MC.PA - LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton S.E.

Paris - Paris Delayed price. Currency in EUR
386.80
+12.95 (+3.46%)
At close: 5:36PM CEST
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Previous close373.85
Open377.50
Bid0.00 x 0
Ask0.00 x 0
Day's range374.35 - 387.00
52-week range278.70 - 439.05
Volume744,833
Avg. volume970,142
Market cap194.792B
Beta (5Y monthly)0.89
PE ratio (TTM)27.18
EPS (TTM)14.23
Earnings date22 Jul 2020 - 27 Jul 2020
Forward dividend & yield4.80 (1.28%)
Ex-dividend date07 Jul 2020
1y target est319.92
  • Bloomberg

    French Tycoons Like to Scratch Each Others’ Backs

    (Bloomberg Opinion) -- Another day, another billionaire takes a seat at the table at storied French publisher and retailer Lagardere SCA. Luxury tycoon Bernard Arnault yesterday joined Vincent Bollore and Marc Ladreit de Lacharriere as a player in a busy field of French establishment figures gaining influence at the company. For ordinary shareholders, it’s a very mixed blessing.Lagardere is worth just 1.9 billion euros ($2.1 billion). Even a dramatic turn in its fortunes would make scant difference to a billionaire’s net wealth. But one titan after another has rushed to the aid of scion and general partner Arnaud Lagardere after London-based hedge fund Amber Capital U.K. LLP pressed for an overhaul of the company’s governance.Bollore’s Vivendi SA and Ladreit de Lacharriere took big stakes last month, helping to defeat Amber’s resolutions for new board members at the annual meeting. (Vivendi has further upped its stake in the company to 16%.) That took the pressure off Lagardere personally. A new board might have pushed him to make changes to the so-called commandite partnership structure through which he controls the group with just a 7% shareholding.But there was still a question of whether Lagardere might try to bolster his own finances by selling the commandite of his own accord. Surrendering control would, after all, be compensated. That would improve the financial position of the holding company through which he holds his Lagardere stake.The intervention by Arnault further complicates the dynamics. Unlike the others, the head of LVMH Moet Hennessey Louis Vuitton SE is investing not in Lagardere the company directly but in Arnaud Lagardere’s personal vehicle, taking approximately 25%, reportedly for less than 100 million euros. While Arnault owns a radio station and two national newspapers, the move looks more personal than tactical. He and Lagardere’s father Jean-Luc were friends. Both families have sat on each other’s boards. He appears to be doing Lagardere a big favor.The precise transaction terms aren’t clear. It’s likely that Lagardere himself receives some cash directly, with the rest going into the vehicle to cut leverage. Either way, it’s a huge boost for him. If the failure of Amber’s resolutions meant the board was unlikely to push to make Lagardere a normal French corporation, it’s now less likely that he will rush to seek the transformation himself.As things stand, Lagardere may still technically be in control, but he has gained a co-pilot in Arnault, and the luxury billionaire now appears closer to the steering wheel than Bollore. It’s a messy situation and the logic for ending the commandite remains. With the pressure off, Lagardere is in a more advantageous position to negotiate terms to his liking. Minority shareholders can but hope everyone involved sees a mutual interest in getting round the table and talking.This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editorial board or Bloomberg LP and its owners.Chris Hughes is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering deals. He previously worked for Reuters Breakingviews, as well as the Financial Times and the Independent newspaper.For more articles like this, please visit us at bloomberg.com/opinionSubscribe now to stay ahead with the most trusted business news source.©2020 Bloomberg L.P.

  • Luxury Trendspotting Isn't Easy in the Covid-19 Age
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    Luxury Trendspotting Isn't Easy in the Covid-19 Age

    (Bloomberg Opinion) -- Almost three weeks ago, the American retailer J. Crew Group Inc. filed for bankruptcy after it fell out of fashion. But there’s one item from the once-feted store that shoppers just can’t get enough of: masks. The most recent batch of nonmedical face coverings in its signature fabrics — plain blue shirting and blue-and-white stripes — has sold out on its British website.Upmarket, stylish face coverings could provide a bit of a boost in a coronavirus-strewn landscape, where luxury goods sales are expected to drop as much as 35% this year, according to Bain & Co. estimates. To give some idea of the pent-up demand, fashion search platform Lyst said searches for masks are up 1,600% over the past month, compared with a year earlier.   That’s sparked a huge debate in the luxury industry as to whether to cash in. After all, if we’re going to have to wear masks anyway, why not make them chic?It may be tempting. At the height of the crisis, many fashion houses — including LVMH’s Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior; Kering SA’s Gucci; Prada SpA; Burberry Group Plc; and Ralph Lauren Inc. — repurposed some production facilities to make personal protective equipment for donation to medical workers on the front lines. Burberry is poised to take delivery of a special mask-making machine at its mill in Keighley, Yorkshire. But the items will be for donation, not for sale in its shops. And they certainly won’t be made out of its iconic red, white, black and tan check.While the brands have gained the requisite skills, there are considerable risks associated with turning masks into fashion statements. So far, the bling behemoths are wisely keeping a respectable social distance.If luxury goods companies were to make masks for profit, not only would they need to look stylish, but they would probably have to boast some health effectiveness, too. And they’d have to be expensive to fit with any luxury brand’s high-end prices. For example, a Louis Vuitton monogrammed mink-fur sleep mask — perfect for catching some shuteye on that first-class flight — costs 700 pounds ($859).The danger is that luxury groups would be seen as profiteering from a health-care emergency. What’s more, according to consultants at McKinsey & Co., consumers shift to more subtle “silent luxury,” rather than in-your-face bling, after a large-scale crisis with a heavy emotional toll. What is perceived as unethical behavior — or simply ugly consumerism — could turn off customers, especially younger shoppers who are particularly conscious of brands’ social values.One way to get around this would be to give a percentage of the profits to good causes, or to donate one mask for every one sold. J. Crew has donated 75,000 single-use masks to Montefiore Health System hospitals in New York.Even if the pitfalls around profiteering are surmounted, there are other perils. Luxury is about feeling good. Brands must weigh whether they want to be associated with a pandemic and its huge human and economic toll. And although masks can have replaceable filters that extend their use, it’s unlikely people will hold onto them for long. Being disposable is anathema to luxury goods, from Hermes handbags to Cartier watches, for which heritage is crucial.That doesn’t mean face coverings won’t work for some brands. For example, Off-White, the streetwear label from DJ and designer Virgil Abloh, who is also the artistic director for Louis Vuitton’s menswear, has been producing masks for some time. Off-White’s $95 arrow-logo face mask was the most in-demand men’s fashion item in the first quarter, according to the Lyst index, which measures clothing and accessories searches on its own site, Google and other social media.Streetwear masks, along with heavy boots and multi-pocket coats, are part of an apocalyptic look that began to emerge before Covid-19. Serving to partly conceal one’s identity and repel other urban hazards like pollution, masks are a good fit with younger, edgier brands, such as the aptly named Anti Social Social Club. That’s not the case for traditional luxury.Consequently, the big fashion houses would be better off focusing their attention on items that can be accessorized with masks, or adapting products to changing needs. Luxury resale site Vestiaire Collective saw a 45% increase in orders for scarves, including Hermes’s classic silks, in the last week of March, compared with the previous seven days, and demand has remained elevated. Brands could experiment with supersized sun visors to ensure social distancing or extended collars that could double as face coverings.As the world emerges from the pandemic, and things become less emotionally charged, consumers may give luxury brands more permission to sell them protective clothing. For now, any move to do so will likely be a one-off to grab attention on the catwalk or Instagram. The pop star Billie Eilish, for one, donned a Gucci custom double-G-emblazoned mask for the Grammy Awards in January. While Gucci’s decision not to commercialize the product means passing up millions of euros of sales, it’s the right call.  This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editorial board or Bloomberg LP and its owners.Andrea Felsted is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering the consumer and retail industries. She previously worked at the Financial Times.For more articles like this, please visit us at bloomberg.com/opinionSubscribe now to stay ahead with the most trusted business news source.©2020 Bloomberg L.P.

