LVMH
A French multinational luxury goods conglomerate that acquired the Belvedere Vodka brand from Dean Phillips' family.
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LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE is a premier French multinational luxury conglomerate headquartered in Paris. Formed in 1987 through the merger of the fashion house Louis Vuitton and the spirits producer Moët Hennessy, the group is led by Chairman and CEO Bernard Arnault, who transformed it into the world's largest luxury goods company. LVMH operates across six business sectors—Fashion Group, Wines and Spirits, Perfumes and Cosmetics, Watches and Jewelry, Selective Distribution, and Other Activities—managing a portfolio of 75 prestigious brands including Christian Dior, Tiffany & Co., and Sephora. In April 2023, it became the first European company to surpass a market valuation of $500 billion. The company's growth has been defined by strategic acquisitions, such as the purchase of Belvedere Vodka from entrepreneur Dean Phillips and the high-profile acquisition of Tiffany & Co. in 2021.
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Extracted Attributes
Founded
1987-06-03
Founders
Alain Chevalier and Henry Racamier
Industry
Luxury Goods
Full Name
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE
Headquarters
22 Avenue Montaigne, Paris, France
Stock Ticker
MC (Euronext Paris)
Revenue (2024)
84.7 billion euros
Chairman and CEO
Bernard Arnault
Number of Brands
75
Number of Employees
215,637
Market Valuation (April 2023)
Over $500 billion USD
Timeline
- Moët & Chandon is founded as a champagne producer. (Source: Wikipedia)
1743-01-01
- Hennessy is founded as a cognac producer. (Source: Wikipedia)
1765-01-01
- The fashion house Louis Vuitton is founded in Paris. (Source: Wikipedia)
1854-01-01
- Moët & Chandon and Hennessy merge to form Moët Hennessy. (Source: Wikipedia)
1971-01-01
- LVMH is created through the merger of Louis Vuitton and Moët Hennessy. (Source: Wikidata)
1987-06-03
- Bernard Arnault gains control of LVMH following a leadership struggle between the original founders. (Source: Britannica)
1989-01-01
- LVMH acquires the cosmetics brand Make Up For Ever. (Source: Wikipedia)
1999-01-01
- LVMH completes the acquisition of Tiffany & Co. after a period of legal disputes. (Source: Britannica)
2021-01-07
- LVMH becomes the first European company to reach a market valuation of $500 billion. (Source: Wikipedia)
2023-04-01
Wikipedia
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LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE is a French multinational holding company and conglomerate that specializes in luxury goods and has its headquarters in Paris. The company was formed in 1987 through the merger of fashion house Louis Vuitton (founded in 1854) with Moët Hennessy, which had been established by the 1971 merger between the champagne producer Moët & Chandon (founded in 1743) and the cognac producer Hennessy (founded in 1765). In April 2023, LVMH became the first European company to surpass a valuation of $500 billion. In 2023, the company was ranked 47th in the Forbes Global 2000. LVMH controls around 60 subsidiaries that manage 75 luxury brands. In addition to Louis Vuitton and Moët Hennessy, LVMH's portfolio includes Christian Dior SE, Givenchy, Fendi, Celine, Kenzo, Tiffany & Co., Bulgari, Loewe, TAG Heuer, Marc Jacobs, Sephora and Loro Piana. The subsidiaries are often managed independently, under the umbrellas of six branches: Fashion Group, Wines and Spirits, Perfumes and Cosmetics, Watches and Jewelry, Selective Distribution, and Other Activities. LVMH owns Les Echos-Le Parisien Group, its media subsidiary. The wine estate of Château d'Yquem, whose origins date back to 1593, is under LVMH ownership. Bernard Arnault is the chairman, CEO and largest shareholder of LVMH, making him one of the richest people in the world as of 2026.
