TIDMBRDH 
 
RNS Number : 4048S 
Burani Designer Holding N.V. 
18 May 2009 
 

BURANI DESIGNER HOLDING N.V. ("BDH") 
 
RESULTS FOR MARIELLA BURANI FASHION GROUP AND ANTICHI PELLETTIERI FOR THE THREE 
MONTH PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2009 
NOTIFICATION OF PUBLICATION OF 2009 ANNUAL RESULTS FOR BDH 
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 BDH holds a 
75.9% stake through its 93% owned subsidiary Mariella Burani Family Holding, has 
announced its financial results for the three month period ended March 31, 2009. 
In addition, Burani Designer Holding N.V notes that the company's listed leather 
goods division, Antichi Pellettieri, majority owned by BDH's subsidiary Mariella 
Burani Fashion Group S.p.A (MBFG), in which BDH holds a 75.9% stake through its 
93% owned subsidiary Mariella Burani Family Holding, has announced its financial 
results for the three month period ended March 31, 2009.. 
 
 
MBFG announced turnover of EUR171.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 
2009, reflecting a 5.5% decline (2008: EUR181.2 million) generating earnings (as 
measured by earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization) of EUR10 
million (2008: EUR29.1 million) and Pretax losses of EUR1.7 million (2008: Profit 
before tax EUR16.7 million). 
 
 
Antichi Pellettieri announced turnover of EUR110.3 million for the three months 
ended March 31, 2009, reflecting an 5% increase (2008: EUR104.9 million) 
generating earnings (as measured by earnings before interest, tax, depreciation 
and amortization) of EUR11.5 million (2008: EUR 18.8 million) and Profit before tax 
of EUR7.1 million (2008: Profit before tax EUR14.4 million). 
 
 
In addition, the Company announces that its consolidated financial results for 
the year ended 31 December 2008 are expected to be published on June 15, 2009, 
and not on May 28, 2009 as originally expected. 
 
 
Enquiries: 
 
 
Burani Designer Holding N.V.    Tel:+39 02 7642 0111 
Carol Brumer, IR 
 
 
Shore Capital (NOMAD)    Tel:+44 20 7408 4090 
Dru Danford 
Stephane Auton 
 
 
 
 
PRESS RELEASE 
 
 
MARIELLA BURANI FASHION GROUP 
Cavriago - May 18, 2009 
 
 
MBFG REPORTS 1Q 2009 RESULTS REFLECTING A 5.5% DECLINE IN REVENUES 
 
 
The Board of Directors of Mariella Burani Fashion Group Spa approved the 
consolidated financial results for the first quarter of 2009 which reflect: 
 
REVENUES of EUR 171.2 million from EUR181.2 million in 1Q 2008, reflecting a decline 
of 5.5%; 
 
 
EBITDA of EUR 10.0 million vs. EUR 29.1 million in 1Q 2008, in decline primarily as 
a function of margin declines in the Fashion Jewellery and Apparel divisions; 
 
 
EBIT of EUR 5 million vs. EUR 24.8 million in 1Q 2008; 
 
 
PRETAX LOSS of EUR 1.7 million vs. Pretax Income of EUR 16.7 million in 1Q 2008. 
 
 
NET FINANCIAL POSITION RECLASSIFIED - Debt of EUR 272.1 million on March 31, 2009, 
vs EUR 256.6 million on December 31, 2008. 
 
 
NET FINANCIAL POSITION IAS / IFRS - Debt of EUR 404.6 million on March 31, 2009, 
vs EUR401.5 million on December 31, 2008. 
 
 
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - 1Q 2009 
 
 
Consolidated revenues of EUR171.2 million compared to EUR181.2 million for the same 
period in 2008. 
 
 
Revenues from the Leather Goods division (Antichi Pellettieri), that generated 
64.3% of Group revenues, increased by 5,4% during the period, primarily 
attributable to the consolidation of Mandarina Duck and to the positive 
performance of the division's own brands, Braccialini and Biasia, and the 
licensed brands, Vivienne Westwood and Gherardini. In addition, revenues 
benefited from growth realised by the retail network (+13.7%) and in Italian 
(+4%) Eastern European (+7.2%) markets. 
 
 
Notwithstanding the positive contribution from Antichi Pellettieri, the Group's 
consolidated revenues declined by 5.5%, reflecting the negative economic climate 
and its resultant impact on orders. While the Children's division continued to 
grow, the revenues of the Apparel division declined by 17.4%, primarily 
reflecting the deconsolidation of Compagnia della Seta during the period and 
lower revenues from Western European markets. Revenues from Fashion Jewellery 
declined by 42.7% during the period, mostly due to significant declines 
registered in Italian and Middle Eastern markets. 
 
 
EBITDA of EUR 10 million with an EBITDA margin of 5.8%, reflecting the impact of 
revenue declines as well as the costs associated with the restructuring and 
re-launch of the Mariella Burani and Rene Lezard brands as well as the 
integration and re-launch of Mandarina Duck. 
The Group's sales mix reflects: 
  *  Leather Goods and Apparel divisions, which together generated over 90% of 
  revenues; 
  *  Export sales which generated 60.5% of revenues with emerging markets 
  representing 35.3%, and US and Japan, together limited to 3% of revenues. 
  *  Own brands which generated 79.7% of revenues; 
  *  Direct distribution channels which generated 44.8% of revenues with the Group's 
  retail network reflecting 18.6% of revenues. 
 
 
 
EBIT of EUR 5 million, reflecting an EBIT margin of 2.9%. 
 
