Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a record high order backlog of €1,800,000,000, an increase of 7.6% compared to €1,769,000,000 in the first quarter of the previous year [3] - Order intake grew by 1.5% to €271,000,000 from €267,000,000 in the previous year [3] - Revenues increased by 5% from €313,000,000 to €329,000,000, surpassing market growth expectations of approximately 4.2% [4][27] - EBITDA margin improved to 16% from 15.4% in the first quarter of the previous year [4][22] - Net profit grew by 7.7% [22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The made-to-measure yacht segment saw a significant increase, now representing 49% of order intake, up from 37% last year [15] - The composite yacht segment remained flat, reflecting a softer U.S. season due to economic uncertainties [15] - The superyacht segment is performing well, with new orders filling slots until 2029 [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. market showed strong demand for made-to-measure yachts, while the composite yacht segment experienced weaker performance [15][36] - Europe performed negatively due to a one-off order in the previous year, but would have shown a 33% increase without that [17] - The Middle East faced tough comparisons due to a strong previous year, while APAC showed an increase of nearly €10,000,000 [18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on expanding its made-to-measure segment and investing in new models, including revamping the Itama brand [11][20] - The business model emphasizes a balanced presence across 71 countries, mitigating risks from market fluctuations [20] - The company expects sustainable mid-range single-digit growth for 2025, with net revenues projected between €1,220,000,000 and €1,240,000,000 [27] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the U.S. market recovering after a period of uncertainty due to elections and tariffs [39][66] - The overall market is showing signs of normalization, with increased inquiries and negotiations across all regions [66] - The company is adjusting its production approach to manage working capital more effectively [76] Other Important Information - The company plans to complete its CapEx plan with investments expected to be below €90,000,000 for 2025 [24][28] - The net financial position remains positive, with net cash of €50,000,000 at the end of the first quarter [25] Q&A Session Summary Question: Current U.S. Market Environment - Management discussed the strong demand for made-to-measure yachts and the weaker performance of composite yachts, attributing it to economic uncertainties and election-related market freezes [36][39] Question: Guidance on Order Intake Target for 2025 - Management expects order inflow to be slightly better than the previous year, with a focus on made-to-measure yachts [44] Question: Net Working Capital Expectations - Management anticipates normalization of working capital in the second quarter, aiming for a high single-digit ratio by year-end [45][76] Question: Current Trading in April and Early May - Management noted that April was affected by tariff news, but May showed a return to normal trading conditions across all regions [66] Question: Progress on Ravenna Facility - The CapEx plan for the Ravenna facility is nearly complete, with a utilization rate over 90% [68] Question: M&A Pipeline - Management confirmed they are entering a due diligence process for a potential acquisition [70]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a record high order backlog of €1,800,000,000, an increase of 7.6% compared to €1,769,000,000 in the first quarter of the previous year [4] - Order intake grew by 1.5% to €271,000,000 from €267,000,000 in the previous year [4] - Marginality increased from 15.4% in Q1 2024 to 16% in Q1 2025 [5] - Revenues grew by 5% from €313,000,000 to €329,000,000, exceeding market growth expectations of 4.2% [5][29] - EBITDA reached €53,000,000 with a margin of 16% compared to 15.4% in the previous year [23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The made-to-measure yacht segment saw a significant increase, now representing 49% of order intake, up from 37% last year [16] - The composite yacht segment remained flat, reflecting a softer U.S. season due to economic uncertainties [15] - The superyacht segment is performing well, with new orders filling slots until 2029 [17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. market showed strong demand for made-to-measure yachts, while the composite yacht segment faced challenges [15][36] - Europe experienced a decline due to a one-off order in Q1 2024, but would have shown a 33% increase without that [18] - The Americas reported a 150% increase in the made-to-measure segment [19] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on expanding its made-to-measure segment and investing in new models, including revamping the Itama brand [10][11] - The strategy includes maintaining a balanced presence across 71 countries to mitigate risks associated with market fluctuations [20] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the U.S. market recovering after a period of uncertainty due to elections and tariffs [40] - The company expects sustainable mid-range single-digit growth for 2025, with revenues projected between €1,220,000,000 and €1,240,000,000 [29] Other Important Information - The company plans to complete its CapEx plan with investments expected to be below €90,000,000 for 2025 [25] - The net financial position remains positive with €55,000,000 in net cash [26] Q&A