HERMES INTERNATIONAL : 1st quarter turnover 2004
CONSOLIDATED SALES
| In millions | of Euros | |
| 2004 | 2003 | |
| 1) Parent Company | ||
| First Quarter | 10.5 | 10.3 |
| 2) Consolidated Group | ||
| First Quarter | 314.5 | 292.1 |
During the first quarter 2004, consolidated sales increased by 7,7 % at current rates and by 14.,4 % at constant rates.
INFORMATION BY ACTIVITY SECTOR
| In millions | of Euros | Evolution | |
| Euros | at constant | ||
| 2004 | 2003 | rates | |
| Distribution via the Hermès exclusive network | |||
| Silks | 36 | 36,2 | 5,50% |
| Bags and luggage | 120,9 | 105,4 | 22,30% |
| Ready to wear & Fashion accessories (1) | 71,9 | 73,4 | 5,00% |
| Other Hermès sectors (2) | 31,7 | 27,1 | 23,80% |
| Sub Total | 260,5 | 242,1 | 14,70% |
| Distribution via specialist outlets | |||
| Perfumes | 13,8 | 12 | 17,50% |
| Watches | 21,5 | 18,7 | 24,30% |
| Tableware | 7,7 | 7,4 | 7,30% |
| Sub Total | 43 | 38,1 | 18,80% |
| Miscellaneous | |||
| Other Products (3) | 11 | 11,9 | -6,30% |
| TOTAL | 314,5 | 292,1 | 14,40% |
(1) "Ready-to-wear & Fashion accessories" include men and women ready-to-wear, belts, enamel, leather jewellery, gloves, hats and Hermes shoes.
(2) "Other Hermes Sectors" include jewellery, diaries, small leather goods and Art of Living products.
(3) Other products include John Lobb shoes and production concerning the non-Group brands (mainly textile and perfumes)
Partnership limited by shares with capital stock of 56 510 556,12 Euros
Registered Office : 24 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré - 75 008 PARIS
RCS : Paris B 572076396
Accounting Period : from 1st January to 31st December
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