  • Four signs of a competitive moat at Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton Se (EPA:MC)
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    Four signs of a competitive moat at Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton Se (EPA:MC)

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  • Globe Newswire

    LVMH: Reduction of the liquidity contract with ODDO BHF SCA

    Paris, May 20th, 2020On May 19th, 2020, in accordance with article 4.6 of AMF decision n° 2018-01 dated  July 2nd  2018, LVMH reduced the cash amount allocated to the liquidity contract entered into with ODDO BHF SCA by 278,000 euros in order to bring the total amount allocated to this contract down below the €50 million threshold referred to in the AMF decision for “very liquid shares” (as defined in paragraph 3.a of article 4 of the decision).Following this operation, on May 19th, 2020, the following assets appeared on the liquidity account: * 47,000 shares * 32,675,439.73 euros in cashLVMH LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton is represented in Wines and Spirits by a portfolio of brands that includes Moët & Chandon, Dom Pérignon, Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin, Krug, Ruinart, Mercier, Château d’Yquem, Domaine du Clos des Lambrays, Château Cheval Blanc, Colgin Cellars, Hennessy, Glenmorangie, Ardbeg, Belvedere, Woodinville, Volcán de Mi Tierra, Chandon, Cloudy Bay, Terrazas de los Andes, Cheval des Andes, Cape Mentelle, Newton, Bodega Numanthia and Ao Yun. Its Fashion and Leather Goods division includes Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior Couture, Celine, Loewe, Kenzo, Givenchy, Pink Shirtmaker, Fendi, Emilio Pucci, Marc Jacobs, Berluti, Nicholas Kirkwood, Loro Piana, RIMOWA, Patou and Fenty. LVMH is present in the Perfumes and Cosmetics sector with Parfums Christian Dior, Guerlain, Parfums Givenchy, Kenzo Parfums, Perfumes Loewe, Benefit Cosmetics, Make Up For Ever, Acqua di Parma, Fresh, Fenty Beauty by Rihanna and Maison Francis Kurkdjian. LVMH's Watches and Jewelry division comprises Bvlgari, TAG Heuer, Chaumet, Dior Watches, Zenith, Fred and Hublot. LVMH is also active in selective retailing as well as in other activities through DFS, Sephora, Le Bon Marché, La Samaritaine, Groupe Les Echos, Cova, Le Jardin d’Acclimatation, Royal Van Lent, Belmond and Cheval Blanc hotels.LVMH CONTACTSAnalysts and investors Chris Hollis LVMH \+ 33 1 4413 2122 Media Jean-Charles Tréhan LVMH \+ 33 1 4413 2620   MEDIA CONTACTS    France  Brune Diricq / Charlotte Mariné  Publicis Consultants  + 33 1 44 82 47 20  France  Michel Calzaroni / Olivier Labesse /  Hugues Schmitt / Thomas Roborel de Climens  DGM Conseil  + 33 1 40 70 11 89  Italy  Michele Calcaterra, Matteo Steinbach  SEC and Partners  + 39 02 6249991  UK  Hugh Morrison, Charlotte McMullen  Montfort Communications  + 44 7921 881 800  US  James Fingeroth, Molly Morse, Anntal Silver  Kekst & Company  + 1 212 521 4800  China  Daniel Jeffreys  Deluxewords  +44 772 212 6562  Attachment * Reduction of the liquidity contract - May 2020

  • Nobody's Splurging on a $10,000 Watch Just Yet
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    Nobody's Splurging on a $10,000 Watch Just Yet

