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Midea Group Reports a Record-Breaking Financial Performance in 2025 H1

FOSHAN, China, Aug. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Midea Group has achieved a historic financial milestone, with revenue exceeding RMB 100 billion for two consecutive quarters and hitting a remarkable RMB 252 billion in the first half (H1) of 2025. This represents a 15.7% year-over-year (YoY) increase, with profits surged to RMB 26 billion, marking a 25% rise.

Revenue in Mainland China grew by 14.2%, demonstrating Midea Group’s strong market penetration in China. Internationally, the company’s revenue experienced a notable 17.7% leap. OBM (Original Brand Manufacturing) operations recorded a considerable revenue growth, with an over 30% YOY increase in e-commerce sales revenue. During 2025 H1, Midea Group completed the acquisition of Teka Group (excludingTeka’s Russian subsidiary).

The consumer (ToC) segment reported a revenue of RMB 167 billion, an 13.3% increase, while commercial and industrial solution (ToB) revenues rose by 20% .

The new energy and industrial technology segment reached RMB 22 billion, intelligent building technology revenues were at RMB 19.5 billion, and robotics and automation revenues stood at RMB 15.1 billion.

Midea invested RMB 8.8billion in R&D(research and development), with a 14% increase in the first half of 2025. The acquisition of over 5500 new patents in 2025 has placed Midea among the top 10 global patent holders. Its global network of 38 R&D centers and 63 production bases highlights its leadership in smart manufacturing and digital transformation.

Midea Group has maintained a consistent presence in the Fortune China ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) impact, and 2025 MSCI ESG rating”to A. The company’s innovative edge is reflected in its advanced manufacturing facilities, including 37 green factories, 13 green supply chain, 9 5G-enabled, and 6 “World Lighthouse Factories”. On August 26, the Midea Washing Machine Jingzhou(Hubei)Factory received certification from the World Records Certification Agency (WRCA) based in London as” The World’s First Intelligent Factory with Multi-scene Coverage of Excellence”.

Globally recognized, Midea Group has maintained a consistent presence in the Fortune Global 500, securing the 246TH spot in 2025, and as the 184TH company in the 2025 Forbes Global 2000 list, affirming its strong global brand presence and market influence.

Despite economic volatility, Midea Group has demonstrated resilience through significant semi-annual revenue growth. With a strategic focus on innovation, operational efficiency, and global expansion, the company is positioned for continued growth, committed to investing in R&D and digital transformation.

The H1 2025 financial results highlight Midea Group’s robust performance across both domestic and international markets, reflecting a balanced strategy that integrates technological innovation, operational excellence and a strong global presence.

Morphy Richards Brings “Innovate for Enlightening Progress” to IFA Berlin 2025

BERLIN, Aug. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Morphy Richards, a trusted name in home appliances with 89 years of legacy, will unveil its latest innovations at IFA Berlin 2025 (September 5–9, Hall 7.1C, Booth 105) under the theme “Innovate for Enlightening Progress”. The showcase will highlight Morphy Richards’ fusion of heritage craftsmanship with advanced technology, redefining modern living.

Flagship Innovations for Today’s Homes

Building on the success of the S1 Pro—the world’s first ductless air conditioner, which raised about $1 million on Kickstarter and earned accolades at IFA 2024, Morphy Richards will debut the S1 Ultra at IFA 2025. Powered by Fusion Max Tech, the S1 Ultra offers five-in-one functionality, including cooling, heating, humidifying, airflow, and ductless operation, providing year-round comfort. Inspired by aircraft engines and accented with subtle wood elements, it combines advanced innovation with elegant design, reflecting its deep, user-driven insight.

Alongside the S1 Ultra, Morphy Richards will showcase upgraded Fusion Kettle and Toaster Set with ergonomic handle and wood-inspired elements that blend functionality with minimalist elegance. Morphy Richards will also debut innovations like Infusechill Flavored Ice, MixChill 3-in-1 Ice Maker, Fully Automatic Espresso Machine, and classic ranges for onsite exploration.

Morphy Richards' Latest Product Launch at IFA 2025
Morphy Richards’ Latest Product Launch at IFA 2025

Global Expansion and Partnerships

IFA serves as a strategic platform for Morphy Richards to unveil flagship products and expand its global footprint. Over the past year, the brand has gained recognition from media, influencers, and athletes globally—highlighted during the Paris Olympics—cementing its reputation for smart, modern solutions.

Looking forward, Morphy Richards is focused on building strategic partnerships, investing in sustainable manufacturing, and expanding its product portfolio to make innovative appliances accessible to more households.  The upcoming IFA Berlin launches reflect the brand’s commitment to “Enlightening Progress”, seamlessly blending heritage craftsmanship with forward-thinking design to enhance everyday life while delivering reliable, technologically advanced, and aesthetically elegant solutions.

Visit Us at Hall 7.1C, Booth 105

Visitors can explore live demos, engage with experts, and discover how Morphy Richards combines heritage with futurism to create stylish, intelligent environments, as showcased by its commitment to “Innovate for Enlightening Progress”.

About Morphy Richards

Morphy Richards, founded in 1936, is a global leader in home appliances across 26 countries. With 89 years of innovation, we deliver reliable support, smart solutions, and tailored services, empowering partners and consumers with quality excellence and sustainable growth worldwide.

Discover more: morphyrichards.com

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Email: marketing@morphyrichards.com

Bybit Advanced Earn Introduces Volmex Implied Volatility Indices to Capture Market Movements

DUBAI, UAE, Aug. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has enabled volatility indices trading on Bybit Advanced Earn with the integration of the Bitcoin Volmex Implied Volatility Index (BVIV) and Ethereum Volmex Implied Volatility Index (EVIV). Starting now, Bybit users can trade on market sentiment and volatility trends of crypto’s golden pair of blue-chip assets—BTC and ETH.

The advanced volatility indices by Volmex, the leader in crypto volatility indices and other novel crypto indices, allow traders to seize opportunities based on the market volatility of BTC and ETH. Measuring implied volatility in the crypto options market, BVIV and EVIV reflects the market’s 30-day forward-looking volatility expectations of BTC and ETH derived from option prices across leading cryptocurrency exchanges. This real-time data transforms how traders can approach market timing and build volatility-based trading strategies.

Combining Bybit’s powerful trading suite and BVIV and EVIV’s institutional-grade insights, traders may formulate effective and personalized trading strategies:

  • High Volatility Readings – Short Volatility Opportunities: When BVIV and EVIV show elevated levels, indicating heightened market tension and expectations of large price swings, savvy traders can implement short volatility strategies. As market risk expectations ease and volatility premiums shrink, strategies such as Dual Asset products allow traders to lock in high premiums, while Discount Buy strategies enable asset acquisition at lower effective prices.
  • Low Volatility Environments – Long Volatility Setups: Conversely, when indices display lower values indicating calmer market sentiment, they signal growing expectations for future market swings. This presents opportunities for long volatility strategies including Double-Win products that generate profits from price movement in either direction, and Smart Leverage options that amplify returns when market trends become clear.

Bringing Institutional-Grade Volatility Analysis to Retail Traders
Bybit Advanced Earn is dedicated to empowering traders with advanced market intelligence and tools by bringing Volmex’s sophisticated and market-tested volatility indicators. Backed by Volmex, the indices match BVIV and EVIV to the corresponding structured products based on real-time market signals, based on TradingView and CoinMarketCap data.

