RNS Number:1109R
Burani Designer Holding N.V.
31 March 2008

 BDH SUBSIDIARY MARIELLA BURANI FASHION GROUP REPORTS 2007 CONSOLIDATED RESULTS





Burani Designer Holding N.V (AIM: BRDH), a company offering Italian lifestyle
products and services to customers world-wide, today notes that the company's
subsidiary Mariella Burani Fashion Group S.p.A (MBFG) made the following
announcement on March 29th, 2008:



MBFG Press Release



THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF MARIELLA BURANI FASHION GROUP SPA APPROVED THE GROUP'S
2007 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS



The Board of Directors of Mariella Burani Fashion Group S.p.A. approved
yesterday the Group's 2007 consolidated and parent company financial statements
that reflect:



  * Consolidated revenues of Euro 700,3 million vs. Euro 672,6 million for 2006; net
    of extraordinary items, the Group realised total revenue growth of 11,5%
    with an organic growth of 16,3%.
  * EBITDA of Euro 109,5 million vs. Euro 125,1 million for 2006; net of
    extraordinary items, the Group realised total Ebitda growth of 18,7%.
  * EBIT of Euro 82,3 million vs. Euro 92,6 million for 2006; net of extraordinary
    items, the Group realised Ebit growth of 24,6%.
  * Pretax income of Euro 54 million vs. Euro 68,8 million of 2006.
  * Net Income of Euro 51 million vs.  Euro 63,3 million of 2006.
  * Net financial position (debt) of Euro 185,9 million, respect to Euro 179,6
    million recorded at December 31st, 2006, notwithstanding the significant
    investments made during the year for the acquisition of the companies of the
    Fashion Jewellery division, the acquisition of Dadorosa, net of the proceeds
    from the sale of the multi brand retail division. The net financial position
    reflects an optimal debt/equity ratio of 0,65.





Financial Highlights FY 2007



Consolidated revenues of MBFG for the full year 2007 increased to Euro 700,3
million compared to Euro 672,6 million for 2006. Net of extraordinary items, the
Group realised revenue growth of 11,5% which reflects the net impact of the
disposal of the multi brand retail division and the acquisition of Valente,
Rosato, and Calgaro (fashion jewellery) as well as Dadorosa (Leather Goods).



Organic revenues grew by 16,3% during the period while total growth was driven
primarily by:



  * The strong performance of the Leather Goods division (Antichi
    Pellettieri), driven by Baldinini, Braccialini e  Francesco Biasia
    collections;



  * The dynamic growth realised in emerging luxury markets (+36,6%) and the
    sustained growth in Italy (+14,6%).



  * The excellent performance of the boutiques of the Leather Goods division
    (+21%).





EBITDA reached Euro 109,5 million compared to Euro 125,1 million of 2006; net of
extraordinary items, the Group realised Ebitda growth of 18,7%.



  * Improved EBITDA margins are primarily attributable to operating leverage
    and economies of scale in the Leather Goods division, further
    rationalisation in the Apparel division and an improved sales mix for the
    Group.



The improved sales mix is evidenced by the increased weight of revenues from:



  * Leather Goods and Fashion Jewellery that, together, generated over than
    50% of consolidated "core" operating revenues;



  * Export sales which generated 62% of consolidated operating revenues with
    emerging markets representing 30%, and US and Japan, together, representing
    less than 5% of the Group's revenues;



  * Direct distribution channels which today generate 66,5% of consolidated
    operating revenues.



EBIT of Euro 82,3 million from Euro 92,6 million of 2006; net of extraordinary items,
Group Ebit realised growth of 24,6%.



Net Income of Euro 51 million from Euro 63,3 million of 2006.





Strategic and Operating Highlights



  * In addition to the agreement signed with Damas Jewellery in June, 2007,
    MBFG entered into an important agreement with the Gitanjali Group in
    December, 2007 for the establishment of a Joint Venture to operate in the
    apparel, leather goods and jewellery sectors in India.  The Gitanjali Group
    is a leader in the production and distribution of jewellery in India and is
    expected to contribute its know-how in production, marketing, logistics and
    distribution, as well as its extensive retail network; the Joint Venture is
    expected to open 32 mono and multi brand boutiques and 132 shop-in-shops
    over the next three years.



  * The Group continues to focus on its leather goods and fashion jewellery
    divisions, businesses characterised by higher growth and margins. This is
    evidenced by the acquisition of Calgaro, an Italian jewellery company
    renowned for its innovative woven gold and silver jewellery collections, and
    Dadorosa, the worldwide licensee of the Gherardini brand, as well as the
    sale of the multi brand retail division.



