LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton Produce Sexy Financials

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s leading luxury products group, recorded revenue of €9.1 billion in the first half of 2010, an increase of 16%.

All business groups achieved double-digit organic revenue growth. The Group performed particularly well in Asia, the United States and Europe.

Bernard Arnault, Chairman and CEO of LVMH, commented:

“The 2010 first half results, once again, demonstrate the exceptional appeal of our brands as well as the effectiveness of our strategy, as pertinent in the context of a recovery in 2010 as it was during the global economic crisis in 2009. All LVMH’s business groups contributed to this excellent half year. Operating margin has improved considerably thanks to robust revenue growth and the control over operating costs. This focus on cost control will continue into the second half of the year despite the momentum in the markets. The Group approaches the end of the year with confidence and is relying upon the creativity and quality of its products as well as the effectiveness of its teams to pursue further market share gains in its historical markets as well as in high potential emerging markets.”

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton is the world’s leading luxury goods group. The Group is represented in Wines and Spirits by a portfolio of brands that includes Moët & Chandon, Dom Pérignon, Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin, Krug, Ruinart, Château d’Yquem, Hennessy, Glenmorangie, Ardbeg, and Belvedere Vodka.

Its Fashion and Leather Goods division includes Louis Vuitton, the world’s leading luxury brand, as well as Celine, Loewe, Kenzo, Givenchy, Thomas Pink, Fendi, Emilio Pucci, Donna Karan, Marc Jacobs, Berluti, and StefanoBi.

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