Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for key companies in the textile and apparel sector, including Anta Sports, Huayi Group, Weixing Co., and others, with projected PE ratios for 2025 ranging from 10 to 21 times [12][35]. Core Insights - Amer Sports is projected to achieve a remarkable 135% year-on-year growth in net profit for 2024, with revenues increasing by 18% to $5.183 billion [1][16]. - The Technical Apparel segment is expected to grow by 20% in 2025, driven by strong performance in the Greater China region [2][17]. - The Outdoor Performance segment is anticipated to see a low double-digit growth, while the Ball & Racquet segment is expected to grow in the low to mid-single digits [2][17]. - The overall textile and apparel sector is facing pressure in 2024 due to weak consumer demand, but a recovery is expected in 2025 as retail performance stabilizes [5][33]. Summary by Sections Amer Sports Performance - In 2024, Amer Sports' revenue is expected to reach $5.183 billion, with a significant increase in net profit to $73 million, and an adjusted net profit growth of 329% to $236 million [1][16]. - The company’s gross profit margin is projected to improve to 55.7%, and operating profit margin to 11.1% [1][16]. Technical Apparel - The Technical Apparel segment, led by the Arc'teryx brand, saw a 33% revenue increase in Q4 2024, reaching $745 million, with a direct-to-consumer (DTC) revenue growth of 44% [2][22]. - The adjusted operating profit margin for this segment improved to 24.3% due to optimized product and channel strategies [2][22]. Outdoor Performance - The Outdoor Performance segment, centered around the Salomon brand, reported a 13% revenue increase to $594 million in Q4 2024, with DTC sales growing by 58% [3][25]. - The adjusted operating profit margin for this segment rose to 11.1% [3][25]. Ball & Racquet Sports - The Ball & Racquet segment, featuring the Wilson brand, experienced a 22% revenue growth to $296 million in Q4 2024, although long-term growth is expected to stabilize in the low to mid-single digits [4][28]. - The adjusted operating profit margin improved to -3.7% as inventory normalized [4][28]. Industry Outlook - The textile and apparel sector is expected to see a recovery in 2025, with leading companies benefiting from improved supply chain dynamics and inventory health [5][33]. - The report highlights the importance of focusing on companies with strong fundamentals and growth potential, such as Anta Sports and Huayi Group, as the market stabilizes [5][33].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Amer Sports achieved 23% sales growth in Q4 2024 and 18% revenue growth for the full year, reaching $5.2 billion, with adjusted operating margin expanding by 130 basis points to 11.1% [8][39][40] - Adjusted net income for Q4 was $90 million, compared to an adjusted net loss of $31 million in the prior year, with adjusted diluted earnings per share at $0.17 compared to a loss of $0.08 per share last year [49][50] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Technical Apparel revenues increased 33% to $745 million, driven by Arc'teryx, with a 44% growth in direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales [50][52] - Outdoor Performance segment revenues grew 13% to $594 million, primarily due to strong performance in Salomon footwear and apparel [58] - Ball & Racquet segment revenue increased 22% to $296 million, driven by strong trends in racquet sports and softgoods [58][60] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Greater China and APAC regions showed strong growth, with Greater China increasing by 54% and APAC by 52% in Q4 [42][43] - North America accelerated to 15% growth, while EMEA grew by 8% [42][43] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on expanding its portfolio of premium outdoor and sports brands, with a particular emphasis on the growth potential of Arc'teryx and Salomon sneakers [10][11] - Plans to open 25 to 30 new Arc'teryx stores in 2025, with a bullish outlook for store counts in China [15][75] - The strategy includes enhancing the footwear segment and increasing women's product offerings to achieve a balanced gender mix in sales [96][99] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's positioning within the global sports and outdoor market, citing strong brand momentum and growth potential [9][10] - The company anticipates reported group revenue growth between 13% and 15% for 2025, despite expected foreign exchange headwinds [65][66] Other Important Information - Adjusted gross margin increased by 370 basis points to 56.4% in Q4, driven by favorable product and channel mix [46] - The company paid down its entire $1.2 billion term loans before year-end, ending Q4 with $600 million of net debt [61][62] Q&A Session Summary Question: Update on long-term store targets for Arc'teryx - Management plans to continue opening 25 to 30 stores annually, with potential for around 200 stores in North America and 150 to 200 in Mainland China [75] Question: Drivers of comp acceleration at Arc'teryx - Comp drivers included broad-based strength in traffic and conversion, with strong momentum continuing into Q1 [80][82] Question: Investments in SG&A for sustaining revenue growth - Investments will focus on new store build-out, consumer connection, and infrastructure improvements, with SG&A expected to remain relatively flat in 2025 [90] Question: Growth expectations for footwear and women's segments - Footwear penetration is expected to exceed 20% in the coming years, while women's sales approached 40% in Q4 [96][99] Question: Regional performance expectations for 2025 - Management expects continued positive growth across all regions, with a solid plan to enhance softgoods and footwear penetration in EMEA [106][107] Question: Future finance cost and tax rate reduction opportunities - The company aims to further reduce finance costs and drive the effective tax rate towards the statutory rate of close to 27% [111] Question: Gross margin expansion drivers - The primary driver of gross margin expansion is the growth of Arc'teryx, with additional contributions from footwear and softgoods segments [125][127]

TABLE OF CONTENTS As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 26, 2024. Registration No. 333-276370 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 AMENDMENT NO. 2 to FORM F-1 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Amer Sports, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Not Applicable (Translation of Registrant's name into English) 2300 (Primary Standard Industrial Michael Kaplan Li He Roshni Banker Cariello Davis Polk & Wardwell ...

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