    (Bloomberg Opinion) -- Put the revenge shopping on hold.With Chinese consumers returning to top-end boutiques, it would be tempting to think that the luxury industry will bounce back quickly as coronavirus lockdowns ease. But on Friday, watch and jewelry maker Richemont provided a sobering assessment of the prospects in the pandemic era for the bling behemoths.Chairman Johann Rupert warned of up to three years of “grave economic consequences,” as the owner of the Cartier brand reported a 22% fall in operating profit in the year to March 31. He described the current crisis not as a pause, but a reset. That assessment is a lot more downbeat than those provided by the likes of rivals LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE and Gucci-owner Kering SA.Some of the difference may be because about 70% of Richemont’s sales come from watches and jewelry, often among the most expensive items on any luxury wish list. When shopping for revenge with the coronavirus’s economic costs still pilling up, a $2,000 handbag may be higher up the list of priorities than a $10,000 watch.It’s only when true discretionary spending returns that Richemont will benefit from its efforts to clean up its watch business after an excess of Cartier, Panerai and IWC models risked hurting its brand appeal. The company has a strict rule that it doesn’t supply more watches to boutiques than are being sold. Still, with exports of Swiss timepieces already feeling the pain, plus the high fixed costs in watchmaking, Richemont’s caution here is justified.But there seem to be some reasons for optimism too.Richemont has been building a powerful digital business, positioning it to benefit from a surge in online shopping as consumers shy away from returning to malls and department stores. In 2018, the company paid $3.3 billion to take full control of the high-end luxury platform Yoox Net-a-Porter; purchased the Watchfinder website; and formed a joint venture with Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., the titan of Chinese e-commerce.Online transactions accounted for about 12% of global luxury sales in 2019, according to Bain & Co. estimates. But that could rise to about 30% by 2025. It’s true that during the lockdowns Yoox Net-a-Porter, known as YNAP, was hurt by warehouse closures and the division still needs to make a profit. But as competitors seek to prosper in this market, Richemont’s digital proposition could become an interesting acquisition target too.Meanwhile, Richemont halved its divided, to 1 Swiss franc. While it had net cash of 2.4 billion euros, it decided to prioritize prudence. However, it is also considering giving shareholders the option to buy shares at a future date, at the price when the dividend was declared. While the company has yet to work out the details, that implies that management believes conditions will eventually get better. There would be little upside for loyal investors otherwise.Still, shareholders seem to be taking Rupert’s downbeat assessment to heart. The stock fell about 3% on Friday. On a forward price-to-earnings basis, it trades at a significant discount to the Bloomberg Intelligence top luxury peer group.Richemont typically takes a long-term view. Its perspective on the Covid-19 pandemic looks no different. The upside is that it may transform the YNAP deal, which was a rare strategic flip-flop for the group, into a prescient purchase.This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editorial board or Bloomberg LP and its owners.Andrea Felsted is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering the consumer and retail industries. She previously worked at the Financial Times.For more articles like this, please visit us at bloomberg.com/opinionSubscribe now to stay ahead with the most trusted business news source.©2020 Bloomberg L.P.

  • Reuters - UK Focus

    Global luxury gloom to deepen despite easing lockdowns -Bain

    Global sales of luxury goods are expected to slump by 50% to 60% in the second quarter even as some countries begin to ease coronavirus lockdowns and despite signs of recovery in the Chinese market, consultancy Bain said on Thursday. The coronavirus crisis, which first hit China late last year before spreading to Europe and the United States, has kept shoppers at home and forced retailers to shut stores, resulting in a crushing halt to a decade of spectacular growth for high-end brands. With the April to June decline coming on top of an estimated 25% drop in the first three months of the year, Bain expects global sales of luxury handbags, clothing and cosmetics to shrink by between 20% and 35% in 2020, against a previous estimate for a 15% to 35% decline.

  • 3 Top International Stocks to Buy in May
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    3 Top International Stocks to Buy in May

    The stock market volatility caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is likely causing investors to consider "selling in May and staying away" until the crisis ends. The U.S. certainly seems to be in a tough spot right now, with high unemployment rates, delayed stimulus payments, virus misinformation, insufficient testing and containment measures, and political gridlock. Today I'll highlight three resilient international stocks investors should consider buying in the dreaded month of May.

  • Coronavirus Will Change Not Just How, But What, We Buy
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    Coronavirus Will Change Not Just How, But What, We Buy

