FIRST2020HALF

RESULTS

JULY 27, 2020

Louis Vuitton

DISCLAIMER

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FIRST HALF 2020 RESULTS

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GOOD RESILIENCE IN FIRST HALF 2020

FOR LVMH

| Good resilience, notably from major brands, in an economic environment disrupted by a global health crisis

| Absolute priority placed on the health and safety of our employees and customers | Direct support in the fight against the epidemic

| Impact of crisis on revenue worldwide, with, however, a strong recovery in second quarter in China

| Significant acceleration in online sales, only partially offsetting the impact on revenue of several months of store closures

| Destocking by retailers for Perfumes & Cosmetics and Watches

| Suspension of international travel, severely penalizing travel retail and hotel activities

Louis Vuitton

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BUSINESS

GROUP

REVIEW

Christian Dior Couture

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WINES &

SPIRITS

Dom Pérignon

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WINES & SPIRITS

KEY FIGURES

In millions of euros

Champagne and Wines

Cognac and Spirits

REVENUE

- 20%

Organic growth

- 23%

1 985

H1 2020

754

1230

H1 2019

960

1526

2 486

PROFIT FROM RECURRING OPERATIONS

- 29%

H1 2020

103

448

551

H1 2019

214

558

772

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WINES & SPIRITS

H1 2020 HIGHLIGHTS

Good resilience in the US, at retailers, and encouraging recovery in China; decrease in volume but recent gradual improvement

| CHAMPAGNE & WINES

Champagne: volumes -30 %

Strong impact on consumption; especially in restaurants and night clubs

New prestige cuvées from Dom Pérignon and Krug

Integration of Château d'Esclans, high-end rosé wine, acquired end 2019

| COGNAC & SPIRITS

Hennessy: volumes -15 %

Rebound of revenue in China in the second quarter

Strong resilience of American market, in particular for Hennessy V.S

Launch of « Unfinished Business » initiative in support of African-American, Hispanic and Asian family businesses in the US

International awards for Glenmorangie and Ardbeg

Veuve Clicquot

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WINES & SPIRITS

2020 OUTLOOK

| Maintain value creation strategy

| Uncertain business environment, notably in hotel and catering sectors

| Product innovations, adapting to new ways of consumption, online sales and communication to win over new customers

| Rigorous management of costs and inventories; targeted investments in key markets | Continued actions linked to environmental initiatives

Hennessy

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FASHION &

LEATHER

GOODS

Christian Dior Couture

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FASHION & LEATHER GOODS

KEY FIGURES

In millions of euros

REVENUE

- 23%

Organic growth

- 24%

7 989

H1 2020

H1 2019

10 425

PROFIT FROM RECURRING OPERATIONS

- 46%

H1 2020

1 769

H1 2019

3 248

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FASHION & LEATHER GOODS

H1 2020 HIGHLIGHTS

| Outstanding resilience of major brands despite closed stores and production sites in several countries; strong online sales increases

| Louis Vuitton: great creative momentum, combining modernity and desirability

  • Animation of iconic products and new collections Pont 9, Escale and Taïgarama
  • Strengthened customer relations through innovative digital initiatives
  • Opened Maison Louis Vuitton in Osaka Midosuji in Japan

| Christian Dior Couture: market share gain in all regions

  • Inspiring women's and men's fashion shows
  • Development of emblematic products thanks to creative animations
  • New podcasts Dior Talks, with artists and employees

| Fendi: collaboration California Sky, reinterpretation of iconic products

| Loro Piana: opened flagship store in Ginza district in Tokyo

| Celine: good welcome of Triomphe line

| Loewe: new edition of Paula's Ibiza collection imagined by Jonathan Anderson

| Givenchy: new artistic director, Matthew M. Williams

Fendi

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FASHION & LEATHER GOODS

2020 OUTLOOK

| Maintain strong creative momentum at Louis Vuitton

  • Continue to enhance products in all categories
  • Unique experiences in store network and digital space

| Christian Dior Couture

  • Launch of Air Dior capsule, notably the limited edition Air Jordan sneakers
  • New store in Paris, rue Saint-Honoré
  • « Christian Dior, Couturier du Rêve » exhibition in Shanghai

to celebrate the extraordinary brand heritage

| Fendi: projects linked to Rome and preservation of savoir-faire

| Continue creative reinforcement at other brands to take advantage of gradual return to normal

