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LVMH chairman denies family rift amid mixed earnings report

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Bernard Arnault, chairman of LVMH, has publicly denied reports of a family rift and infighting among his five children over succession. Despite his claims, the company's latest earnings report reveals a mixed performance across its various luxury divisions. The Watches & Jewelry segment, led by Jean-Christophe Babin, is currently the highest performer, while the Fashion & Leather Goods division, managed by Delphine and Frédéric Arnault, has shown signs of slowing growth. AI

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LVMH chairman denies family rift amid mixed earnings report

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Mia Osmonbekov ·

    Bernard Arnault is denying a family rift—and any kind of real-life Succession. LVMH earnings tell a stranger story

    The conglomerate's best-performing unit right now is run by an outsider, not an Arnault—does that mean anything for the succession race?

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