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LVMH confirms the soundness of its strategy in 2009:

Significant improvement in performances across all business
groups in the fourth quarter
5 February 2010 No Comment

Free cash flow increased by 66% L

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LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton[1], the world’s

leading luxury products group, recorded revenue of 17.1
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billion Euros in 2009. In a difficult economic environment,
the Group continued its strong growth in Asia and showed good resilience in Europe. Louis
Vuitton recorded double-digit revenue growth for the year.

With a significant improvement in performances across all its activities, the Group’s organic
revenue grew 1% in the fourth quarter. A record level of revenue was achieved in December.

In Wines & Spirits, the particularly strong level of destocking seen in the first half slowed down
towards the end of the year. All other business groups achieved growth in revenue on a
comparable structure and at comparable exchange rates during the quarter.

Profit from recurring operations was 3 352 million Euros for the year and resulted in a current
operating margin of 20%. These results reflect the strong reactivity of LVMH’s teams, the cost
control measures taken to adapt to the crisis as well as the success of the Group’s star
brands. Group share of net profit was 1 755 million Euros.

Mr. Bernard Arnault, Chairman and CEO of LVMH, said: “LVMH demonstrated exceptional
resilience in 2009. The quality of the products, the powerful appeal of our brands and the
reactivity of our organization are the major advantages that made the difference and enabled the
Group to win market share. Louis Vuitton in particular delivered another year of growth and has
fortified its leading position. Sustained by its sound strategy, LVMH is ideally positioned to
benefit from the recovery and to continue in 2010 to strengthen its leadership in the global luxury
goods sector.”

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Highlights of 2009 include:

• Market share gains for star brands in their key markets,
• Continued strong growth in Asia,
• Exceptional momentum at Louis Vuitton with double-digit revenue growth and excellent
profitability,
• Good resilience from Parfums Christian Dior and Hennessy, linked notably to the strong
performance in growing markets,
• Growth in revenue and profit from recurring operations at Sephora,
• Strong increase in free cash flow due to rigorous inventory management and targeted
investments,
• Improvement in gearing* which fell to 20%.
* ratio of net debt to equity.

Wines & Spirits: continued value strategy

The performance of the Wines & Spirits business group improved significantly in the fourth
quarter following a period impacted by the crisis and amplified by destocking by distributors.
Hennessy, which demonstrated good resilience in 2009, registered growth in the fourth quarter
due to strong renewed momentum in the United States and in China. Profit from recurring
operations was 760 million Euros in 2009. The Wines & Spirits group maintained its value
strategy and continued its strong culture of innovation while continuing to control costs and being
rigorously selective in making investments.

Fashion & Leather Goods: continued exceptional performance from Louis Vuitton
Fashion & Leather Goods recorded revenue growth of 5% in 2009. Profit from recurring
operations was 1 986 million Euros. Louis Vuitton, with double-digit revenue growth in 2009,
continued its exceptional momentum and once again strengthened its leading position at the heart
of the luxury goods market. The year was also notable for its creative innovations, both in terms of
new models for historic lines, as well as the launch of a new high-end jewelry collection. In the
fast growing men’s market, the rapid progress of the Damier Graphite line contributed to the
brand’s excellent performance. Among the highlights of the fourth quarter were the opening of
Louis Vuitton Maisons in Las Vegas and Macao. Fendi, Donna Karan and Marc Jacobs
demonstrated their resilience in a difficult environment.

Perfumes & Cosmetics: improvement in recurring operating margin

For Perfumes & Cosmetics, the fourth quarter saw a return to growth with organic revenue
increasing by 2%, following the impact of destocking by several retailers in the first half. Profit
from recurring operations stood at 291 million Euros, and current operating margin improved to
reach 11% in 2009. Parfums Christian Dior continued to benefit in 2009 from the exceptional
popularity of J’Adore. The performances of Miss Dior Chérie and of Eau Sauvage, as well as the
ongoing momentum of Diorskin Nude, also strongly contributed to Dior’s market share gains.
Guerlain confirmed its growth in its priority markets, due notably to the popularity of the Rouge G
lipstick and the promising start for its new perfume, Idylle.

