LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE
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LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE
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Company History
Founded 1987 in Paris, France
The modern LVMH group was formed in 1987 through the merger of Moet Hennessy and Louis Vuitton. Bernard Arnault later gained control and built the group through acquisitions, brand elevation, and a decentralized maison structure that became the luxury conglomerate template.
Alain Chevalier helped lead Moet Hennessy into the merger that created LVMH.
Henry Racamier represented the Louis Vuitton side of the merger that formed LVMH.
Bernard Arnault transformed LVMH into the dominant global luxury conglomerate through acquisition, brand elevation, and capital discipline.
Moet & Chandon's champagne heritage becomes one of the pre-LVMH building blocks.
Louis Vuitton begins as a Paris trunk-making house.
Moet Hennessy and Louis Vuitton merge to create LVMH.
Bernard Arnault gains control and begins shaping the modern luxury group.
LVMH strengthens Watches and Jewelry with Bulgari.
LVMH completes its acquisition of Tiffany & Co.
LVMH reports 2025 revenue of EUR 80.807B.
Expanded LVMH into global selective beauty retail.
Strengthened LVMH's hard-luxury position in jewelry and watches.
Brought Dior Couture fully into the LVMH structure.
Expanded LVMH into luxury hospitality and experiences.
Significantly expanded LVMH's U.S. jewelry and high-end retail presence.