The BVIV and EVIV indices represent another step forward in democratizing professional trading tools. Similar to the VIX in traditional finance and the widely-followed Crypto Fear & Greed Index, the indices provide traders with instant updates on market sentiment and volatility expectations.

Bybit Advanced Earn Introduces Volmex Implied Volatility Indices to Capture Market Movements
Bybit Advanced Earn Introduces Volmex Implied Volatility Indices to Capture Market Movements

Bybit users may explore the new feature on Bybit Advanced Earn to view live data, track volatility trends, and access tailored recommendations. Terms and conditions and eligibility requirements apply. Investment comes with risk and trading strategy examples are not intended as advice. Users are advised to conduct their own research.

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About Bybit

Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 70 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.

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YD Bio Limited Announces Closing of Business Combination and Listing on the Nasdaq Global Market

  • Strategic Move Positions YD Bio Limited for Accelerated Innovation and Market Expansion
  • Trading of common stock and warrants of the new public company, YD Bio Limited, is expected to commence on the Nasdaq Global Market on August 29, 2025, under the ticker symbols “YDES” and “YDESW”

NEW YORK, Aug. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — YD Bio Limited (“YD Bio Ltd” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: YDES), a biotechnology company advancing DNA methylation-based cancer detection technology and ophthalmologic innovations, today announced the successful completion of its previously announced business combination with Breeze Holdings Acquisition Corp. (“Breeze”), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company. Beginning August 29, 2025, YD Bio’s ordinary shares and warrants will trade on Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbols “YDES” and “YDESW,” respectively. The transaction was approved by Breeze shareholders at an extraordinary general meeting held on August 14, 2025.

The Company also announced that the previously announced PIPE offering closed, in full, contemporaneously with the closing of the business combination. The proceeds of the PIPE offering together with the cash released to the Company from the trust for the benefit of the former Breeze shareholders, after satisfaction of all business combination closing-related expenses, is expected to yield more than $11,500,000 to fund the Company’s future operations.

The Business Combination and the PIPE closing mark a significant step in the Company’s evolution, positioning YD Bio Ltd as an emerging leader in the biotech industry with strong growth potential across multiple fast-growing healthcare markets. By entering the public markets, YD Bio Ltd is poised to accelerate innovation, scale production, and drive the development and commercialization of groundbreaking technologies.

YD Bio Ltd’s business model centers on partnerships with biopharmaceutical companies to transform innovative technologies into commercially viable drugs and cancer detection diagnostics. Led by Chairman Dr. Ethan Shen, a biomedical expert with over 30 years of experience, the Company is focused on advancing a diversified portfolio of innovative healthcare solutions across oncology diagnostics, regenerative medicine, and clinical trial support. The Company’s core programs include:

  • Blood-Based Cancer Detection: Through exclusive licensing agreements with its partner EG BioMed, the Company is developing proprietary DNA methylation-based detection technology for a range of cancers. This includes a screening test for the early detection of pancreatic cancer, which is available as a laboratory-developed test (LDT) through EG BioMed’s CLIA-certified laboratory, and a monitoring test for recurrent breast cancer, expected to launch as an LDT later this year.
  • Stem Cell- and Exosome-Based Ophthalmology Therapies: In partnership with 3D Global Biotech, the Company is advancing corneal stem cell and exosome technologies for the treatment of ocular diseases such as dry eye syndrome, glaucoma, and corneal injury. Clinical development efforts are underway, with Institutional Review Board (IRB)-approved specimen collection and plans to initiate trials evaluating exosome-based contact lenses and artificial tears in 2027.
  • Clinical Trial and Ancillary Services: The Company has served as a trusted supplier of investigational drugs and ancillary materials to global pharmaceutical companies, supporting clinical development and post-launch commercialization.

The Company’s multi-decade exclusive licensing agreements, together with its proprietary patented technologies, provide the Company with a significant first-mover advantage across its clinical markets.

“Today is an incredibly proud moment and a major milestone for our company, our employees and our shareholders, as we begin our journey as a publicly traded company,” said Dr. Ethan Shen, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of YD Bio Ltd. “Since our founding in 2013, YD Bio has evolved from a supplier of clinical trial drugs and health supplements into a dynamic innovator in diagnostics and therapeutics. From pioneering exosome technologies to advancing early cancer detection, our progress reflects years of dedication and transformation. Becoming a publicly traded Nasdaq-listed company enables us to accelerate our mission of delivering innovative solutions that improve lives and advance global health. We are profoundly grateful to the patients who participate in our trials, our dedicated team members, and our investors. We believe this achievement represents the next step in advancing our programs and products, redefining the future of healthcare, and bringing life-changing solutions to patients who need them.”

Advisors

ArentFox Schiff LLP and Ogier acted as legal advisors to the Company. I-Bankers Securities, Inc. acted as financial advisor to Breeze. Woolery & Co. PLLC acted as legal advisor to Breeze.

About YD Bio Limited

YD Bio Limited is a biotechnology company focused on advancing clinical trials, new drug development, cancer prevention diagnostics, stem cell and exosome therapies with the potential to transform the treatment of diseases with high unmet medical need. The Company is committed to improving patient outcomes through scientific innovation and precision medicine. In addition to its R&D efforts, YD Bio Limited is a recognized supplier of clinical trial drugs and has expanded into the development and distribution of post-market auxiliary products. For more information, please visit the Company’s website: www.ydesgroup.com

About Breeze Holdings Acquisition Corp.

Breeze Holdings is a blank check company organized for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, recapitalization, reorganization, or other similar business combinations with one or more businesses or entities.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, YD Bio’s business plan and outlook. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on YD Bio’s current expectations and projections about future events that YD Bio believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as “approximates,” “believes,” “hopes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “may” or other similar expressions. YD Bio undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although YD Bio believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and YD Bio cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in YD Bio’s registration statement and other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.


For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

YD Bio Limited
Investor Relations
Email: investor@ydesgroup.com 

Jackson Lin
LLYC US
Phone: +1 (646) 717-4593
Email: jian.lin@llyc.global

BingX Joins ETHWarsaw as Sea Sponsor, Strengthening Web3 Community and Innovation

PANAMA CITY, Aug. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — BingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 AI company, today announced its participation as a Sea Sponsor at ETHWarsaw 2025, a premier Web3 conference and hackathon.

Taking place September 4–7, the event will bring together developers, researchers, founders, and innovators to collaborate on shaping the future of decentralized technologies. Now in its fourth edition, ETHWarsaw has established itself both as Poland’s most impactful Web3 gathering, and a key event across the broader Eastern European region by offering hands-on learning, technical workshops, and vibrant industry discussions.

During ETHWarsaw, BingX will host a booth showcasing its vision for AI-powered Web3 ecosystems, and how these technologies can enhance accessibility for users throughout the community. Additionally, Vivien Lin, Chief Product Officer at BingX, will serve as a judge for the hackathon and deliver a keynote speech on the transformative role of AI in Web3, as well as join a main stage panel discussion on the mass adoption of Real-World Assets (RWAs) in the industry. 

“ETHWarsaw embodies the spirit of collaboration and experimentation that drives Web3 forward,” said Lin. “By joining ETHWarsaw as a sponsor, we’re not only contributing to critical conversations but also underscoring BingX’s vision: to bridge intelligence, accessibility, and user-first innovation with AI in the digital asset economy. Our presence at ETHWarsaw reflects our commitment to fostering the builders and ideas that will shape the next era of Web3.”

