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. #Hermes #LVMH #FamilyBusiness #HostileTakeover #LuxuryGoods #BernardArnault #FrenchBusiness #CorporateGovernance #SuccessionPlanning #HoldingCompany #AMF #LuxuryBrands #FamilyGovernance #BusinessStrategy #ShareholderRights #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Finance Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo