Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company's revenue in the first half was €133 million, down 22% year on year, reflecting softer market conditions and planned creative transitions [9] - Gross profit margin declined by 400 basis points to 54%, primarily due to sell-through of prior season inventory [10] - Adjusted EBITDA margin decreased significantly, resulting in a negative €52 million, attributed to negative operational leverage [15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Lanvin's revenue declined by 42%, primarily due to weak wholesale demand in EMEA, but retail remained resilient with a 46% increase in DTC revenue in Q2 [20] - Wolfer's revenue was down 23%, but wholesale grew by 14%, indicating a positive trend despite a 35% decrease in D2C [22] - Sergio Rossi's revenue fell 25%, but retail sales rebounded by 17% in Q2, indicating potential recovery [24] - St. John maintained nearly flat revenue with a 4% growth in its core North American market [27] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - All key regions saw revenue declines, with EMEA and Greater China facing the most significant challenges [13] - D2C and wholesale channels were down, with major softness in wholesale for EMEA and cautious consumer sentiment in Greater China [13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on long-term growth through brand leadership strengthening, operational efficiency, and targeted marketing initiatives [8] - A comprehensive review of the retail network is ongoing, with 29 underperforming stores rightsized [8][18] - The company aims to protect free cash flow through disciplined working capital management and rigorous cost control [8] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - The management acknowledged persistent global macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty but expressed confidence in recovery signs observed in Q2 [3][30] - The company is optimistic about the second half, driven by new creative talent and strategic repositioning efforts [12][30] Other Important Information - The company completed a capital increase for Wolford to support its strategic transformation [5] - Significant strides were made in reducing G&A expenses across various brands, with reductions of 27% for Wolfer, 25% for Sergio Rossi, and 35% for St. John [15][16] Q&A Session Summary - There were no questions during the Q&A session, and the conference call concluded without further inquiries [32]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an investment rating of "Synchronize with the market" for the textile and apparel industry [1] Core Insights - The textile and apparel industry has shown a mixed performance in recent months, with notable developments in the jewelry sector, particularly for Chow Tai Fook, which reported a narrowing decline in same-store sales [3][19] - The retail value for Chow Tai Fook in FY26Q1 decreased by 1.9% year-on-year, with a 3.3% decline in mainland China, while the Hong Kong, Macau, and overseas markets saw a 7.8% increase [19] - The performance of gold products in mainland China has been strong, contributing positively to sales gross margins, with retail value for high-margin priced gold products increasing by 20.8% year-on-year [20] Summary by Sections 1. Recent Observations - Chow Tai Fook's same-store sales decline has continued to narrow, with a reported 3.3% decrease in mainland China and a 2.2% growth in the Hong Kong and Macau markets [3][5][19] 2. Market Performance - The textile and apparel sector saw a 1.45% increase this week, lagging behind the broader market performance [10][23] - The SW textile manufacturing sub-sector rose by 2.34%, while the apparel and home textile sectors increased by 1.37% [10][24] 3. Company Performance - Chow Tai Fook closed 311 stores in mainland China during FY26Q1, with a total of 5,963 stores remaining in the region [6][22] - The average selling price of gold jewelry in mainland China increased from 6,100 HKD to 6,900 HKD, while the average price for embedded products rose from 8,500 HKD to 9,600 HKD [21] 4. Industry Data Tracking - In the first half of 2025, China's textile and apparel exports saw a slight increase of 1.8%, while furniture exports decreased by 7% [51] - The retail sales of gold and silver jewelry grew by 6.1% year-on-year in June 2025, indicating stable demand in the market [59] 5. Industry News - LVMH reported a 4% decline in total revenue for the first half of 2025, but noted a significant improvement in demand in mainland China [70][71] - Moncler Group's revenue remained stable, with a slight increase of 1% year-on-year, reflecting resilience in the luxury market [73]