How Louis Vuitton Got Humiliated Trying To Acquire Gucci

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  • Опубліковано 26 тра 2024
  • Louis Vuitton CEO, Bernard Arnault, is now the richest person in the world having toppled all of the tech billionaires like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Bill Gates. But, Bernard’s rise to the top was anything but elegant. Given that he didn’t found any of the companies that he now owns, his entire rise consists of corporate raiding, hostile takeovers, and aggressive deals. Bernard approached Gucci with this same mentality, but to everyone’s surprise, Gucci would put up the fight of their lives and successfully evade the clutches of Bernard. First, Gucci would dilute their stock by issuing new stock. This would make Bernard’s stake less and less valuable. Next, Gucci would assign this stock to employees through a stock compensation program. This way, a significant portion of stock would be locked up until the vesting period ends. And finally, Gucci would find a white knight savior to buy up a large enough stake in the company so that it would be impossible for Bernard to achieve a majority stake. This video tells the insane story of how Gucci was able to defend themselves from a hostile takeover and how Louis Vuitton got humiliated trying to acquire Gucci.
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    0:00 - Bernard Arnault
    2:05 - Friendly Fire
    5:19 - Hopeless Defense
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 345

  • @oktokrush
    @oktokrush Рік тому +219

    on Wikipedia it also says that Pinault also offloaded his leading retail assets just to invest in Gucci. One hell of a gamble

  • @mikeschmitty4438
    @mikeschmitty4438 Рік тому +286

    if luxury is symbolic of anything, its definitely brutal backstabbing and image over morality... and look as good as possible while doing it.

    • @AmritenduRana31082000
      @AmritenduRana31082000 Рік тому +2

      Morality is a socialal construct depends from place to place and history

    • @J.o.s.h.u.a.
      @J.o.s.h.u.a. Рік тому

      ​@@AmritenduRana31082000 Why don't you go around killing random people, since it's just a social construct?

    • @PacmanBrunner
      @PacmanBrunner 16 днів тому

      AND HIP HOP DOING CRIMES WHILE WEARING GUCCI HEADBANDS. CRIME CRIME CRIME STEAL HIPPA DA HOOPY

  • @rohansampat1995
    @rohansampat1995 Рік тому +57

    gives "gucci gang" a whole new meaning

  • @Cyber_Chriis
    @Cyber_Chriis Рік тому +265

    What an amazing story and perfectly told!

  • @charlesmellon2129
    @charlesmellon2129 Рік тому +78

    They managed to avoid a takeover by the largest luxury group… by joining the 2nd largest one (and also french). And in both groups, brands still have a lot of autonomy anyway. Makes you wonder what was the real reason why they didn’t want to go with Arnault (personal?).

    • @googleinc6033
      @googleinc6033 Рік тому +22

      It's hard to understand if you're not French but some brands have different philosophy, like Hermes they are luxury brands but don't have the same mentality of LVMH of new money accessories. They think they have more noble strong brand and don't want to be a mass production lowering their quality for profits destroying their image in the process. Of course I know in some countries people don't see the difference between a brand like Hermes and Vuitton. Gucci kinda has been leaning LVMH mentality in the past decade.
      Another reason also is that if LVMH bought Gucci they would have most probably fired the current execs, and making their voting stake in the company less relevant, since the executives don't want that they will obviously fight for it, being part of the other smaller group is better for Gucci.

    • @willissudweeks1050
      @willissudweeks1050 10 місяців тому

      That’s beyond obvious nobody is wondering lol

  • @cruz5327
    @cruz5327 Рік тому +707

    Proud to say I have not contributed a single dollar to that man's wealth 😀

    • @internet_userr
      @internet_userr Рік тому +96

      Money circulates... If you buy food, then the employees at the shop will get paid with that money, and they may choose to buy Luis Vuitton, pumping up its stocks, boom - You contributed

    • @philoslother4602
      @philoslother4602 Рік тому +57

      @@internet_userr what if..the employees there only make 150 dollars a month :D

    • @LogicallyAnswered
      @LogicallyAnswered  Рік тому +37

      😂

    • @Psychopatz
      @Psychopatz Рік тому +8

      @@internet_userr What a brutal answer lol

    • @bisty111
      @bisty111 Рік тому +20

      Also if you have a girlfriend or wife and you or they shopped at Sephora, you contributed.