Loewe

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PERFUMES &

COSMETICS

Parfums Christian Dior

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PERFUMES & COSMETICS

KEY FIGURES

In millions of euros

REVENUE

- 29%

Organic growth

- 29%

2 304

H1 2020

H1 2019

3 236

PROFIT FROM RECURRING OPERATIONS

na

H1 2020

- 30

H1 2019

387

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PERFUMES & COSMETICS

H1 2020 HIGHLIGHTS

| Good resilience in a context of significant destocking by retailers and development of parallel distribution channels in which our brands did not want to participate

| Mobilization of employees to manufacture hydroalcoholic gel for hospitals | Parfums Christian Dior: vitality of iconic lines and innovation momentum

  • Promising launch of Miss Dior Rose N'Roses and new Dior Homme
  • New exceptional fragrance Rouge Trafalgar in Maison Christian Dior collection
  • Breakthrough in skincare with Dior Prestige and Capture Totale Super Potent

| Guerlain: good performance driven by skincare Abeille Royale and Orchidée Impériale, good recovery in China and online sales

| Fenty Beauty: excellent sell-out in all regions

| Great performances for Fresh and Ole Henriksen, solid development for Acqua di Parma and Maison Francis Kurkdjian

Guerlain

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PERFUMES & COSMETICS

2020 OUTLOOK

| Maintain innovation and creative momentum despite an uncertain environment

| Parfums Christian Dior: support iconic and new products in line with Couture and its roots in Grasse

  • Innovations in all categories
  • Continue promising development of Dior Prestige and Capture lines
  • Strengthen digital presence notably in e-commerce

| Guerlain: new concept stores to illustrate high-end positioning

| Parfums Givenchy: roll-out of Irresistible Givenchy, which started well

| Fresh: opened new concept stores in China with new services

| Parfums Loewe: launch of home fragrance line, developed in collaboration with Jonathan Anderson

Parfums Givenchy

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WATCHES &

JEWELRY

Bvlgari

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WATCHES & JEWELRY

KEY FIGURES

In millions of euros

REVENUE

- 38%

Organic growth

- 39%

1 319

H1 2020

H1 2019

2 135

PROFIT FROM RECURRING OPERATIONS

na

H1 2020

- 17

H1 2019

357

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WATCHES & JEWELRY

H1 2020 HIGHLIGHTS

| Rebound in China, destocking at retailers

| Bvlgari: strong recovery in China in the second quarter

  • New B.Zero1 Rock collection well received in the US and Asia
  • Rapid development of e-commerce
  • Creation of Bvlgari Virus Free fund, in collaboration with Oxford University

| TAG Heuer: successful launch of the third generation connected watch; new e-commerce website

| Hublot: initiation of online sales on hublot.com website, 40th anniversary celebration, opening of Ginza Hublot Tower in Tokyo

| Chaumet: reopened historical site of Place Vendôme in Paris and developed retail business in China

TAG Heuer

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WATCHES & JEWELRY

2020 OUTLOOK

| Maintain objective of market share gains in 2020 | Launch innovations to take advantage of recovery

| Maintain investments to support new products, especially in digital

| Bvlgari: launch of high-end jewelry collection Barocko and roll-out of B.Zero1 Rock in all regions

| TAG Heuer: celebration of 160th anniversary with launch of limited editions

| Hublot: introduction of new Big Bang with innovations including connected model | Strengthening of store network in China for Chaumet, Hublot and Fred

Bvlgari

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SELECTIVE

RETAILING

Sephora

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SELECTIVE RETAILING

KEY FIGURES

In millions of euros

REVENUE

- 32%

Organic growth

- 33%

4 844

H1 2020

H1 2019

7 098

PROFIT FROM RECURRING OPERATIONS

na

H1 2020

- 308

H1 2019

714

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SELECTIVE RETAILING

H1 2020 HIGHLIGHTS

Market share gains at Sephora and strong impact of international travel suspension at DFS

| SEPHORA

  • Good resilience and high market share gains in key countries
  • Very strong increase of online sales and store/digital hybrid format
  • Success of« Virtual Sephora Day » in China, digital event with strong impact on beauty trends
  • Launched Size Up mascara for Sephora Collection

| DFS

  • Significant decline in activity due to extensive disruption of international travel and store closures
  • Focused on management and cost control to respond to the situation
  • Developed digital communication with customers to prepare the future