    (Bloomberg Opinion) -- As the coronavirus pandemic continues, Bloomberg Opinion will be running a series of features by our columnists that consider the long-term consequences of the crisis. This column is part of a package envisioning a new consumer economy. For more, see Mary Duenwald on technology changing how we shop and on how consumers respond to crises, and Tara Lachapelle on fixing the broken business model of streaming.During the coronavirus lockdown, a particular meme has been doing the rounds on Instagram and Twitter.It shows a woman in a pink ballgown, complete with tulle train billowing out behind her. She’s not reaching for a cocktail or standing on a glitzy red carpet. She is in a supermarket produce section, clutching a bunch of carrots in one hand and reaching for a red pepper with the other.The image encapsulates how some consumers feel: After being cooped up at home for months, they can’t wait to finally have an opportunity to get all dressed up again.But for many others, what they wear, how they shop and which products they buy will be forever altered by the pandemic. The Covid-19 outbreak, which has tragically infected more than three million people and killed more than 219,000, has also struck at the heart of consumerism around the world.With a quarter of a million stores closed across the U.S. at the height of the lockdown, according to research group GlobalData, the ability to purchase, long a symbol of affluence and status, is in peril. Never has materialism seemed so emasculated.First of all, there’s the immediate economic impact. With millions of workers temporarily furloughed and laid off, they will be reining in their spending. If these become permanent job losses, the effect will be even more severe. Conspicuous consumption is going to look ugly for a while.And habits learned in lean times often stick around. Witness the acceptance of discount retailers, such as the German no-frills supermarkets Aldi and Lidl. The cash-strapped middle classes in the U.S. and Europe discovered the delights of their cheap wine and value toilet paper during the 2007-2008 global financial crisis, and the budget grocers have prospered ever since.Then there’s the slow and incremental process of coming out of lockdown. Even individuals who have kept their jobs and full salaries may make longer-term changes to their spending, as it will be some time before they feel comfortable visiting crowded malls and dining out in restaurants again.With social distancing potentially staying in place for up to two years, according to KPMG, this could mean far-reaching consequences for the operation and physical design of stores. For example, stores might have to require appointments for visits, offer more check-out free locations and even rethink facilities such as changing rooms. Who wants to pick up discarded garments when the world is emerging from a pandemic?So far, there are some encouraging signs coming from China, where consumers emerging from lockdown seem to be embracing shopping once more. PwC estimates that as of early April sales at non-food retailers were at 50-80% of their pre-crisis levels. In luxury, the recovery has been even more extreme: A Hermes International flagship store took in $2.7 million when it reopened in Guangzhou in mid-April, believed to be a record daily haul for a boutique in China, according to fashion trade bible WWD. LVMH said some of its big brands on the mainland had seen 50% increases in sales in April compared to the previous year.This phenomenon is being called “revenge spending,” a phrase first coined to capture the desire for consumer goods unleashed in China during the 1980s, after the poverty and chaos of the Cultural Revolution. At the moment, Chinese shoppers are flush with cash after cancelled travel and events. However, this demand may not last, especially as the number of people allowed in boutiques at any one time is limited and initiatives such as temperature testing have been put in place.The bigger impact of this crisis, then, may be a shift in what consumers choose to buy.*****The outbreak has hit something we largely take for granted: our health. While more government resources are directed to healthcare — something that will have implications for taxes and disposable incomes — there will also likely be a reassessment of personal priorities. That could mean spending even more of one’s income on private health insurance or buying products that help boost immunity.Wellness had already become one of the few rich seams for consumer groups, giving rise to Beyond Meat Inc.’s plant protein burgers, South Korean gold-laced face masks and vitamin infusions sold in upmarket department stores. Despite criticisms that so-called self-care is the expensive preserve of millennial hipsters, society’s desire to ensure it doesn’t get sick will likely turbo-charge demand for these products.The pandemic has also fostered a renewed sense of community. This plus the inability to travel very far could encourage spending in more local shops and on brands with strong regional identities, as opposed to the big retailers who may have had empty shelves or struggled to deliver online orders during the crisis. Underlining the new mood, one British retailer with a long history of trading on the high street told me they’ve even noticed more customers saying thank you to staff in their daily interactions.  One sector that is poised to suffer tremendously going forward is clothing. Most consumers have effectively skipped a fashion season, being unwilling or unable to buy apparel for spring and summer. Conferences, parties and weddings have been cancelled, so we’ve simply needed fewer new clothes. There may be some pent-up demand when consumers rediscover their freedom, especially if retailers are having to cut prices to clear stock. But for many, essential grooming such as getting a haircut or a fresh set of eyelash extensions will take precedence over buying a new outfit.Some consumers who bought fewer clothes during this period may continue to reduce their wardrobe spend. The size of the average U.S. closet has already shrunk over the past three years, according to GlobalData. If you combine the pandemic and concerns about fashion’s environmental cost, it’s not hard to see how men and women may buy even less apparel in the future.During the prolonged shutdown, there will be some retailers that consumers simply don’t miss and therefore may not return to. U.S. department stores, such as Macy’s Inc. and J.C. Penney, already grappling with the shift toward online buying and with few compelling products, may well fall into this category. J.C. Penney skipped a $12 million interest payment and is evaluating alternatives including a potential bankruptcy filing to restructure its finances, Reuters reported recently. Macy’s, meanwhile, is exploring ways to use its real estate to secure fresh cash. Indeed, some storied names may shut their doors forever, or decide that the time is right to close a number of locations.  How brands behave when the chips are down will also determine how customers react to them when they come out of lockdown.Some have acted particularly well, adapting their offerings to meet changing needs. For example, luxury goods groups, including LVMH, Kering SA, Prada SpA, Burberry Group Plc and Ralph Lauren Corp, repurposed their facilities to produce protective equipment such as hand sanitizer, masks and gowns. Brands like Nike and Lululemon have engaged shoppers with online workouts; while British clothing and food retailer Marks & Spencer Group Plc. has offered meditation sessions. This nimbleness won’t be forgotten.*****Whether out of necessity or choice, shoppers will want goods that are appealing — and, after a health scare, make them feel good — but are priced at a level they believe is appropriate. This doesn’t always mean the cheapest, but it does mean a perceived sense of good value for money. That’s at odds with the approach of higher initial prices followed by steep markdowns that has become a hallmark of much U.S. retail. But as customers become more discerning, store groups will need to distinguish themselves with more than just discounts.This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editorial board or Bloomberg LP and its owners.Andrea Felsted is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering the consumer and retail industries. She previously worked at the Financial Times.For more articles like this, please visit us at bloomberg.com/opinionSubscribe now to stay ahead with the most trusted business news source.©2020 Bloomberg L.P.

  • Globe Newswire

    LVMH: AVAILABILITY OF 2019 UNIVERSAL REGISTRATION DOCUMENT

    Paris, April 30, 2020LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton announces the availability of its 2019 Universal Registration Document, in accordance with applicable regulations. The French version of this document was filed with the “Autorité des Marchés Financiers” (AMF) on April 29, 2020 under the reference D.20-0406. The English translation of this document may be consulted in the Publications section of the Company’s website (www.lvmh.com). This document includes in particular:\- the annual financial report; \- the report of the Board of Directors on corporate governance; \- the statutory auditors’ reports \- the statement of auditors’ fees; \- the description of the stock repurchase program.Attachment * Mise a disposition URD 2019 VA

  • Reuters - UK Focus

    LIVE MARKETS-French mom-and-pop investors in pandemic buying frenzy

    * HSBC, UBS, Santander: mixed Q1 results Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of European equity markets brought to you by Reuters stocks reporters. You can share your thoughts with Thyagaraju Adinarayan (thyagaraju.adinarayan@thomsonreuters.com), Joice Alves (joice.alves@thomsonreuters.com) and Julien Ponthus (julien.ponthus@thomsonreuters.com) in London and Stefano Rebaudo (stefano.rebaudo@thomsonreuters.com) in Milan. There's been quite a lot written about pasta and flour stockpiling but piling up stocks during the worst economic and financial crisis in living memory is an interesting one!

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    LIVE MARKETS-GRANOLAS heavier than the FAAAM'ous five

    * HSBC, UBS, Santander: mixed Q1 results Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of European equity markets brought to you by Reuters stocks reporters. You can share your thoughts with Thyagaraju Adinarayan (thyagaraju.adinarayan@thomsonreuters.com), Joice Alves (joice.alves@thomsonreuters.com) and Julien Ponthus (julien.ponthus@thomsonreuters.com) in London and Stefano Rebaudo (stefano.rebaudo@thomsonreuters.com) in Milan.