Session Summary Question: Current U.S. Market Environment - Management noted a strong demand for made-to-measure yachts, while the composite segment is facing challenges due to economic uncertainties [36][40] Question: Guidance on Order Intake for 2025 - The company expects order inflow to be slightly better than the previous year across all segments, with a conservative outlook for superyachts due to production capacity [44] Question: Net Working Capital Expectations - Management anticipates normalization of working capital in the second quarter, expecting to end the year with a high single-digit ratio, below 10% [45][72] Question: Current Trading in April and Early May - April was impacted by tariff news, but May showed a return to normal trading conditions across all regions [64] Question: Progress on Ravenna Facility - The CapEx plan for the Ravenna facility is nearly complete, with a utilization rate over 90% [66] Question: M&A Pipeline - The company is entering a due diligence process for a potential acquisition [67]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported $800 million in bookings for Q1 and forecasts $5 billion in bookings for the full calendar year [11] - North America operations generated $2.2 billion in revenue during 2024, with $1.3 billion from U.S. operations and $900 million from Mexico operations [18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company achieved 23 new program launches in Q1, including 14 for battery electric vehicle platforms and 19 for new or conquest business [7] - Electric powered steering accounted for 36% of new business bookings, while columns accounted for 45% [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Nearly 40% of total bookings are from China OEMs, indicating alignment with growth megatrends in China [12] - The company is experiencing strong customer schedules in North America, with no significant changes related to recent tariff impacts [30] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on motion by wire technology, which is central to long-term growth and aligns with the shift from hydraulic to electric systems [22] - The strategy includes expanding into steer by wire and brake by wire technologies, with expectations for increased bookings in the China market [23] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about navigating the dynamic tariff environment and expects above-market revenue growth of 200 to 300 basis points year over year [20] - The company is closely monitoring tariff developments and their implications on North American production volume [21] Other Important Information - The company has successfully resecured an important column business with a North American customer, which had been lost to a competitor [10] - The company is actively working to mitigate tariff costs through changing sourcing locations and negotiating recoveries with customers [20] Q&A Session Summary Question: Updates on the latest trend in the North America market - Management noted that North America volumes are performing according to expectations, with strong customer schedules in the near term [26][28] Question: Changes in customer order trends due to new tariffs - Management indicated that customer production schedules remain strong and have not changed significantly due to the new tariffs [30] Question: Clarification on USMCA tariff compliance - Management confirmed that to be USMCA compliant, 75% of content must come from North America, and compliant goods can be imported with zero tariffs [32][33]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q1 2025, the company achieved record bookings of $800 million and forecasts total bookings of $5 billion for the full year [12][22] - North America operations generated $2.2 billion in revenue during 2024, with $1.3 billion from U.S. operations and $900 million from Mexico operations [19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company launched 23 new programs in Q1 2025, including 14 for battery electric vehicle platforms and 19 for new or conquest business [8] - Electric powered steering accounted for 36% of new business bookings, while columns accounted for 45% [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Nearly 40% of total bookings are from China OEMs, indicating alignment with growth megatrends in China [12] - The company is experiencing strong demand for by-wire technology, particularly in the China market [24] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on expanding its motion by wire technology, which includes steer by wire and brake by wire systems, to enhance precision and efficiency in EV platforms [15][23] - The strategy includes reducing fixed costs, optimizing footprint, and improving supply chain efficiency to drive margin expansion [22] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledges ongoing challenges such as a dynamic tariff environment and supply chain restrictions but remains optimistic about strong customer schedules and revenue growth [6][30] - The company is well-positioned to navigate tariff impacts and is actively working with customers to mitigate costs [22] Other Important Information - The company successfully resecured an important column business with a North American customer, which had been lost to a competitor [11] - The company expects to start production of rear wheel steering contracts with leading Chinese OEMs in 2026 [14] Q&A Session Summary Question: Updates on the latest trend in the North America market - Management noted that year-to-date volumes in North America are