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BBC Worldwide is the main commercial arm and a wholly owned subsidiary of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Its vision is to build the BBC's brands, audiences, commercial returns and reputation across the world. This is achieved through investing in, commercialising and showcasing content from the BBC around the world, in a way that is consistent with BBC standards and values. The business also champions British creativity globally. In 2014/15, BBC Worldwide's headline profit was £138.6m, on headline sales of £1,001.8m. BBC Worldwide helps keep the Licence Fee as low as possible, returning over £1bn to the BBC since 2007, and £226.5m in the last financial year, an increase in 30.3% from 2013/14 and equivalent to 12.6% of BBC Television content spend. Our business is structured across four geographical regions: the UK; North America; Australia and New Zealand; and the rest of the world, known collectively as Global Markets. We have 18 offices around the world, plus BBC Advertising sales representatives in a further three locations. In the past seven years the company has invested over £1bn in the UK's creative sector making it a major supporter for this increasingly important part of the 'UK plc'. BBC Worldwide also sells programmes and formats produced by more than 250 British independent producers. BBC Advertising sells advertising and sponsorship solutions on behalf of BBC Worldwide's commercial portfolio across TV, online and mobile platforms globally.