Looking ahead, BingX remains focused on empowering traders and developers alike with AI-driven solutions, transparent trading infrastructure, and collaborative engagement across global Web3 communities. Participation in ETHWarsaw 2025 reinforces BingX’s role as both a leading exchange and a key partner in advancing the adoption of decentralized finance and AI-powered innovation worldwide.

About BingX
Founded in 2018, BingX is a leading crypto exchange and Web3 AI company, serving a global community of over 20 million users. With a comprehensive suite of AI-powered products and services, including derivatives, spot trading, and copy trading, BingX caters to the evolving needs of users across all experience levels, from beginners to professionals. Committed to building a trustworthy and intelligent trading platform, BingX empowers users with innovative tools designed to enhance performance and confidence. In 2024, BingX proudly became the official crypto exchange partner of Chelsea Football Club, marking an exciting debut in the world of sports sponsorship.

For more information please visit: https://bingx.com/

 

Arclin Enters into Definitive Agreement to Acquire Aramids Business, including Kevlar® and Nomex® Brands, from DuPont™

Acquired brands to broaden and complement Arclin’s innovation platform

ALPHARETTA, Ga., Aug. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Arclin announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire DuPont’s Aramids business, which includes the Kevlar® and Nomex® brands, for approximately $1.8 billion. The planned acquisition will expand Arclin’s portfolio to include aerospace, electrical infrastructure, electric vehicles, personal protection, and defense, while building on its strong positions in construction, infrastructure, weather and fire protection, and transportation. Arclin’s cutting-edge technologies are mission critical and drive essential products that protect and enhance everyday life. The transaction is expected to close in Q1 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Arclin is a portfolio company of an affiliate of TJC, L.P.

“The Kevlar® and Nomex® brands have long been known for their innovation and protective qualities,” said Bradley Bolduc, President and Chief Executive Officer of Arclin. “With this planned acquisition, Arclin will unlock the potential for these brands, ushering in a new era of advanced materials that can make homes, workplaces and communities stronger, safer and more resilient.”

“DuPont is proud of the legacy of the Kevlar® and Nomex® brands,” said Lori Koch, Chief Executive Officer of DuPont. “We are confident that under Arclin’s leadership, these businesses will continue to thrive and expand their impact in new industries and applications.”

“The global footprint of the Kevlar® and Nomex® businesses presents a unique opportunity for Arclin to expand into new markets both geographically and through new products and technologies,” said Mark Glaspey, Chief Operating Officer of Arclin. “We are focused on unlocking opportunities across facilities, partners, and markets.”

“We are thrilled to add these iconic and trusted brands to the Arclin portfolio,” said Jana Wright, Arclin’s Vice President of Brand & Marketing. “The Kevlar® and Nomex® brands align with our commitment to transform protective technologies, and we are excited about the potential to further innovate and serve a broader audience with these brands.”

Transaction Highlights:

  • Arclin has entered into an agreement to acquire DuPont’s Aramids business, including the Kevlar® and Nomex® brands.
  • Expands Arclin’s portfolio with proven protective technologies trusted in personal and first responder safety.
  • Enables Arclin to leverage the highly innovative products and technologies of Kevlar®, Nomex® and Arclin.
  • Positions Arclin to create technologies and develop new products that set industry standards.
  • The acquisition includes approximately 1,900 employees who will bring decades of technical experience to Arclin.
  • Strengthens Arclin’s global market presence and accelerates entry into new geographies.
  • Transaction expected to close in Q1 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

Piper Sandler & Company is serving as financial advisor and Kirkland & Ellis LLP is serving as legal counsel to Arclin and TJC. Centerview Partners and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and are serving as DuPont’s financial advisor and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is serving as legal counsel.

About Arclin:
Arclin is a leading materials science company and manufacturer of polymer technologies, engineered products and specialized materials for the construction, agriculture, transportation infrastructure, weather & fire protection, pharmaceutical, nutrition, electronics, design, and other industries. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, Arclin has offices and manufacturing facilities throughout the U.S., Canada, and U.K. and manufactures for customers worldwide. For more information, visit www.arclin.com.

About TJC:
TJC, L.P., formerly known as The Jordan Company, has worked for more than 40 years with CEOs, founders and entrepreneurs across a range of industries including Diversified Industrials, Industrial Technology, Consumer & Healthcare, Logistics & Supply Chain and Technology & Infrastructure. With $33.2 billion of assets under management as of June 30, 2025, TJC is managed by a senior leadership team that has invested together for over 23 years on over 85 investments. TJC has offices in New York, Chicago, Miami and Stamford. For more information, please visit www.tjclp.com.

About DuPont:
DuPont™ (NYSE: DD) is a global innovation leader with technology-based materials and solutions that help transform industries and everyday life. Our employees apply diverse science and expertise to help customers advance their best ideas and deliver essential innovations in key markets including electronics, transportation, construction, water, healthcare and worker safety. More information about the company, its businesses and solutions can be found at www.dupont.com. Investors can access information included on the Investor Relations section of the website at investors.dupont.com.

DuPontTM and all products, unless otherwise noted, denoted with TM, SM or ® are trademarks, service marks or registered trademarks of affiliates of DuPont de Nemours, Inc.

Lanvin Group Reports H1 2025 Revenue of €133 Million Operational Discipline and Early Recovery Momentum Set Foundation for Growth in H2

  • Group revenue was €133 million in H1 2025, down 22% versus H1 2024, reflecting industry-wide softness in the global luxury sector and the Group’s strategic repositioning. Despite these headwinds, disciplined cost management and operational efficiencies have supported resilience and positioned the Group for recovery.
  • Gross profit margin stood at 54% with Q2 showing early signs of improvement as prior season inventory is cleared and efficiency programs across all brands take effect.
  • Brand highlights include resilient EMEA retail and a strong rebound in North America e-commerce at Lanvin, 14% wholesale growth at Wolford, and continued strength at St. John with a stable 69% gross margin.
  • Exciting creative momentum lies ahead with Peter Copping at Lanvin and Paul Andrew at Sergio Rossi, alongside milestone celebrations such as Wolford’s 75th anniversary and Caruso’s expanding wholesale presence.
  • Group-wide priorities in H2 2025 include continued refining the retail footprint and driving operational efficiencies; elevating product assortments; launching targeted marketing campaigns and strengthening wholesale partnerships.

NEW YORK, Aug. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Lanvin Group (NYSE: LANV, the “Group”), a global luxury fashion group with Lanvin, Wolford, Sergio Rossi, St. John and Caruso in its portfolio of brands, today announced its unaudited results for the first half of 2025. Despite ongoing industry-wide pressures, the Group delivered performance underpinned by strong cost discipline, operational efficiency, and visible signs of recovery in the second quarter.

Group revenue for H1 2025 was €133 million, reflecting a 22% year-on-year decline, largely driven by softer wholesale in EMEA, cautious consumer sentiment in Greater China, and a broader luxury market slowdown, with the Group’s proactive decision to advance its strategic repositioning across geography and product assortment. Despite these transitional conditions, the Group delivered gross profit of €72 million with a margin of 54%, supported by disciplined inventory management during the creative transition and ongoing cost efficiencies. While contribution profit remained under pressure, proactive overhead reductions and more targeted marketing investments helped to partially offset the impact, laying groundwork for improved performance in the second half.

