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Financial Performance - Samsonite achieved strong net sales increases across all regions and core brands, driven by ongoing growth in travel and tourism [2]. - The company reported a record high gross profit margin, significantly enhancing profitability through disciplined expense management [2]. - Net sales for the year ended December 31, 2023, were $3,682.4 million, an increase of 27.9% compared to $2,879.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 [34]. - Operating profit for the year ended December 31, 2023, was $743.7 million, reflecting a 51.1% increase from $492.1 million in the previous year [34]. - Profit attributable to equity holders for the year ended December 31, 2023, was $659.1 million, a 56.5% increase compared to $421.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 [34]. - Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2023, was $709.3 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 19.3% [34]. - The Group's financial performance reflects a strong recovery and growth trajectory post-pandemic, with significant improvements in key financial metrics [34]. - Free Cash Flow for the year ended December 31, 2023, was US$284.5 million, an increase of US$201.0 million, or 240.6%, compared to US$83.5 million in the previous year [45]. - The Group's net sales surpassed 2019 levels by 17.5% in 2023, a significant improvement compared to a 10.4% decrease in 2022 [49]. - The Group's adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 19.3% for the year ended December 31, 2023, from 16.4% for the year ended December 31, 2022 [42]. Marketing and Brand Strategy - The company aims to increase the proportion of net sales from its direct-to-consumer e-commerce channel [6]. - Investment in marketing will be increased to support the company's brands and initiatives [6]. - The Group plans to increase marketing investment in 2024, targeting advertising spend of approximately 7.0% of its net sales to drive future growth across all brands [11]. - The Group's marketing investment strategy is designed to support brand development and drive sales growth in the coming years [9]. - The Group's marketing expenses increased by US$85.5 million, or 54.8%, to US$241.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, representing 6.6% of net sales [40]. - The company aims to limit promotional discounts to enhance gross profits while maintaining disciplined fixed expense management [65]. - Marketing spend is targeted at approximately 7.0% of net sales for 2024, aimed at supporting product innovation and retail enhancements [95]. Sustainability and ESG Initiatives - The company is committed to incorporating its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) philosophy into core business practices [8]. - The Group is committed to sustainability through its "Our Responsible Journey" initiative, leading the transformation of the luggage industry [11]. - The share of net sales from products made at least in part from recycled material increased to approximately 34% in 2023, up from about 23% in 2022 [93]. - 100% renewable electricity usage was achieved in all operations, two years ahead of the 2025 target [93]. - The ambition is to become the world's most sustainable lifestyle bag and travel luggage company while continuing to grow net sales and profitability [101]. Regional Performance - The Group expects global travel and tourism growth to remain healthy in 2024, with Asia continuing to see travel growth as outbound travel from China improves [11]. - Net sales in Asia rose by 61.7% in 2023, driven by an 88.4% increase in net sales in China due to the recovery in domestic travel [47]. - The Group anticipates steady growth in travel in North America and Europe, with stronger prospects in Europe due to the return of Chinese travelers [11]. - Net sales in North America increased by US$149.9 million, or 13.4% (+13.7% constant currency) for the year ended December 31, 2023 [182]. - Net sales in Europe increased by US$110.9 million, or 16.7% (+16.8% constant currency), for the year ended December 31, 2023, when excluding the Russia Net Sales [118]. Operational Efficiency - The Group maintains disciplined expense management on fixed selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses, expecting fundamentally higher profitability from a more efficient cost structure [11]. - Fixed SG&A expenses improved to 22.7% of net sales in 2023, 140 basis points lower than the 24.1% in 2022 [56]. - The reduction in net debt and strong adjusted EBITDA growth reflects effective cash and debt management strategies [62]. - The company plans to maintain discipline in managing expenses to drive operating leverage and sustain strong Free Cash Flow generation [96]. Future Outlook - The Group plans to leverage its regional management structure and distribution expertise to extend its brands into new markets [6]. - The Group will continue to invest in marketing to drive further net sales growth [40]. - Global travel and tourism growth is expected to remain healthy, with international tourism projected to fully recover to pre-pandemic levels in 2024, showing a 2% increase compared to 2019 [98]. - The company expresses confidence in capturing opportunities from ongoing growth in travel and tourism through product innovation and brand communication [69].

