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Forsyth Barr

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Kathmandu Holdings / Equity Capital Markets

<ul><li>KMD Brands (KMD) reported 1H26 EBITDA of NZ$11.5m, slightly ahead of the 1H26 guidance provided in January 2026.</li><li>The proceeds will be used to repay existing debt and enter into a new NZ$205m debt facility (2.5-year term) to support liquidity and ongoing business transformation.</li><li>Sales through the first six weeks of 2H26 were up +11.1% in Kathmandu, with gross margins improving +50bp on the prior year, and +1.2% in Rip Curl.</li></ul>

KMD Brands (KMD) reported 1H26 EBITDA of NZ$11.5m, slightly ahead of the 1H26 guidance provided in January 2026.The proceeds will be used to repay existing debt and enter into a new NZ$205m debt facility (2.5-year term) to support liquidity and ongoing business transformation.Sales through the first six weeks of 2H26 were up +11.1% in Kathmandu, with gross margins improving +50bp on the prior year, and +1.2% in Rip Curl.

KMD Brands 1H26 Result and NZ$65m Capital Raise

<ul><li>KMD reported its 1H26 result alongside a NZ$65m capital raising to recapitalise its balance sheet and refinance its debt facilities.</li><li>1H26 group underlying EBITDA of NZ$11.3m, above the top end of its guidance range.</li><li>Trading update for first 6-weeks of 2H26: Kathmandu sales +11% on the prior year, with gross margins +50bps.</li></ul>

KMD reported its 1H26 result alongside a NZ$65m capital raising to recapitalise its balance sheet and refinance its debt facilities.1H26 group underlying EBITDA of NZ$11.3m, above the top end of its guidance range.Trading update for first 6-weeks of 2H26: Kathmandu sales +11% on the prior year, with gross margins +50bps.

KMD Brands (KMD) | 1H26 Result and Capital Raise

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>KMD Brands’ (KMD) five-month FY26 trading update was broadly in line with our expectations at the underlying EBITDA level, albeit the mix was slightly different.</li><li>Sales were up +8% on the prior year, driven by an improvement in wholesale channel sales and a 2% FX translation benefit due to the weaker NZ dollar.</li><li>Despite positive top-line momentum, promotional pressure on gross margins and higher opex are impediments to near-term earnings upgrades.</li></ul>

KMD Brands’ (KMD) five-month FY26 trading update was broadly in line with our expectations at the underlying EBITDA level, albeit the mix was slightly different.Sales were up +8% on the prior year, driven by an improvement in wholesale channel sales and a 2% FX translation benefit due to the weaker NZ dollar.Despite positive top-line momentum, promotional pressure on gross margins and higher opex are impediments to near-term earnings upgrades.

<ul><li>KMD Brands (KMD) shot out of the blocks quickly in FY26, with 1Q26 group sales up +8% on the prior year, albeit at -120bp lower gross margin than the prior year.</li><li>KMD reported 1Q26 sales +8% on the prior year, led by Kathmandu (+14%) and RipCurl (+7%).</li><li>KMD is on track to deliver NZ$25m of annualised cost savings in FY26, though it has previously announced its intention to reinvest NZ$15m back into its growth strategy (NZ$5m committed).</li></ul>

KMD Brands (KMD) shot out of the blocks quickly in FY26, with 1Q26 group sales up +8% on the prior year, albeit at -120bp lower gross margin than the prior year.KMD reported 1Q26 sales +8% on the prior year, led by Kathmandu (+14%) and RipCurl (+7%).KMD is on track to deliver NZ$25m of annualised cost savings in FY26, though it has previously announced its intention to reinvest NZ$15m back into its growth strategy (NZ$5m committed).

KMD Brands 1Q26 Trading Update—Warming into FY26

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>After a challenging few years for NZX-listed retailers, we are starting to see signs that the worst may be over.</li><li>Australian retailers that reported in August indicated that the consumer backdrop has improved sequentially throughout 2025 in New Zealand.</li><li>For the upcoming September reporting season, we will be looking for updates on recent trading, promotional pricing activity, cost control, and capital management.</li></ul>

After a challenging few years for NZX-listed retailers, we are starting to see signs that the worst may be over.Australian retailers that reported in August indicated that the consumer backdrop has improved sequentially throughout 2025 in New Zealand.For the upcoming September reporting season, we will be looking for updates on recent trading, promotional pricing activity, cost control, and capital management.

Retail Sector Checking Out Reporting Season

New Zealand

Kathmandu Holdings Ltd. provides clothing and equipment for the travel and adventure market. The Company operates retail locations throughout Australia and New Zealand.

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Kathmandu Holdings (KMD NZ)

KMD Brands 1H26 Result and NZ$65m Capital Raise

KMD Brands (KMD) reported 1H26 EBITDA of NZ$11.5m, slightly ahead of the 1H26 guidance provided in January 2026. The proceeds will be used to...

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KMD Brands (KMD) | 1H26 Result and Capital Raise

KMD reported its 1H26 result alongside a NZ$65m capital raising to recapitalise its balance sheet and refinance its debt facilities. 1H26 group...

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KMD Brands On The Trail

KMD Brands’ (KMD) five-month FY26 trading update was broadly in line with our expectations at the underlying EBITDA level, albeit the mix was...

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KMD Brands 1Q26 Trading Update—Warming into FY26

KMD Brands (KMD) shot out of the blocks quickly in FY26, with 1Q26 group sales up +8% on the prior year, albeit at -120bp lower gross margin than...

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Retail Sector Checking Out Reporting Season

Australian retailers that reported in August indicated that the consumer backdrop has improved sequentially throughout 2025 in New Zealand.

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