Godé

"Arnault overlooks the role Godé played for him before 1984. "I must say that his help was decisive in building my group [sic] over the past fifteen years," he says, recalling, however: "I was struck by his talent from our first meeting in 1973; the understanding between us was immediate." Bernard Arnault praises his double: "He is also an outstanding confidant and friend [...], there is nothing that can replace having such a talent by your side, in whom I know I can have complete trust.""

"Three days later, the Paris Commercial Court rules in his favor and grants the request: it appoints a judicial representative at Louis Vuitton, responsible for convening a general meeting to change the statutes. In his reasons, President Philippe Grandjean justifies himself with the massive argument already raised by Arnault and Godé: "It is not healthy to let the company be run by a team on probation and in disagreement with 98% of its shareholders." Racamier is not defeated. He immediately appeals."