BRDH Burani

RNS Number:3432T
Burani Designer Holding N.V.
29 April 2008


  BURANI DESIGNER HOLDING'S SUBSIDIARY MARIELLA BURANI FASHION GROUP ANNOUNCES
                  2007 RESULTS AND DIVIDEND PER SHARE OF Euro0.16


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), in which it holds a
61.28% stake, has made the following announcement:



PRESS RELEASE

MARIELLA BURANI FASHION GROUP

Cavriago (RE), April 29th, 2008


THE SHAREHOLDERS OF MARIELLA BURANI FASHION GROUP SPA APPROVED THE FINANCIAL
STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007, AND AN ORDINARY DIVIDEND PER
SHARE OF Euro0.16

The Shareholders of Mariella Burani Fashion Group S.p.A. approved today the 2007
parent company financial statements. The 2007 consolidated financial statement
shows:

*         Consolidated revenues of Euro699.6 million vs. Euro672.6 million in 2006;
net of extraordinary items, the Group realised total revenue growth of 11.4%;

*         EBITDA of Euro108.9 million vs. Euro125.1 million in 2006; net of
extraordinary items, the Group realised total EBITDA growth of 18%;

*         EBIT of Euro81.7 million vs. Euro92.6 million in 2006; net of extraordinary
items, the Group realised EBIT growth of 23.6%;

*         Pretax income of Euro53.4 million vs. Euro68.7 million in 2006;

*         Net Income of Euro51 million vs.  Euro63.3 million in 2006;

*         Net financial position (net debt) of Euro193.4 million vs. Euro179.6 million
recorded at December 31st, 2006, notwithstanding the significant investments
made during the year for the acquisition of the Fashion Jewellery division
companies, 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 0.67.

Consolidated Revenues reflect 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 and Francesco Biasia collections;

*         The good performance of foreign market, in particularly in emerging
luxury markets (+36.6%);

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

EBITDA reached Euro108.9 million compared to Euro125.1 million of 2006; net of
extraordinary items, the Group realised EBITDA growth of 18%.  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.

EBIT of Euro81.7 million vs. Euro92.6 million of 2006; net of extraordinary items,
Group EBIT realised growth of 23.6%.

Net Income  of Euro51 million vs. Euro63.3 million of 2006.

Net Financial Position (net debt) of Euro193.4 million vs. Euro179.6 million recorded
at December 31st, 2006, notwithstanding the significant investments made during
the year for the acquisition of the Fashion Jewellery division companies, 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 0.67.


DIVIDENDS

The Shareholders also approved the distribution of an ordinary dividend of Euro0.16
per share with an ex-dividend date of May 26th, 2008 to be paid on May 29th,
2008.


BUY-BACK PLAN

The Shareholders of Mariella Burani Fashion Group S.p.A. approved the extension
of 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 144-bis,1.B of
Consob Regulation 11971/99 as modified by the Market Abuse Directive ("MAD") in
conformance with these markets' operating policies and procedures.

"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 e Strategic Development:,
cbrumer@mariellaburani.com
tel. (+39) 02 76420111

For Press Release:

Daniela Zari
Director Corporate Communications
dzari@mariellaburani.com
tel. (+39) 02 76015354

This press release is available on www.mariellaburani.com


BDH Enquiries:

Burani Designer Holding N.V.            Tel: +39 027 642 0111 / +39 348 256 1971
Carol Brumer (cbrumer@buranidh.com)

Citigate Dewe Rogerson                  Tel: +44 20 7638 9571
Kate Delahunty
Sarah Gestetner

www.buranidh.com


NOTES TO EDITORS

The BDH Group offers a complementary range of "Italian lifestyle" products and
services to an international customer base.  BDH is a player in fashion apparel,
leather goods and jewellery through its subsidiary Mariella Burani Fashion Group
S.p.A. (MBFG), and in three complementary business segments - beachwear &
underwear, wellness spas & skincare and food design. BDH, listed on London's
Alternative Investment Market (AIM) in June 2007, focuses on growth through the
acquisition and integration of quality "Italian lifestyle" businesses and the
creation of operating divisions able to benefit from scale and synergies of the
BDH GroupH.  The management believes that the in-depth knowledge of luxury
products, the value created by strategic shareholders, the skills of the BDH
team management as well as the Group's investment approach, represent a great
opportunity of value creation for shareholders.








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