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| And so, we feel really good about that |
| Following up on our record Q1 for cash generation, the team delivered strong Q2 cash flow from operations at $223 million, leading to a cash balance of approximately $1.2 billion |
| We are unlocking value by reducing promotions, improving linearity, driving engagement with the end customers, with the tier two resellers, doing a masterful job with our e-tail partners there |
| Looking longer-term, I'm confident about Logitech’s positioning |
| All companies have benefited from - where we've done an especially good job as material cost reduction |
| But the need for equitable video and audio is only increasing, and our new site tabletop camera shipped this quarter, uniquely provides the best experience for hybrid meeting |
| And then certainly, everyone has been benefiting year-over-year from lower freight costs, inbound, outbound, air, water modal |
| We just mentioned on the last question, we saw video grow quarter-over-quarter and the enterprise selling of mice, keyboards, webcams, has been quite strong |
| Between business interest and new consumer products, we see this category well positioned for the holidays season |
| I would say what we’re finding it's really reassuring is the strengths of the brand, and we’re seeing indication of pricing power |
| Current and upcoming products refreshers, and of course, our gaming portfolio in the next several quarters, will further boost us in this industry that’s improving, but still not back to growth |
| The fruit of their dedication and execution, I think we're seeing in the numbers and give us a lot of confidence for the future |
| B2B is trending nicely |
| We're just super proud of the engagement with our key customers and partners, e-tail, retail, and we're optimistic for a strong holiday season |
| And then structurally, we did a really good job on cost reduction |
| Products like this demonstrate how AI can improve the user experience |
| Our roadmap is pretty exciting |
| Of course, a lot of things can happen, but as we sit here today, Guy and I are just really pleased with how the team has executed and where we sit and the read-through to the future is, I think, better now than it was a quarter ago |
| That gives us the confidence and strength in our business |
| So, I think we're in a really good place with the category |
| We overdelivered in the topline, and that was a positive surprise for us |
| From the first days of the search, there was a tremendous interest in the opportunity that afforded the board the chance to meet with incredibly strong, diverse, and experienced candidates |
| We're really excited about the PRO line |
| We feel really good about the initial response |
| Primarily, our operations team has driven lower product costs and our commercial organization has improved linearity and has reduced discounting, which has been helpful to gross margins |
| Their commitment to the customer is certainly reflective in our 16 product launches ahead of the holiday season, while also demonstrating the discipline to operate the business in a responsible way and generating strong operating cash flows |
| And then, follow up again on a question that was kind of previously asked, because gross margins were so strong this quarter, really nice improvement |
| Overall, our Europe team had a very strong quarter, with both sequential and year-over-year topline growth in US dollars |
| You mentioned there were some one-time benefits that certainly resulted in margins which were better than what you think had guided, which was down sequentially for the September quarter |
| And so, I think we’re feeling that our products are great and the market is there |
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| Simulation and console gaming remain challenged as we work through unfavorable comps that should ease in FY’25 |
| So, we do see margin pressure in Q3 |
| Net sales and constant currency declined by 9% to $1.06 billion |
| Our video and Logi G business still had pressure versus more difficult comps last year |
| Is that still a function of the fact that - are you losing share in PC gaming, or is it just because you're seeing tough comps in console and simulation that the gaming looks a little bit maybe optically weaker than some of your other competitors have talked about gaming getting some growth by the quarter - by the year-end, calendar year-end? Chuck Boynton There's been some share shifts in different categories, gains and losses in gaming |
| Operating expenses were $261 million in the quarter, in line with revenue declines down 9% year-over-year |
| Please note, this will create a negative year-over-year comparison for Q4 |
| Console has been a little more difficult for us because our product portfolio is aged |
| In constant currency, we were down mildly from the prior year |
| And so, the mix shift will be a bit of a headwind overall as we see gross margins for the quarter |
| We're still facing market-related challenges, where some customers are taking a measured approach to equipping conference rooms, focusing first on hybrid work enablement by getting their workflow back into the office |
| This year, we've allocated budgets to the team, and we expect promo to be less than last year, but the mix will be a little negative because it's going to be more consumer, a little less enterprise |
| But I think the backdrop is cautious corporate spending on these categories broadly |
| The consumer has really held us through the soft part on the enterprise, but we are seeing the enterprise come back |
| The backdrop and the why is, companies are being cautious |
| I would say, when I track to where we’re gaining and losing, it's normally where we have a product that’s been in the market for too long, the competitors make, again, little improvement |
| So, I think there's a little bit of headwind in Q3 and Q4 on the margin side, but structurally, I think we're in that zone of 39% to 44% |
| The year-over-year comps are still a little bit difficult, but we saw video growth this quarter |
| In constant currency, it was down 2% |
| The other issue that we mentioned in the prepared remarks is that we intend to reduce channel inventory in Q4 |
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