Zhen Huang, Chairman of Lanvin Group, said: “Despite a challenging luxury market in the first half, we remained disciplined in cost management and strategic streamlining, responsive to market dynamics, and steadfast in our commitment to unlocking the long-term potential of our brands. With new creative leadership and continued investment in product innovation, we are well positioned to capture opportunities as the market environment improves.”

Andy Lew, Executive President of Lanvin Group, said: “In the first half, our focus was on operational discipline and laying the foundation for future growth. With fresh creative direction across our houses, supported by targeted marketing and refined channel strategies, we expect to build brand momentum and increase consumer engagement in the second half. We remain agile and execution-focused as we strengthen brand desirability and prepare for recovery.”

Review of the First Half 2025 Results

Lanvin Group Revenue by Brand

 in Thousands, unless otherwise noted

2023

2024

2025

2024H1
vs
   2023H
1

2025H1
    vs
 2024H
1

23 H1 –25
H1

CAGR

H1

H1

H1

Lanvin

57,052

48,272

27,932

-15.4 %

-42.1 %

-30.0 %

Wolford

58,802

42,594

32,985

-27.6 %

-22.6 %

-25.1 %

St. John

46,663

39,981

39,654

-14.3 %

-0.8 %

-7.8 %

Sergio Rossi

33,019

20,404

15,314

-38.2 %

-24.9 %

-31.9 %

Caruso

19,926

19,734

17,627

-1.0 %

-10.7 %

-5.9 %

Total Brand

215,462

170,985

133,512

-20.6 %

-21.9 %

-21.3 %

Eliminations

-925

-9

-117

NM

NM

NM

Total Group

214,537

170,976

133,395

-20.3 %

-22.0 %

-21.1 %

 

               

Lanvin Group Consolidated P&L
€ in Thousands, unless otherwise
noted

2023

2024

2025

H1

%

H1

%

H1

%

Revenue

214,537

100.0 %

170,976

100.0 %

133,395

100.0 %

Gross profit

125,454

58.5 %

98,378

57.5 %

71,905

53.9 %

Contribution profit

14,854

6.9 %

-7,213

-4.2 %

-15,188

-11.4 %

Adjusted EBITDA

-40,916

-19.1 %

-42,111

-24.6 %

-51,930

-38.9 %

Selected Highlights

Disciplined cost containment: Despite the decline in Group revenue, gross profit margin compressed by only 364 bps, reflecting the impact of swift, company-wide cost optimization measures. Since H1 2023, G&A expenses have been reduced by 35% at St. John, 27% at Wolford, and 25% at Sergio Rossi. The retail network optimization program launched in 2024 continues to advance, delivering tangible efficiencies and strengthening the Group’s operational foundation.

St. John resilience: St. John delivered stable performance in H1 2025 despite a volatile luxury environment, reflecting the benefits of strategic transformation initiatives undertaken in recent years. Revenue remained nearly flat, supported by 4% growth in its core North America market and an 11% increase in wholesale through key account partnerships. With a strong gross margin of 69% and consistent full-price sell-through, St. John demonstrated the resilience and strengthened foundation achieved through these efforts amid broader market softness.

New leadership positions: Andy Lew, CEO of St. John, was appointed Executive President of Lanvin Group in January 2025. In his new role, he is driving the establishment of a second company headquarters in Europe to streamline operations and strengthen global management capabilities. At the brand level, leadership team have also been reinforced with numbers of key appointments, including a new deputy CEO at Wolford and the addition of a Chief Commercial Officer, Chief Merchandising Officer, and Chief Operating Officer at St. John, positioning the brands for their next phase of growth.

Q2 improvements across brands: Lanvin and Sergio Rossi achieved a strong quarter-over-quarter rebound across both retail and e-commerce, highlighting early signs of renewed consumer traction. Wolford reported a significant improvement in  Q2 margins, supported by disciplined inventory management and cost savings, making continued recovery from last year’s logistics disruption. St. John sustained its solid momentum throughout the period.

Artistic direction: Peter Copping debuted as Lanvin’s artistic director at Paris Fashion Week, presenting an elegant, archival-inspired Autumn/Winter 2025 collection that featured Art Deco motifs, metallic pieces, and menswear: signalling a revival of the house’s heritage-driven identity. Paul Andrew’s first Sergio Rossi collection also launches in H2 2025. Both are expected to reinvigorate brand momentum.

Review of First Half 2025 Financials

Revenue

For H1 2025, the Group generated revenue of €133 million, a 22% decrease year-over-year. The decline was driven by global luxury market softness, strategic repositioning of DTC channels, and weaker wholesale demand in EMEA. DTC revenue fell 23% and Wholesale declined 22%, reflecting the combined effects of cautious retailer buying patterns and slower traffic in key luxury markets.

Gross Profit

Gross profit was €72 million, representing a margin of 54%, compared to 58% in H1 2024. The decrease reflected sell-through of prior-season inventory with creative transition, underutilization of production capacity, and product mix changes. While all brands took steps to improve sell-through and manage inventory levels, these efforts were outweighed by the industry-wide headwinds faced in the period.

Contribution Profit

Contribution profit was -€15 million in the first half, reflecting the impact of lower revenue and gross margin compression. Since 2024, the Group has rolled out comprehensive cost discipline measures across its brands, including tighter control of marketing spend and reallocation of resources toward higher-return initiatives. These actions have helped to partially mitigate the topline pressure and strengthen the foundation for improved profitability going forward.

Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA was -€52 million in H1 2025, compared with -€42 million in the prior-year period. The decline primarily reflected lower gross profit, though disciplined cost management helped limit further downside. At the same time, the Group continued to invest in creative initiatives—including design, fabric development, prototyping, and sampling of new collections at Lanvin and Sergio Rossi. These forward-looking investments, together with ongoing cost discipline, reinforce brand equity and competitiveness, positioning the Group to capture market share and enhance profitability as market conditions stabilize.

Results by Segment

Lanvin:

Lanvin’s revenue in H1 2025 reflected a transition period, declining 42% year-over-year, as wholesale clients in EMEA anticipated the debut of Peter Copping’s first collection, combined with a generally cautious industry sentiment. Retail sales in EMEA remained highly resilient, while APAC retail progressed in line with strategic refocusing, and North America e-commerce delivered a strong rebound following the successful launch of the Marketplace model.

Gross margin contracted by 366 basis points, largely due to product mix, challenging market conditions, and the ongoing retail network optimization. Despite revenue decline, contribution profit demonstrated the benefits of disciplined cost control while the brand continued to invest in Peter’s upcoming debut.

For the second half, Lanvin will launch an integrated marketing campaign for Peter’s highly anticipated collection, refresh in-store visual merchandising, host targeted clienteling events to drive traffic and continue to reinvest efficiencies into flagship locations and digital channel partnerships.

Wolford:

Wolford recorded a 23% decline in revenue year-over-year, reflecting the lingering effects of the prior year’s logistics transition. The wholesale channel delivered robust 14% growth, supported by a sharpened focus on partnerships, while DTC trends reflected the planned rightsizing of the retail network.

Gross margin was impacted by lower production absorption and targeted inventory clearance to strengthen stock health. At the same time, G&A expenses were reduced by 18% compared to the prior period, highlighting Wolford’s strong commitment to operational discipline.