  • Diamonds Need Some New Best Friends
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    Diamonds Need Some New Best Friends

    (Bloomberg Opinion) -- It’s looking decidedly somber out there for the world’s favorite sparkly stone.Diamonds were ailing even before the coronavirus came along. Now, weeks into lockdowns in the U.S. and elsewhere, all but the largest diggers, polishers and retailers are struggling for cash. Unable to sell its stones, Dominion Diamond Mines, the miner that sold luxury brand Harry Winston to Swatch Group AG in 2013, filed for insolvency protection late Wednesday. Anglo American Plc’s De Beers cut 2020 production guidance by a fifth Thursday, in line with demand.To secure their future, diamond giants may need a rebranding akin to the storytelling feat pulled off by Harry Oppenheimer, the late De Beers chairman who cultivated the engagement ring to overcome a slump after the Great Depression. In so doing, he forged a tradition that fueled sales for decades. Today, a refreshed myth-making effort could target the post-pandemic concerns of millennial consumers: marketing the diamond as a store of value in volatile times comparable to art, which is also authentic, traceable and sustainable.Since 2011, when prices peaked thanks to China’s new shoppers, diamonds have faltered. Lab-grown stones, initially priced confusingly close to the real thing, posed a challenge. To make things worse, a supply glut hit the market, pushing producers to cut prices. A 26-million-carat increase in 2017 was the largest single-year volume addition since 1986, according to consulting firm Bain & Co. Meanwhile, financing availability shrank dramatically as traditional lenders pulled away. A 2018 fraud scandal involving celebrated Indian jeweler Nirav Modi didn’t help. The coronavirus will accelerate some developments that aren’t unwelcome. In supply terms, the industry may look healthier if older or more marginal mines are obliged to stop digging. Rio Tinto Group last year had already announced the 2020 closure of its Argyle mine, which produces both low-quality gems and fabled pink diamonds, taking some 13 million carats out of global annual production of just over 140 million. The current crisis will add to that. In March, Dominion stopped work at its Ekati mine in Canada, and other pits have been closed or are working only partially. Not all will return.There will be a shakeout among polishers and perhaps more integration in some parts of the industry, of the sort demonstrated by Louis Vuitton’s purchase earlier this year of the largest rough diamond since 1905. Sales of rough and polished stones will change too, as travel restrictions in South Africa, Botswana and India push more deals online. It’s a remarkable feat for a conservative industry that thrives on face-to-face interaction, and arcane systems like De Beers’ “sights,” as its regular sales are known.Yet the scale of this health crisis, rapidly turning into an economic cataclysm, has also made other problems far worse. India’s polishers are not only strapped for credit, but also struggling with a weaker rupee, lockdowns and curfews; Thousands of workers have been forced to leave hubs like Surat altogether. Elsewhere, both diamantaires and jewelry buyers are stuck at home, making it harder to clear excess inventory. The flow of diamonds has dwindled to barely a trickle.The real concern is demand, where a grim outlook for disposable incomes suggests a hoped-for 2020 recovery is impossible, even as supply shrinks. The very top of the market may be insulated, but further down even China’s “revenge purchases” aren’t going to be enough. As my colleague Nisha Gopalan has pointed out, such splurges won’t save luxury products — especially if U.S. job losses continue to pile up. Inventory could flood the market, too.All this upheaval does makes it a good time to rethink the storytelling behind diamonds, though. Coordinated marketing, once the industry’s go-to solution, will need to make a comeback as consumers emerge from the wreckage of coronavirus. Post-pandemic values may change broadly.Three things could be highlighted. First, a store of value for the long term, especially for the largest gems where prices vary less. Like art, or fine wine, only wearable. Better yet, to appeal to the millennials that make up its consumer base, the industry can promote the stones’ authenticity, building on existing work around provenance and traceability, dating back to the Kimberley Process, the multilateral system aimed at ensuring the proceeds of diamond mining aren’t used to fund conflict. The industry is also sustainable, with relatively clean, chemical-free processes.Marketing spend has recovered after a dip in the past decade, but coordinated industry expenditure remains far below even the early 2000s. While the likes of De Beers and Alrosa PJSC may be reluctant to sponsor cash-strapped smaller rivals, it would be money well spent. Nearly seven decades after Marilyn Monroe’s immortal song, it's time for a new myth.This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editorial board or Bloomberg LP and its owners.Clara Ferreira Marques is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering commodities and environmental, social and governance issues. Previously, she was an associate editor for Reuters Breakingviews, and editor and correspondent for Reuters in Singapore, India, the U.K., Italy and Russia.For more articles like this, please visit us at bloomberg.com/opinionSubscribe now to stay ahead with the most trusted business news source.©2020 Bloomberg L.P.

  • Gucci Bling Isn’t a Good Look in a Pandemic
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    Gucci Bling Isn’t a Good Look in a Pandemic

