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LuxExperience Reports Q4 FY26 and Full FY26 Results: Strong +7.6% Net Sales Growth ex-FX and Improved Adjusted EBITDA Profitability

LuxExperience announced Q4 FY26 and Full FY26 results with strong +7.6% Net Sales growth ex-FX and improved Adjusted EBITDA profitability, setting the stage for accelerated top- and bottom-line growth in FY27.

LuxExperience Boosts Revenue, Expects Faster Growth

LuxExperience, the parent company of Mytheresa, NET-A-PORTER, MR PORTER, and YOOX, reported a 7.6% constant-currency net sales increase in Q4 FY2026, with reported sales up 6.1% to €653.6 million. Adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 2.1%, marking the third consecutive quarter of profitability. Mytheresa led growth with a 10.2% constant-currency sales increase, while NET-A-PORTER and MR PORTER achieved an operational turnaround. YOOX reduced its adjusted EBITDA loss to €45.5 million for the full year. The company forecasts accelerated mid-to-high single-digit revenue growth for FY2027, with adjusted EBITDA margin between 2-3%, and authorized a share buyback of up to $50 million.

• LuxExperience Q4 net sales up 6.1% to €653.6 million (7.6% ex-FX).
• Adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 2.1% in Q4, third consecutive profitable quarter.
• Mytheresa Q4 net sales up 10.2% (ex-FX), US business grew 39.3%.

20-F Financial Filing Analysis for LuxExperience (2026-09-16)

LuxExperience B.V. (formerly MYT Netherlands Parent B.V.) filed its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2026, reflecting the transformative integration of YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP S.p.A. (YNAP) following its acquisition from Richemont in April 2025, alongside the subsequent divestiture of THE OUTNET completed in April 2026. The report outlines the expanded group structure across three primary operating segments: Luxury | Mytheresa, Luxury | NET-A-PORTER & MR PORTER, and Off-Price | YOOX. Disclosures highlight heightened exposure to operational integration risks, post-acquisition restructuring, logistics network realignments across Europe and the US, cookie deprecation, evolving EU AI Act compliance, and macroeconomic headwinds affecting luxury consumer discretionary spending.

• As of June 30, 2026, LuxExperience B.V. had 139,699,831 ordinary shares outstanding with a nominal par value of €0.000015 per share.
• The corporate structure spans three primary operational segments post-YNAP acquisition: Luxury | Mytheresa, Luxury | NAP & MRP, and Off-Price | YOOX, following the divestiture of THE OUTNET in April 2026.
• Customer concentration within the Luxury | Mytheresa segment remained significant, with the top 4.8% of customers accounting for approximately 48.4% of its Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) in fiscal 2026.

Mark Ritson: Working-Class Kids Need Confidence

Mark Ritson, a marketing professor and founder of MiniMBA, shares his journey from a working-class upbringing in Whitehaven to success. In an interview with The Drum's Lynn Lester, he discusses how class and confidence shaped his career. Ritson emphasizes that intelligence is not the differentiator; rather, self-belief and expectations placed on children are crucial. He offers advice to working-class kids: 'No one's any better than you.' His story highlights the impact of parental support and the importance of believing in oneself to overcome social barriers.

• Mark Ritson grew up in Whitehaven, West Cumbria.
• He won a scholarship to Wharton and taught at London Business School.
• He founded MiniMBA.

Nike appoints Alexandre Arnault to board

Nike announced that Alexandre Arnault, deputy CEO of LVMH's wine and spirits division Moët Hennessy, will join its board of directors. Arnault, who has held his current role since February 2025, previously oversaw LVMH's acquisition of Rimowa and has experience at Tiffany & Co. and McKinsey. The appointment is part of Nike's efforts to strengthen innovation and brand building amid a protracted turnaround, intense competition in activewear, and slowing lifestyle demand. The company has also recently reset its online distribution in China, launched the Studio Fleece line, named a new CFO, and appointed a commercial chief. Arnault's luxury expertise is expected to help Nike deepen consumer connections and drive long-term growth.

• Alexandre Arnault, deputy CEO of LVMH's Moët Hennessy, joins Nike's board of directors.
• Nike Executive Chairman Mark Parker praised Arnault's reputation for helping iconic global brands evolve and grow.
• Nike recently lost its place on the S&P 100 and is undergoing a complex global turnaround.

Football Stars Boost Luxury Handbag Demand

Male professional footballers — notably Erling Haaland, Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappé — are increasingly photographed carrying high-end designer handbags, giving luxury houses extra visibility as sales soften in key markets. LVMH and Kering each reported roughly 3% year‑on‑year revenue declines in the first half, with Kering group revenue at €7.2bn from January–June and Gucci contributing about €2.8bn (down ~9%). Brands are leveraging players’ global reach and ambassador roles to push a growing 'man‑bag' segment: Haaland’s Birkin collection is estimated at €1.1m, and players often appear with Hermès, Louis Vuitton and Dolce & Gabbana pieces. Industry analysis (via Bloomberg/Bain & Co.) estimates only about a quarter of the luxury‑handbag market is male, indicating significant room to expand demand through these celebrity-driven channels.

• LVMH reported a 3% year‑on‑year revenue decline in the first half; its share recently hit a six‑year low and is down roughly 26% year‑to‑date.
• Kering reported a 3% revenue decline for the first half; group revenue January–June was €7.2bn, with Gucci contributing about €2.8bn (down ~9% versus the prior half-year).
• Erling Haaland’s collection of Birkin bags is estimated at €1.1m; he and other players have been photographed with Hermès and Dolce & Gabbana pieces.