Amer Sports Corporation reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year to Dec. 2018. For the quarter, net sales were €874.2 million against €786.0 million for the same period of last year. EBIT was €83.8 million against €92.7 million for the same period of last year. Net result was €51.0 million against €51.7 million for the same period of last year. Earnings per share excl. IAC, was €0.53 against €0.57 for the same period of last year. Earnings per share was €0.44 against €0.44 for the same period of last year.

For the year, net sales were €2,678.2 million against €2,574.6 million for the same period of last year. EBIT was €208.9 million against €169.5 million for the same period of last year. Net result was €124.9 million against €93.8 million for the same period of last year. Earnings per share excl. IAC, was €1.23 against €1.18 for the same period of last year. Earnings per share was €1.08 against €0.80 for the same period of last year.

The company provided earnings guidance for the year 2019. For the year, the company expected to be net sales in local currencies as well as EBIT excl. IAC are expected to increase from 2018. The company will prioritize sustainable, profitable growth, focusing on its strategic priorities in Apparel and Footwear, Direct to Consumer, China, and USA, whilst continuing its consumer-led transformation.