  • @beatboxx0eternal
    @beatboxx0eternal Рік тому +22

    Bro I love this corporate content... hostile takeovers blocked? Chefs Kiss! Thank you and keep producing awesome content!

  • @DoubleRBlaxican
    @DoubleRBlaxican Рік тому +157

    This honestly makes me respect Gucci a lot. If i were into designer clothes I would be buying Gucci, but I'm not so all I can say is, nice

    • @vijaysinghpatel3156
      @vijaysinghpatel3156 Рік тому +9

      Wait until you know the story behind the making of Gucci.

    • @aBsteezy
      @aBsteezy Рік тому +13

      @@vijaysinghpatel3156 true LV is angel compared to what gucci did over the years and in terms of quality and design gucci dont come even close to LV for the prices u pay

    • @marcocarlson1693
      @marcocarlson1693 Рік тому +5

      I go with Gucci anyday! This guy Arnault seems to never have created Anything in relation to the fashion industry. Just simply buys companies for a large conglomerate. Prefer the family run companies.

    • @Orin9139
      @Orin9139 Рік тому +7

      @@marcocarlson1693 Gucci is owned by the Kering group, so it is the same (smaller) as LVMH group owned by Arnault. If you like family run businesses you have Hermes that still has the founding family in its shareholders, Cuccinelli (luxury cashmere) , Armani, Versace(almost), Prada ,Missoni, Ferragamo and Conreliani.
      For me the best option is to go to your local tailor / leather artisan and will probably get the same quality for a fair price but with proper customer care.
      Cheers from Italy

    • @GemTappX
      @GemTappX Рік тому +1

      Gucci is for rich people.

  • @Sniperification100
    @Sniperification100 Рік тому +6

    This sounds like a typical corporate TV show arc line. And it's astonishing how entertaining it is.

  • @chomihai
    @chomihai Рік тому +85

    I bet he’s still not over it

  • @RamSharma-90_64
    @RamSharma-90_64 Рік тому +31

    New to your channel, love your content and work.

    • @LogicallyAnswered
      @LogicallyAnswered  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much Ram!

    • @RamSharma-90_64
      @RamSharma-90_64 Рік тому +6

      @@LogicallyAnswered you might not believe it, but I personally rank you amongst the absolutely very very top tier creators on UA-cam.

  • @Afraaz
    @Afraaz Рік тому +261

    The editing of this one is kinda weird. It's really "Jake Tran-esque" idk it just seems like every channel like this starts off having a unique style and then they all eventually converge into the same style of constant cuts and swipes with never ending intense music

  • @oferimanuel7995
    @oferimanuel7995 Рік тому +23

    Fascinating - the case, and the moves in hostile take over offense and defence.

  • @tigbuh1283
    @tigbuh1283 Рік тому +13

    My aunt works at LV bag factory here in the Philippines and guess what? We all have LVs bags, pouch and anything "bag like". The secret is if an item has a "defect" upon inspection, it will be thrown into a "recycling bin" or in the bin where they burn it. But these recycling bins are managed by co-workers and they've managed to be united on how, when and where to take things without the fear of being notice.... Anyone wants a bag or pouch or anything? I can send it to you.

  • @Mathdors
    @Mathdors Рік тому +14

    This was an incredible story. Thanks for telling it so well

  • @usayeed727
    @usayeed727 Рік тому +5

    I’m loving this direction of your channel. PLEASE keep up this great content!

  • @danielvasquez3758
    @danielvasquez3758 Рік тому +13

    Another great video. Thanks brother!!

  • @blah21
    @blah21 Рік тому +16

    Would love more of these corporate related videos

  • @mosimethula5733
    @mosimethula5733 Рік тому

    I've been subscribed for 2 years now. This is by far my favorite video from this channel

  • @minimalist_zero
    @minimalist_zero Рік тому +17

    Man I love this channel. This made my day and left me with a smile.

  • @llydrsn
    @llydrsn Рік тому +14

    Awesome video! The storytelling is really superb! Take a bow, that is a job really well done.

  • @pranavgupta1416
    @pranavgupta1416 Рік тому +4

    This channel is a gem

  • @blitzkr5329
    @blitzkr5329 Рік тому +32

    Great content, i have just discovered this channel last week and I´m only amazed with its quality.
    Keep doing this way

  • @dunnetahl
    @dunnetahl Рік тому +1

    This was super cool. Probably my favourite of your videos so far. It's like the show Billions but in real life

  • @clusterstage
    @clusterstage Рік тому +8

    When I heard arnault i thought it was the car.
    Turns out it was Renault.

