Exclusive: LVMH gets access to Tiffany's books after it raises offer - sources

NEW YORK (Reuters) - French luxury group LVMH <LVMH.PA> has persuaded U.S. jewellery chain Tiffany & Co <TIF.N> to provide it with confidential due diligence after it raised its bid from $120 per share to close to $130 per share, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.

Negotiations between the two companies are continuing and there is no certainty a deal will be reached, the sources said.

LVMH and Tiffany did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

(Reporting by Greg Roumeliotis in New York; Editing by Chris Reese)