【France / Uni】French Luxury Group LVMH Acquires Tiffany & Co. for 19 Trillion Won

Editor’s Note

This article reports on the landmark acquisition of Tiffany & Co. by LVMH, a transaction that reshapes the global luxury landscape. The deal’s scale underscores the sector’s consolidation and strategic moves by major conglomerates.

LVMH Acquires Tiffany & Co.

French luxury conglomerate LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton has successfully acquired the iconic American jeweler Tiffany & Co. The deal, valued at approximately 19 trillion Korean won, marks one of the largest acquisitions in the history of the luxury goods sector.

Strategic Expansion

This acquisition significantly strengthens LVMH’s position in the high-end jewelry and watch segment, complementing its existing portfolio of brands like Bulgari and TAG Heuer. The move is seen as a strategic effort to capture a larger share of the lucrative global jewelry market.

“The acquisition of Tiffany & Co. transforms our watches and jewelry division and reinforces LVMH’s presence in the United States,” said Bernard Arnault, Chairman and CEO of LVMH.

The transaction is expected to leverage LVMH’s global retail network and marketing prowess to further develop the Tiffany brand worldwide.

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⏰ Published on: November 26, 2019