Core Insights - Bang & Olufsen reported a 4% revenue growth in Q4 and a 1% decline in local currencies for the full year, totaling DKK 2.6 billion [1] - The gross margin reached a record-high of 55.8% in Q4 and 55.0% for the year, indicating strong profitability [1] - The company achieved an EBIT margin before special items of 1.0% for the full year, with free cash flow amounting to DKK 16 million [1] Financial Highlights - For FY 2024/25, revenue declined by 1.4% year-on-year to DKK 2,553 million, with a 9% growth in branded channels [6] - Gross margin increased by 1.7 percentage points to 55.0%, while EBITDA before special items was DKK 271 million [6] - In Q4, revenue increased by 3.7% year-on-year to DKK 680 million, with a gross margin of 55.8% [6] Business Developments - The company launched several new products, including Beoplay H100 and Beoplay Eleven, and introduced the Bang & Olufsen Atelier for custom-made products [6] - The Win Cities initiative reported a sell-out growth of 30% year-on-year for the full year, with Q4 showing a 38% growth [6] - The monobrand network comprised 346 stores, reflecting a net reduction of 41 stores year-on-year [6] Outlook - The outlook for FY 2025/26 includes revenue growth in local currencies projected between 1% to 8% and an EBIT margin before special items expected to range from -3% to 1% [7] - Free cash flow is anticipated to be between -100 million to 0 million DKK [7]