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Financial Performance - For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, the company reported a net sales of $3,682.4 million, representing a 27.9% increase compared to $2,879.6 million in 2022[15]. - Gross profit for the same period was $2,182.8 million, up 36.0% from $1,605.4 million in the previous year, with a gross margin of 59.3%[15]. - Operating profit increased by 51.1% to $743.7 million from $492.1 million in 2022, with total expenses rising by 56.5% to $659.1 million[15]. - The net profit for the year was $450.3 million, a 33.1% increase from $338.3 million in 2022, with profit attributable to equity holders rising by 33.3% to $417.0 million[15]. - Adjusted net income was $392.4 million, reflecting a 32.5% increase from $296.0 million in the previous year[15]. - Adjusted EBITDA for the year was $709.3 million, a 50.2% increase compared to $472.3 million in 2022, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 19.3%[15]. - Basic earnings per share increased by 32.7% to $0.289 from $0.218 in the previous year, while diluted earnings per share rose by 32.1% to $0.287[15]. - The company reported consolidated net sales of $3,682.4 million for the year ending December 31, 2023, representing a year-over-year growth of 30.4%[23]. - The company reported a total comprehensive income of $429.1 million for the year, compared to $367.7 million in 2022, marking a 17% increase[63]. Market and Sales Growth - Sales in China increased by 88.4% year-over-year, significantly contributing to a 61.7% rise in net sales across Asia[23]. - The company continues to explore market opportunities and strategies for expansion, although specific future outlooks were not detailed in the provided content[6]. - The company anticipates steady growth in the global travel and tourism industry in 2024, driven by recovering consumer demand[28]. - The company plans to allocate approximately 7.0% of net sales to marketing expenses in 2024 to support new product lines[29]. - The company plans to continue expanding its market presence and investing in new product development to drive future growth[60]. - The company is currently evaluating the potential impact of the IAS 21 amendment on its consolidated financial statements, effective from January 1, 2025[138]. Cash Flow and Debt Management - Free cash flow for the year ended December 31, 2023, was $284.5 million, an increase of $201.0 million or 240.6% from $83.5 million in the previous year[19]. - As of December 31, 2023, the cash and cash equivalents were $716.6 million, with total financial debt of $1,824.0 million, resulting in net debt of $1,107.4 million[19]. - Net debt decreased from $1.4 billion at the end of 2022 to $1.1 billion by December 31, 2023, resulting in a net leverage ratio improvement to 1.53 times[27]. - The total liquidity amounted to $1,562.0 million, including cash and cash equivalents of $716.6 million and available borrowings of $845.4 million[11]. - The company issued new preferred credit facilities amounting to $1.5 billion, while settling past preferred credit facilities resulted in a cash outflow of $1.6 billion[70]. - The company has secured a new revolving credit facility with no outstanding amounts as of December 31, 2023[198]. Marketing and Investment - The marketing expenses increased by $85.5 million or 54.8% to $241.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, representing 6.6% of net sales[19]. - Capital expenditures increased to $110.1 million in 2023 from $62.8 million in 2022, aimed at expanding retail operations and investing in new product innovations[41]. - The company plans to increase marketing investment to approximately 7.0% of net sales in 2024 to support further growth[44]. Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility - The proportion of products made from recycled materials in net sales increased from approximately 23% in 2022 to about 34% in 2023[43]. - The company aims to continue increasing sales and profitability while striving to become the most sustainable fashion luggage and suitcase company globally[45]. Operational Efficiency - The company will continue to strictly limit promotional discounts to maintain improved gross margins[45]. - The focus will be on cash management to generate strong free cash flow, enhancing flexibility in capital allocation[45]. - The company will manage fixed SG&A expenses to achieve operational leverage and sustained profit growth[45]. Accounting and Financial Reporting - The company is committed to maintaining strong internal controls and governance to ensure the accuracy of its financial reporting[54]. - The group has consistently applied the significant accounting policy information as presented in the consolidated financial statements for all periods[85]. - The group recognizes financial assets and liabilities at the initial date of their occurrence[113]. - The group assesses uncertain tax treatments and recognizes tax reserves based on expected value and the most likely amount[128]. Future Outlook - The company anticipates strong growth in the global travel industry in 2024, with international tourism expected to fully recover to pre-pandemic levels[44]. - Management has expressed confidence in the company's ongoing viability and growth potential despite market challenges[60].

