Betterware de México(US:BWMX)2025-04-25 03:17Q1 2025 Performance Overview - BeFra Group's net revenue decreased by 2.9%[2] - EPS decreased significantly by 48.7% due to lower sales, profitability, and higher taxes[3] - Gross Margin declined by 353 basis points, primarily due to FX pressures in Betterware Mexico and Jafra Mexico[3] Betterware Mexico - Betterware Mexico revenues declined by 9.8%, marking the first decline since Q3 2023[6] - The distributor base decreased by 6.0%, and the associate base declined by 10.4%[6] - Gross Margin contracted by 473 basis points due to increased costs driven by the depreciation of the Mexican Peso, with costs increasing from $18 to $20[7] - EBITDA for Betterware Mexico declined by 31.6%[7] Jafra Mexico - Jafra Mexico's net revenues increased slightly by 1.1%[10] - Gross margin declined by 398 basis points due to volume-price initiatives and a shift toward lower-priced products[10] - EBITDA decreased by 25.2%, impacted by the decline in Gross Margin and increased promotional activities[10] Jafra US - Jafra US net revenues decreased by 4.7% in USD[13] - EBITDA declined by 9.3%, impacted by one-time legal settlements[13] Financial Position and Outlook - The board of directors has proposed a Ps 200 million dividend for Q1 2025, subject to approval[28] - Management maintains its 2025 financial guidance, projecting high single-digit growth in net revenue and EBITDA[26, 27]