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- Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton Se Company Profile - GlobalData
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE (LVMH) is a manufacturer and marketer of luxury goods. The company's product portfolio comprises fashion and leather goods, wines and spirits, beauty products, perfumes and cosmetics, jewelry, and watches. It offers premium leather goods such as handbags and shoes. LVMH markets products under the Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Moet & Chandon, Maisons Cheval Blanc, Jardin d’Acclimatation and Sephora brand names. It also offers cruise services and utilizes a distribution network, including boutiques and selective retailing channels. The company's business operations span across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. LVMH is headquartered in Paris, Ile-de-France, France. [...] ## Competitor Comparison | Key Parameters | LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE | L'Oreal SA | Compagnie Financiere Richemont SA | Kering SA | Hermes International SA | --- --- --- | | Headquarters | France | France | Switzerland | France | France | | City | Paris | Clichy | Bellevue | Paris | Paris | | State/Province | Ile-de-France | Ile-de-France Ile-de-France | Ile-de-France | | No. of Employees | 215,637 | 94,397 | 38,896 | 43,791 | 25,697 | | Entity Type | Public | Public | Public | Public | Public | Benchmark the company against the market with exclusive information on key competitors Benchmark the company against the market with exclusive information on key competitors Learn more ## Key Financial Charts ## Sales Growth Share Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn [...] Gain a 360-degree view of LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE and make more informed decisions for your business Gain a 360-degree view of LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE and make more informed decisions for your business Learn more Headquarters France Address 22, Avenue Montaigne, Paris, Ile-de-France, 75008 Website www.lvmh.com Telephone 33 1 44132222 No of Employees 215,637 Industry Consumer Packaged Goods Ticker Symbol & Exchange MC (EPA) Revenue (2024) $91.6B -1.7% (2024 vs 2023) EPS XYZ Net Income (2024) XYZ -17.3% (2024 vs 2023) Market Cap\ $377.0B Net Profit Margin (2024) XYZ -15.8% (2024 vs 2023) \ As of and is in US$ View LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE financials ## Signals available in LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE report Deal Volume 17
- LVMH - Wikipedia
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE is a French multinational holding company and conglomerate "Conglomerate (company)") that specializes in luxury goods and has its headquarters in Paris. The company was formed in 1987 through the merger of fashion house Louis Vuitton (founded in 1854) with Moët Hennessy, which had been established by the 1971 merger between the champagne producer Moët & Chandon (founded in 1743) and the cognac producer Hennessy (founded in 1765). In April 2023, LVMH became the first European company to surpass a valuation of $500 billion. In 2023, the company was ranked 47th in the Forbes Global 2000. [...] | Headquarters in Paris, France | | Trade name | LVMH | | Formerly | LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA "S.A. (corporation)") (1987–2015) | | Company type | Public | | Traded as | Euronext Paris: MC CAC 40 component | | ISIN | FR0000121014 | | Industry | Luxury goods | | Predecessors | Moët & Chandon Hennessy Louis Vuitton | | Founded | 3 June 1987; 38 years ago (1987-06-03) | | Founders | Alain Chevalier Henry Racamier | | Headquarters | 22 Avenue Montaigne Paris, France | | Number of locations | 6,307 stores (2024) | | Area served | Worldwide | | Key people | Bernard Arnault (chairman and CEO) Stéphane Bianchi (Group Managing Director) Antoine Arnault (Director; CEO of Christian Dior SE) Delphine Arnault (Director; CEO of Christian Dior Couture) | [...] ## History [edit] In 1987, Moët Hennessy and Louis Vuitton merged to create LVMH. As a result of different visions for the future of the merged entity, Alain Chevalier and Henry Racamier, the respective leaders of the predecessor firms, started to fight. Racamier invited Bernard Arnault to invest in LVMH. Rapidly, Arnault succeeded in taking control of LVMH at the expense of the initial family owners. Contrary to what is often indicated, Arnault did not establish LVMH. LVMH is a component of the Euro Stoxx 50 stock market index. Make Up For Ever was established in 1984, and it was acquired by LVMH in 1999.
- LVMH | History, Companies, Brands, Owner, Bernard Arnault ...
