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How the Hermes Family Fended Off LVMH
In this episode, Lucas and Luna unpack the dramatic story of how the Hermès family resisted a hostile takeover by LVMH in 2010-2014. They dive into the family's ingenious legal maneuver — pooling 50.2% of shares into a holding company with strict no-sale rules — and how that move preserved independence for a 183-year-old house. Along the way, they explore the tension between family control and luxury conglomerates, the role of the French financial regulator, and what happens when a sixth-generation artisan brand says no to Bernard Arnault. A masterclass in family governance under fire…
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