Strong Gross Margin and EBITDA
Achieved a gross margin of 60.2% in Q4, up 30 basis points from the prior year, and a record EBITDA margin of 20.7%, up 160 basis points from Q4 2023.
Cash Flow and Debt Management
Generated $311 million of free cash flow for the year, up $26 million from the prior year, and reduced net debt to $1.1 billion despite returning $308 million to shareholders.
Sequential Sales Improvement in Most Regions
North America went from down 8% in Q3 to a growth of 3.9% in Q4. Europe delivered 5.6% growth in Q4, and Latin America showed consistent growth with a 14% increase in Q4.
Sustainability Achievements
40% of products now incorporate some recycled materials, up from 34% last year, highlighting progress in sustainability initiatives.
E-commerce and DTC Channel Growth
E-commerce sales increased by nearly 6% for the year, with direct-to-consumer sales rising by 2.7%.