performing according to expectations, with strong customer schedules [27][30] Question: Changes in customer order trends due to new tariffs - Management indicated that customer production schedules remain strong and have not changed significantly due to the new tariffs [31] Question: Clarification on USMCA tariff compliance - Management confirmed that for USMCA compliant shipments, there is no tariff if 75% of content comes from North America; otherwise, a 25% tariff applies [33][34]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported $800 million in bookings for Q1 2025 and forecasts $5 billion in bookings for the full calendar year [11] - North America operations generated $2.2 billion in revenue during 2024, with $1.3 billion from U.S. operations and $900 million from Mexico operations [17] - The company expects above-market revenue growth of 200 to 300 basis points year over year for 2025 [20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q1 2025, the company achieved 23 new program launches, including 14 for battery electric vehicle platforms [7] - Electric powered steering accounted for 36% of year-to-date new business bookings, while columns accounted for 45% [11] - The company secured significant steer by wire bookings, including contracts with a global EV leader and a leading Chinese NEV OEM [21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Nearly 40% of total bookings are from Chinese OEMs, indicating alignment with growth megatrends in China [12] - The company is experiencing strong customer schedules in North America, with no significant changes related to recent tariff impacts [28] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on motion by wire technology as a central part of its long-term growth strategy, transitioning from hydraulic to electric control systems [21] - The company aims to expand its motion by wire chassis portfolio, including steer by wire and brake by wire technologies [10][14] - The strategy includes reducing fixed costs, optimizing footprint, and improving supply chain efficiency to drive margin expansion [20] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged ongoing challenges such as dynamic tariff environments and supply chain restrictions but expressed confidence in navigating these issues [5][20] - The company remains optimistic about the North American market, despite potential volatility due to tariffs [26][27] Other Important Information - The company launched several new programs at the Shanghai Auto Show, emphasizing its commitment to innovative technology [6] - The company is actively working to mitigate tariff costs through changing sourcing locations and negotiating recoveries with customers [19] Q&A Session Summary Question: Updates on the latest trend in the North America market - Management noted that North America volumes are performing according to expectations, with strong customer schedules in the near term [24][26] Question: Changes in customer order trends due to new tariffs - Management indicated that customer production schedules remain strong and have not changed significantly due to the new tariffs [28] Question: Clarification on USMCA tariff compliance - Management confirmed that to be USMCA compliant, 75% of content must come from North America, and compliant goods can be imported with zero tariffs [30][31]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for Q1 2025 was RMB 180 billion, up 13% year on year [7][25] - Gross profit reached RMB 100.5 billion, up 20% year on year [25] - Non-IFRS operating profit was RMB 69.3 billion, up 18% year on year [27] - Non-IFRS net profit attributable to equity holders was RMB 61.3 billion, up 22% year on year [27] - Overall gross margin improved to 56%, up three percentage points year on year [28] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Value-added services (VAS) revenue was RMB 92 billion, up 17% year on year [12] - Social networks revenue increased by 7% year on year to RMB 33 billion [12] - Domestic games revenue grew by 24% year on year, driven by flagship games [13] - International games revenue increased by 23% year on year [14] - Marketing services revenue grew 20% year on year to RMB 32 billion [20] - FinTech and Business Services segment revenue was RMB 55 billion, up 5% year on year [22] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Combined monthly active users (MAU) of Weixin and WeChat reached 1.4 billion [8] - Music subscription revenue increased 17% year on year, with subscribers growing to 123 million [12] - Mini shops GMV continued rapid year on year growth [15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on AI investments, including applications like Yuan Bao and AI in Weixin, expecting long-term value creation [7][12] - The strategy includes enhancing advertising capabilities through AI, improving user engagement in games, and expanding the Weixin ecosystem [12][38] - The company aims to leverage existing high-quality revenue streams to support AI-related investments [7][11] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the long-term value of AI investments despite short-term operating profit growth being impacted [12][38] - The company noted improvements in credit quality for consumer loans facilitated through its platform, indicating a positive macroeconomic trend [77] - Management acknowledged the dynamic situation regarding high-end GPU availability and its impact on AI development [70][72] Other Important Information - Operating CapEx was RMB 26.4 billion, up almost 300% year on year, driven by AI