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Thirteen years on, French justice eyes key player in failed LVMH takeover of Hermès

Swiss asset manager Eric Freymond is the target of legal proceedings in France in connection with the planned takeover of Hermès by LVMH in 2010. © Studio Pachamama

The central role played by Swiss wealth manager Eric Freymond in LVMH's planned takeover of Hermès in 2010 has led to him being the subject of a judicial investigation in France that has been kept under wraps, until now. Glitz.paris investigates. [...] (1027 words)

Issue dated 16/03/2023 Reading time 5 minutes

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Tactical moves, succession challenges, talent pools: discover Glitz, the first investigative publication dedicated to the global luxury sector

Tactical moves, succession challenges, talent pools: discover Glitz, the first investigative publication dedicated to the global luxury sector

Thirteen years on, French justice eyes key player in failed LVMH takeover of Hermès

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Arnault, Freymond and the spoils of the Hermès raid (1/3): secret wars

Is Hermès heir Nicolas Puech still in charge of his own foundation?

The Nicolas Puech Foundation, a key player in the LVMH-Hermès war, changes focus

How LVMH poured €111m into Stella McCartney Free

The great Hermès mystery: where are Nicolas Puech's phantom shares housed?

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