## History LVMH began in 1987 when Henri Recamier, then the head of Louis Vuitton, announced the merger of his company with Moët Hennessy. The latter was itself a merger, formed in 1971 between Moët & Chandon, a historic producer of champagne known especially for Dom Perignon, and Hennessy, a leading producer of cognac. Three years later Recamier was ousted from the company in a hostile takeover by Bernard Arnault, who became chairman and CEO of LVMH. [...] Top Questions What is LVMH? What does the term 'multinational conglomerate' mean in relation to LVMH? What types of products and industries does LVMH work in? Which are some famous brands owned by LVMH? How did LVMH become one of the largest companies in the luxury industry? How does LVMH impact fashion, culture, and the global economy today? LVMH, multinational conglomerate headquartered in Paris that is the largest luxury goods group in the world. LVMH owns 75 luxury brands, including Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, and Tiffany & Co. It is the only group whose subsidiaries span all five sectors of the luxury goods market: wines and spirits, fashion and leather goods, perfumes and cosmetics, watches and jewelry, and selective retailing. ## History [...] See all related content ## Scandals Despite its successes, LVMH has not been without its scandals. From the very beginning of Arnault’s tenure, his aggressive style raised eyebrows and often led to vitriolic lawsuits, as when he ousted Recamier during LVMH’s earliest years and when he attempted to pull out of purchasing Tiffany & Co. during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 (the deal was ultimately completed in 2021). Other scandals include accusations in 2011 that Christian Dior designer Galliano made racist insults in a Paris café—he was subsequently fired—and a 2021 criminal probe stemming from LVMH’s employment of a former French intelligence chief, who was accused of spying for the company—LVMH paid €10 million to settle the claims.
- LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE - Company Profile and News
Skip To Content Quick Links Stocks Currencies Commodities Rates & Bonds Sectors Watchlist Recently Viewed Companies # LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton operates as a luxury goods group. The Company produces and sells wine, cognac, perfumes, cosmetics, luggage, watches, and jewelry. LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton serves customers worldwide.
- LVMH, world leader in high-quality products
LVMH, world leader in high-quality products Menu Content Footer Accessibility LVMH Share Quotation: Investors Press Suppliers Candidate Portal Language selector Current language:EN ENGLISH EN Français FR 中文 中文 ITALIANO IT 日本語 JA Menu Search Close Menu Search Accessibility Language selector Current language:EN ENGLISH EN Français FR 中文 中文 ITALIANO IT 日本語 JA Group Back _GROUP_ A family-run group, LVMH strives to ensure the long-term development of each of its Maisons in keeping with their identity, their heritage and their expertise. History Mission Governance & Ethics Business Model Economic impact Special events Commitments Back [...] Home Other activities Join us Back JOIN _US_ With more than 75 prestigious Maisons covering six business sectors, LVMH offers boundless opportunities. Join us! Your Journey at LVMH Work at LVMH Discover our Métiers People Gallery Our programs LVMH Métiers d'Excellence Graduate Programs INSIDE LVMH DARE Dream Machine LVMH x FORMULA 1® Investors Back INVESTORS LVMH, the world’s leading luxury products group, gathers 75 prestigious brands, with 84.7 billion euros revenue in 2024 and a retail network of over 6,300 stores worldwide. LVMH share Contact Regulated information Investors and analysts [...] Commitments Back _COMMITMENTS_ Committed to positive impact, LVMH actively supports social, environmental and cultural initiatives with a long-term vision, in order to make a lasting difference. The Group works closely with numerous stakeholders that address important social issues. Our commitment in action Our ethics & compliance approach For People For the Environment For Philanthropy All our actions Maisons Back _MAISONS_ LVMH is home to 75 distinguished Maisons rooted in six different sectors. True to tradition, each of our brands builds on a specialty legacy while keeping an unwavering focus on the exquisite caliber of its products. Wines & Spirits Home Wines & Spirits Back Popular searches
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Employees
215,000Instance Of
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Inception Date
6/3/1987
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LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, Avenue Montaigne, Quartier des Champs-Élysées, Paris 8e Arrondissement, Paris, Île-de-France, France métropolitaine, 75008, France
Coordinates: 48.8663580, 2.3055236
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