investments [30] - Free cash flow was RMB 47.1 billion, down 9% year on year due to increased CapEx spending [30] Q&A Session All Questions and Answers Question: Can management comment about the outlook and differentiations of Weixin versus peers in the market? - Management highlighted the unique integration of agentic AI within the Weixin ecosystem, leveraging its social graph and content capabilities to differentiate from competitors [34][38] Question: Can management comment about the latest organizational adjustment in ecommerce? - Management clarified that the ecommerce team has become an independent department, but the change is not significant as it is still managed by the same manager [41] Question: What are some notable user behavior changes observed post AI integration? - Management indicated that it is still early to conduct a systematic analysis, but initial use cases show increased user interaction with AI features [63][65] Question: What is the long-term growth outlook for domestic games? - Management believes there is a long runway for growth, driven by changes in operations and the utilization of AI in competitive multiplayer games [53][56] Question: How is the company managing the balance between pace of investments versus revenue runway? - Management aims to generate demand aggressively and will adjust pace if demand exceeds GPU capacity [49]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for Q1 2025 was RMB 180 billion, up 13% year on year [6][24] - Gross profit reached RMB 100.5 billion, up 20% year on year [24] - Non-IFRS operating profit was RMB 69.3 billion, up 18% year on year [27] - Non-IFRS net profit attributable to equity holders was RMB 61.3 billion, up 22% year on year [27] - Overall gross margin improved to 56%, up three percentage points year on year [28] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Value Added Services (VAS) revenue was RMB 92 billion, up 17% year on year [11] - Social networks revenue increased by 7% year on year to RMB 33 billion [12] - Domestic games revenue grew by 24% year on year, driven by flagship games [12] - International games revenue increased by 23% year on year [13] - Marketing services revenue grew 20% year on year to RMB 32 billion [20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Combined Monthly Active Users (MAU) of Weixin and WeChat reached 1.4 billion [7] - Music subscription revenue increased by 17% year on year, with subscribers growing to 123 million [12] - Mini shops GMV continued rapid year on year growth [14] - Weixin's search revenue grew rapidly year on year, benefiting from increased commercial query volume [21] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is investing in AI capabilities, expecting long-term value creation from these investments [6][11] - Focus on enhancing the Weixin ecosystem with AI features to improve user engagement and content discovery [15] - Continued emphasis on leveraging existing high-quality revenue streams to support AI investments [10] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the long-term value of AI investments despite short-term operating profit growth being impacted [11][80] - The company anticipates a narrowing gap between revenue and operating profit growth rates due to AI investments [80] - Management noted improvements in credit quality for consumer loans facilitated through their platform, indicating a positive macroeconomic trend [75] Other Important Information - Operating CapEx was RMB 26.4 billion, up almost 300% year on year, driven by AI investments [30] - Free cash flow was RMB 47.1 billion, down 9% year on year, primarily due to increased CapEx spending [30] - The company has approximately 109,000 employees, reflecting a 4% year on year increase [29] Q&A Session All Questions and Answers Question: Can management comment about the outlook and differentiations of Weixin versus peers in the market? - Management highlighted the unique integration of agentic AI within the Weixin ecosystem, which connects various components like social graphs and content ecosystems, differentiating it from general agentic AIs [35][38] Question: Can management comment about the latest organizational adjustment in ecommerce, particularly in mini shops? - Management clarified that the ecommerce team has been formally separated into an independent department, but it remains managed by the same leadership, indicating minimal change [42] Question: What are some notable user behavior changes observed post deeper integrations of AI? - Management noted that it is still early to conduct a systematic analysis, but initial use cases show users engaging more with AI features [63] Question: How does the company plan to manage the balance between pace of investments versus revenue runway during the early ramp-up stage? - Management intends to generate demand at full speed and will consider pacing investments if demand exceeds GPU capacity [49] Question: What are the longer-term implications for the growth algorithm in the domestic games segment? - Management believes there is a long runway for growth driven by changes in operations, AI utilization, and alignment with gamer preferences [54] Question: Can management share insights on the impact of recent GPU licensing requirements? - Management indicated a strong stockpile of chips and plans to prioritize internal use for applications generating immediate returns, while exploring software optimizations to manage GPU needs [71][74]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Group revenue increased by 1.5% to $2,177.2 million, driven by higher sales in Europe and other regions, offsetting declines in North America and Asia Pacific [4][6] - Gross profit rose by 8.2% to $686.8 million, with gross profit margin improving from 29.6% to 31.5% due to lower material costs and favorable product mix [5][6] - Operating profit decreased by 3.8% to $188.7 million, with operating profit margin declining from 9.1% to 8.7% due to increased advertising and promotional expenses [5][6] - Profit attributable to shareholders fell by 5.9% to $156.8 million, with net profit margin decreasing from 7.8% to 7.2% [6] - Basic earnings per share reduced by 6.1% to $0.63, with total dividend per share for the year at $0.61 [6] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - North America sales decreased by 3.2% to $893.1 million, primarily due to lower telecom product sales [6][16] - European market sales increased by 8.2% to $960.7 million, mainly driven by higher telecom product sales following the Gigaset acquisition [7][30] - Asia Pacific revenue fell by 5.3% to $300.9 million, with declines across all product lines [8][36] - Other regions saw a significant increase in revenue by 31.6% to $22.5 million, attributed to higher sales of electronic learning products and telecom products [9][40] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - North America accounted for 41% of group revenue, while Europe became the largest market, contributing 44.1% [16][26] - The Asia Pacific region represented 13.8% of group revenue, with sales declines noted in Australia, Hong Kong, and South Korea [36] - Revenue from telecom products in Europe surged by 173.3% to $211.4 million, driven by the Gigaset acquisition [30] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on diversifying its manufacturing footprint to mitigate tariff impacts, with production being relocated from China to Malaysia, Mexico, and Germany [15][42] - Plans to enhance product offerings in the telecom segment with new high-end residential phones and Gigaset smartphones are underway [46] - The company aims to maintain its leadership in the baby monitor market by introducing AI features in new models [46] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed concerns over the impact of US tariff policies on revenue, forecasting a decline in the financial year 2026 due to cautious customer ordering behavior [43][44] - The company remains resilient due to its vertical integration and global manufacturing capabilities, allowing for effective supply chain realignment [42][60] - Management highlighted the importance of monitoring various factors, including tariff negotiations and shipping conditions, to navigate the evolving market landscape [63] Other Important Information - The company reported an increase in stock balance to $360.8 million, with stock turnover days rising to 106 days [9][10] - Trade debt balance increased to $267.8 million, with turnover days decreasing to 56 days [10] Q&A Session Summary Question: Manufacturing capacity in China, Malaysia, Mexico, and Germany - The total manufacturing capacity outside China is currently about 25%, expected to increase to over 30% as expansions in Malaysia and Mexico continue [52][53] Question: Efficiency comparison of manufacturing sites - China remains the most efficient, followed closely by Malaysia and Mexico, with Germany also performing comparably due to high automation [54][56] Question: Impact of tariffs and future monitoring - The tariff situation is evolving, with VTech positioned to adapt by relocating production to lower-tariff countries [60][62] Question: Production relocation and delivery for the Christmas season - The company is fulfilling US orders through domestic shipments and has built up inventory to meet demand [90][92] Question: Market share development in toys and phones in the US - The company gained market share in toys and plans to continue this trend despite tariff challenges [93] Question: Gigaset product launch plans - Plans to introduce Gigaset's multicell products to the US market remain unchanged, as they are manufactured in Germany [97] Question: Gigaset acquisition performance - Integration of Gigaset is proceeding as planned, with performance exceeding initial expectations [98]

Financial Performance - The group's revenue increased by 1.5% to $2,177.2 million, driven by higher sales in Europe and other regions, which offset lower sales in North America and Asia Pacific [4][6] - Gross profit rose by 8.2% to $686.8 million, with gross profit margin improving from 29.6% to 31.5%, attributed to lower material costs and a favorable product mix [5][6] - Operating profit decreased by 3.8% to $188.7 million, with operating profit margin declining from 9.1% to 8.7%, mainly due to increased advertising and promotional expenses [5][6] - Profit attributable to shareholders fell by 5.9% to $156.8 million, with net profit margin decreasing from 7.8% to 7.2% [6] Business Line Performance - North America sales decreased by 3.2% to $893.1 million, primarily due to lower telecom product sales, despite growth in electronic learning products [6][16] - European market revenue increased by 8.2% to $960.7 million, driven by higher telecom product sales following the Gigaset acquisition [7][26] - Asia Pacific revenue fell by 5.3% to $300.9 million, with declines across all product lines [7][36] - Other regions saw a significant increase in revenue by 31.6% to $22.5 million, attributed to higher sales of electronic learning and telecom products [8][40] Market Performance - North America