Core Insights - Amer Sports reported a strong financial performance for the first quarter, with revenue increasing by 23% year-over-year to $1.473 billion, surpassing market expectations of $1.38 billion [1] - The net income for the quarter was $135 million, indicating robust profitability [1] Revenue Growth by Region - The Greater China and Asia-Pacific regions showed significant growth, with revenues of $446 million and $157 million, reflecting year-over-year increases of 43% and 49% respectively [3] - The Americas and Europe/Middle East/Africa regions experienced growth rates of 12%, with revenues reaching $465 million and $405 million [3] Performance by Product Category - The technical functional apparel segment, including the Arc'teryx brand, saw revenue growth of 28% to $633 million [7] - The outdoor performance segment, represented by Salomon, achieved a revenue increase of 24% to $502 million [7] - The racquet and ball sports segment, led by Wilson, reported a revenue growth of 12% to $306 million [7] Strategic Developments - CEO Zheng Jie highlighted the continued market expansion driven by high-end outdoor functional apparel brands, particularly Arc'teryx and Salomon [10] - Arc'teryx announced the establishment of a footwear division, aiming to strengthen its footwear product line and retail distribution [10] - The footwear business is projected to grow over 60% in 2024, with its share of the brand's revenue expected to increase from 10% to over 20% in the coming years [10] Revised Financial Guidance - Based on the strong first-quarter performance, Amer Sports raised its revenue guidance for 2025, now expecting a growth rate of 15-17%, up from the previous forecast of 13-15% [10] - The gross margin and operating margin are expected to remain stable at 56.5%-57% and 11.5%-12% respectively [10] Segment Forecast Adjustments - The revenue forecast for the technical apparel segment has been adjusted to 20-22%, up from the previous estimate of 20% [11] - The outdoor leisure segment's revenue forecast was raised from low double-digit growth to mid double-digit growth [11] - The racquet and ball sports segment's revenue forecast was upgraded from low to mid single-digit growth to mid single-digit growth [11]