LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH) is engaged in the business of production and retailing of luxury goods such as wines and spirits, fashion and leather goods, perfumes and cosmetics, watches, and jewelry.The group operates on a global scale and has offices in 57 countries worldwide.
LVMH is headquartered in Paris, France and employs approximately 56,200 people.
The group recorded revenues of E15,306 million during the fiscal year ended December 2006, an increase of 10% over 2005. The operating profit of the group was E3,052 million during fiscal year
2006, an increase of 21% over 2005.The net profit was E2,160 million in fiscal year 2006, an increase of 29.5% over 2005.
KEY FACTS
Head Office LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA
22, avenue Montaigne
75008 Paris
FRA
Phone 33 1 44 13 22 22
Fax 33 1 44 13 21 19
Web Address www.lvmh.com
Revenue / turnover 15,306.0
(EUR Mn)
Financial Year End December
Employees 56,216
Paris Ticker LVMH
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Company Overview
SWOT ANALYSIS
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH) is an international group of companies principally engaged in the production and sale of luxury goods under various brand names. The group is active in a number of global markets including: wines and spirits, fashion and leather goods, fragrances and cosmetics, jewelry and selective retailing sectors. The group enjoys a strong brand image in all markets, which ensures customer loyalty resulting in repeat purchase and greater acceptability for new product introductions. However, proliferation of counterfeit goods and accessories could adversely affect the sales of the group.
Strengths Weaknesses
Strong brand image Low returns
Distribution capabilities Sluggish revenue growth
Broad product portfolio
Opportunities