Revenue growth of 17% for LVMH in the first quarter

The Wines & Spirits business group saw strong demand in the first quarter, notably in the United States and Asia. Champagne volumes increased by 8% compared to the robust first quarter of 2010 during which distributors’ orders returned. The prestige cuvées enjoyed particularly rapid growth. With volumes up 16%, Hennessy cognac continued the excellent momentum seen at the year-end across all its qualities of cognac.

Fashion & Leather Goods recorded organic revenue growth of 13% in the first quarter of 2011. Louis Vuitton continued its exceptional momentum which was driven by the enthusiasm of both local clients and tourists for its high quality products. Production capacities were expanded in order to support this demand, thanks notably to the new Marsaz workshop in the Drôme region of France. For the first time the brand took part in the Baselworld Watch Fair reflecting the excellence of Louis Vuitton’s watch-making expertise. Fendi and Donna Karan continued their rapid revenue growth. Other brands, in particular Céline, experienced a strong progress in activity.

For Perfumes & Cosmetics, organic revenue growth was 11% in the first quarter of 2011. Christian Dior had an excellent quarter thanks to the sustained growth of its flagship product ranges. The quarter saw the successful launch of the Dior Addict lipstick and the roll out of a new perfume, Miss Dior, with Natalie Portman as its muse. Guerlain benefited from the rapid growth of its legendary perfume Shalimar and from its skin care range Orchidée Impériale. Givenchy’s growth was driven by the success of Play for Her, launched in 2010. Benefit and Make Up For Ever experienced exceptional growth across all markets.

The Watches & Jewelry business group recorded organic revenue growth of 20% in the first quarter of 2011, supported by the excellent performance of its own boutiques as well as that of multi-brand retail stores. The watch-making brands revealed their first class innovations at Baselworld. TAG Heuer strengthened its iconic Carrera collection of chronographs with a technical ability unique in the world. Zenith, with strong growth, continued the renovation of its Manufacture in Le Locle. Hublot benefited from the strong momentum of its Big Bang and King Power lines and the opening of its own boutiques, notably Place Vendôme. Chaumet’s new Bee My Love collection was very well received. De Beers made significant progress in Asia and the United States. The announcement of the strategic alliance with Bulgari was a key highlight of the quarter.

Selective Retailing recorded organic revenue growth of 17% in the first quarter of 2011. DFS reaped the rewards of its quality strategy and benefited from the rise of tourism in Asia. The renovation and expansion program for the Macao, Hawaii and Singapore Gallerias continued. Sephora continued to record excellent performances across all its regions. Thanks to its exclusive product offering and innovative services, Sephora increased its market share and accelerated the expansion of its networks into markets with strong potential.

Taking into account the geopolitical and economic environment, LVMH will continue to focus its efforts on developing its brands, will maintain a strict control over costs and will target its investments on the quality, the excellence and the innovation of its products and of their distribution. The Group will rely on the talent and motivation of its teams, the diversification of its businesses and the good geographical balance of its revenues to increase, once again in 2011, its leadership of the global high quality products market.

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