De La Costa

De la Costa S.r.l. is a privately-owned sole proprietorship that plays a significant role in the fashion retail industry as the controlling shareholder of Calzedonia Holding SpA. The company is owned by Sandro Veronesi, who is also the founder and President of the Calzedonia Group. Under the umbrella of De la Costa S.r.l., Calzedonia Holding SpA directs and coordinates all the companies within the Group.

Calzedonia Group, established in Verona in 1986, has grown to become a renowned name in the fashion retail world, offering a variety of successful products and brands. Sandro Veronesi, the Group's founder, remains the President and the major shareholder, reflecting his ongoing commitment to the company's growth and success.

The corporate governance structure of Calzedonia Holding SpA is traditional, with a Shareholders' Meeting responsible for legal or statutory matters, and a Board of Directors that holds all the powers necessary for the ordinary and extraordinary management of the company. This Board can decide upon all acts deemed appropriate to achieve the corporate purpose, except for those powers held by the shareholders at the general meeting.

The current Board of Directors includes Sandro Veronesi as President and Managing Director, along with Marco Carletto as Managing Director. The Board of internal auditors supervises compliance with the law, the articles of association, and the principles of proper administration, ensuring the suitability of the Calzedonia company's organizational structure. The independent auditor, appointed by the shareholders, is an external company that audits the accounting books, with EY SpA currently holding this role.

Calzedonia Group has adopted an organization, management, and control model compliant with the regulations established by Italian Law Decree 231 of 8 June 2001. This includes a Code of Ethics and a Code of Conduct for Suppliers, which inform stakeholders of the Group's principles, ensure transparency and fairness in managing activities, provide ethical guidelines for employees and collaborators, and prevent crimes covered by the decree.

The Supervisory Body, appointed by the Board of Directors of Calzedonia Holding SpA, is tasked with supervising compliance with, and the efficacy of, the Organization model. This body is equipped with operational independence for inspections and initiatives, ensuring that the Group adheres to its high standards of corporate governance and ethical conduct.