In the second half, under the leadership of new deputy CEO Marco Pozzo, Wolford will celebrate its 75th anniversary with a major brand push, focused on optimizing product assortment, highlighting hero products, and advancing supply chain transformation. The brand will also explore expansion opportunities in high-potential markets, particularly the Middle East and Asia Pacific.

Sergio Rossi:

Sergio Rossi’s revenue decreased 25%, with DTC down 21% and Wholesale down 33%, as customers awaited the arrival of Paul Andrew’s debut collection in the second half. Gross margin softened by 9%, due to product mix change and lower production utilization.

2025 Q2 delivered encouraging signs of recovery, with retail sales up 17% and e-commerce up 10% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting the benefits of channel optimization initiative. Contribution profit margin contracted due to lower revenue, though effective cost control partially offset the impact.

Looking ahead to H2, Sergio Rossi will accelerate wholesale expansion through new partnerships, continue to enhance operational efficiency and reinvigorate its brand image with the launch of Paul Andrew’s debut collections while strengthening its presence in core markets.

St. John:

St. John delivered a stable performance in H1 2025, with revenue broadly flat despite a challenging luxury environment. Its revenue in North America grew 4%, underscoring the brand’s strength in its core market, while wholesale revenue increased 11% on the back of strategic key account partnerships. The brand maintained a strong 69% gross margin, supported by consistent full-price sell-through and growth from the wholesale model with Nordstrom.

Contribution profit margin was stable at 11%. For the second half of 2025, St. John will continue refining its key channels to improve conversion, stimulate e-commerce with newly onboarded talent, enhance product design and merchandising processes, and optimize supplier mix.

Caruso:

Caruso’s revenue declined 11%, primarily due to a temporary slowdown in its Maisons business, reflecting a broader reset phase in the luxury market accompanied by delivery schedule shifts, and related production adjustments. The proprietary Caruso brand showed continued growth, supported by demand for its ready-to-wear offerings.

Gross margin remained resilient at 29% with contribution profit showing a slight decrease despite the market headwinds. For the remainder of 2025, Caruso will support the relaunch of select AAA Maison lines through collaborations with their new creative directors, expand wholesale accounts in growth markets, and continue optimizing its cost structure to improve operational efficiency.

2025 Full-Year Outlook

The Group expects ongoing market challenges in H2 2025 but will remain firmly focused on cost efficiency and targeted brand investment. Strategic initiatives already in progress include optimizing the retail footprint, enhancing operational efficiencies, elevating product assortments, launching high-impact marketing campaigns, and strengthening wholesale partnerships. These actions are beginning to deliver encouraging results, with their impact expected to become more pronounced in the second half of the year. Lanvin and Sergio Rossi will harness the momentum of their new creative leadership to drive these initiatives forward, while St. John, Wolford, and Caruso continue to refine channel strategies and expand their presence in key markets.

Note: All % changes are calculated on an actual currency exchange rate basis.

Note: This communication includes certain non-IFRS financial measures such as Contribution Profit, Contribution Profit Margin, Adjusted Operating Profit, adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (“Adjusted EBIT”), and adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“Adjusted EBITDA”). Please see Use of Non-IFRS Financial Metrics and Non-IFRS Financial Measures and Definition.

Semi-Annual Report

Our semi-annual report, including the interim condensed consolidated financial statements as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2025, can be downloaded from the Company’s investor relations website (ir.lanvin-group.com) under the section Financials / SEC Filings, or from the SEC’s website (www.sec.gov).

Conference Call

As previously announced, today at 8:00AM EST/8:00PM CST/2:00PM CET, Lanvin Group will host a conference call to discuss its results for the first half of 2025 and provide an outlook for the remainder of the year. Management will refer to a slide presentation during the call, which will be made available on the day of the call. To view the presentation, please visit the “Events” tab of the Group’s investor relations website at https://ir.lanvin-group.com.  

All participants who would like to join the conference call must pre-register using the link provided below. Once the registration is complete, participants will receive dial-in numbers, a passcode, and a registrant ID which can be used to join the conference call. Participants may register at any time, including up to and after the call starts.

Registration Link:

https://dpregister.com/sreg/10202336/ffc7b43240 

A replay of the conference call will be accessible approximately one hour after the live call until September 5, 2025, by dialing the following numbers:

US Toll Free: 1-877-344-7529
International Toll: 1-412-317-0088
Canada Toll Free: 855-669-9658
Replay Access Code: 6290073

A recorded webcast of the conference call and a slide presentation will also be available on the Group’s investor relations website at https://ir.lanvin-group.com

About Lanvin Group

Lanvin Group is a leading global luxury fashion group headquartered in Shanghai, China and Milan, Italy, managing iconic brands worldwide including Lanvin, Wolford, Sergio Rossi, St. John Knits, and Caruso. Harnessing the power of its unique strategic alliance of industry-leading partners in the luxury fashion sector, Lanvin Group strives to expand the global footprint of its portfolio brands and achieve sustainable growth through strategic investment and extensive operational know-how, combined with an intimate understanding and unparalleled access to the fastest-growing luxury fashion markets in the world. Lanvin Group is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ‘LANV’. For more information about Lanvin Group, please visit www.lanvin-group.com, and to view our investor presentation, please visit https://ir.lanvin-group.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This communication, including the section “2025 Full-Year Outlook”, contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” “should,” “would,” “plan,” “predict,” “potential,” “seem,” “seek,” “future,” “outlook,” “project” and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding estimates and forecasts of other financial and performance metrics and projections of market opportunity. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this communication, and on the current expectations of the respective management of Lanvin Group and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and must not be relied on by an investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Lanvin Group. Potential risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, changes adversely affecting the business in which Lanvin Group is engaged; Lanvin Group’s projected financial information, anticipated growth rate, profitability and market opportunity may not be an indication of its actual results or future results; management of growth; the impact of COVID-19 or similar public health crises on Lanvin Group’s business; Lanvin Group’s ability to safeguard the value, recognition and reputation of its brands and to identify and respond to new and changing customer preferences; the ability and desire of consumers to shop; Lanvin Group’s ability to successfully implement its business strategies and plans; Lanvin Group’s ability to effectively manage its advertising and marketing expenses and achieve desired impact; its ability to accurately forecast consumer demand; high levels of competition in the personal luxury products market; disruptions to Lanvin Group’s distribution facilities or its distribution partners; Lanvin Group’s ability to negotiate, maintain or renew its license agreements; Lanvin Group’s ability to protect its intellectual property rights; Lanvin Group’s ability to attract and retain qualified employees and preserve craftmanship skills; Lanvin Group’s ability to develop and maintain effective internal controls; general economic conditions; the result of future financing efforts; and those factors discussed in the reports filed by Lanvin Group from time to time with the SEC. If any of these risks materialize or Lanvin Group’s assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that Lanvin Group presently does not know, or that Lanvin Group currently believes are immaterial, that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect Lanvin Group’s expectations, plans, or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this communication. Lanvin Group anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause Lanvin Group’s assessments to change. However, while Lanvin Group may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Lanvin Group specifically disclaim any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Lanvin Group’s assessments of any date subsequent to the date of this communication. Accordingly, reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements.

