LVMH CFO Addresses China Performance Decline and Lawsuit at H1 Results Meeting
LVMH held its first-half results meeting on July 28, 2026. An analyst noted the group's continued weak performance in China and asked whether a lawsuit with Molin Milk Tea was a factor. CFO Cécile Cabanis responded that intellectual property is a core asset and the team actively protects brands globally. She declined further comment on the case, citing ongoing judicial proceedings.
On July 28, 2026, LVMH held its first-half results meeting. An analyst noted that the group's performance in China had not improved during the period and asked whether the lawsuit with Molin Milk Tea was a contributing factor.
Chief Financial Officer Cécile Cabanis responded that intellectual property is a core asset of the group and that the team is fully committed to protecting its brands. Beyond China, the team regularly handles trademark infringement cases in multiple countries. The case has attracted significant media attention, but as it remains under judicial process, she declined to comment further.
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