  * An exclusive licensing agreement has been signed for the production and
    distribution of John Galliano women's jewellery collections, to be launched
    at the Basel Jewellery trade fair in April, 2008. The collections will be
    created by John Galliano and produced and distributed worldwide by Valente
    Gioiellieri SpA. Other important licensing agreements signed by MBFG during
    the year include Phard e Bogner for the production and distribution of
    children's wear collections, Aquascutum for the production and international
    distribution of handbag, footwear and accessories collections and Amazon
    Life for the production and distribution  of "eco friendly" handbags and
    accessories.



  * Contined expansion of the international retail network which today
    includes 243 monobrand boutiques worldwide. During the fourth quarter of
    2007 MBFG inaugurated 18 boutiques: 5 DOS (1 Rosato in Florence, 1
    multibrand Gioielli d'Italia in Lugano, 1 Braccialini in Varese, 1 Francesco
    Biasia in Milan and 1 Coccinelle in Rome) and 13 Franchisees (1 Valente in
    Macao, 3 Baldinini in Russia, 1 Braccialini in Russia, 5 Francesco Biasia:
    Rome, Warsaw, Macao and 2 in Russia; 3 Coccinelle: 1 Prague, 1 Warsaw and 1
    in Beirut). In 2007 MBFG inaugurated a total of 46 boutiques.





GENERAL SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING



The General Shareholders' Meeting of Mariella Burani Fashion Group Spa has been
convened on April 29th, 2008 at 9:00 am and in second call on May 7th, 2008  at
9:00 am in Cavriago (Re), via della Repubblica 86.





DIVIDENDS



The Board of Directors of Mariella Burani S.p.A. proposed the distribution of an
ordinary dividend of Euro 0,16 per share to be paid on May 29th, 2008.





BUY-BACK PLAN



The Board of Directors of Mariella Burani Fashion Group S.p.A. agreed to extend
the existing buy-back plan that  provides for the purchase and sale of up to 10%
of the Group's outstanding common shares. The plan will be in effect until the
shareholders meeting to approve the financial statements for the year ended
December 31, 2008.



Share transactions will be effected in markets regulated by Article 132 of
Legislative Decree No. 58 dated February 24, 1998 and Article 144bis,1.B of
Consob Regulation 11971/99 as modified by the Market Abuse Directive ("MAD") in
conformance with these markets' operating policies and procedures.





Outlook 2008



Management expects continued growth for 2008 based on a number of positive
indicators including the positive preliminary results of the Fall/Winter
2008-2009 sales campaigns, the continued expansion of our international
distribution network, and the strong performance of our DOS during the first two
months of 2008.





The Financial Reporting Officer, Giuseppe Gullo, certifies - pursuant to art.
154-bis, paragraph 2 of the Uniform Finance Act (Legislative Decree 58/1988) -
that the information contained in this press release corresponds to the
accounting documents, ledgers and entries.







Mariella Burani Fashion Group (MBFG) designs, produces and distributes world
wide a diversified and complementary range of Luxury apparel, footwear, leather
accessory and jewellery collections under its own brands and under license for
prestigious international designers. MBFG founded in 1960 by Walter Burani,
Chairman and CEO of the Group listed in the STAR segment of the Italian stock
exchange since July, 2000, is today an internationally recognised public company
with an established position in the accessible luxury goods market.  The Group's
dynamic revenue growth is attributable to internal development including product
diversification, brand expansion, and new geographic market penetration. The
Group has also made strategic acquisitions to capitalise on the know-how and
experience developed by niche players in the Italian apparel, knitwear, textile
and leather goods sectors.

MBFG manages to provide top quality luxury goods at accessible prices by
capitalising on the strength and flexibility provided by Italy's industrial
districts, world renown for their excellence in the development of luxury
products. The Group's aim is to become one of the leading players in the
accessible luxury market worldwide by further developing its product offering,
its brand portfolio, and its global distribution network.





Contacts



For investors and analysts:

Carol Brumer

Investor Relations and Strategic Development

cbrumer@mariellaburani.com

tel. (+39) 02 76420111



For Press Release:

Daniela Zari

Corporate Communications Direcor

dzari@mariellaburani.com

tel. (+39) 02 76015354





This press release is available on www.mariellaburani.com



Attached: consolidated and parent company financial statement and cash flow





CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS



Consolidated balance sheet - Assets

in Euro/000
ASSETS                                                                   12/31/07              12/31/06
Non current assets
Property, plant and equipment                                              58.299                62.280
Intangible assets                                                         296.379               314.364
Investment property                                                         1.664                 1.664
Capital investments                                                        34.757                13.606
Long term financial assets available for sale                                  85                   649
Deferred tax assets                                                        19.241                37.857
Long term financial derivatives
Other long term financial receivables                                       4.496                   242
Long term trade and other receivables                                      12.425                17.729
                                                        Total             427.346               448.391

