Lagarosse Holdings Limited, a Cayman Islands holding company operating a Bordeaux wine estate in France, filed for an initial public offering. The company plans to list its Class A ordinary shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market or NYSE American under the reserved ticker “LAGH.” Proceeds will fund estate renovations, production upgrades, market expansion, potential acquisitions, and working capital.

Business Description

Lagarosse is a holding company whose operations are conducted in France through its wholly owned subsidiary, Château Lagarosse S.A.S, an estate winery in the Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux appellation. The estate covers roughly 45 hectares (about 111 acres), with 34 hectares of actively cultivated vineyards and on-site vinification, blending, bottling, and labeling. The company produces three principal AOP-labeled red wines—Château Lagarosse Les Comtes (premium), Château Lagarosse (classic), and Douley de Château Lagarosse (second label)—and occasionally creates limited editions for gifting and promotion. Lagarosse differentiates itself by offering curated collections of consecutive vintages and by maintaining robust aged inventory for vertical sets.

The company distributes primarily through export distributors and direct packaged sales, complemented by local EU sales to restaurants, retailers, and individual customers. It is upgrading facilities and production infrastructure to support consistent quality and aims to expand market reach in North America and Asia. Lagarosse plans to invest IPO proceeds into château renovations, winery modernization, vineyard operations, marketing and regional expansion, selective acquisitions, and working capital.

Market Overview

  • Total addressable market: Global red wine distribution (wholesale) reached $95.1 billion in 2024; retail reached $166.5 billion.
  • Market growth: Global red wine wholesale and retail markets are projected to grow at a 7.5% CAGR from 2025 to 2029.
  • Market position: Producer of AOP-classified Bordeaux reds from the Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux appellation with estate-grown, vinified, and bottled wines.
  • Key competitors: Large European houses and global wine groups (e.g., Lafite, Mouton, Treasury Wine Estates, Constellation Brands), plus New World producers.
  • Industry trends: Premiumization, precision viticulture, e-commerce expansion, wine tourism growth, and rising demand in Asia and other export markets.

Operational Metrics

  • Customers: Six distributors globally as of the latest update; four with exclusive territorial rights
  • Locations: Estate and production in Tabanac, Bordeaux (France); planned representative offices in New York and Japan
  • Geographic presence: ~99% of FY2025 revenue from outside the EU; ~58% from Asia
  • Partnerships: Technical winemaking advisory from Laboratoire Rolland & Associés
  • Production capacity: Average annual production historically ~1,011 hectoliters; maximum capacity expected up to ~1,600 hectoliters post-replanting
  • Recent production: 827 hectoliters (2023); no harvest (2024 due to vine disease); 442 hectoliters (2025)
  • Vineyards: ~34 hectares (84 acres) under cultivation
  • Facilities: 32 fermentation/storage tanks; 97 oak barrels; on-site bottling and labeling
  • Bottles sold: ~124,518 bottles in FY2025; ~33,238 bottles in FY2024
  • Workforce: Six full-time employees plus seasonal labor for harvest
  • Product offering: Curated collections of up to 12 consecutive vintages (2011–2023)

Financials Highlights

  • Revenue (current): €2,477,621 (US$2,675,831) for FY2025
  • Revenue growth: 117% year over year (FY2025 vs. FY2024)
  • Gross profit: €1,513,209 (61% margin)
  • Net income: €951,426 (US$1,027,537) for FY2025

Management

  • Chung Keung Steve Loo, President, Chairman of the Board - 35+ years in accounting, finance, and investment; previously held leadership roles at public companies in Canada and Hong Kong.
  • Benoît Jacques Paul de Guigné, Chief Executive Officer and Director - Nearly 30 years in the French wine industry; oversees daily château operations; also serves as mayor of Tabanac.
  • Fung Ming Pang, Independent Director Nominee; Chair of Audit Committee - 30+ years in accounting, audit, tax, and corporate finance; CPA with leadership roles in finance and professional services.
  • Clarence Pui Gae Leung, Independent Director Nominee; Chair of Nominating Committee - Experience in accounting, operations, and cross-border trade and compliance; consulting background.
  • David Charles Orchard, Independent Director Nominee; Chair of Compensation Committee - Nearly 40 years in international business, finance, and cross-border development.

IPO Structure

  • Issuer: Lagarosse Holdings Limited
  • Filing date: June 30, 2026
  • Proposed ticker: LAGH
  • Exchange: Nasdaq Capital Market or NYSE American
  • Lead underwriters: American Trust Investment Services, Inc.
  • Use of proceeds: Renovation and upgrades at Château Lagarosse, vineyard and winery modernization, marketing and geographic expansion, strategic acquisitions, and general working capital.

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