Avon Products, Inc. (NYSE:AVP), a globally recognized leader in direct selling of beauty and related products, announced its results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2016.
“We made good progress in the first year of our Transformation Plan, exceeding our cost savings targets, improving our profit margin, and significantly strengthening our balance sheet.
However, the financial results for the fourth quarter were disappointing, largely due to the decline in Active Representatives and an unexpected increase in bad debt expense,” said Sheri McCoy, Chief Executive Officer, Avon Products Inc.
“As we move into 2017, we are taking actions to deliver more consistent performance across our markets, with Representative engagement remaining a key priority in our growth plan, while navigating continued challenging global economic and political headwinds.”
Highlights for Fiscal 2016:
Revenue declined 7% to