    (Bloomberg Opinion) -- Will fashionistas embrace ostentatious outfits and logo-heavy handbags with as much gusto as the coronavirus crisis unfolds?This is a question that all luxury groups must grapple with. But it’s an especially pertinent one for Gucci, the superstar brand owned by luxury behemoth Kering SA. Gucci has had nothing short of a miraculous turnaround under creative director Alessandro Michele, who embraced maximalism in everything from shoes to streetwear, setting fashion on a whole new aesthetic course.Consumers may shy away from the most conspicuous consumption with hospital staff risking their lives on the front lines of the Covid-19 battle. Especially as the pandemic shines a harsh light on how poorly paid essential workers are, from nurses to supermarket cashiers, making very showy purchases look out of place.Add in the fact that in leaner times, luxury tends to become more discreet and that’s a worry for those brands that have made the logo, such as Gucci’s double G, a key element of their look.Late on Tuesday, Kering said Gucci’s sales excluding currency movements, acquisitions and disposals fell by 23.2% in the three months to March 31. Shares in Kering fell as much as 6.9% on worries that the brand, which has so far proved remarkably resilient, is finally losing momentum. By contrast, French archrival LVMH, owner of Louis Vuitton and Dior, saw its fashion and leather goods sales in the quarter decline by a better-than-expected 10%.Gucci has obviously been hurt by the disruption to the Chinese market, where Covid-19 first struck. The brand generates 37% of its sales from Asia, but it is particularly popular in China, with millennials sporting Gucci T-shirts (not always the real thing) and carrying immediately distinctive handbags like the Dionysus with its snake clasp.Before the outbreak, Kering said Gucci had enjoyed strong demand in all markets, and it faced a difficult comparison with the year earlier period when comparable sales had surged an impressive 20%. The division was also hurt by the temporary closure of its production facilities in Italy, where the pandemic first hit hard in Europe.There is good news in Chinese shoppers flocking back to their local Gucci stores since they reopened. The brand returned to positive sales growth in China in April, and was leading Kering’s revival there. But as my colleague Nisha Gopalan has noted, the pent up demand unleashed after the lockdown may not last, particularly if the country’s slowing economy starts to affect luxury goods buyers’ spending. Meanwhile, continued store closures in the U.S. and Europe, and the absence of Chinese tourists once they reopen, will mean that sales elsewhere remain subdued.The prospect of shifting tastes layers another concern on top of the immediate dislocation from the virus.Michele has already toned down the look, but the Gucci logo is still prevalent. He may need to streamline it further to tune into the new mood, as well as keep designs fresh. The same goes for Kering’s smaller Balenciaga brand, whose recent success has been built on streetwear emblazoned with its name. Still, Kering is well placed in that it has historic French fashion house Yves Saint Laurent, which is more subtle. Another holding, Bottega Veneta, is the epitome of discreet luxury. The house best known for its woven leather handbags is enjoying a renaissance under its new creative director Daniel Lee, whose minimalist designs have already struck the right note with top-end buyers. Bottega Veneta’s underlying sales rose 8.5% in the first quarter.But right now, Gucci is Kering’s powerhouse, accounting for 61% of group sales and 83% of operating profit in 2019. Up until Tuesday’s close, shares in Kering had fallen about 16% this year, outdoing the MSCI Europe Textiles, Apparel and Luxury Goods Index. But if the Gucci story looks like it’s starting to fray, that performance could be tested.This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editorial board or Bloomberg LP and its owners.Andrea Felsted is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering the consumer and retail industries. She previously worked at the Financial Times.For more articles like this, please visit us at bloomberg.com/opinionSubscribe now to stay ahead with the most trusted business news source.©2020 Bloomberg L.P.

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  • Revenge Is a Dish That's Off the China Menu
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    Revenge Is a Dish That's Off the China Menu

    (Bloomberg Opinion) -- China’s high-end consumers aren’t going on a “revenge spending” spree. They’re just bringing their love affair with luxury brands home. A surge in China sales for stores operated by the likes of LVMH and Hermes International has spurred optimism that consumer demand will snap back as the lockdowns lift. The reports offered a glimmer of light amid data showing that China’s retail sales plunged 15.8% in March from a year earlier.Unfortunately, it looks as though Chinese consumers are simply buying their alligator handbags and diamond watches at home instead of in Hong Kong, Paris or Milan. While travel restrictions aimed at halting the pandemic are partly responsible, the trend was already in place before the virus appeared — driven by a change in tax rates.Beijing has been encouraging the nation’s shoppers, who accounted for around a third of global luxury sales last year, to spend more money at home. The gap between prices of upscale goods onshore and overseas shrank to 15% last year from about 30% three years ago after a series of cuts to China’s luxury sales taxes. Protests last year in Hong Kong, a favorite pit-stop for buyers of high-end products, also helped to spur domestic sales. The migration still has a long way to run: Only 30% of China’s luxury purchases took place at home last year.All this suggests that this spurt in luxury sales is unlikely to be sustained at these levels. Chinese purchases won’t rescue the sector globally, as my colleague Andrea Felsted has noted. More than 90% of sales take place in bricks-and-mortar stores. That’s understandable: If you’re going to spend thousands of dollars on a handcrafted item, you’ll want to touch it, rather than just clicking a button on an e-commerce site. Besides, Chinese shoppers are still worried about their jobs and the prospect of salary cuts. Most people don’t plan to increase spending on high-end goods, according to a Morgan Stanley survey that suggests the uptick reported by LVMH, Hermes and L’Oreal SA may quickly fade. Of 2,000 consumers surveyed, 29% said they will spend less on luxury goods next month versus this month, while 40% said they would spend more on groceries. The survey covered city-dwellers aged 18 to 49 in 19 provinces.The luxury sales bounce will taper off into a gradual though sustainable rise, according to Lucia Li, a Beijing-based partner at Bain & Co. The consultancy divided Chinese consumer products into six categories ranked from those that will gain a permanent boost from the coronavirus, such as digital healthcare, to those that will face enduring headwinds such as traditional retailers. It placed luxury goods in the middle bracket, along with alcohol and household appliances.China will need to look elsewhere for its economic revival. This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Bloomberg LP and its owners.Nisha Gopalan is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering deals and banking. She previously worked for the Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones as an editor and a reporter.For more articles like this, please visit us at bloomberg.com/opinionSubscribe now to stay ahead with the most trusted business news source.©2020 Bloomberg L.P.

  • For Luxury Brands, It’s Too Early to Pop Open the Champagne
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    For Luxury Brands, It’s Too Early to Pop Open the Champagne

