Safilo: Q1 less negative than feared and reassuring month of April
The Q1 sales decline of 1.8% FX-n was less damaging than our -4.6% FX-n figure (see our preview here) thanks to a stronger-than-expected performance in Europe. Q1 aEBITDA margin also surprised positively with a 20bp-improvement to 11.5% (CSSe: 11.2% / BGe: 11.3%). Management confirmed a return to pSafilo engages in the design, production, wholesale, and retail distribution of prescription eyewear, sunglasses, sports eyewear, and accessories. Co. also provides optical frames, technical sports goggles, ski goggles, and helmets. Co. provides its products under various brands such as Safilo and Smith, as well as under the licensed brands, such as Alexander McQueen and Banana Republic. Co. serves opticians, optometrists, ophthalmologists, distribution chains, department stores, specialized retailers, licensors' own stores, duty free shops, and sports shops through independent distributors and agents, as well as through its own branches in Europe, the Americas, Asia, and internationally.
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