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more vibrant cultural heritage on which to
base its future. The strength of the LVMHs
leading brands: Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior,
Hennessy, TAG Heuer, Fendi, Moët &
Chandon, Dom Pérignon and Sephora, give
the Group a competitive advantage which it
intends to strengthen as time goes on. In each
of its activities, rising stars are confirming
their potential as growth drivers for LVMH.
The future of our Group is full of exciting chal-
lenges and new opportunities in a market that
has strong potential and a positive outlook.
The rigorous pursuit of LVMHs growth strate-
gy, the creativity and quality of its products,
the talent of its craftsmen and designers, the
efficiency of its marketing teams will enable
the Group to increase the lead over its compe-
titors in the luxury marketplace.
LVMHs sustainable development strategy is
imbedded in the Groups long-term value
and future. The Group adheres to the United
Nations Global Compact whose objectives
form an integral part of its development stra-
tegy. LVMH is dedicated to being a business
of the community, one that respects the well-
being of its contemporaries and that of futu-
re generations. We will continue to take the
social and environmental implications of our
activities very seriously. Furthermore, over
the last fifteen years, we have developed our
patronage program to focus on creative pro-
jects that bring cultures and civilisations
together. We wished to make this commit-
ment more permanent and give it an appro-
priate framework. The birth of the Louis
Vuitton Foundation for Creation, announced
in October 2006, is a project of which we are
as proud as we are of our results. I would like
our shareholders, our business partners and
our clients across the world to share this
pride and I thank them for having made this
project possible.
14 February 2007
Bernard Arnault
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
BERNARD ARNAULT
STRENGTHEN, DEVELOP, ANTICIPATE
"Our vision of creation is rooted in heritage:
the presence of memory, without which the future cannot unfold."
Bernard Arnault
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