Investment Rating - The report does not specify a clear investment rating for Samsonite, but it discusses the company's performance and outlook in detail, indicating a cautious but optimistic long-term view from management [5][12]. Core Insights - Samsonite's revenue and profit declined in 1H25, with net sales at USD 1.662 billion, down 6.0% YoY, primarily due to weak demand in North America and Asia [2][8]. - Gross profit was USD 984 million, with a gross margin of 59.2%, down 1.0 percentage point YoY, affected by lower sales from higher-margin regions and increased promotions [2][8]. - Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 19.4% YoY to USD 269 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 16.2% [2][8]. - Management remains optimistic about long-term consumption demand despite short-term pressures from trade policy changes and macroeconomic uncertainties [11][12]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In 1H25, net sales were USD 1.662 billion, down 6.0% YoY, with gross profit at USD 984 million, down 7.6% YoY, and adjusted net profit at USD 123 million, down 29.1% YoY [2][8]. - The adjusted free cash flow was USD 11.5 million, a decrease of USD 70 million YoY, with net debt increasing to USD 1.162 billion [2][8]. Regional Performance - Revenue in Asia was USD 626 million, down 7.3% YoY, with significant declines in China, South Korea, and Hong Kong [3][9]. - North America saw revenue of USD 561 million, down 7.7% YoY, with all brands declining, particularly American Tourister [3][9]. - Europe experienced modest growth, with revenue at USD 379 million, up 1.6% YoY, driven by strong performance in Germany [3][9]. Channel Performance - The DTC channel share rose to 39.6%, with e-commerce accounting for 11.3% and offline retail at 28.3% [4][10]. - Wholesale revenue fell 7.4% YoY, primarily due to cautious procurement by wholesale customers amid economic uncertainty [4][10]. Strategic Initiatives - The company is addressing tariff impacts through price increases and supplier negotiations, aiming to offset negative effects in North America [5][11]. - Management plans to enhance brand competitiveness through product innovation and expansion of the Tumi brand [5][11]. Management Outlook - Management expects improvement in the Chinese and Indian markets in the second half of 2025, with a generally stronger performance in the second half compared to the first [12].
新秀丽（01910）：利润率承压但维持高位，关税下消费不确定性增强，管理层未给具体指引