Kering published H1 23 results which were below consensus and our expectations. All major brands experienced softer-than-expected top-line growth in the second quarter due to the ongoing weakness in North America. Encouraging margin progressions of YSL and Bottega Veneta were offset by the negative leverage at Gucci and Balenciaga. The group expects the leadership reshuffle to accelerate Gucci’s turnaround and confirm the brand’s medium-term targets. In parallel, the group reached an agreemen ....