 
Pretax Loss of  EUR1.7 million, as compared to Pretax Income of EUR16.7 million from 
the same period last year. 
NET FINANCIAL POSITION RECLASSIFIED - Debt of EUR 272.1 million on March 31, 2009, 
vs EUR 256.6 million on December 31, 2008. 
NET FINANCIAL POSITION IAS / IFRS - Debt of EUR 404.6 million on March 31, 2009, 
vs EUR401.5 million on December 31, 2008. 
STRATEGIC AND OPERATING HIGHLIGHTS - 1Q 2009 
  *  Focus on licenses, with new license agreements signed for the production and 
  international distribution of Etienne Aigner women's Ready-to-Wear collections 
  and Freddy Ready-to-Wear children's collections; 
  *  The further integration and rationalization of recently acquired companies; 
  *  The continued development of the Group's own brands with continued investments 
  in communication and the further extension of the retail network with 378 
  boutiques at March 31, 2009 (133 DOS and 245 Franchisees), including 
  inaugurations during the quarter of: 
  *  
    *  3 DOS, of which 2 Baldinini (1 in Venice, Italy and 1 in Mantova, Italy), and 1 
    Sebastian in Milan; 
    *  6 Franchises, of which 2 Mariella Burani (1 in Lebanon and 1 in UAE), 2 
    Baldinini (1 in Russia; 1 in Ukraine) and 2 Coccinelle (1 in Italy and 1 in 
    Poland). 
 
 
 
 
"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. 
 
 
 
 
 
ANTICHI PELLETTIERI 
Cavriago - May 15, 2009 
 
 
ANTICHI PELLETTIERI: 5% REVENUE INCREASE REALISED IN 1Q 2009 
 
 
The Board of Directors of Antichi Pellettieri Spa today approved the financial 
results for the first quarter of 2009 which reflect: 
 
  *  REVENUES of EUR 110.3 million vs. EUR 104.9 million in 1Q 2008, reflecting 5% 
  growth. 
 
 
 
  *  EBITDA of EUR 11.5 million vs. EUR 18.8 million in 1Q 2008, reflecting a 38.6% 
  decrease. 
 
 
 
  *  EBIT of EUR 8.6 million vs. EUR 16.9 million in 1Q 2008 reflecting a 48.6% decrease. 
 
 
 
  *  PRETAX INCOME of EUR 7.1 million vs. EUR 14.4 million in 1Q 2008, reflecting a 50.3% 
  decrease. 
 
 
 
  *  NET FINANCIAL POSTITION reclassified - Debt of EUR 54.5 million at March 31, 2009, 
  reflecting an optimal debt/equity ratio of 0.20 at March 31, 2009 
 
 
 
  *  NET FINANCIAL POSTITION IAS / IFRS - Debt of EUR 84.5 million vs. EUR 81.7 million 
  at December 31, 2008. 
 
 
 
 
 
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - 1Q 2009 
 
 
Consolidated revenues increased to EUR 110.3 million (+ 5.0%) compared to EUR 104.9 
million in 1Q 2008. 
 
 
Revenue growth was driven by the consolidation of Mandarina Duck and: 
  *  The optimal performance of the Group's own brands particularly Braccialini 
  (+17.5%); 
  *  Growth realised in the Italian (+4%) and Eastern European markets (+7.2%); 
  *  Growth from the Group's Directly Operated Stores and franchisees (+13.7%). 
 
 
 
Ebitda reached EUR 11.5 million with an Ebitda margin of 10.5% that reflects both, 
the impact of lower revenue growth, particularly abroad, and the integration and 
re-launch of Mandarina Duck, acquired in June 2008. 
The Group's sales mix reflects: 
  *  84.3% of revenues generated from the Group's own brands; 
  *  42.6% of revenues generated from Direct distribution channels, with 17.6% 
  generated from DOS and Franchisees; 
  *  60.1% of revenues generated from export markets, with 38.5% generated from 
  emerging markets. 
 
 
 
Ebit of EUR 8.6 million with an Ebit margin of 7.9%. 
 
 
Pretax income of EUR 7.1 million with a Pretax margin of 6.5%. 
Net Financial Position Reclassified - Debt of EUR 54.5 million, reflecting an 
optimal debt/equity ratio of 0.20 at March 31, 2009. 
Net Financial Position IAS/IFRS - Debt of EUR 84.5 million. 
STRATEGIC AND OPERATING HIGHLIGHTS 1Q 2009 
  *  The further integration and rationalisation of companies recently acquired; 
  *  The continued development of the Group's own brands with constant investments in 
  communication and the continued extension of the international retail network 
  (that counts 317 boutiques at March 31, 2009: 95 DOS and 222 Franchisees), with 
  the inauguration of 7 boutiques : ü 3 DOS, of which 2 Baldinini (1 in Venice, 1 in Mantova) and 1 Sebastian in 
  Milan; ü 4 Franchisees, of which 2 Baldinini (1 in Russia, 1 in Ukraine) and 2 
  Coccinelle (1 in Italy, 1 in Poland). 
 
OUTLOOK 2009 
Notwithstanding the negative economic environment, the accessible luxury goods 
market continues to offer many growth opportunities. The Group is focusing on 
improving the operations efficiencies to optimize individual company 
performance, and, as market leader, continues to capitalise on all opportunities 
to maximise growth in the medium/long term. 
 
 
The Financial Reporting Officer, Daniele Bardini, 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. 
 
 
Antichi Pellettieri is a European leader in the accessible segment of the luxury 
goods market with a consolidated international presence. The Group designs, 
produces, and distributes handbags and accessories, footwear, and leather 
apparel collections characterised by top quality and innovative design. A 
flexible business model provides for control at all critical phases of the 
production and distribution cycle including, product design and development, 
production planning, raw material procurement, quality control, marketing, 
public relations, and distribution. Production and logistics functions are 
outsourced to an established and qualified base of third party contractors, 
closely controlled by AP to guarantee quality and efficiency. 
 
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