Financial targets

In its day-to-day operations, Amer Sports’ primary focus is to achieve organic growth through the development of innovative products, effective marketing, solid customer service, and an efficient supply chain. In addition, Amer Sports will continue to be a participant in the structural changes taking place within the industry.

Amer Sports will consider making selective acquisitions that support the Amer Sports strategy, strengthen its position, and deliver shareholder value.

Average organic growth of 5 percent per annum

Amer Sports’ objective is to deliver currency-neutral organic growth averaging five percent over the cycle and to outgrow its competitors in the competitive field.

EBIT of at least 10 percent of net sales

Amer Sports’ target is to achieve EBIT of at least ten percent of net sales over the cycle. In addition, Amer Sports’ profitability should be better than that of other leading sports equipment companies world-wide.

Optimal balance sheet structure

Amer Sports will use its balance sheet actively whilst avoiding excessively large financial risks.

Divident payout ratio equivalent to at least 1/3 of annual net result

Amer Sports wishes to been seen as a competitive investment that increases shareholder value through a combination of dividend payments and share price performance. Amer Sports pursues a progressive dividend policy reflecting its earnings performance, with the aim of distributing a dividend of at least one-third of its annual net result.