Lanvin Group Announces Strategic Carve-Out of Caruso

Lanvin Group (NYSE: LANV) announced it has completed the sale of Caruso, a luxury Italian menswear manufacturer and brand, to MondeVita Italy S.r.l., a subsidiary of Mondevo Group, on February 6, 2026.

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Lanvin Group (NYSE: LANV) announced it has completed the sale of Caruso, a luxury Italian menswear manufacturer and brand, to MondeVita Italy S.r.l., a subsidiary of Mondevo Group, on February 6, 2026.

The transaction lets Lanvin focus on the sustainable development of its heartland brands while MondeVita builds a dedicated lifestyle and luxury division to consolidate heritage premium brands across beverages, luxury goods, hospitality, and wellness.

Positive

• Completed sale of Caruso to MondeVita (transaction closed Feb 6, 2026)
• Lanvin refocuses on sustainable development of its heartland brands
• MondeVita expands its luxury portfolio into premium menswear and heritage brands

Negative

• No financial terms disclosed, limiting investor visibility on proceeds
• Divestiture reduces Lanvin's owned brand portfolio and related revenue sources

Argus Feb 6 session

-7.28% close to close Open Argus

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News Market Reaction – LANV

On Feb 6, the day this news came out, LANV closed 7.28% below the previous close.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus for the Feb 6 session.

Key Figures

H1 2025 revenue: €133 million Revenue decline: 22% Gross profit margin: 54% +5 more

H1 2025 revenue

€133 million

H1 2025 results

Revenue decline

22%

H1 2025 year-over-year change

Gross profit margin

54%

H1 2025 results

St. John gross margin

69%

Brand performance in H1 2025

Wolford wholesale growth

14%

H1 2025 wholesale performance

Adjusted EBITDA H1 2025

-€52 million

Compared to -€42 million in H1 2024

Beneficial ownership

8,651,247 shares

Schedule 13G/A filed Jul 14, 2025

Ownership percentage

6.89%

Of 125,595,914 shares outstanding as of Jun 27, 2025

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Nov 20

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2. Oct 24

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   Appointment of new Chief Financial Officer with extensive prior financial experience.

3. Oct 10

   CFO departure

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   Announcement of Executive President and CFO stepping down for personal reasons.

4. Aug 29

   H1 2025 results

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   Report of H1 revenue decline, margin details and deeper negative adjusted EBITDA.

5. Aug 20

   Earnings scheduling

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   Scheduling and call details for upcoming H1 2025 results release and outlook discussion.

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SHANGHAI, Feb. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lanvin Group (NYSE: LANV) today announced that it has completed the sale of Caruso, a luxury Italian menswear manufacturer and brand, to MondeVita Italy S.r.l., a subsidiary of Mondevo Group.

The transaction reflects Lanvin Group's commitment to focus on the sustainable development of heartland brands. For Mondevo Group, the acquisition marks a defining moment in the build-up of MondeVita, its dedicated lifestyle and luxury division, focused on consolidating and elevating exceptional heritage brands across premium beverages, luxury goods, hospitality, and wellness.

About Lanvin Group

Lanvin Group is a leading global luxury fashion group headquartered in Shanghai, China and Milan, Italy, managing iconic brands worldwide including Lanvin, Wolford, Sergio Rossi and St. John Knits. Harnessing the power of its unique strategic alliance of industry-leading partners in the luxury fashion sector, Lanvin Group strives to expand the global footprint of its portfolio brands and achieve sustainable growth through strategic investment and extensive operational know-how, combined with an intimate understanding and unparalleled access to the fastest-growing luxury fashion markets in the world. The shares of Lanvin Group are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "LANV". For more information about Lanvin Group, please visit www.lanvin-group.com, and to view Lanvin Group's investor presentation, please visit https://ir.lanvin-group.com.

About MondeVita

MondeVita is the lifestyle and luxury division of Mondevo Group, created in response to a clear desire among family offices to invest in sectors they are genuinely passionate about -  from premium beverages and luxury goods to hospitality and wellness. These sectors are rich with opportunity but remain highly fragmented, with niche players operating in limited geographies and often constrained by insufficient capital or lack of strategic expertise. MondeVita aims to consolidate and elevate this landscape by building a portfolio of best-in-class companies that can thrive through shared capabilities, cross-portfolio synergies, and economies of scale.

About Mondevo Group

Mondevo Group is a multi-divisional holding company headquartered in Abu Dhabi, operating at the intersection of technology, investment, and lifestyle. The group's divisions span wealth management, venture capital, luxury and lifestyle, and foundational technology platforms. Mondevo's mission is to harness AI-native capabilities and a global network of ultra-high-net-worth families to build enduring businesses across sectors with high barriers to entry and strong long-term growth potential.

About Raffaele Caruso S.p.A.

Raffaele Caruso S.p.A. is an Italian company active in high-end sartorial manufacturing, headquartered in Soragna (Parma). Founded in 1964, the company operates as a trusted industrial partner to some of the world's most prestigious global fashion houses and develops, through the Caruso brand, menswear collections distributed through a selective network of high-end multi-brand retailers. The Caruso brand is recognised for its distinctive positioning of Playful Elegance, combining sartorial rigour, lightness and a contemporary interpretation of Italian style. With over 450 employees, Raffaele Caruso S.p.A. brings together manufacturing expertise, industrial scale and a strong brand identity.

Enquiries:

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Coco Wang
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Investor Relations
ir@mondevogroup.com

Caruso
Michele Leoni
m.leoni@besidecom.com

Luigi Bottani
l.bottani@besidecom.com

 

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What did Lanvin Group announce about Caruso on February 6, 2026 (LANV)?

Lanvin completed the sale of Caruso to MondeVita on February 6, 2026 for strategic portfolio focus. According to the company, the transaction transfers the Italian menswear brand to MondeVita and allows Lanvin to concentrate on sustainable development of heartland brands.

How does the Caruso sale affect LANV shareholders and company focus?

The sale reduces Lanvin's exposure to Caruso and refocuses resources on core brands and sustainability. According to the company, proceeds and strategic realignment are intended to support development of heartland brands, though no financial terms or shareholder distributions were disclosed.

Who acquired Caruso from Lanvin Group in the February 6, 2026 transaction?

MondeVita Italy S.r.l., a subsidiary of Mondevo Group, acquired Caruso in the completed transaction. According to the company, the deal advances Mondevo's plan to build MondeVita as a lifestyle and luxury division consolidating heritage brands across beverages, goods, hospitality, and wellness.

Did Lanvin disclose operational or management changes for Caruso after the sale?

No specific operational or management changes were disclosed in the announcement about Caruso following the sale. According to the company, the emphasis is on MondeVita elevating heritage brands while Lanvin focuses on sustainable development, without detailing transition steps.

How does the Caruso acquisition fit MondeVita's strategy under Mondevo Group?

The acquisition supports MondeVita's strategy to consolidate heritage lifestyle and luxury brands under one division. According to the company, MondeVita aims to elevate premium beverages, luxury goods, hospitality, and wellness brands, and Caruso strengthens its premium menswear offering.