Annual Shareholders’ Meeting
May 15, 2008
Bernard Arnault Excellent performance in 2007
Strong organic revenue growth of 13 % Solid progress in historical markets Strong momentum in emerging countries Profit from recurring operations up 12% Double-digit growth for all business groups At constant exchange rates, profit from recurring operations up 20 % Further increase of current operating margin to 22 % Cash flow from operations grew 15 %
Further strengthen our foundations in 2007 despite a difficult currency environment
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Well-balanced contribution from all business groups
Strong vitality of major brands New star brands increased momentum and continued to improve their profitability Rapid development in emerging countries benefited all business groups Powerful Wines and Spirits brands reinforced their value creation strategy New record year for Louis Vuitton, which continues to generate exceptional level of profitability Market share gains for TAG Heuer, Parfums Christian Dior and Sephora
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Jean-Jacques Guiony Summarized income statement
In millions of euros 2006 2007 Change % Revenue 15 306 16 481 +8% Gross margin 9 825 10 695 +9% Selling expenses (5 364) (5 752) +7% Administrative expenses (1 289) (1 388) +8% Profit from recurring operations 3 172 3 555 +12% Other income and expenses (120) (126) Operating profit 3 052 3 429 +12% Net financial income (expense) (53) (252) Group share of net profit 1 879 2 025 +8%
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Profit from recurring operations increased 12 %
In millions of euros 2006 2007 Change %
Wines & Spirits 962 1 058 + 10% Fashion & Leather Goods 1 633 1 829 + 12% Perfumes & Cosmetics 222 256 + 15% Watches & Jewelry 80 141 + 76% Selective retailing 400 439 + 10% Others and eliminations (125) (168) - LVMH 3 172 3 555 + 12%
8 Profit from recurring operations increased 20 % at constant currency
In millions of euros Operational Currency improvements impact* + 638 -255 3 555 3 172
2006 2007
* incl.: Fashion and Leather Goods: -148M Wines & Spirits: -50M
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Solid financial structure
In billions of euros
30.7 30.7 Strong progress in equity
Total equity Rise in inventory level 41% Non current Increased business assets 66% Constitution of cognac inventories Non-current 34% liabilities Net financial debt reduction
Inventories 16%
25% Current Other current 18% liabilities assets
Assets Liabilities Dec. 31, 2007
10 Net debt and equity
Net debt In millions of euros Total equity
11 594 12 528 10 484
4 318 3 400 3 094
Dec. 31, 2005 Dec. 31, 2006 Dec. 31, 2007
Gearing 41% 29% 25%
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Share price performance since 2003
Share price base 100 at January 1, 2003 240
220
200 2005 2006 2007
180
160
140 LVMH : +111% 120
100
80
60 S1 2003 S2 2003 S1 2004 S2 2004 S1 2005 S2 2005 S1 2006 S2 2006 S1 2007 S2 2007 LVMH CAC 40 Source: JCF Group
12 2007 Dividend increased 14%
Net dividend per share In euros +14%
+22% 1.60 1.40 +21% +12% 1.15
0.95 0.85
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
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Annual Shareholders’ Meeting Bernard Arnault
Results of the LVMH shareholder survey
LVMH strategy and perspectives Development in emerging countries
16 STRATEGY AND PERSPECTIVES An ambitious and consistent strategy
Prioritize investment in star brands
Grow other brands and raise their status
Reinforce our presence in historical markets
Adapt to the development of emerging clientele
Continue to focus on internal growth
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STRATEGY AND PERSPECTIVES Social and environmental policy
A dynamic social policy Develop excellent teams Perpetuate our rare and demanding “savoir-faire” Promote corporate social accountability
Strong commitment to protecting the environment Preserve our natural resources and design environment-friendly products Some initiatives within the Group: ISO 14001 certification and carbon footprint assessment for several brands Louis Vuitton “HEQ” (High Environmental Quality) logistic warehouse Development of eco-design (stores/packaging) Integrated grape growing (“viticulture raisonnée”) and protection of biodiversity strengthened
18 STRATEGY AND PERSPECTIVES Organic revenue growth in the first quarter of 2008: +12%
Double-digit organic revenue growth continued in Q1 2008
Another exceptional performance by Louis Vuitton
Strong growth momentum at Sephora, Parfums Christian Dior and TAG Heuer
Double-digit revenue growth in US (in $) and Asia
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STRATEGY AND PERSPECTIVES 2008 : continue to gain market share
An unfavorable currency environment and an uncertain economic climate Sustained innovation Effective communication Development of new clientele Continued focus on productivity improvement Expansion of store network
Objective of tangible growth in 2008 results
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DEVELOPMENT IN EMERGING COUNTRIES An important growth driver for the Group
Evolution of LVMH Group’s revenue in emerging countries
4 bil. € X 2 Greater China
Other Asian countries
Middle East 2 bil. €
Latin America
Central and Eastern Europe
2003 2007
As a % of total Group revenue 17 % 25 %
22 DEVELOPMENT IN EMERGING COUNTRIES A strong presence of LVMH in emerging countries
LVMH store network in emerging countries 445 stores at end 2007
41% Greater China
Other Asian countries
Middle East
6% Latin America
5% Central and Eastern Europe 4%
44%
Exceptional ability of LVMH to attract customers of all origins
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DEVELOPMENT IN EMERGING COUNTRIES Excellent growth outlook for LVMH
Buoyant macroeconomic environments Increasing appeal of luxury products to clientele from emerging countries Pioneering expansion strategy of LVMH, adapted to local culture and context Powerful and strong visibility of our brands Talented teams
LVMH well positioned to fully benefit from development in emerging countries
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Joint Auditors’ reports to the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting Reports on the Financial Statements (1st and 2nd resolutions)
Opinion on consolidated and parent company financial statements « (…) true and fair view of the financial position of the parent company and the Group (…) and the results of their operations for the period (…)
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Special Report on Related Party Transactions (3rd resolution)
Agreements authorized during the year Amendment to the service agreement entered into with the company Groupe Arnault SAS
Agreements authorized in previous years having a continuing effect during the year
28 Other Special Reports (11th and 12th resolutions)
Authorization to reduce the share capital No matters to report on the reasons and conditions thereof
Authorization to grant existing or future shares for no consideration to employees and company officers No matters to report on the proposed methods
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Other Special Reports (13th and 14th resolutions)
Authorization to issue shares and marketable securities with cancellation of preferential subscription rights
No matters to report on the proposed methods subject to later examination of issue terms
Advice on cancellation of preferential subscription rights will be given at the time of the issue price setting
Additional report on the conditions when the transaction takes place
30 Other Special Reports (15th resolution)
Authorization to increase the share capital with cancellation of preferential subscription rights reserved for employees members of a company savings scheme
No matters to report on the proposed methods subject to later examination of issue terms
Advice on cancellation of preferential subscription rights will be given at the time of the issue price setting
Additional report on the conditions when the transaction takes place
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