Strong Cash Flow and Decrease in Net Debt
The company generated a strong free cash flow of $94 million in Q3, up $5 million from Q3 last year. Net debt decreased to just over $1.1 billion from $1.39 billion last year, even after returning $222 million to shareholders.
Resilient Performance of Samsonite Brand
The Samsonite brand showed resilience, particularly in North America, with an increase of 3.5% in Q3. Year-to-date, Samsonite is up 3% and nearly 40% compared to 2019.
Continued Expansion and Growth in Latin America
Latin America showed robust growth with a 13% increase in Q3. The region continues to be a strong performer, with an 18.2% increase year-to-date.
Strategic Direct-to-Consumer Initiatives
Direct-to-consumer sales increased by 3% year-to-date, with e-commerce sales up 7.3%. The company opened 83 net new stores since September of last year.
Sustainability Initiatives Progress
The company announced its near-term science-based climate targets, aiming to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 52% by 2030 from a base year of 2022.