    (Bloomberg Opinion) -- A flagship Hermes International store in Guangzhou reportedly took in $2.7 million on its first day reopening after the coronavirus lockdown, the biggest daily haul for a boutique in China, according to fashion trade bible WWD.The French luxury brand best known for its Kelly and Birkin bags may not be alone in enjoying the phenomenon that has been referred to as “revenge spending.” The term, coined to describe pent-up consumer demand in the 1980s after the poverty and chaos of the Cultural Revolution, is now being applied to splurging by Chinese shoppers as the virus recedes.LVMH, hit by a 17% decline in first-quarter sales excluding currency movements and acquisitions, said late Thursday that Chinese consumers were once again enthusiastically embracing its brands, including Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior. And my Bloomberg News colleagues reported that sales at LVMH stores on the mainland were up 50% year-on-year in the past three weeks.Cosmetics maker L’Oreal SA also pointed to a recovery in the region’s demand for beauty products. Of course, that may be a function of what’s called the “lipstick” index, where when times are tough consumers tend to buy smaller treats rather than more expensive items. But the signs do bode well for demand from Chinese consumers, who could account for 44% of luxury spending this year, according to analysts at Jefferies.Still, none of this may be enough to rescue second-quarter trading, nor the full year.First of all, there’s no guarantee that the rebound will be sustained. What’s more, during normal times the Chinese make the majority of their vanity purchases when they travel abroad. In this new post-coronavirus era, there has been an initial trend toward more domestic spending, and that could accelerate further. But bigger impulse purchases are still more likely to happen when people can finally visit cities such as Paris or Milan. With airplanes still grounded in many places and borders closed, travel is set to be severely constrained for some time, and that will be a drag on industry growth.Meanwhile, stores in Europe and the U.S. remain closed. When they finally reopen, brands will find it very difficult to compensate for fewer Chinese visitors. Massive job losses and all of the other economic hardships brought by lockdowns means they won’t be able to count on local shoppers to make up the difference. Consultants Bain & Co. estimate that global personal luxury goods sales could fall as much as 35% this year, with a mid-point scenario at 22-25%. This would be the worst decline in modern luxury industry history.Despite the inevitable industry downturn this year — one that will possibly stretch into 2021 — LVMH looks to be one of the best-placed luxury groups.With revenue of 52 billion euros ($56 billion) in 2019, more than three times that of its nearest rivals, LVMH has significant scale and a strong stable of brands, led by Louis Vuitton and Dior but also including Fendi and Celine in fashion and the Sephora beauty stores. The 10% decline in fashion and leather goods sales, excluding currency movements and acquisitions, is better than might have been expected. The company run by billionaire Bernard Arnault also has a diverse portfolio, both geographically and in terms of products, which include spirits and beauty lines too. This gives it scope to cut costs, but also, crucially, to invest when competitors may be weakened.There are some worries. For example, the $16 billion acquisition of American diamond-jewelry icon Tiffany & Co. will now be more of a challenge. (LVMH indicated on Thursday that it would still go ahead with the deal.) And it also has exposure to travel retail through major duty-free chain DFS, which may be depressed for some time.So LVMH won’t be immune from the continued disruption to luxury goods sales. But as it demonstrated in the first quarter it should be more than able to hold its own.This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Bloomberg LP and its owners.Andrea Felsted is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering the consumer and retail industries. She previously worked at the Financial Times.For more articles like this, please visit us at bloomberg.com/opinionSubscribe now to stay ahead with the most trusted business news source.©2020 Bloomberg L.P.

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  • Sales drop at Vuitton owner LVMH as virus forces store closures
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    Sales drop at Vuitton owner LVMH as virus forces store closures

    Louis Vuitton owner LVMH on Thursday posted a 17% drop in comparable sales in the first quarter due to the coronavirus pandemic, as government-imposed lockdowns in China and Europe forced it to close stores and production sites. LVMH, like rivals such as Gucci-owner Kering, has had to temporarily shut shops in key markets after the novel coronavirus first emerged in China late last year and later spread to Europe and the United States. The world's biggest luxury goods group also halted production at key sites including in France, where it manufactures the bulk of its pricey Vuitton handbags for instance, though it has used some of its sites to produce face masks and hand gels.

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    LVMH shows good resilience in the first quarter of 2020