Use of Non-IFRS Financial Metrics

This communication includes certain non-IFRS financial measures such as Contribution Profit, Contribution Profit Margin, Adjusted Operating Profit, adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (“Adjusted EBIT”), and adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“Adjusted EBITDA”). These non-IFRS measures are an addition, and not a substitute for or superior to measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with IFRS and should not be considered as an alternative to net income, operating income or any other performance measures derived in accordance with IFRS. Reconciliations of non-IFRS measures to their most directly comparable IFRS counterparts are included in the Appendix to this communication. Lanvin Group believes that these non-IFRS measures of financial results provide useful supplemental information to investors about Lanvin Group. Lanvin Group believes that the use of these non-IFRS financial measures provides an additional tool for investors to use in evaluating projected operating results and trends in and in comparing Lanvin Group’s financial measures with other similar companies, many of which present similar non-IFRS financial measures to investors. However, there are a number of limitations related to the use of these non-IFRS measures and their nearest IFRS equivalents. For example, other companies may calculate non-IFRS measures differently, or may use other measures to calculate their financial performance, and therefore Lanvin Group’s non-IFRS measures may not be directly comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. Lanvin Group does not consider these non-IFRS measures in isolation or as an alternative to financial measures determined in accordance with IFRS. The principal limitation of these non-IFRS financial measures is that they exclude significant expenses, income and tax liabilities that are required by IFRS to be recorded in Lanvin Group’s financial statements. In addition, they are subject to inherent limitations as they reflect the exercise of judgements by Lanvin Group about which expense and income are excluded or included in determining these non-IFRS financial measures. In order to compensate for these limitations, Lanvin Group presents non-IFRS financial measures in connection with IFRS results.

 

Appendix

 

Lanvin Group Consolidated Income Statement

(€ in Thousands, unless otherwise noted)

Lanvin Group Consolidated P&L

2023

2024

2025

H1

%

H1

%

H1

%

Revenue

214,537

100.0 %

170,976

100.0 %

133,395

100.0 %

Cost of sales

-89,083

-41.5 %

-72,598

-42.5 %

-61,490

-46.1 %

Gross Profit

125,454

58.5 %

98,378

57.5 %

71,905

53.9 %

Marketing and selling expenses

-110,600

-51.6 %

-105,591

-61.8 %

-87,093

-65.3 %

General and administrative expenses

-76,544

-35.7 %

-58,065

-34.0 %

-56,754

-42.5 %

Other operating income and expenses

-7,960

-3.7 %

5,457

3.2 %

-8,789

-6.6 %

Loss from operations before non-underlying items

-69,650

-32.5 %

-59,821

-35.0 %

-80,731

-60.5 %

Non-underlying items

9,666

4.5 %

3,143

1.8 %

6,545

4.9 %

Loss from operations

-59,984

-28.0 %

-56,678

-33.1 %

-74,186

-55.6 %

Finance cost – net

-11,970

-5.6 %

-13,187

-7.7 %

-12,806

-9.6 %

Loss before income tax

-71,954

-33.5 %

-69,865

-40.9 %

-86,992

-65.2 %

Income tax (expenses) / benefits

-271

-0.1 %

489

0.3 %

208

0.2 %

Loss for the period

-72,225

-33.7 %

-69,376

-40.6 %

-86,784

-65.1 %

Contribution Profit (1)

14,854

6.9 %

-7,213

-4.2 %

-15,188

-11.4 %

Adjusted Operating Profit (1)

-61,690

-28.8 %

-65,278

-38.2 %

-71,942

-53.9 %

Adjusted EBIT (1)

-67,679

-31.5 %

-58,994

-34.5 %

-80,494

-60.3 %

Adjusted EBITDA (1)

-40,916

-19.1 %

-42,111

-24.6 %

-51,930

-38.9 %

 

 

Lanvin Group Consolidated Balance Sheet

(€ in Thousands, unless otherwise noted)

Lanvin Group Consolidated Balance Sheet

2024

2025

FY

H1

Assets

Non-current assets

Intangible assets

213,501

211,978

Goodwill

38,115

38,115

Property, plant and equipment

39,440

33,976

Right-of-use assets

131,597

112,036

Deferred income tax assets

11,598

11,788

Other non-current assets

14,869

11,953

449,120

419,846

Current assets

Inventories

89,712

74,016

Trade receivables

28,099

23,943

Other current assets

29,112

37,756

Cash and bank balances

18,043

29,723

164,966

165,438

Total Assets

614,086

585,284

Liabilities

Non-current liabilities

Non-current borrowings

25,222

10,266

Non-current lease liabilities

117,966

100,294

Non-current provisions

3,560

3,187

Employee benefits

17,240

17,414

Deferred income tax liabilities

51,390

51,422

Other non-current liabilities

16,005

34,510

231,383

217,093

Current liabilities

Trade payables

80,424

56,497

Current borrowings

158,540

258,561

Current lease liabilities

36,106

32,669

Current provisions

1,524

1,304

Other current liabilities

139,020

126,980

415,614

476,011

Total Liabilities

646,997

693,104

Net assets

-32,911

-107,820

Equity

Equity attributable to owners of the Company

Share capital

*(2)

*(2)

Treasury shares

-46,576

*(2)

Other reserves

779,356

725,291

Accumulated losses

-737,186

-810,340

-4,406

-85,049

Non- controlling interests

-28,505

-22,771

Total Deficits

-32,911

-107,820

 

 

Lanvin Group Consolidated Cash Flow

(€ in Thousands, unless otherwise noted)

Lanvin Group Consolidated Cash Flow

2023

2024

2025

H1

H1

H1

Net cash used in operating activities

-58,118

-33,483

-69,501

Net cash (used in) / generated from investing activities

-28,531

-3,780

1,879

Net cash flows generated from financing activities

26,396

26,646

80,333

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

-60,253

-10,617

12,711

Cash and cash equivalents less bank overdrafts at the beginning of the period

91,749

27,850

18,043

Effect of foreign exchange differences on cash and cash equivalents

-649

646

-1,031

Cash and cash equivalents less bank overdrafts at end of the period

30,847

17,879

29,723

 

 

Lanvin Brand Key Financials(3)

(€ in thousands, unless otherwise noted)

Lanvin Brand Key
Financials

2023

2024

2025

24 H1
v

23 H1

25 H
v

24 H1

23 H1 –

25 H1

CAGR

H1

%

H1

%

H1

%

Key Financials on P&L

Revenues

57,052

100.0 %

48,272

100.0 %

27,932

100.0 %

-15.4 %

-42.1 %

-30.0 %

Gross Profit

31,959

56.0 %

28,004

58.0 %

15,182

54.4 %

Selling and
distribution
expenses

-36,793

-64.5 %

-37,389

-77.5 %

-27,504

-98.5 %

Contribution Profit
(1)

-4,834

-8.5 %

-9,385

-19.4 %

-12,322

-44.1 %

Revenues by Geography

EMEA

29,443

51.6 %

23,154

48.0 %

12,222

43.8 %

-21.4 %

-47.2 %

-35.6 %

North America

13,195

23.1 %

11,981

24.8 %

8,608

30.8 %

-9.2 %

-28.2 %

-19.2 %

Greater China

11,092

19.4 %

9,527

19.7 %

3,778

13.5 %

-14.1 %

-60.3 %

-41.6 %

Other

3,322

5.8 %

3,610

7.5 %

3,324

11.9 %

8.7 %

-7.9 %

0.0 %

Revenues by Channel

DTC

26,780

46.9 %

24,072

49.9 %

15,846

56.7 %

-10.1 %

-34.2 %

-23.1 %

Wholesale

23,022

40.4 %

17,639

36.5 %

6,737

24.1 %

-23.4 %

-61.8 %

-45.9 %

Other

7,250

12.7 %

6,561

13.6 %

5,349

19.2 %

-9.5 %

-18.5 %

-14.1 %

 