accounted for 41% of group revenue, while Europe became the largest market, contributing 44.1% [16][26] - The Asia Pacific region represented 13.8% of total revenue, with sales declines in Australia, Hong Kong, and South Korea [36] - Other regions, including Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa, accounted for 1.1% of group revenue, with notable growth in electronic learning products [40] Company Strategy and Industry Competition - The company is focusing on diversifying its manufacturing footprint to mitigate tariff impacts, with production being relocated from China to Malaysia, Mexico, and Germany [15][42] - The strategy includes enhancing product offerings in the telecom sector, particularly leveraging synergies with Gigaset [46] - The company aims to maintain its market share in the US despite challenges posed by tariffs and economic conditions [43][93] Management Commentary on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed concerns about the impact of US tariffs and the overall economic outlook, forecasting a decline in revenue for the financial year 2026 [43][44] - The company plans to pass some tariff costs onto customers through higher prices while maintaining a stable profit margin [44][75] - There is an emphasis on expanding in emerging markets and enhancing product lines to drive growth [42][47] Other Important Information - The company remains debt-free with a strong financial position, reporting a net cash balance increase to $335.6 million [10] - Inventory levels increased significantly, with stock turnover days rising to 106 days, indicating a need for better inventory management [8][9] Q&A Session Summary Question: Manufacturing capacity in different regions - The total manufacturing capacity outside China is currently about 25%, expected to increase to over 30% as expansions in Malaysia and Mexico continue [52][53] Question: Impact of tariffs on operations - The company is well-positioned to adapt to changing tariffs due to its vertical integration and global manufacturing sites, with ongoing monitoring of the tariff situation [59][62] Question: Sales impact due to production relocation - There are no expected sales misses as the company has sufficient inventory to meet demand until June, with plans to supplement shipments from Malaysia thereafter [70][71] Question: Gigaset product strategy and integration - The plan to introduce Gigaset's multicell products to the US remains unchanged, with the integration of Gigaset performing better than anticipated [96][97]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales for Q1 were approximately $797 million, representing a decrease of 4.5% compared to the previous year [9][48] - Gross margin decreased slightly to 59.4% from 60.4% in the prior year [12][49] - Adjusted EBITDA was $128 million with an EBITDA margin of 16%, down from a record Q1 of the previous year [13][49] - Adjusted net income was $52 million, down from $87 million in the previous year [50] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Samsonite brand sales decreased by 2.6% when adjusted for a wholesale customer pulling orders into Q4 [11][23] - Tumi sales were down 2%, but showed growth in regions outside North America [11][23] - American Tourister sales decreased by nearly 11%, impacted by cautious buying from wholesale customers [11][23] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - North America sales were down 8%, with a slight adjustment indicating a 5% decrease when accounting for order pull-ins [15][20] - Asia sales decreased by 7%, with a noted improvement expected in Q2 [14][17] - Europe experienced growth of 4.4% in Q1, with expectations for continued strong performance [16][22] - Latin America was flat in Q1 but is expected to return to double-digit growth in Q2 [17][22] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on profitable, sustainable growth while maintaining cost discipline and strategic investments [8][76] - There is a strong emphasis on product innovation and development, particularly in the non-travel segment, which now accounts for 34% of sales [37][63] - The company is navigating tariff impacts by diversifying sourcing and implementing price adjustments [29][55] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted a macroeconomic environment with softened consumer sentiment, particularly in North America [3][5] - Travel demand is expected to remain robust, with a projected growth of 4% to 5% for the year [6][40] - The company anticipates a similar performance in Q2 compared to Q1, with slight improvements in certain regions [70][72] Other Important Information - The company has opened 64 net new stores in the past year, maintaining flat SG&A expenses [12][56] - There is a focus on maintaining a strong balance sheet, with net debt at approximately $1.2 billion and liquidity of nearly $1.4 billion [60][66] - The company is preparing for a potential dual listing, monitoring market conditions closely [79][80] Q&A Session Summary Question: Clarification on Q2 performance expectations - Management indicated that Q2 is expected to be similar to Q1, with slight improvements in Asia and Latin America [84][86] Question: Correlation between travel trends and sales growth - Management confirmed that travel trends are expected to remain correlated with sales growth, despite current consumer sentiment challenges [87][88] Question: Pricing strategies in response to tariffs - Management stated that pricing actions are being taken to offset tariff impacts, primarily focused on the U.S. market [90][91]