Samsonite International S.A. (OTCPK:SMSOF) Q3 2023 Earnings Conference Call November 13, 2023 9:00 PM ET Company Participants William Yue - Investor Relations Kyle Gendreau - Chief Executive Officer Reza Taleghani - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Dustin Wei - Morgan Stanley Anne Ling - Jefferies Terry Young - UBS Operator Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the Samsonite International 2021 Third Quarter's Results Earning Call. Please note that t ...

Financial Performance Highlights - Net sales reached US$958 million in Q3 2023, a 212% increase compared to Q3 2022[12] - Adjusted EBITDA was US$194 million in Q3 2023, representing a 203% margin and a 330 bps increase compared to Q3 2022[12] - Adjusted Net Income surged to US$126 million in Q3 2023, a 939% increase compared to Q3 2022[12] - Gross margin reached 596% in Q3 2023, a 460 bps increase compared to Q3 2022 and a 580 bps increase compared to Q3 2019[12] - Strong Free Cash Flow of US$89 million was generated in Q3 2023[10] Brand and Regional Performance - YTD September 2023 net sales increased by US$673 million, or 356% on a constant currency basis, compared to YTD September 2022[16] - Tumi sales increased by US$186 million, or 440%, YTD September 2023[18] - Samsonite sales increased by US$3437 million, or 371%, YTD September 2023[19] - Asia's YTD September 2023 net sales were up 699% from the prior year and 201% versus YTD September 2019[41] - North America's YTD September 2023 net sales were up 196% from the prior year[44] Strategic Initiatives and Financial Position - Net debt was US$1239 million as of September 30, 2023, US$159 million lower than Q3 2022[10] - The total net leverage ratio decreased to 181x at September 30, 2023, the lowest level since the acquisition of Tumi[10] - Advertising spend is targeted at approximately 65% to 70% of net sales to drive future net sales growth across all brands[68]

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Financial Performance - Samsonite achieved consolidated net sales of US$1,776.2 million for the first half of 2023, an increase of 45.7% compared to 2022 and 16.2% compared to 2019[3]. - For the six months ended June 30, 2023, consolidated net sales increased to $1,776.2 million, a 39.8% increase compared to $1,270.2 million in the same period of 2022[56]. - Gross profit for the same period was $1,043.6 million, reflecting a 47.5% increase from $707.4 million in 2022[56]. - Operating profit rose significantly by 95.3% to $312.1 million, up from $159.9 million in the prior year[56]. - Profit for the period increased by 150.7% to $171.4 million, compared to $68.5 million in the previous year[56]. - Adjusted EBITDA for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was $334.3 million, a 70.9% increase from $195.6 million in 2022[56]. - Adjusted Net Income increased by 104.9% to $170.9 million, compared to $83.3 million in the same period of 2022[56]. - Basic earnings per share rose to $0.106, a 170.4% increase from $0.039 in the prior year[56]. - The Group's total liquidity as of June 30, 2023, is US$1,344.3 million, consisting of US$599.0 million in cash and cash equivalents and US$745.4 million available under the revolving credit facility[24]. - The total net leverage ratio is below pre-pandemic levels, calculated by dividing total consolidated net debt minus unrestricted cash by consolidated Adjusted EBITDA for the trailing four fiscal quarters[25]. Market Recovery and Growth Prospects - The group expects a quick recovery in its business in China, with outbound travel from China anticipated to accelerate in the coming months[21]. - The group anticipates an acceleration in the recovery of international travel globally as long-haul flight capacity continues to increase[21]. - Business in China and Asia is rapidly recovering, with expectations for accelerated growth in outbound tourism from China in the coming months[27]. - The strong growth in travel during the summer of 2023 is expected to drive continued demand and business growth[91]. - The recovery in outbound travel from China is expected to accelerate, driving further net sales growth in Asia, Europe, and North