 

Wolford Brand Key Financials(3)

(€ in thousands, unless otherwise noted)

Wolford Brand Key
Financials

2023

2024

2025

24 H1
v

23 H1

25 H1
v

24 H1

23 H1 –

25 H1

CAGR

H1

%

H1

%

H1

%

Key Financials on P&L

Revenues

58,802

100.0 %

42,594

100.0 %

32,985

100.0 %

-27.6 %

-22.6 %

-25.1 %

Gross Profit

42,062

71.5 %

26,795

62.9 %

18,504

56.1 %

Selling and
distribution
expenses

-38,128

-64.8 %

-34,916

-82.0 %

-27,999

-84.9 %

Contribution Profit
(1)

3,934

6.7 %

-8,121

-19.1 %

-9,495

-28.8 %

Revenues by Geography

EMEA

40,083

68.2 %

26,453

62.1 %

21,179

64.2 %

-34.0 %

-19.9 %

-27.3 %

North America

14,224

24.2 %

12,747

29.9 %

8,756

26.5 %

-10.4 %

-31.3 %

-21.5 %

Greater China

4,107

7.0 %

3,274

7.7 %

2,829

8.6 %

-20.3 %

-13.6 %

-17.0 %

Other

388

0.7 %

120

0.3 %

220

0.7 %

-69.1 %

83.3 %

-24.7 %

Revenues by Channel

DTC

39,453

67.1 %

33,812

79.4 %

21,940

66.5 %

-14.3 %

-35.1 %

-25.4 %

Wholesale

18,665

31.7 %

8,715

20.5 %

9,946

30.2 %

-53.3 %

14.1 %

-27.0 %

Other

684

1.2 %

67

0.2 %

1,099

3.3 %

-90.2 %

NM

NM

 

 

Sergio Rossi Brand Key Financials(3)

(€ in thousands, unless otherwise noted)

Sergio Rossi Brand
Key Financials

2023

2024

2025

24 H1
v

23 H1

25 H1 
v

24 H1

23 H1 –

25 H1

CAGR

H1

%

H1

%

H1

%

Key Financials on P&L

Revenues

33,019

100.0 %

20,404

100.0 %

15,314

100.0 %

-38.2 %

-24.9 %

-31.9 %

Gross Profit

17,135

51.9 %

10,218

50.1 %

6,255

40.8 %

Selling and
distribution
expenses

-11,355

-34.4 %

-9,490

-46.5 %

-7,755

-50.6 %

Contribution Profit
(1)

5,780

17.5 %

728

3.6 %

-1,500

-9.8 %

Revenues by Geography

EMEA

18,509

56.0 %

9,528

46.7 %

7,150

46.7 %

-48.5 %

-25.0 %

-37.8 %

North America

846

2.6 %

281

1.4 %

56

0.4 %

-66.8 %

-80.1 %

-74.3 %

Greater China

6,350

19.2 %

4,174

20.5 %

2,734

17.9 %

-34.3 %

-34.5 %

-34.4 %

Other

7,315

22.2 %

6,420

31.5 %

5,374

35.1 %

-12.2 %

-16.3 %

-14.3 %

Revenues by Channel

DTC

16,847

51.0 %

13,976

68.5 %

11,005

71.9 %

-17.0 %

-21.3 %

-19.2 %

Wholesale

16,172

49.0 %

6,428

31.5 %

4,308

28.1 %

-60.3 %

-33.0 %

-48.4 %

Other

0

0.0 %

0

0.0 %

0

0.0 %

NM

NM

NM

 

 

St. John Brand Key Financials(3)

(€ in thousands, unless otherwise noted)

St. John Brand Key
Financials

2023

2024

2025

24 H1
v

23 H1

25 H1
v

24 H1

23 H1–

25 H1

CAGR

%

H1

%

%

H1

%

Key Financials on P&L

Revenues

46,663

100.0 %

39,981

100.0 %

39,654

100.0 %

-14.3 %

-0.8 %

-7.8 %

Gross Profit

29,024

62.2 %

27,696

69.3 %

27,251

68.7 %

Selling and
distribution
expenses

-23,719

-50.8 %

-23,036

-57.6 %

-22,781

-57.4 %

Contribution Profit
(1)

5,305

11.4 %

4,660

11.7 %

4,470

11.3 %

Revenues by Geography

EMEA

731

1.6 %

299

0.7 %

176

0.4 %

-59.1 %

-41.1 %

-50.9 %

North America

41,585

89.1 %

37,316

93.3 %

38,737

97.7 %

-10.3 %

3.8 %

-3.5 %

Greater China

4,251

9.1 %

2,247

5.6 %

653

1.6 %

-47.1 %

-70.9 %

-60.8 %

Other

95

0.2 %

119

0.3 %

87

0.2 %

24.8 %

-26.9 %

-4.3 %

Revenues by Channel

DTC

37,760

80.9 %

32,161

80.4 %

31,011

78.2 %

-14.8 %

-3.6 %

-9.4 %

Wholesale

8,828

18.9 %

7,704

19.3 %

8,555

21.6 %

-12.7 %

11.0 %

-1.6 %

Other

75

0.2 %

116

0.3 %

87

0.2 %

55.3 %

-25.0 %

7.7 %

 

 

Caruso Brand Key Financials(3)

(€ in thousands, unless otherwise noted)

Caruso Brand Key
Financials

2023

2024

2025

24 H1
v

23 H1

25 H1
v

24 H1

23 H1 –

25 H1

CAGR

H1

%

H1

%

H1

%

Key Financials on P&L

Revenues

19,926

100.0 %

19,734

100.0 %

17,627

100.0 %

-1.0 %

-10.7 %

-5.9 %

Gross Profit

5,233

26.3 %

5,724

29.0 %

5,082

28.8 %

Selling and
distribution
expenses

-842

-4.2 %

-936

-4.7 %

-1,108

-6.3 %

Contribution Profit
(1)

4,391

22.0 %

4,788

24.3 %

3,974

22.5 %

Revenues by Geography

EMEA

16,260

81.6 %

16,795

85.1 %

15,037

85.3 %

3.3 %

-10.5 %

-3.8 %

North America

2,674

13.4 %

2,003

10.1 %

2,147

12.2 %

-25.1 %

7.2 %

-10.4 %

Greater China

32

0.2 %

18

0.1 %

6

0.0 %

-43.4 %

-66.7 %

-56.7 %

Other

960

4.8 %

918

4.7 %

436

2.5 %

-4.4 %

-52.5 %

-32.6 %

Revenues by Channel

DTC

0

0.0 %

31

0.2 %

63

0.4 %

NM

NM

NM

Wholesale

19,926

100.0 %

19,703

99.8 %

17,563

99.6 %

-1.1 %

-10.9 %

-6.1 %

Other

0

0.0 %

0

0.0 %

0

0.0 %

NM

NM

NM

 

 

