Logitech Q1 net profit rises 11.5%
Logitech International, the world's largest maker of computer mice, posted an 11.5% rise in Q1 net profit, boosted by the strong performance of Harmony-brand remotes.
The group was expected to post a 27% jump in net profit to $33 million, the average estimate in a Reuters poll of 12 analysts showed.
The company confirmed in a statement its financial targets of 15% growth in both sales and operating income for fiscal year 2009.
Gross margin in 2009 was expected to be above the company's long-term target range of 32%-34%.
Logitech, which also makes speakers, webcams and keyboards, said its first-quarter gross margin rose to 34.1% from 33.7% in the year-ago period and retail sales grew 19%.
Sales of webcams, which are part of the group's video category, disappointed investors in the fiscal year 2008 as Logitech faced increased competition from Microsoft. (Reuters)
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