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What does LVMH own?
LVMH owns more than 75 luxury brands across five business segments. In Fashion and Leather Goods, the group's most valuable brands include Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Celine, Fendi, and Loewe. The Wines and Spirits segment includes Hennessy, Moët and Chandon, Dom Pérignon, Veuve Clicquot, and Krug. Watches and Jewelry includes Tiffany and Co., Bulgari, TAG Heuer, and Hublot. Perfumes and Cosmetics includes Guerlain, Benefit Cosmetics, and Fenty Beauty. The Selective Retailing segment includes Sephora, the world's largest prestige beauty retailer.

Is LVMH publicly traded?
Yes, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE is listed on Euronext Paris under the ticker symbol MC and is a component of the CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 indices. Despite being publicly traded, the Arnault family exercises effective control through approximately 48% of voting rights, held partly through the Christian Dior SE holding company. The remaining shares are held by institutional investors and public shareholders.

Who founded LVMH?
LVMH was formed in 1987 through the merger of Moët Hennessy and Louis Vuitton, with Bernard Arnault engineering the transaction and consolidating control as Chairman and CEO. The predecessor companies have much older founding dates: Louis Vuitton's atelier was founded in 1854, Moët and Chandon in 1743, and Hennessy in 1765. Arnault is widely credited as the architect of the modern LVMH conglomerate model.

Where is LVMH headquartered?
LVMH is headquartered in Paris, Ile-de-France, France. The group's registered office is located at 22 Avenue Montaigne in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, one of the world's most prestigious luxury retail addresses. Manufacturing for the group's fashion and leather goods brands is concentrated primarily in France and Italy, preserving the artisanal heritage that underpins luxury positioning.

How many brands does LVMH own?
LVMH owns more than 75 luxury brands across its five business segments. The group does not disclose an exact count because the definition of a distinct brand versus a product line varies; some sources cite figures between 75 and 80 distinct maisons. The brands span a wide range of luxury categories including fashion, leather goods, champagne, cognac, perfume, cosmetics, watches, fine jewelry, and beauty retail.

Who owns LVMH?
LVMH is a publicly traded company, but the Arnault family exercises effective control through approximately 48% of voting rights. Bernard Arnault and his family hold their stake partly directly and partly through their holding company Agache, which controls Christian Dior SE, which in turn holds a majority economic interest in LVMH. The remaining shares are held by institutional investors and public shareholders. Bernard Arnault serves as Chairman and CEO.

What was LVMH's revenue in 2025?
LVMH reported full-year 2025 revenue of €80.8 billion, down 5% on a reported basis and down 3% on an organic basis from €84.7 billion in 2024. Profit from recurring operations was €17.8 billion, equating to an operating margin of 22%. Group share of net profit was €10.9 billion. Operating free cash flow came to €11.3 billion, up 8% versus 2024. The revenue decline primarily reflected challenging conditions in Asia and currency headwinds; organic growth returned to 1% in the second half of 2025.

Is LVMH involved in any regulatory proceedings?
LVMH has faced general regulatory attention regarding selective distribution practices in Europe and trade policy risk related to Chinese potential tariffs on European cognac and brandy exports, which would materially affect Hennessy. The group disclosed the trade tariff risk in its 2025 investor communications. No major outstanding regulatory fines or court judgments against the group were reported as of March 2026.