    Paris, April 16th, 2020LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s leading high-quality products group, recorded revenue of 10.6 billion Euros for the first quarter of 2020, down 15% compared to the same period in 2019 and down 17% on an organic* basis. LVMH has proven its ability to be resilient in an economic environment disrupted by a serious health crisis that has led to the closure of stores and manufacturing sites in most countries in recent weeks, as well as the suspension of international travel. The Group's priority is to ensure the safety of its employees and customers. The LVMH teams have demonstrated their strong commitment and agility in facing this unprecedented situation, and efforts to adapt to the current environment are actively underway in order to control costs and ensure a more selective investment policy. LVMH has also organized the business to support the collective efforts being undertaken to combat Covid-19. Numerous solidarity initiatives have been rolled out by the Group’s Maisons around the world to support health authorities and medical staff.Bernard Arnault, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of LVMH, said: “In this unprecedented context, I would first like to thank our teams around the world, who have mobilized to help caregivers and participate in the collective effort by making hydroalcoholic gel for hand sanitizers, by facilitating the movement or by producing medical masks or even by sourcing critical equipment for hospitals. The health and safety of our employees and customers must remain our top priority. On a global scale, the Group works closely with the teams of each of our Maisons to provide them with all the resources they need.Thanks to everyone’s commitment and the strength of its brands, the LVMH group maintains good resilience in the face of this worldwide challenge. For several weeks, our teams have once again demonstrated that excellence, creativity and responsiveness will allow us not only to overcome this crisis but, above all, to emerge even stronger when it fades.”Revenue by business group:In million euros Q1 2020 Q1 2019   % Change Q1 2020 /Q1 2019 Reported Organic* Wines & Spirits 1 175 1 349  - 13 % \- 14 % Fashion & Leather Goods 4 643 5 111 \-  9 % \- 10 % Perfumes & Cosmetics 1 382 1 687 \- 18 % \- 19 % Watches & Jewelry 792 1 046 \- 24 %   - 26 % Selective Retailing 2 626 3 510 \- 25 % \- 26 % Other activities and eliminations (22) (165) \- \- Total LVMH 10 596 12 538 \- 15 % \- 17 % * with comparable structure and exchange rates. The currency effect for the Group was +1 % and the structural impact was +1%. In Wines & Spirits, the positive currency effect and the firm price increase policy partially offset the decline in volumes. Revenue was down 14% on an organic basis in the first quarter of 2020. The US market demonstrated its good resilience over the period, supported by advance orders from distributors. Hennessy cognac slowed down in China given lower demand linked to the epidemic and to the timing of 2020 Chinese New Year.The Fashion & Leather Goods business group recorded a decline in organic revenue of 10% in the first quarter of 2020 in a market environment defined by store closures in several regions around the world. Online sales saw rapid growth. Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior, in particular, continued to show creative momentum, as illustrated by the latest runway shows and continuous enhancements to their iconic products. The other brands continued the efforts to strengthen their resilience. Manufacturing sites of the Group's Maisons are preparing to reopen with maximum safety conditions for employees following the suspension of activity in mid-March.In Perfumes & Cosmetics, organic revenue decreased 19% in the first quarter of 2020. The major brands demonstrated their resilience as retailers reduced their inventory levels given the current crisis. Online sales grew rapidly.The Watches & Jewelry business group recorded a 26% drop in organic revenue in the first quarter of 2020. Bvlgari experienced a decline in its activity due to the closure of its stores, in Asia in particular. After a good start to the year, TAG Heuer and Hublot were affected by the reduction of orders by retailers. One of the major innovations of the quarter was the very successful launch of TAG Heuer’s new smart watch.In Selective Retailing, organic revenue was down 26% in the first quarter of 2020. While all the Sephora stores were closed in China for a major part of the quarter, those located in Europe and the United States have been closed since mid-March. Online revenue significantly increased over this period. Shopping in stores has gradually picked up in China since early April. DFS experienced a significant decline in activity in most destinations as a result of the suspension of international travel.In a very turbulent context, the Group will maintain a strategy focused on preserving the value of its brands, based on the exceptional quality of its products and the responsiveness of its teams. In the current situation, the Group will further strengthen its policy of controlling costs and being selective in its investments. The closures of the Group's manufacturing sites and stores in most of the world’s countries in the first half will have an impact on the annual revenue and results. This impact cannot be precisely evaluated at this stage without knowing the timetable for a return to normal business in the different areas where the Group operates. We can only hope that the recovery happens gradually from May or June after a second quarter which will still be very affected by the crisis, in particular in Europe and the US. LVMH relies on the talent and motivation of its teams, the diversification of its businesses and the geographical diversity of its revenue to reinforce, once again in 2020, its global leadership position in high-quality goods.At a meeting on April 15th, 2020, the LVMH Board of Directors assessed the economic situation resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic and, in light of current events and governmental recommendations, decided to propose a 30% reduction in the dividend announced on January 28th for Shareholders’ approval at the AGM on June 30th, 2020. The dividend for 2019 will therefore be €4.80 per share and, given the interim dividend paid on December 10th, 2019, the balance of €2.60 per share will be paid on July 9th, 2020. In addition, the Board was informed of the decision taken by Bernard Arnault, as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and by each of the other Executive Board members to give up their remuneration for the months of April and May 2020 as well as all the variable remuneration relating to 2020. Finally, the Board members of the Company took the decision to reduce their attendance fees by 30% for 2020.Regulated information linked to this press release and presentation available on www.lvmh.comLVMH LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton is represented in Wines and Spirits by a portfolio of brands that includes Moët & Chandon, Dom Pérignon, Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin, Krug, Ruinart, Mercier, Château d’Yquem, Domaine du Clos des Lambrays, Château Cheval Blanc, Colgin Cellars, Hennessy, Glenmorangie, Ardbeg, Belvedere, Woodinville, Volcán de Mi Tierra, Chandon, Cloudy Bay, Terrazas de los Andes, Cheval des Andes, Cape Mentelle, Newton, Bodega Numanthia and Ao Yun. Its Fashion and Leather Goods division includes Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior Couture, Celine, Loewe, Kenzo, Givenchy, Pink Shirtmaker, Fendi, Emilio Pucci, Marc Jacobs, Berluti, Nicholas Kirkwood, Loro Piana, RIMOWA, Patou and Fenty. LVMH is present in the Perfumes and Cosmetics sector with Parfums Christian Dior, Guerlain, Parfums Givenchy, Kenzo Parfums, Perfumes Loewe, Benefit Cosmetics, Make Up For Ever, Acqua di Parma, Fresh, Fenty Beauty by Rihanna and Maison Francis Kurkdjian. LVMH's Watches and Jewelry division comprises Bvlgari, TAG Heuer, Chaumet, Dior Watches, Zenith, Fred and Hublot. LVMH is also active in selective retailing as well as in other activities through DFS, Sephora, Le Bon Marché, La Samaritaine, Groupe Les Echos, Cova, Le Jardin d’Acclimatation, Royal Van Lent, Belmond and Cheval Blanc hotels.“This document may contain certain forward looking statements which are based on estimations and forecasts. By their nature, these forward looking statements are subject to important risks and uncertainties and factors beyond our control or ability to predict, in particular those described in LVMH’s Reference Document which is available on the website (www.lvmh.com). These forward looking statements should not be considered as a guarantee of future performance, the actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied by them. The forward looking statements only reflect LVMH’s views as of the date of this document, and LVMH does not undertake to revise or update these forward looking statements. The forward looking statements should be used with caution and circumspection and in no event can LVMH and its Management be held responsible for any investment or other decision based upon such statements. The information in this document does not constitute an offer to sell or an invitation to buy shares in LVMH or an invitation or inducement to engage in any other investment activities.”LVMH CONTACTS  Analysts and investors  Chris Hollis  LVMH  + 33 1 44 13 21 22  Media  Jean-Charles Tréhan  LVMH  + 33 1 44 13 26 20   MEDIA CONTACTS    France  Brune Diricq / Charlotte Mariné  Publicis Consultants  + 33 1 44 82 47 20  France  Michel Calzaroni / Olivier Labesse /  Hugues Schmitt / Thomas Roborel de Climens  DGM Conseil  + 33 1 40 70 11 89  Italy  Michele Calcaterra, Matteo Steinbach  SEC and Partners  + 39 02 6249991 UK Hugh Morrison, Charlotte McMullen  Montfort Communications  + 44 7921 881 800  US  James Fingeroth, Molly Morse, Anntal Silver  Kekst & Company  + 1 212 521 4800  China  Daniel Jeffreys  Deluxewords  +44 772 212 6562  +86 21 80 36 04 48  Attachment * LVMH2020FirstQuarterRevenue

  • Globe Newswire

    LVMH: Share Transactions Disclosure

    Paris, April 1st, 2020The disclosure of share transactions carried out from March 23rd to March 27th, 2020 was sent to the AMF on April 1st, 2020. As required by current law, this document is publically available and can be consulted on the Company’s website (www.lvmh.com) under the section «regulated information».Attachment * Share Transactions Disclosure from March 23rd to March 27th 2020

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