters	1145 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, United States
Area served	Worldwide
Brands	National Geographic magazine; National Geographic Kids; National Geographic TV; Nat Geo Wild; Nat Geo People; Nat Geo Maps; Under the Stars;
Owners	The Walt Disney Company (73%); National Geographic Society (27%);
Divisions	National Geographic Global Networks (JV with Disney General Entertainment Content); NG Media; National Geographic Travel and Tours; National Geographic Maps;
Website	nationalgeographicpartners.com

National Geographic Partners, LLC is a joint venture between The Walt Disney Company (which owns 73% of shares) and the namesake non-profit scientific organization National Geographic Society (which owns 27%). The company oversees all commercial activities related to the Society, including magazine publications and television channels. The company's board of managers is evenly divided between the Society and Disney.^[1]

The enterprise was originally established by 21st Century Fox and the National Geographic Society. Following the completion of Disney's acquisition of 21st Century Fox on March 20, 2019, Disney assumed 21CF's 73% share in the joint venture.

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