Parfums Givenchy benefited from the success of its Play and Ange ou Démon Le Secret perfumes.
Benefit made considerable progress due to its international expansion.

Watches & Jewelry: targeted expansion and rigorous cost control

In Watches & Jewelry, an improvement in trends in the fourth quarter limited the fall in revenue
for the year to 13%. Profit from recurring operations stood at 63 million Euros. Despite
considerable destocking by retailers and the decline of the American and Japanese markets, the
Watches & Jewelry brands consolidated their market share and maintained rigorous cost and
inventory control. TAG Heuer, sustained by the success of its collections, notably Carrera and
Monaco, strengthened its position in all of its key markets. Hublot showed good resilience and
production started at its new factory. Zenith celebrated the 40th anniversary of its El Primero
movement. Montres Dior’s Christal line continued its transition to the high-end of the market. The

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jewelry brands’ own store networks demonstrated good resilience, benefiting from the success of
iconic collections, such as Chaumet’s Attrape-Moi and Liens, Fred’s Force 10, and De Beers’
solitaire diamonds.

Selective Distribution: sustained growth at Sephora

The Selective Distribution business group recorded 4% revenue growth in 2009. Profit from
recurring operations was 388 million Euros.
DFS registered a solid performance despite the slowdown in global tourism. The increasing
importance of Asian customers was evident in the excellent momentum at the Macao Gallerias,
opened in 2008, and at the recently renovated store in Hong Kong. New openings, such as Abu
Dhabi and Mumbai, represent significant growth opportunities.

Sustained by the continued growth in its store network, Sephora had a good year with further
growth in revenue and profit from recurring operations and maintained its current operating
margin. This performance resulted in market share gains in all countries. Online sales continued
their fast growth in France, the United States and China. Sephora strengthened its unique offering,
which is built on a range of innovative and exclusive products alongside high quality services.

LVMH is in an excellent position to once again strengthen its leadership in 2010 Taking into
account the uncertainty of the strength of the economic recovery, LVMH will continue in 2010 to
rigorously manage all of its businesses. Focused on further increasing its competitive advantages,
the Group will continue its strong dynamic innovation and expansion in the most attractive
markets.

Strengthened by the flexibility of its organization and the good balance of its business lines and
geographic exposure, LVMH enters 2010 with confidence and has set itself the objective of
increasing, once again, its leadership of the global luxury goods industry.

Dividend increased by 3%
At the Annual Shareholders Meeting on April 15, 2010, LVMH will propose a dividend of 1.65
Euros per share, an increase of 3%. An interim dividend of 0.35 Euros per share was,paid on
December 2, 2009. The balance of 1.30 Euros per share will be paid on May 25, 2010.

The LVMH Board met on February 4th to approve the financial statements for 2009.

Audit procedures have been carried out and the audit report is being issued.Note

1. About LVMH
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton is the world’s leading luxury goods group. The
Group is represented in Wines and Spirits by a portfolio of brands that includes Moët &
Chandon, Dom Pérignon, Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin, Krug, Ruinart, Château d’Yquem,
Hennessy, Glenmorangie, Ardbeg, Belvedere Vodka, Chopin, 10 Cane, Chandon, Cloudy
Bay, Terrazas de los Andes, Cheval des Andes, Green Point, Cape Mentelle, Newton.
Its Fashion and Leather Goods division includes Louis Vuitton, the world’s leading luxury
brand, as well as Celine, Loewe, Kenzo, Givenchy, Thomas Pink, Fendi, Emilio Pucci,
Donna Karan, Marc Jacobs, Berluti as well as StefanoBi. LVMH is present in the Perfumes
and Cosmetics sector with Parfums Christian Dior, Guerlain, Parfums Givenchy, Parfums
Kenzo, Perfumes Loewe as well as other promising cosmetic companies (BeneFit
Cosmetics, Make Up For Ever, Acqua di Parma and Fresh). LVMH is also active in
selective retailing through DFS, Sephora in Europe and the United States, Le Bon Marché
and la Samaritaine. LVMH’s Watches and Jewelry division comprises TAG Heuer,
Chaumet, Christian Dior Watches, Zenith, Fred, Hublot and De Beers Diamond Jewellers
Limited, a joint venture created with the world’s leading diamond group.(↩)

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