How Hermes Overtook LVMH, The Brand That Tried To Buy It

Hermès' market capitalization surpassed that of rival LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the conglomerate which tried to buy the maker of the coveted Birkin bag in a stealth raid 15 years ago. Nicole Sy explains how. (Source: Bloomberg)

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