2016 record results

Wines & Spirits: good year with progress in the United States and rebound in shipments to China

The Wines & Spirits business group recorded an increase in organic revenue of 7 %. On a reported basis, revenue growth was 5 %. Profit from recurring operations increased by 10 %. With volumes up 3%, solid growth continues for champagne and prestige cuvees performed particularly well.  Hennessy cognac enjoyed an excellent year with 10% volume growth.  The American market is growing well and China saw better momentum after a tough 2015 due to destocking by distributors. Other spirits, Glenmorangie and Belvedere, continued their growth.

Fashion & Leather Goods: good performance of Louis Vuitton, other brands strengthened their positions

The Fashion & Leather Goods business group recorded organic revenue growth of 4% in 2016. On a reported basis, revenue growth was 3 %. Profit from recurring operations increased by 10%. Louis Vuitton had a good year driven by the level of creativity across all its businesses.  The continued success of its iconic product range and the strong demand for recent creations such as the new luggage designed by Marc Newson and the Louis Vuitton fragrances, all contributed to this growth.  Fendi recorded robust growth crossing the symbolic revenue threshold of 1 billion euros during the year.  Loro Piana continued to expand its distribution network and opened a flagship store in Paris. Céline, Loewe and Kenzo all continued to grow. Marc Jacobs continued to work on changes to its collection. Donna Karan was sold in December to the American G-III group.  Rimowa, world leader in luggage of excellence, joined the LVMH group.

Perfumes & Cosmetics: continued success of innovations; excellent performance in makeup

The Perfumes & Cosmetics business group recorded organic revenue growth of 8%. On a reported basis, revenue growth was 6%. Profit from recurring operations increased by 5%. The inauguration of the new atelier for the creation of fragrances, Les Fontaines Parfumées, at Grasse was a highlight of the year. Parfums Christian Dior grew market share in all regions, driven by the worldwide success of Sauvage and the vitality of its iconic perfumes J’adore and Miss Dior. The progress of makeup also contributed to the Maison’s excellent performance. Guerlain benefitted from the successful launch of its new makeup collection inspired by its fragrance La Petite Robe Noire. Benefit experienced strong growth driven by the success of its new collection for eyebrows.  Make Up For Ever, Fresh and Kat Von D performed well.

Watches & Jewelry: market share gains for Bvlgari and TAG Heuer

The Watches & Jewelry business group recorded organic revenue growth of 5%. On a reported basis, revenue growth was 5%. Profit from recurring operations increased by 6%. Bvlgari continued to gain market share with enhancements to its Serpenti, Diva and B.zero1 lines.  Growth continued in China, Korea and in the Middle East.  TAG Heuer grew despite a difficult market for watches, gained market share and benefitted from the success of its new collections and its connected watch. Hublot accelerated its development in Asia and recorded the best year in its history.  Chaumet continued to move its product lines upmarket and inaugurated a new boutique concept in Hong Kong.

Selective Retailing: good performance at Sephora, DFS impacted by a difficult tourism context in Asia

The Selective Retailing business group recorded organic revenue growth of 8%. On a reported basis, revenue growth was 7%. Profit from recurring operations declined by 2%. Sephora gained market share across all regions and once again recorded double-digit growth in both revenue and profits.  More than a hundred stores were opened in 2016 including notably a flagship store in the World Trade Center in New York and major renovations in Boston and Singapore.  Its online offer accelerated with the launch in six new countries. DFS continued to face a difficult environment, notably in Hong Kong.  The expansion into new destinations continued.  The opening of the T Galleria in Angkor in Cambodia and one in Venice, Italy were the highlights of the year.

Cautiously confident for 2017

Despite a climate of geopolitical and currency uncertainties, LVMH is well-equipped to continue its growth momentum across all business groups in 2017. The Group will maintain a strategy focused on developing its brands by continuing to build on strong innovation and a constant quest for quality in their products and their distribution.

Driven by the agility of its teams, their entrepreneurial spirit, the balance of its different businesses and geographic diversity, LVMH enters 2017 with caution but has, once again, set an objective of increasing its global leadership position in luxury goods.

Dividend increase of 13%

At the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting on April 13, 2017, LVMH will propose a dividend of €4 per share, an increase of 13%. An interim dividend of €1.40 per share was paid on December 1 of last year. The balance of €2.60 per share will be paid on April 21, 2017.

The LVMH Board met on 26 January 2017 to approve the financial statements for 2016. Audit procedures have been carried out and the audit report is being issued. Regulated information related to this press release, the presentation of annual results and the report “Financial Documents” are available at www.lvmh.fr.

APPENDIX: Revenue by business group and by quarter