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Hermès Finalises Creation Of Holding Firm To Prevent Takeover

The family owners of the luxury goods group have finalised the creation of a holding company in a bid to protect the firm from a hostile takeover. Hermès took action to create a holding company following news that LVMH had built up a 17% stake in the firm.

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