  • @hansennoah1
    @hansennoah1 Рік тому +4

    This was such a ride, i could feel how De Sole felt in the tense and hard moments, and could feel the relief after the Pinault deal

  • @ryandoesyoutube6782
    @ryandoesyoutube6782 Рік тому

    Love this! It was like watching/listening to an action packed movie for 16 minutes!

  • @philipmurphy2
    @philipmurphy2 Рік тому

    Always great when Logically Answered uploads content.

  • @RealmyTheMan
    @RealmyTheMan Рік тому

    your new editing style is amazing, keep it up!

  • @geezjunior
    @geezjunior Рік тому +6

    Great video! I’m happy more & more are learning of designer & especially Bernard, he’s the definition of monopoly man

  • @pre_instar
    @pre_instar Рік тому +2

    This story was fascinating and thrilling!

  • @airbender69
    @airbender69 Рік тому +4

    Was really cool and interesting story telling

  • @lego_minifig
    @lego_minifig Рік тому +28

    This is one of my new favorite videos of yours. Great storytelling!

  • @slomotrainwreck
    @slomotrainwreck Рік тому +1

    Good story!👍

  • @JoseSanchez0795
    @JoseSanchez0795 Рік тому +8

    And this is why I love this channel.

  • @tangosierra911
    @tangosierra911 День тому

    My favourite episode ever! 💪🏻!

  • @fangirl1234fangirl
    @fangirl1234fangirl Рік тому +4

    Please make more corporate take over videos! I really enjoyed this one

  • @user-jd1cy9gp3q
    @user-jd1cy9gp3q Рік тому

    Awesome Story!

  • @avisix
    @avisix Рік тому

    These videos keep getting better

  • @robertrotterdam9
    @robertrotterdam9 Рік тому +4

    I stopped watching when he said that LVMH owns Hermès. LVMH owns a percentage but Hermès is still controlled by the family.

    • @panama-canada
      @panama-canada Місяць тому

      You should brush up on the term “ownership”.

  • @SirPoppy
    @SirPoppy Рік тому +6

    Love the new editing, makes it harder to drift off while watching and keeps me focused!

  • @itsdhruvilshah
    @itsdhruvilshah Рік тому

    Hey man, sick video production.

  • @emiliano_7
    @emiliano_7 Рік тому

    This video was good never backtracked it kept on getting more and more interesting

  • @ambyjkl
    @ambyjkl Рік тому

    man those are some sick transitions, keep it up

  • @sourabhmayekar3354
    @sourabhmayekar3354 Рік тому

    Good one

  • @inkedbeast76
    @inkedbeast76 Рік тому +24

    I worked for two houses of LVMH and they were the absolute best company I’ve ever worked for. During the pandemic, full salaries were paid, extra money if we needed it. It’s also a very glamorous company as everyone is part of one thing that’s greatness and parties, free Louis and YsL, staff are able to stay at their wineries across the world. They’re pretty amazing.

    • @zacharyhenderson2902
      @zacharyhenderson2902 Рік тому +2

      So what? My full salary was paid at Walmart during the pandemic too

    • @nothomelessonyoutube
      @nothomelessonyoutube Рік тому

      ​@@zacharyhenderson2902 what job did you work at walmart?

    • @zacharyhenderson2902
      @zacharyhenderson2902 Рік тому

      @@nothomelessonyoutube at the beginning of the pandemic I was a store level Academy Trainer, and at the end of it I was an hourly Assistant Manager

  • @macksphoenix1179
    @macksphoenix1179 Рік тому +10

    Great video. Absolutely mind blowing. Bernard Arnault is a Silent Titan.

  • @draconic-2372
    @draconic-2372 Рік тому

    Damn you answer everyone that rlly cool

  • @kevlems
    @kevlems Рік тому +12

    Long time sub here, really love the content and excellent video. But please don't go too deep into this kind of fast pace content. I think your channel has already a unique style.
    Just my 2 cents. But I believe you will make the best decision to grow. Keep up the good work.

