MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
You should read the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations together with the consolidated financial statements and related notes that are included elsewhere in this report. This discussion contains forward-looking statements based upon current plans, expectations and beliefs that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those set forth under ‘‘Risk Factors’’ in the annual report on Form 20-F filed on September 12, 2024 and in other parts of this report. Our fiscal year ends on June 30. Throughout this report, all references to quarters and years are to our fiscal quarters and fiscal years unless otherwise noted.
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Overview
Mytheresa is a leading luxury multi-brand digital platform for the global luxury consumer shipping to over 130 countries. We offer one of the finest edits in luxury, curated from up to 250 of the world’s most coveted brands of womenswear, menswear, kidswear and lifestyle products. Our story began over three decades ago with the opening of Theresa, in Munich, one of the first multi-brand luxury boutiques in Germany, followed by the launch of the digital platform Mytheresa in 2006. Today, we provide a unique digital experience that combines exclusive product and content offerings with a differentiated global customer service, leading technology and analytical platforms, as well as high quality service operations. We are more than just a luxury e-commerce platform. We build a community for luxury enthusiasts and create desirability with digital and physical experiences. Our more than 30 years of market insights and long-standing relationships with the world’s leading luxury brands, such as Bottega Veneta, Brunello Cucinelli, Dolce&Gabbana, Gucci, Loewe, Loro Piana, Moncler, Prada, Saint Laurent, Valentino, and many more, have established Mytheresa as a global leader in the luxury multi-brand digital sector.
As of the reporting date, the Group has maintained operational stability, experiencing no major disruptions in its supply chain, logistics, or partnerships. The global economic uncertainties, exacerbated by the war in Ukraine and Middle East and other geopolitical factors, may impact the Group’s business activities and future sales.
Inflationary pressures have affected customer prices, and Mytheresa Group considers increases in recommended retail prices from suppliers in its pricing strategy. Despite the luxury product market showing resilience to inflation-induced demand shifts, the Group is not immune to increased cost inflation in various aspects of its business model. Furthermore, macro-economic factors such as high interest rates and customer uncertainties may contribute to a potential recession in certain markets, leading to a temporary negative impact on overall customer demand.
These economic uncertainties, coupled with the effects of geopolitical events, may pose challenges to Mytheresa Group’s brand partners, customers, and other business activities. The negative effect of these economic uncertainties was visible in the three and six months ended December 31, 2024 and is expected to continue. Nevertheless, the current stance is that the management does not