DFS

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SELECTIVE RETAILING

2020 OUTLOOK

| SEPHORA

  • Strengthen leadership in digital with innovative services
  • Accelerate development in skincare products
  • Product innovations and development of personalized services

| DFS

  • Continue efforts to reduce costs
  • Gradual reopening of downtown stores in Venice, Macao, Hong Kong

| LE BON MARCHÉ

  • Feature an exhibition in autumn dedicated to Belgium

Le Bon Marché

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PERFORMANCE AND RESPONSIBILITY

| Direct support to fight the epidemic, worldwide

  • Help for health care providers
  • Manufactured hydroalcoholic gel; assisted with routing and production of masks
  • Aided in locating equipment for hospitals and provided financial support

| Promote diversity and human potential within the Group

  • Respect the uniqueness of our employees
  • Pass on and develop savoir-faire
  • Support our employees by improving their safety and well-being
  • Empower local communities

| Pursue Group commitment to protect the environment

  • Inspire creativity through eco-design
  • Ensure responsible supply chain
  • Combat climate change

Improve environmental performance of sites and stores

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CONSOLIDATED

KEY FIGURES

H1 2020

Louis Vuitton

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H1 2020 REVENUE

BY BUSINESS GROUP

In millions of euros

H1 2019

H1 2020

Reported

Organic

growth

growth*

WINES & SPIRITS

2 486

1 985

- 20%

- 23%

FASHION & LEATHER GOODS

10 425

7 989

- 23%

- 24%

PERFUMES & COSMETICS

3 236

2 304

- 29%

- 29%

WATCHES & JEWELRY

2 135

1 319

- 38%

- 39%

SELECTIVE RETAILING

7 098

4 844

- 32%

- 33%

OTHERS & ELIMINATIONS

(298)

(48)

-

-

TOTAL LVMH

25 082

18 393

- 27%

- 28%

* With comparable structure and exchange rates. The exchange rate impact was + 1% and the structural impact was almost flat.

As table totals are calculated based on unrounded figures, there may be slight discrepancies between these totals and the sum of their component figures.

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REVENUE EVOLUTION

BY BUSINESS GROUP

Organic growth

Q1 2020

Q2 2020

H1 2020

versus same period in 2019

WINES & SPIRITS

-

14%

-

33%

-

23%

FASHION & LEATHER GOODS

-

10%

-

37%

-

24%

PERFUMES & COSMETICS

-

19%

-

40%

-

29%

WATCHES & JEWELRY

-

26%

-

52%

-

39%

SELECTIVE RETAILING

-

26%

-

38%

-

33%

TOTAL LVMH

- 17%

- 38%

-

28%

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H1 2020 REVENUE BREAKDOWN

BY REGION

In % of total revenue

16%

24%

8%

EUROPE

(excl. France)

UNITED STATES

FRANCE

34%

7%

(inc. Hawaii)

JAPON

ASIA

(excl. Japan)

11%

OTHER

MARKETS

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REVENUE EVOLUTION

BY REGION

Organic growth

Q1 2020

Q2 2020

H1 2020

versus same period in 2019

UNITED STATES*

-

8%

-

39%

-

24%

JAPAN

-

10%

-

54%

-

32%

ASIA (EXCL. JAPAN)

-

32%

-

13%

-

24%

EUROPE

-

10%

-

54%

-

33%

* Excl. Hawaii.

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INCOME STATEMENT

SUMMARIZED

In millions of euros

H1 2019

H1 2020

% Change

REVENUE

25 082

18 393

-

27%

GROSS MARGIN

16 635

11 391

-

32%

Marketing and selling expenses

(9 563)

(8 000)

-

16%

General and administrative expenses

(1 789)

(1 699)

-

5%

Equity investment income

12

(21)

PROFIT FROM RECURRING OPERATIONS

5 295

1 671

-

68%

Other operating income and expenses

(54)

(154)

OPERATING PROFIT

5 241

1 517

-

71%

Net financial income (expense)

(205)

(462)

Income taxes

(1 431)

(511)

NET PROFIT BEFORE MINORITY INTERESTS

3 605

544

-

85%

Minority interests

(337)

(22)

GROUP SHARE OF NET PROFIT

3 268

522

- 84%

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MONTHLY ANALYSIS OF OPERATIONAL LEVERAGE

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PROFIT FROM RECURRING OPERATIONS

