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Mister Spex acheives Q1 sales growth of 2 percent

Omnichannel optician Mister Spex reported a 2 percent growth in the first quarter achieving sales of 51.1 million euros. The company said that the development in the key product categories was impacted by an earlier Easter, which negatively affected the number of working days and therefore, the production of prescription glasses. Commenting on...

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Mister Spex supervisory board proposes election of Claus-Dietrich Lahrs and Gil Steyaert

Mister Spex has announced that Claus-Dietrich Lahrs, 60, and Gil Steyaert, 61 are running for the supervisory board of the company. If elected, Lahrs will serve as chairman and Steyaert will become deputy chairman of the company’s supervisory board. Claus-Dietrich Lahrs and Gil Steyaert will stand for election at this year's annual general...

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Mister Spex revenues increase by 6 percent in 2023

Revenue at Mister Spex for the year increased by 6 percent to 224 million euros within the company’s guidance range of mid to high single digit percentage growth. The company said in a release that the strong growth was driven by key product categories, sunglasses and prescription glasses with the core market, Germany, being the key driver...

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Mister Spex preliminary full year sales up 6 percent

Based on preliminary data, Mister Spex achieved a 6 percent growth in 2023, finishing the year with a revenue of 223 million euros, with like-for-like (LFL) growth was 3 percent. The company said that the growth is within the projected guidance range of mid-high single-digit growth. The adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in line with the guidance...

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The Platform Group acquires 7.6 percent stake in Mister Spex

The Platform Group has acquired a 7.6 percent stake in European omni-channel optician Mister Spex as part of a share swap. Founded in 2007, Mister Spex, with more than 7.1 million customers, is present in 10 online shops across Europe and physical retail stores. In the third quarter of 2023, the company recorded a revenue growth of 2 percent and...

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Mister Spex co-CEO Mirko Caspar to step down

Mirko Caspar, co-CEO of Mister Spex SE has decided to step down from the management board on December 31, 2023. Founder and Co-CEO Dirk Graber and CFO Stephan Schulz-Gohritz will assume the additional responsibilities following the departure of Caspar. Commenting on his tenure with the company, Casper said: "With more than 6 million customers...

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Mister Spex H1 revenues grow 8 percent, reiterates outlook

Digital optician Mister Spex SE reported an 8 percent revenue growth to 117 million euros in the first six month period. Revenues grew by 10 percent in the second quarter, with Germany segment growing at 14 percent. Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter rose to 2.3 million euros. The company's second quarter benefited from a positive development in...