Amer Sports financial targets

Our goal is consistent profitable growth. Profitability enables us to invest in product development and marketing, which are essential tools in bolstering our position as the global leader in the sports equipment industry.

In our day-to-day operations, our 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, we will continue to be an active participant in the structural changes taking place within the industry.

We intend to make selective acquisitions that support the Amer Sports strategy, strengthen our position, and deliver shareholder value.

Average organic growth of 5% per annum

Our objective is to deliver currency-neutral organic growth averaging 5% per annum and to outgrow our competitors in the competitive field.

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EBIT of at least 10% of net sales

Our annual target is to achieve EBIT of at least 10% of net sales. In addition, our profitability should be better than that of other leading sports equipment companies world-wide.

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Optimal balance sheet structure

We will use our balance sheet actively whilst avoiding excessively large financial risks.

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

We seek to be viewed as a competitive investment that increases shareholder value through a combination of dividend payments and share price performance. We pursue a progressive dividend policy reflecting our earnings performance, with the aim of distributing a dividend of at least one-third of our annual net result.

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