BY BUSINESS GROUP

In millions of euros

H1 2019

H1 2020

% Change

WINES & SPIRITS

772

551

-

29%

FASHION & LEATHER GOODS

3 248

1 769

-

46%

PERFUMES & COSMETICS

387

(30)

-

WATCHES & JEWELRY

357

(17)

-

SELECTIVE RETAILING

714

(308)

-

OTHERS AND ELIMINATIONS

(183)

(294)

-

TOTAL LVMH

5 295

1 671

-

68%

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EVOLUTION OF PROFIT FROM RECURRING OPERATIONS

In millions of euros

Organic Structural Currency

impact effect

5 295

- 3 614

- 72

+ 62

1 671

H1

H1

2019

2020

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CHANGE IN NET FINANCIAL INCOME (EXPENSE)

In millions of euros

H1 2019

H1 2020

Change (M€)

COST OF NET FINANCIAL DEBT

(51)

(46)

+

5

INTEREST ON LEASE LIABILITIES

(145)

(149)

-

4

COST OF CURRENCY DERIVATIVES

(102)

(116)

-

14

FAIR VALUE ADJUSTMENT OF AVAILABLE

101

(136)

-

237

FOR SALE FINANCIAL ASSETS

OTHER ITEMS - NET

(8)

(15)

-

7

NET FINANCIAL INCOME (EXPENSE)

(205)

(462)

- 257

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SOUND FINANCIAL STRUCTURE

Change versus December 31, 2019

  • Decrease in intangible fixed assets due to revaluation of purchase commitments for minority interests
  • Increased inventories resulting from usual seasonality of Group's businesses whose effect is mitigated by the revenue decrease
  • Decline of total equity linked to the payment of the dividend balance partially offset by semester's net result
  • Increase of financial debt mainly due to pre-financing of Tiffany & Co acquisition

In billions of euros

103.6103.6

36%

Total

Non current

65%

equity

assets

Non current

41%

liabilities

Inventories

14%

Other current

21%

23%

Current

assets

liabilities

ASSETS

LIABILITIES

June 30, 2020

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ANALYSIS OF CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONS

In millions of euros

H1 2019

H1 2020

Change (M€)

CASH FROM OPERATIONS BEFORE CHANGES

7 399

4 421

- 2 978

IN WORKING CAPITAL

Cost of net financial debt: interest paid

(37)

(42)

- 5

Lease liabilities: interest paid

(109)

(142)

- 33

Tax paid

(1 191)

(1 382)

- 191

Change in working capital

(1 873)

(2 005)

- 132

NET CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

4 189

850

- 3 339

Operating investments

(1 423)

(1 414)

+ 9

Repayment of lease liabilities

(1 071)

(1 157)

- 86

OPERATING FREE CASH FLOW*

1 695

(1 721)

- 3 416

* Before available for sale financial assets and investments, transactions relating to equity and financing activities.

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NET FINANCIAL DEBT

In millions of euros

8 684

8 230

7 359

7 153

6 206

5 303

**5 487

3 244

3 850

24%

23%

25%

20%

16%

22%

12%

14%

16%

30/06/2016 31/12/2016***

30/06/2017 31/12/2017***

30/06/2018

31/12/2018*** 30/06/2019

31/12/2019* 30/06/2020

Net financial debt

Gearing

  • Incorporating for the first time the effects of the application of IFRS 16 Leases.
  • Belmond shares deducted from net financial debt (€274m).

*** Restated to reflect the application of IFRS 9 Financial instruments. Previous years are presented without restatement.

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CONCLUSION

Louis Vuitton

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MAINTAIN VIGILANCE & STRONG ADAPTABILITY

FOR 2020 SECOND HALF

| Gradual recovery expected in the second half; impossible to have a precise evaluation of impact on 2020 annual revenue and results given uncertainty of timing and pace of "return to normal"

| Discipline in terms of costs and investments

| Continue creative momentum of our Maisons, driven by a long-termvision, staying focused on preserving value of our brands and on quality of our products and services

| Enhance our customers' experience in our stores and online, capitalize on digital opportunities

| Ongoing focus on Group commitment to preserve the environment and social responsibility

| Build upon entrepreneurship, excellence and reactivity of our teams

Objective of LVMH

Christian Dior Couture

REINFORCE OUR LEADERSHIP POSITION IN GLOBAL LUXURY GOODS MARKET

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