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Marcolin posts respectable first-half results

The Italian eyewear specialist, which holds licenses for Christian Louboutin, Pucci, and Zegna, among others, recorded a very slight increase in sales at constant exchange rates and maintained its profitability during the first six months of the year. Put up for sale by the Pai Partners fund, it is still looking for a new owner.

 

Marcolin maintained its position in the first half of 2025.

 

After a slight increase in the first quarter (+1.2%), the Italian eyewear specialist slowed down over the first six months as a whole. Its net sales fell slightly, by -0.6% at current exchange rates (but +0.3% at constant exchange rates) to €295.7 million ($339.1 million).

 

Adjusted EBITDA accounted for 17.7% of total revenue

 

Marcolin also posted adjusted EBITDA of €52.3 million ($59.1 million), representing 17.7% of total revenue, a “result in line with the previous year despite the current macroeconomic difficulties,” the group said.

 

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Sophie Michentef has worked for more than 30 years in the professional press. For fifteen years, she managed the French and international editorial staff of the Journal du Textile. She now puts her press, textile, fashion, and luxury expertise at the service of newspapers, professional organizations, and companies.

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