6-K 1 sep0303_6k.htm LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton

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.)

Form 20-F  x 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.)

Yes No  x
   

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  
     
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
   
By: /s/ Patrick Houel
 
  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)
         
(EUR millions)        
         
  2003   2002  
 
 
 
         
Dividends and other incomes received from subsidiaries        
         
First quarter 0   0  
Second quarter 825   43  
Third quarter        
Fourth quarter        
 
 
 
  825   43  
         
         
Incomes from other activities        
         
First quarter 14   20  
Second quarter 32   58  
Third quarter        
Fourth quarter        
 
 
 
  46   78  
         
         
Total        
         
First quarter 14   20  
Second quarter 857   101  
Third quarter        
Fourth quarter        
 
 
 
  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      
         
(EUR millions)        
  Second quarter   Second quarter  
  2003   2002  
         
         
Wines and Spirits        
         
First quarter 407   457  
Second quarter 390   459  
Third quarter        
Fourth quarter        
 
 
 
  797   916  
         
         
Fashion and Leather Goods        
         
First quarter 1,068   1,087  
Second quarter 828   936  
Third quarter        
Fourth quarter        
 
 
 
  1,896   2,023 (1)
         
         
Perfumes and Cosmetics        
         
First quarter 486   495  
Second quarter 488   564  
Third quarter        
Fourth quarter        
 
 
 
  974   1,059  
         
         
Watches and Jewelry        
         
First quarter 97   122  
Second quarter 113   133  
Third quarter        
Fourth quarter        
 
 
 
  210   255  
         
         
Selective Retailing        
         
First quarter 745   780  
Second quarter 608   780  
Third quarter        
Fourth quarter        
 
 
 
  1,353   1,560  
         
         
Other Activities and Eliminations        
         
First quarter (2)   14  
Second quarter 8   (9)  
Third quarter        
Fourth quarter        
 
 
 
  6   5 (1)
         
         
CONSOLIDATED NET SALES        
         
First quarter 2,801   2,955  
Second quarter 2,435   2,863  
Third quarter        
Fourth quarter        
 
 
 
  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