Amer Sports 2006 net sales increased 31% thanks to the acquisition of Salomon. Pro-forma net sales grew 3.5% to €1,792.7 million ($2.252 bn) as compared to 2005 pro-forma sales of €1,732.0 million (2.157 bn). Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) were €120.2 million ($151.0 mm) as compared to €117.1 million ($145.8 mm) last year and earnings per share were €0.98 ($1.23) versus €0.87 ($1.08) last year.

The warm early winter cut into the volume of re-orders in the winter sports business. Amer Sports Q4 EBIT came in at €69.7 million compared to €67.8 last year.

Amer Sports net sales growth in local currencies is expected to remain at last year's level in 2007 due to uncertainty caused by uncommon weather during the 2006/07 winter season. Amer Sports earnings are expected to improve in 2007 thanks to factors such as Salomon's turnaround initiative in 2006 and the industrial co-operation between Atomic and Salomon. It is estimated that Amer Sports' EBIT will amount to €130-145 million in 2007, with earnings per share coming in at €1.10-1.25. Cash flow from operating activities is expected to improve substantially. The dividend proposal is €0.50 per share (€0.50).