Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Acushnet reported worldwide net sales of $703 million, a 1% increase year-over-year [6] - Adjusted EBITDA was $139 million, reflecting a decrease of $15 million due to increased investment in the equipment segment [6][18] - Gross profit decreased by $5 million compared to the first quarter of 2024, primarily due to higher manufacturing costs [19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Golf equipment net sales increased by almost 4%, driven by new product launches and strong performance in the EMEA region [7][11] - Titleist golf ball business grew by 4%, with significant gains in the EMEA region [8] - FootJoy sales declined by 5%, attributed to lower closeout footwear sales and targeted product line rationalization [10][19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The US market saw a 1% increase, while EMEA grew by 4% [11] - Japan and Korea experienced declines of 24% each, primarily due to poor weather affecting the golf season [11] - Rounds of play in the US were down 2%, but worldwide rounds were slightly up, led by a 15% increase in EMEA and the UK [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on executing a full slate of product fitting events across all markets [11] - Acushnet is adapting its supply chain to mitigate tariff impacts, with plans to source more components from non-China territories [14][26] - The company aims to maintain a strong consumer base and provide exceptional product experiences while navigating tariff uncertainties [17][25] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the resilience of the core consumer, the dedicated golfer, despite macroeconomic uncertainties [17][25] - The company expects a gross tariff impact of approximately $75 million in 2025, with plans to mitigate over 50% of this impact [25][26] - Future guidance remains uncertain due to changing trade policies, with no updates provided until more clarity is achieved [25] Other Important Information - Capital expenditures for the first quarter were $11 million, with a planned total of approximately $85 million for 2025 [22] - The company returned roughly $51 million to shareholders through share repurchases and cash dividends [23] - The effective tax rate in Q1 was 17.9%, down from 21.7% the previous year [21] Q&A Session Summary Question: Guidance and Consumer Demand - Management indicated that the decision to pause guidance updates is due to less visibility rather than a change in consumer demand [30][31] Question: Tariff Mitigation Actions - Management outlined that pricing would be a last resort, focusing first on supply chain adjustments and cost-sharing with suppliers [34][36] Question: Impact of Tariff Changes - If the China tariff rate were to decrease, the potential mitigation of the $75 million impact could be significant [41][42] Question: Demand Trends in Asia - Management noted a slow start in Asia due to weather but observed improvement in March and April [43][44] Question: Currency Exchange Rate Impact - A potential tailwind of $20 million was discussed if current exchange rates persist, impacting overall financial outlook positively [49][50] Question: Diversification from China - Management confirmed plans to diversify sourcing away from China while maintaining some supply chains for non-US markets [56][58]