UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
September 4, 2003
LVMH MOËT HENNESSY LOUIS VUITTON
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
22, avenue Avenue Montaigne 75008 Paris, France
(Address of principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.)
(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.)
If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2: 82- .)
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Press Release dated September 4, 2003 | 1 | |
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Signature | 2 | |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton |
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By: | /s/ Patrick Houel |
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| Executive Vice President and |
| Chief Financial Officer |
Dated: September 4, 2003
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LVMH MOET HENNESSY LOUIS VUITTON
Limited liability company (Société Anonyme) with a capital of 146 981 223 EUROS
Corporate offices : 22, AVENUE MONTAIGNE 75 008 PARIS
Register of Commerce and Companies PARIS B 775 670 417 APE 741 J TVA FR 81 775 670 417
I - QUARTERLY NET SALES OF THE HOLDING COMPANY (STANDING ALONE) |
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(EUR millions) | | | | |
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| 2003 | | 2002 | |
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Dividends and other incomes received from subsidiaries | | | | |
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First quarter | 0 | | 0 | |
Second quarter | 825 | | 43 | |
Third quarter | | | | |
Fourth quarter | | | | |
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| 825 | | 43 | |
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Incomes from other activities | | | | |
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First quarter | 14 | | 20 | |
Second quarter | 32 | | 58 | |
Third quarter | | | | |
Fourth quarter | | | | |
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| 46 | | 78 | |
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Total | | | | |
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First quarter | 14 | | 20 | |
Second quarter | 857 | | 101 | |
Third quarter | | | | |
Fourth quarter | | | | |
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| 871 | | 121 | |
LVMH MOET HENNESSY LOUIS VUITTON
Limited liability company (Société Anonyme) with a capital of 146 981 223 EUROS
Corporate offices : 22, AVENUE MONTAIGNE 75 008 PARIS
Register of Commerce and Companies PARIS B 775 670 417 APE 741 J TVA FR 81 775 670 417
II - GROUP QUARTERLY CONSOLIDATED NET SALES | | | |
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(EUR millions) | | | | |
| Second quarter | | Second quarter | |
| 2003 | | 2002 | |
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Wines and Spirits | | | | |
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First quarter | 407 | | 457 | |
Second quarter | 390 | | 459 | |
Third quarter | | | | |
Fourth quarter | | | | |
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| 797 | | 916 | |
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Fashion and Leather Goods | | | | |
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First quarter | 1,068 | | 1,087 | |
Second quarter | 828 | | 936 | |
Third quarter | | | | |
Fourth quarter | | | | |
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| 1,896 | | 2,023 | (1) |
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Perfumes and Cosmetics | | | | |
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First quarter | 486 | | 495 | |
Second quarter | 488 | | 564 | |
Third quarter | | | | |
Fourth quarter | | | | |
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| 974 | | 1,059 | |
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Watches and Jewelry | | | | |
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First quarter | 97 | | 122 | |
Second quarter | 113 | | 133 | |
Third quarter | | | | |
Fourth quarter | | | | |
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| 210 | | 255 | |
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Selective Retailing | | | | |
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First quarter | 745 | | 780 | |
Second quarter | 608 | | 780 | |
Third quarter | | | | |
Fourth quarter | | | | |
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| 1,353 | | 1,560 | |
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Other Activities and Eliminations | | | | |
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First quarter | (2) | | 14 | |
Second quarter | 8 | | (9) | |
Third quarter | | | | |
Fourth quarter | | | | |
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| 6 | | 5 | (1) |
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CONSOLIDATED NET SALES | | | | |
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First quarter | 2,801 | | 2,955 | |
Second quarter | 2,435 | | 2,863 | |
Third quarter | | | | |
Fourth quarter | | | | |
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| 5,236 | | 5,818 | |
(1) As E.luxury.com was reclassified from "Other Activities" to "Fashion & Leather Goods", the data for 2002 were restated in order to allow for comparisons