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Andreea Hotaranu
EUR 147.86 For Business Accounts Only

Hermes Reports Solid First Half; Management Abandons Medium-Term Sales Growth Target

Wide-moat Hermes released results for the first half of the year. Because preliminary revenue figures were reported in July, the major announcement in the Sept. 14 release is management's decision to no longer quantify its target for medium-term sales growth at 8% at constant exchange rates, effective since 2014. Despite the current cyclical challenges, we are reiterating our wide moat rating because of the brand strength enhanced by the company's strategy of creating exclusivity.
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Hermes International SCA

Hermes International is engaged in the manufacture, sale, and distribution of luxury goods primarily in France, rest of Europe, Japan, Asia-Pacific, and Americas. Co.'s activities can be divided into two segments: the distribution via Co.'s exclusive network and the distribution via specialist outlets. The distribution via Co.'s exclusive network comprises silks and textiles, leather goods and saddlery, ready-to-wear and fashion accessories (men and women's clothing, belts, jewellery accessories, gloves, hats and shoes), and other goods (jewellery and products of the art of living department). The distribution via specialist outlets comprise perfumes, tableware and watches.

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Morningstar
Morningstar

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Andreea Hotaranu

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