On Holding reports record quarter but faces 'aggressive Nike fightback'

Shares in On Holding AG jogged higher in New York pre-market trading after the Swiss sportswear brand backed by Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer reported record first-quarter sales and raised its profit margin outlook after making further progress in Asia and in clothing. Net sales rose 14.5% to 831.9 million Swiss francs (CHF) in the three months to 31 March, marking the first time the company has exceeded CHF800 million in quarterly revenue.