Q4 operating margin declined 240bp (8.9% vs 11.3%) after 20 consecutive quarters of growth. Over the full year, the operating margin improved by 50bp. Operating CF grew by only 8.8%, due to an increase in inventories (in order to serve clients better) and in taxes paid (+62%).

22 Mar 2016
Disappointing performance in Q4

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Disappointing performance in Q4
Luxottica Group (LUX:BIT) | 0 0 1.7% | Mkt Cap: 24,484m
- Published:
22 Mar 2016 -
Author:
Armelle Moulin -
Pages:
2 -
Q4 operating margin declined 240bp (8.9% vs 11.3%) after 20 consecutive quarters of growth. Over the full year, the operating margin improved by 50bp. Operating CF grew by only 8.8%, due to an increase in inventories (in order to serve clients better) and in taxes paid (+62%).