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Bernard Arnault denies LVMH succession feud among children

Bernard Arnault, CEO of LVMH, has publicly denied reports suggesting a "Succession-style" feud among his five children for control of the luxury conglomerate. Arnault dismissed the claims, made by French outlet Le Monde, as sensationalist and inaccurate, stating his children work collaboratively and communicate regularly. The article highlights the prominent roles each of Arnault's children hold within various LVMH brands, countering the narrative of internal conflict. AI

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Bernard Arnault denies LVMH succession feud among children

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Eleanor Pringle ·

    Bernard Arnault slams claim his kids are feuding for control of the $142 billion LVMH empire: ‘They burst out laughing … It is the stuff of novels’

    "In the real world, my children run Maisons, build teams, make decisions, and, sacrilege of sacrileges, call each other on Sundays," Arnault countered.