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Amer Sports(AS) - 2024 Q4 - Annual Report

Revenue and Expenses - For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the company generated 72.8% and 69.4% of its revenue in currencies other than U.S. dollars, while 78.1% and 75.4% of its operating expenses were incurred in non-U.S. dollar currencies[555]. - The company recognizes revenue from services mainly upon the delivery of goods, with specific accounting practices for wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels[569][572]. Foreign Currency Exposure - A simultaneous strengthening of 10% in the U.S. dollar against foreign currencies would increase the fair value of net monetary assets and liabilities by 77.4millionand77.4 million and 62.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively[556]. - As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, 22.7% and 33.1% of the company's assets and 11.4% and 76.2% of its liabilities were subject to foreign currency exposure[556]. Liquidity and Credit Facilities - The company has a five-year revolving credit facility of $710 million, which was not utilized as of December 31, 2024, to assist with short-term liquidity needs[560]. - The average payment time for outstanding sales was approximately 40 days as of December 31, 2024, with the largest 20 customers representing about 33% of total accounts receivable[563]. Innovation and R&D - The company emphasizes innovation through continued investment in research and development at various innovation centers, focusing on meeting the evolving needs of athletes and consumers[564]. Inventory and Impairment - Inventory is carried at the lower of cost and net realizable value, requiring estimates related to future selling prices and customer behavior[575]. - Impairment testing is performed annually for goodwill, with key assumptions including forecasted cash flows and estimated discount rates[578][580]. Share-Based Compensation - Share-based compensation expense is recognized ratably over the requisite service period, with no stock options granted in 2024[583]. - Modifications to employee awards that increase total fair value will be recognized, with incremental fair value calculated based on the difference between modified and original awards[585]. - When modifications occur during the vesting period, the incremental fair value is included in the measurement of recognized services from the modification date until vesting[585]. - If a modification changes a share-based payment from cash-settled to equity-settled, the liability is remeasured and reclassified to equity[585]. Accounting Guidance - The company has adopted new accounting guidance, which is detailed in Note 2 of the audited consolidated financial statements[587].