  • @Bighedass_
    @Bighedass_ Рік тому

    this was great

  • @SMPlyScott
    @SMPlyScott Рік тому

    This is a good one

  • @phantsi_
    @phantsi_ Рік тому

    Loved it

  • @rockyyz9591
    @rockyyz9591 Рік тому +12

    I would like more stories like this please

  • @youngandrestlessjean3634
    @youngandrestlessjean3634 6 місяців тому +1

    I'm not surprised Gucci did this. There is french fashion and then there is italian fashion. Italians don't want to be under french control.

  • @Melbnolan
    @Melbnolan Рік тому +2

    The French government did not allow the sale of Hermes to LVMH….Hermes is still independent

  • @harmonizinginjoy
    @harmonizinginjoy Рік тому +14

    Does knowing these brands are all owned by the same person(Bernard), make someone not want to buy these luxury products?

    • @LogicallyAnswered
      @LogicallyAnswered  Рік тому

      Hahaha

    • @remmymartinnn7092
      @remmymartinnn7092 Рік тому +2

      At least he doesn’t own the big players in the Swiss watch industry. Rolex or pateks of this world. Ill never buy designer clothes owned by lvmh but a Luxury watch that’s not hublot or lvmh owned for sure.

  • @realfreedomofexpression748
    @realfreedomofexpression748 Рік тому +2

    Always enjoy your videos. Unbias and factual. That's what media should be. And you also sum it up nicely

  • @EskiZagra
    @EskiZagra Рік тому +8

    It's amazing how many brands he owns and I use none of them...must be my bank account's fault!

  • @robweissman5952
    @robweissman5952 Рік тому +7

    Ya know... It's amazing how all these stories and big power players of the world are not well known to the public.
    This is the sort of stuff that shapes the world in which we live and most of the public is unaware of the games being played behind the scenes.

  • @danycashking
    @danycashking Рік тому +3

    I hate gucci as a brand, but i now love it as a company

  • @billionaireinvestor
    @billionaireinvestor Рік тому

    Good video but unwatchable on my phone because your background music is too loud. I had to shut it off a few minutes into it. Might be just my phone but I'm pretty sure it's on other phones also.

  • @Christianmingle420
    @Christianmingle420 Рік тому +9

    Makes me respect Gucci a bit more

  • @Vedrajrm
    @Vedrajrm Рік тому +1

    I feel like there should be a movie for this

  • @friction5001
    @friction5001 Рік тому +1

    I never knew this but it made me smile

  • @strateeg32
    @strateeg32 Рік тому +13

    Doesn't it suck that we live in a world where the richest man in the world is tied to fucking fashion.....
    So wonderful how we value things in this world. God, we humans are truly brilliant.

  • @saadmehdibennani9794
    @saadmehdibennani9794 Рік тому +1

    Fact check: Hermès isn’t owned by LVMH, it’s one of the few brands that is fighting absorption in the empire. There’s been long lasting feud between the two companies. However LVMH does own a minority stake in Hermes.

  • @dep7311
    @dep7311 Рік тому +4

    Frankly, I rather be invested in this kind of war than the other one

  • @nicolasviard2252
    @nicolasviard2252 Рік тому +2

    It would have been a supertrust with nearly only one company on the market so not sure it would even have been allowed.

  • @dianadennis7225
    @dianadennis7225 Рік тому +1

    Ah! Tom Ford🔥

  • @noskape
    @noskape Рік тому +7

    Bro, bernard is the coolest guy. Arnault gang pull up 🙌🫴🤛skkrrrt

    • @antlerman7644
      @antlerman7644 Рік тому

      Do people actually talk like this? Fucking cringe.

  • @ronque23
    @ronque23 Рік тому

    Not a fan of fashion brands, but I respect the power moves.

  • @gregorioj.salazarbibriesca7157

    Hey dope video .. good job my gf loved it 2

  • @init_yeah
    @init_yeah Рік тому +6

    Keep your hands off my gucci

  • @cuchareable
    @cuchareable Рік тому +4

    hermès is not owned by Lvmh

  • @phoenix5054
    @phoenix5054 Рік тому +2

    Not just Gucci. They tried acquiring Hermes too, but that is less dramatic.

    • @jonnyfendi2003
      @jonnyfendi2003 Рік тому +1

      Yes but hes still trying to acquire Hermes. It’s considered the pinnacle of luxury goods.