Non current assets to be divested
Assets to be divested

Current assets
Inventories                                                               162.010               194.283
Short term trade and other receivables                                    170.824               137.638
Current tax assets                                                         29.889                20.334
Other short term financial receivables                                    108.107                56.878
Short term financial assets available for sale                             40.013                19.779
Short term derivatives
Negotiable securities valued at fair value                                  3.406                 6.979
Cash and cash equivalents                                                  30.673                50.465
                                                        Total             544.924               486.356
Total assets                                                              972.270               934.747





Consolidated balance sheet - Liabilities

in Euro/000
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES                                      12/31/07               12/31/06
Share capital and reserves
Capital issued                                                              15.453                 15.366
Share premium reserve                                                       70.358                 70.358
Other reserves                                                              30.015                 27.439
Net income of the period                                                    29.521                 55.747
                                                         Total             145.348                168.910

Minority interests                                                         140.192                127.763

Total shareholders' equity                                                 285.540                296.673

Non current liabilities
Long term loans and borrowing                                              178.706                227.623
Long term financial derivatives                                                116                    543
Deferred tax liabilities                                                    77.992                 91.081
Post employment benefits                                                    11.772                 17.657
Long term provisions                                                         3.645                  1.865
Other long term liabilities                                                  3.910                 15.583
                                                         Total             276.142                354.352
Current liabilities
Short term trade and other payables                                        164.344                156.122
Current tax liabilities                                                     26.358                 25.402
Short term financing                                                       218.022                100.622
Short term derivatives
Short term provisions                                                        1.862                  1.576
                                                         Total             410.588                283.722
Total liabilities                                                          972.270                934.747





Consolidated profit and loss account



in Euro/000
PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT                                                       12/31/07             12/31/06
Net Revenues                                                                   700.259              672.615
Change in inventory of finished product and works in progress                   11.681                7.287
Raw materials and consumables                                                  285.644              264.623
Cost of labor                                                                   90.828               94.258
Other operating costs                                                          225.930              195.909
EBITDA                                                                         109.537              125.112
Depreciation, amortization and write-downs                                      27.191               32.477
EBIT                                                                            82.346               92.635

Financial income                                                                 4.253                3.164
Financial charges                                                               31.882               27.533
Profit (loss) from foreign exchange transactions                                  -664                  392
Income from investments in affiliated companies valued at equity                                        102
Profit (loss) from assets to be divested
Pre-tax profit                                                                  54.053               68.760

Deferred tax liabilities/assets                                                -12.819               -6.967
Income taxes                                                                    15.858               12.463
After tax profit                                                                51.014               63.264

Minority interests                                                              21.494                7.517

Net profit for the year                                                         29.521               55.747









CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS AT DECEMBER 31, 2007



in Euro/000
                                                                       31/12/2007           31/12/2006
1 -       Opening balance at the beginning of the period                   30.877               10.461
2 -       Total cash flows generated (absorbed) by operations                                        -
          Pre-tax profit (loss)                                            54.054               68.760
          Amortization and depreciation                                    17.310               24.707
          Net gains (losses) from disposal of property, plant                   0                  201
          and equipment
          Net gains (losses) from disposal of intangible                        0                    0
          assets
          Net gains (losses) from disposal of financial assets            -27.400              -87.246
          Net change in risk reserves and provisions for                    6.062               10.280
          employee benefits
          Loss /income from investments valued at equity                        0                 -102
          Net financial charges                                             6.439                6.212
          TOTAL                                                            56.465               22.812
          Net change in working capital                                   -20.579              -61.591
          Interest paid                                                    21.854               17.765
          TOTAL                                                             1.275              -21.014
3 -       Total cash flows generated (absorbed) by investing
          activities
          Interest received                                                     0                    0
          Dividends received                                                   -4                 -150
          Net change in:                                                        0                    0
          - intangible assets                                              -3.600               30.622
          - property, plant and equipment                                 -17.920              -15.472
          - financial assets                                                6.248               87.139
          TOTAL                                                           -15.276              102.139
4 -       Total cash flows generated (absorbed) by financing
          activities
          Increase in capital and reserves                                -46.605               -6.011
          Proceeds from capital increase                                        0                    0
          Finance lease payments (principal)                                 -884                 -476
          Reciept/(repayment) of loans                                    -29.125               -8.185
          Dividends paid                                                  -15.543               -3.858
          Change in scope of consolidation                                 20.189              -42.179
          TOTAL                                                           -71.968              -60.709
5 -       Net cash flows generated in the period                          -29.504               20.416
6 -       Closing balance at the end of the period                          1.373               30.877







PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS





Balance sheet - Assets

in Euro/000
ASSETS                                                                    12/31/07            12/31/06
Non current assets
Property, plant and equipment                                                5.883               3.032
Intangible assets                                                            4.670               4.698
Investment property
Capital investments                                                        110.769              93.111
Long term financial assets available for sale
Deferred tax assets                                                         16.874              19.854
Long term financial derivatives
Other long term financial receivables
Long term trade and other receivables                                       10.452               2.630
                                                         Total             148.647             123.325

Non current assets to be divested
Assets to be divested

Current assets
Inventories                                                                 19.699              22.151
Short term trade and other receivables                                      26.903              29.717
Current tax assets                                                           2.530               3.003
Other short term financial receivables                                     138.209             100.798
Short term financial assets available for sale                              40.008              19.773
Short term derivatives
Negotiable securities valued at fair value                                   3.406               6.919
Cash and cash equivalents                                                    8.960              14.266
                                                         Total             239.715             196.628
Total assets                                                               388.362             319.953





Balance sheet - Liabilities

in Euro/000
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES                                      12/31/07              12/31/06
Share capital and reserves
Capital issued                                                              15.453                15.366
Share premium reserve                                                       70.358                70.358
Other reserves                                                              25.015               -13.151
Net income of the period                                                    53.689                52.674
                                                          Total            164.516               125.246

Non current liabilities
Long term loans and borrowing                                              113.305               129.017
Long term financial derivatives                                                116                   543
Deferred tax liabilities                                                        16                    16
Post employment benefits                                                     2.749                 3.415
Long term provisions
Other long term liabilities
                                                          Total            116.186               132.991
Current liabilities
Short term trade and other payables                                         26.274                29.190
Current tax liabilities                                                      1.087                   697
Short term financing                                                        80.241                31.772
Short term derivatives
Short term provisions                                                           57                    56
                                                          Total            107.660                61.716
Total liabilities                                                          388.362               319.953







Profit and loss account

in Euro/000
PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT                                                     12/31/07              12/31/06
Net Revenues                                                                 138.306               151.667
Change in inventory of finished product and works in progress                  1.105                10.877
Raw materials and consumables                                                 19.078                29.933
Payroll cost                                                                  10.948                10.400
Other operating costs                                                         34.567                37.444
EBITDA                                                                        72.609                63.013
Depreciation, amortization and write-downs                                     8.547                12.557
EBIT                                                                          64.062                50.456

Financial income                                                               7.286                 3.443
Financial charges                                                             13.132                -9.939
Profit (loss) from foreign exchange transactions                                   9                     5
Income from investments in affiliated companies valued at equity
Profit (loss) from assets to be divested
Pre-tax profit                                                                58.224                43.965

Deferred tax liabilities/assets                                                4.075                 8.709
Income taxes                                                                     460
After tax profit                                                              53.689                52.674









STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS AT DECEMBER 31, 2007



in Euro/000
                                                                       31/12/2007           31/12/2006
1 -       Opening balance at the beginning of the period                    9.656              -38.282
2 -       Total cash flows generated (absorbed) by operations
          Pre-tax profit (loss)                                            58.224               43.965
          Amortization and depreciation                                     8.547               12.557
          Net gains (losses) from disposal of property, plant                   3                  -16
          and equipment
          Net gains (losses) from disposal of intangible                  -14.912
          assets
          Net gains (losses) from disposal of financial assets            -74.657              -86.951
          Net change in risk reserves and provisions for                     -666                  -72
          employee benefits
          Loss /income from investments valued at equity
          Net financial charges                                             5.837                6.491
          TOTAL                                                           -17.623              -24.026
          Net change in working capital                                   -13.243               20.258
          Interest paid
          TOTAL                                                           -30.866               -3.768
3 -       Total cash flows generated (absorbed) by investing
          activities
          Interest received
          Dividends received                                                1.170
          Net change in:
          - intangible assets                                              14.612                7.289
          - property, plant and equipment                                  -3.801                  392
          - financial assets                                               37.106               99.558
          TOTAL                                                            49.086              107.240
4 -       Total cash flows generated (absorbed) by financing
          activities
          Increase in capital and reserves                                  1.123               16.558
          Proceeds from capital increase
          Finance lease payments (principal)
          Reciept/(repayment) of loans                                    -11.734              -68.231
          Dividends paid                                                  -15.543               -3.858
          Change in scope of consolidation
          TOTAL                                                           -26.154              -55.531
5 -       Net cash flows generated in the period                           -7.934               47.942
6 -       Closing balance at the end of the period                          1.722                9.656




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