America[138]. - The summer travel season in the Northern Hemisphere is expected to be strong due to pent-up demand in North America and Europe, and the reopening of China and other major Asian markets[141]. Marketing and Sales Strategy - The company aims to increase the proportion of net sales from its direct-to-consumer e-commerce channel[21]. - Samsonite plans to invest in marketing with a target advertising spend close to 6.5% of its consolidated net sales for 2023[21]. - The Group plans to increase marketing investments in 2023, targeting advertising expenses to account for approximately 6.5% of total net sales to capitalize on the recovery of the travel industry[27]. - The company plans to increase marketing spend to approximately 6.5% of net sales in 2023, up from 5.4% in 2022, to support ongoing recovery in travel[109]. - The Group's marketing expenses as a percentage of net sales increased by 190 basis points from 4.5% to 6.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2023[61]. Product Development and Innovation - The company is focused on developing lighter and stronger new materials and innovative functionalities through continued investment in research and development[21]. - Continued investment in research and development is planned to create lighter, more durable materials and innovative features for consumers[27]. - The company plans to invest in product innovation, sustainability initiatives, and enhancements to its global retail store network to capitalize on ongoing travel recovery and drive net sales growth[140]. Sustainability Commitment - The company emphasizes its commitment to sustainability through its "Our Responsible Journey" initiatives, integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices into its core business[21]. - The commitment to sustainability and innovation, along with a diverse geographic footprint and complementary brands, is expected to strengthen Samsonite's market position and drive sustainable long-term growth[140]. - A new sustainability materiality assessment will be conducted starting in Q3 2023, involving key stakeholders to inform new targets and initiatives on product sustainability and other material topics[142]. - The implementation of a new sustainability software system aims to strengthen systems and processes, with a goal of achieving third-party limited assurance[142]. - The company is onboarding and growing internal ESG resources to support its sustainability efforts[142]. Operational Efficiency - The Group will maintain disciplined expense management on fixed selling, general, and administrative expenses while making selective investments in core strategic functions[27]. - Fixed SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales were 23.0% for the first half of 2023, down from 26.2% in the first half of 2022[74]. - The company will focus on managing discounting and promotional activities, as well as non-marketing SG&A expenses, to drive positive operating leverage and improve net sales margins[140]. Brand Performance - The Tumi brand's net sales increased by 51.7% year-on-year, raising its share of total net sales to 23.7% in the first half of 2023[115]. - All core brands showed strong growth, with Samsonite's net sales up by 47.1% and American Tourister's by 42.5% compared to the same period in 2022[115]. - The Samsonite brand recorded net sales of US$880.3 million, up 42.0% year-on-year, while Tumi's net sales increased by 48.5% to US$421.1 million[177]. Distribution Channels - The Group's net sales by distribution channel showed a strong performance, with direct-to-consumer sales contributing significantly to overall growth[195]. - Direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales rose to US$669.0 million, reflecting a 46.4% increase from US$456.9 million in the prior year[196]. - The DTC segment accounted for 37.7% of total net sales in the first half of 2023, up from 36.0% in the first half of 2022[196]. - The wholesale channel represented 62.3% of total net sales, while DTC accounted for 37.7% in the first half of 2023[196]. - The company continues to focus on expanding its distribution channels and enhancing its e-commerce capabilities[198].