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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/amer-sports-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21751:1" rel="noopener">Amer Sports (AS US)</a> is a global iconic sports and outdoor brand group. According to press reports, it has filed for a NYSE IPO to raise US$2 billion.</li>
<li>In 2019, a consortium of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/anta-sports-products-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10261:1" rel="noopener">Anta Sports Products (2020 HK)</a>, FountainVest, Anamered Investments and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tencent-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26:1" rel="noopener">Tencent (700 HK)</a> acquired Amer at an EV of €5.5 billion.  </li>
<li>The bull case rests on the rapid growth and gross margin improvement under the consortium's ownership, along with technical apparel and outdoor performance’s improving revenue and margin profile. </li>
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Amer Sports (AS US) is a global iconic sports and outdoor brand group. According to press reports, it has filed for a NYSE IPO to raise US$2 billion.
In 2019, a consortium of Anta Sports Products (2020 HK), FountainVest, Anamered Investments and Tencent (700 HK) acquired Amer at an EV of €5.5 billion.  
The bull case rests on the rapid growth and gross margin improvement under the consortium's ownership, along with technical apparel and outdoor performance’s improving revenue and margin profile. 


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Columbia Sportswear Co / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Columbia Sportswear delivered a mixed set of results in its most recent result with revenues above Wall Street expectations but below-par earnings.</li><li>The company had a healthy net sales growth, with an 8% increase year-over-year and a 10% increase in constant currency.</li><li>We give Columbia Sportswear Company a 'Hold' rating with a revised target price.</li></ul>

Columbia Sportswear delivered a mixed set of results in its most recent result with revenues above Wall Street expectations but below-par earnings.The company had a healthy net sales growth, with an 8% increase year-over-year and a 10% increase in constant currency.We give Columbia Sportswear Company a 'Hold' rating with a revised target price.

Columbia Sportswear Company: An Ambitious Strategy for Navigating Uncertainties and Emerging Stronger in the Market! – Key Drivers

<ul><li>Columbia Sportswear delivered a mixed set of third-quarter results as it failed to meet the revenue expectations of Wall Street given the economic, geopolitical, and supply chain challenges.</li><li>Consumer challenges are being solved by innovations like Omni-Heat Infinity and the recently unveiled Omni-Heat Helix.</li><li>The patent-pending Omni-Heat Helix from Columbia uses highly effective insulation cells to optimize warmth while ensuring breathability.</li></ul>

Columbia Sportswear delivered a mixed set of third-quarter results as it failed to meet the revenue expectations of Wall Street given the economic, geopolitical, and supply chain challenges.Consumer challenges are being solved by innovations like Omni-Heat Infinity and the recently unveiled Omni-Heat Helix.The patent-pending Omni-Heat Helix from Columbia uses highly effective insulation cells to optimize warmth while ensuring breathability.

Columbia Sportswear: Key Drivers, Financial Forecasts, DCF & Comparables Valuation, Risks (01/23)

<ul><li>Columbia Sportswear is on track to build its brand backed by differentiated innovation, outdoor heritage, and value proposition and position itself uniquely for capitalizing on the approval of outdoor activities.</li><li>The company delivered mixed quarter results, failing to meet the revenue expectations of Wall Street but delivering an earnings beat.</li><li>In the quarter, Product, Mountain Hardwear, Columbia, and SOREL net sales everything surged.</li></ul>

Columbia Sportswear is on track to build its brand backed by differentiated innovation, outdoor heritage, and value proposition and position itself uniquely for capitalizing on the approval of outdoor activities.The company delivered mixed quarter results, failing to meet the revenue expectations of Wall Street but delivering an earnings beat.In the quarter, Product, Mountain Hardwear, Columbia, and SOREL net sales everything surged.

Columbia Sportswear: Expansion In Indian Market & Other Drivers

Columbia Sportswear Co / Equity Capital Markets

<ul><li>Columbia Sportswear delivered a good financial performance in the past quarter.</li><li>E-commerce and DTC brick and mortar primarily drove the net sales in the past quarter.</li><li>We give Columbia Sportswear a ‘Hold’ rating with a revised target price.</li></ul>

Columbia Sportswear delivered a good financial performance in the past quarter.E-commerce and DTC brick and mortar primarily drove the net sales in the past quarter.We give Columbia Sportswear a ‘Hold’ rating with a revised target price.

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Columbia Sportswear Company designs, manufactures, markets, and distributes active outdoor apparel.  The Company's products include outerwear, sportswear, rugged footwear, and related accessories.  Columbia's products are sold to specialty and department store retailers in the United States and other countries.

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