Birkenstock (BIRK) Earnings Call Presentation

Financial Performance - In FY23, Birkenstock's revenue grew by 20% at constant currency, with a gross profit margin of 62.1% and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 32.4%[22] - In H1 FY24, revenue increased by 24% at constant currency, the gross profit margin was 58.2%, and the adjusted EBITDA margin was 31.1%[24] - H1 FY24 revenue reached €784 million, compared to €644 million in H1 FY23, representing a 22% increase[54] - Adjusted EBITDA for H1 FY24 was €244 million, compared to €224 million in H1 FY23[51] Segment and Channel Growth - In H1 FY24, the APMA (Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa) region experienced revenue growth of 46%[27] - Europe's revenue grew by 25% and Americas grew by 20% in H1 FY24[27] - B2B channel revenue increased by 21% and DTC (Direct-to-Consumer) channel revenue increased by 31% in H1 FY24[27] - DTC revenue share increased from 28% in H1 FY23 to 34% in H1 FY24[32] Strategic Initiatives - Birkenstock is expanding its production capacity with capital investments, with approximately EUR 180 million invested during FY22-24[48] - The company is expanding its owned retail store network, with 12 new stores opened since June 2023, bringing the total to 57 by March 2024[36] - Birkenstock is expanding beyond sandals, with closed-toe and leather products representing over 20% of revenue in expansionary categories[43]