LVMH profits boosted by Hermès sale

Published: 6-Feb-2015
Finance

Net profits rise 64% to €5.65bn

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Paris-based fashion titan LVMH, the owner of Céline, Christian Dior and Guerlain, has disclosed a 64% hike in net profits to €5.65bn, although core earnings fell 5%.

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