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LVMH has completed its $15.8 billion takeover off US jeweler Tiffany.
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It marks an end to a long and sometimes painful saga for both firms.
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LVMH backed away from the deal in the midst of last year's global lockdowns, saying its original bid for Tiffany looked too high after a bitter legal dispute.
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The pair eventually agreed on a lower price cut by $425 million.
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Now the French luxury goods group is wasting no time shaking up management.
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On Thursday, it named new bosses for Tiffany.
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Senior Louis Vuitton executive Anthony Let Drew becomes chief executive on Alexandra are No becomes an executive vice president.
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He's the son off LVMH boss Bernard Arnault and formerly ran Remora, the group's luxury suitcase brand.
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Analysts bet LVMH will now try to expand Tiffany product ranges to target younger shoppers.
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It's also expected to make a big push in Asian markets.
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The conglomerate has already signaled changes on the design front, saying Tiffany's artistic and brand chiefs will both be leaving.