Lanvin Group Brand Footprint

DOS by Brand

Jun 2024

Dec 2024

Jun 2025

DOS (4)

DOS (4)

DOS (4)

Lanvin

37

33

29

Wolford

140

112

97

St. John

42

37

35

Sergio Rossi

47

43

37

Caruso

0

0

0

Total

266

225

198

 

 

Non-IFRS Financial Measures Reconciliation

(€ in Thousands, unless otherwise noted)

Reconciliation of Contribution Profit

2023

2024

2025

H1

H1

H1

Revenue

214,537

170,976

133,395

Cost of sales

-89,083

-72,598

-61,490

Gross Profit

125,454

98,378

71,905

Marketing and selling expenses

-110,600

-105,591

-87,093

Contribution Profit (1)

14,854

-7,213

-15,188

General and administrative expenses

-76,544

-58,065

-56,754

Adjusted Operating Profit (1)

-61,690

-65,278

-71,942

 

Reconciliation of Adjusted EBIT

2023

2024

2025

H1

H1

H1

Loss for the period

-72,225

-69,376

-86,784

Add / (Deduct) the impact of:

Income tax expenses

271

-489

-208

Finance cost—net

11,970

13,187

12,806

Non-underlying items

-9,666

-3,143

-6,545

Loss from operations before non-underlying items

-69,650

-59,821

-80,731

Add / (Deduct) the impact of:

Share based compensation

1,971

827

237

Adjusted EBIT (1)

-67,679

-58,994

-80,494

 

Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA

2023

2024

2025

H1

H1

H1

Loss from operations before non-underlying items

-69,650

-59,821

-80,731

D&A post IFRS16

21,518

22,456

21,311

Provision and impairment losses

-3,241

-2,220

-3,049

FX losses / (gain)

8,486

-3,353

10,302

Share based compensation

1,971

827

237

Adjusted EBITDA (1)

-40,916

-42,111

-51,930

Note:

(1)   These are Non-IFRS Financial Measures and will be mentioned throughout this communication. Please see Non-IFRS Financial Measures and Definition.

(2)   The amount less than Euro 1,000 is indicated with “*”.

(3)   Brand-level results are presented exclusive of eliminations. Numbers may not sum precisely due to rounding.

(4)   DOS refers to Directly Operated Stores which include boutiques, outlets, concession shop-in-shops and pop-up stores.

Non-IFRS Financial Measures and Definitions

Our management monitors and evaluates operating and financial performance using several non-IFRS financial measures including: Contribution Profit, Contribution Profit Margin, Adjusted Operating Profit, Adjusted EBIT and Adjusted EBITDA. Our management believes that these non-IFRS financial measures provide useful and relevant information regarding our performance and improve their ability to assess financial performance and financial position. They also provide comparable measures that facilitate management’s ability to identify operational trends, as well as make decisions regarding future spending, resource allocations and other operational decisions. While similar measures are widely used in the industry in which we operate, the financial measures that we use may not be comparable to other similarly named measures used by other companies nor are they intended to be substitutes for measures of financial performance or financial position as prepared in accordance with IFRS.

Contribution Profit is defined as revenue less the cost of sales and selling and marketing expenses. Contribution Profit subtracts the main variable expenses of selling and marketing expenses from Gross Profit, and our management believes this measure is an important indicator of profitability at the marginal level. Below contribution profit, the main expenses are general administrative expenses and other operating expenses (which include foreign exchange gains or losses and impairment losses). As we continue to improve the management of our portfolio brands, we believe we can achieve greater economy of scale across the different brands by maintaining the fixed expenses at a lower level as a proportion of revenue. We therefore use Contribution Profit Margin as a key indicator of profitability at the group level as well as the portfolio brand level.

Contribution Profit Margin is defined as Contribution Profit divided by revenue.

Adjusted Operating Profit is defined as Contribution Profit margin less General and administrative expenses

Adjusted EBIT is defined as profit or loss before income taxes, net finance cost, share based compensation, adjusted for income and costs which are significant in nature and that management considers not reflective of underlying operational activities, mainly including net gains on disposal of long-term assets, gain on debt restructuring and government grants.

Adjusted EBITDA is defined as profit or loss before income taxes, net finance cost, exchange gains/(losses), depreciation, amortization, share based compensation and provisions and impairment losses adjusted for income and costs which are significant in nature and that management considers not reflective of underlying operational activities, mainly including net gains on disposal of long-term assets, gain on debt restructuring and government grants.

 

KuCoin Vice President Damen Chen Highlights Transparency and Compliance at Da Nang Finance and Tech Week in Vietnam

DA NANG, Vietnam, Aug. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — KuCoin, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, announced that its Vice President and Head of Group Commercial, Mr. Damen Chen, joined industry leaders at the Da Nang Finance and Tech Week in Vietnam to discuss the central role of exchanges in building transparent liquidity and a sustainable digital asset market.


Speaking on the panel “Building the Digital Asset Market: The Central Role of Exchanges and Transparent Liquidity,” Chen shared insights alongside executives from ONUS Exchange, Bitget Vietnam, and other industry representatives. He noted that while emerging markets have experienced rapid growth, liquidity transparency remains inconsistent, with issues such as fake volumes and shallow order books undermining trust. To address this, KuCoin has prioritized real-time order book data, regular proof-of-reserves reporting, and independent third-party audits, raising the bar for market accountability.

Chen emphasized that exchanges must serve as incubators rather than mere marketplaces, supporting local blockchain builders with fair listing opportunities, liquidity access, open APIs, and research insights. He also highlighted KuCoin Labs and KuCoin Ventures, which actively invest in early-stage Vietnamese projects and help them expand to international markets.

On compliance and fair competition, Chen reiterated KuCoin’s strict enforcement of KYC/AML standards and transparent listing processes. KuCoin was among the first global exchanges to implement mandatory KYC, setting higher industry standards and ensuring credibility for both users and regulators.

Chen further stressed the importance of proactive regulatory engagement, citing KuCoin’s global experience in policy consultations, compliance sandboxes, and white paper drafting. He also referenced KuCoin’s milestone participation in Thailand’s G-Token initiative, the world’s first publicly offered tokenized government bond, announced on August 27, 2025. This case, he said, shows how exchanges can work hand-in-hand with governments to pioneer compliant, innovative financial instruments.

Looking ahead, Chen noted that tokenization and DeFi will be driven by technologies such as decentralized custody, atomic orders, and automated liquidity models. With its young, tech-savvy population, Vietnam is well positioned to lead adoption, and KuCoin is working closely with universities and local communities to prepare the next generation of talent.

Concluding the discussion, Chen underscored KuCoin’s long-term vision: “Exchanges are not only gateways to digital assets but also guardians of trust. By committing to security, compliance, and transparency, we can build a digital asset market that is sustainable, credible, and beneficial to all stakeholders.”

About KuCoin

Founded in 2017, KuCoin is a leading global cryptocurrency platform serving over 41 million users across 200+ countries and regions. Built on cutting-edge blockchain technology, KuCoin offers access to 1,000+ digital assets and solutions including Web3 wallet, Spot and Futures trading, institutional services, and payments. Recognized by Forbes as one of the “Best Crypto Apps & Exchanges” and a “Top 50 Global Unicorn” by Hurun, KuCoin is ISO 27001:2022 certified and committed to security, compliance, and innovation under the leadership of CEO BC Wong. Learn more: https://www.kucoin.com/