  • @eriottomakurashi
    @eriottomakurashi Рік тому

    Man that would be a tale a would tell my sons, it is so god dam dramatic I love it

  • @SD-vs4wx
    @SD-vs4wx Рік тому

    Heard Gucchi name in a rap song never knew it's the name of a 🛍️ company 😅😅

  • @MoMo-cz3vr
    @MoMo-cz3vr 6 місяців тому

    What was this what the Gucci movie was about? I haven’t seen it

  • @TheYaq
    @TheYaq Рік тому +1

    Europe is crazy when it comes to fashion companys

  • @Biscuit1rl
    @Biscuit1rl Рік тому +1

    lvmh dont own Hermes, They were issued a warning regarding a hostle take over.... Hermes stated that they would rather burn to the ground than allow LVMH take ownership

  • @PJVist
    @PJVist Рік тому +1

    Louis Vuitton is known for not paying their employees well

  • @affandanish2594
    @affandanish2594 Рік тому

    I didn't knew these fashion brands also have bloodbath behind the scenes

  • @mariajason3547
    @mariajason3547 Рік тому

    Its Like Watching KDRAMA
    I love it so much........
    I wish they could make 16 episodes Drama...
    Fantastic...
    Isn't Del sol convinced the last Family Owner of Gucci to sell only 6 months later,the company bounced back but the Family could no longer be the owners?

  • @daal7767
    @daal7767 Рік тому

    Top. Notch.

  • @utomocalvin
    @utomocalvin Рік тому +1

    12:06 Wouldn't other shareholders also be pissed if you dilute ~30% of their shares, and not just Bernard's, by giving it to the employees?
    Like there must be something that legally stopping any company's board to just create new shares and give all of them to the CEO and his cronies at the expense of the other shareholders no?

  • @ydcjydcj1724
    @ydcjydcj1724 Рік тому

    06:22 isn't that the Duchess of Sussex?

  • @amackh1111
    @amackh1111 Рік тому +2

    Hermes isn’t owned by LVMH.

  • @b0toes102
    @b0toes102 Рік тому +2

    Why does he look like sleepy Joe 😂

  • @dr.saurabhsinghal
    @dr.saurabhsinghal Рік тому

    Good content. Narrated fabulously. But just too much editing and stock footage making it tasteless at points. e.g. from 5:25 to 5:40, the stock videos have been used to link the narration's every single phrase, which just makes it tasteless and distracting. please don't lose your touch, Logically team.

  • @pazzariatv
    @pazzariatv Рік тому +3

    He doesn't own Hermès.
    Try as that idiot might, it's looking like (since he hasn't by now) he may
    never, ever acquire that empire.
    They are totally independent, as far as I know, family owned, and wouldn't sell,
    if their lives depended upon it.

  • @jovanmitrovic8619
    @jovanmitrovic8619 Рік тому

    this new animations is way better

  • @sivagurunathanparanitharan4714

    Lack of clarity and loud music is all such a nuisance in listening the content. Kindly consider to redoing it in a meaningful way. Thanks

  • @chhewongtamang5929
    @chhewongtamang5929 10 місяців тому +2

    Good job l. We need to throw bernand out of business.

  • @zebraboy
    @zebraboy Рік тому

    This story feels like Bollywood tantrum ,whatever it is but such a twists.❤❤

  • @MrMarclauren
    @MrMarclauren Рік тому

    Music too loud?

  • @GoFastJames
    @GoFastJames Рік тому +1

    Most the brands are not what they use to be. LV not made as well same with Gucci, some items might be but most are not. Now one brand did keep the products well made more less they did't change quality wise is Hermès. Now I hope LVMH doest mess up Hermès.
    But back to LV to point out what items I found over the years have quality issues, wallets belts shoes sunglasses just name a few. Now the nike LV shoe collaboration the quality is there big time, so I question why not have that level on all the products like they use to long time ago and not just on limited products. And if ones to make limited products colors or styles like example evidence sunglasses and they keep braking with no way to fix with parts they should have.

  • @DoseofDustin
    @DoseofDustin Рік тому

    Wipes tears with diamonds

  • @eshwarprasad524
    @eshwarprasad524 Рік тому

    This should be made into a movie with more deama

  • @apexcapital1328
    @apexcapital1328 Рік тому

    LVMH does not own Hermēs, they own stocks in the company but is limited to 10% ownership. 😒

  • @TheGamerTazz
    @TheGamerTazz Рік тому

    IT>FR as it shows