LVMH : November 27, 2015 Successful fundraising at third “Dîner des Maisons engagées”
November 27, 2015 at 11:08 am EST
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Over 300 people were on hand at the Palais Brongniart in Paris -up from 150 in 2013 and 230 in 2014. They included Christopher de Lapuente, CEO of Sephora and a member of the Executive Committee, as well as CEOs from several other LVMH Maisons: Jean-Marc Gallot (Veuve Clicquot), Franck Floc'hlay (Moët Hennessy Diageo), Eric Marechalle (Kenzo), Philippe Fortunato (Givenchy), Claude Martinez (Parfums Christian Dior), Laurent Boillot (Guerlain), Jean-Marc Mansvelt (Chaumet), Patrice Wagner (Groupe Le Bon Marché), Marc-Antoine Jamet (Jardin d'Acclimatation) and Francis Morel (Groupe Les Echos). Joining them were prominent figures from the sports, charity and media communities who all joined to raise funds for two causes (the dinner raised 130,000 euros in 2014, 100,000 euros for the Robert Debré pediatric hospital in Paris and 30,000 euros for 'K'd'urgence' foundation).
For the third consecutive year, the Committed Companies Dinner supported the Robert Debré pediatric hospital in Paris, a leading center for sickle cell disease research. This hereditary disorder affects nearly 50 million people around the world, making it the most widespread orphan disease. The funds raised enable the doctors to continue their research and treat patients under optimal conditions.
LVMH and its brands also organized a lottery to support a special cause. The proceeds this year will go to the Kelina association, founded by Flora Coquerel (Miss France 2014) to aid communities in Bénin. The Group's support will enable the construction of a maternity center in the village of Akaradé in order to improve care for young mothers and their newborn children.
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE is the world leader in luxury products. Net sales break down by family of products as follows:
- fashion and leather items (48.9%): brands such as Louis Vuitton, Kenzo, Celine, Fendi, Marc Jacobs, Givenchy, etc.;
- watches and jewels (12.8%): Bulgari, TAG Heuer, Zenith, Hublot, Chaumet, Fred brands, Tiffany, etc.;
- perfumes and cosmetics products (9.6%): perfumes (Christian Dior, Guerlain, Loewe, Kenzo brands, etc.), makeup products (Make Up For Ever, Guerlain, Acqua di Parma, etc.), etc.;
- wines and spirits (7.7%): champagnes (Moët & Chandon, Mercier, Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin, Dom Pérignon brands, etc.; No. 1 worldwide), wines (Cape Mentelle, Château D'Yquem, etc.), cognacs (mainly Hennessy; No. 1 worldwide), whisky (mainly Glenmorangie), etc.;
The remaining sales (21%) are from selective distribution through the Sephora, DFS, Miami Cruiseline chains and Le Bon Marché and La Samaritaine department stores.
At the end of 2023, products are marketed via a network of 6,097 outlets located throughout the world.
Net sales are distributed geographically as follows: France (7.9%), Europe (16.4%), Japan (7.3%), Asia (30.8%), the United States (25.3%) and other (12.3%).