Shares in Burberry plunged 11% in early trading on Monday after a disappointing first-quarter performance led it to issue a profit warning, replace its CEO and axe its dividend.
The luxury giant said that if the recent trading slowdown continues, it expects to report an operating loss for the first half of this year and full-year operating profit below current consensus.
It also suspended its dividend and named Joshua Schulman — who formerly led Michael Kors and Coach — as new CEO.
Jonathan Akeroyd is stepping down "with immediate effect by mutual agreement with the Board," the company added.
Burberry said comparable store sales fell 21% in the 12 weeks to June 29, with retail revenue coming in at £458 million for the period.
Persons:
Joshua Schulman —, Michael Kors, —, Jonathan Akeroyd, Burberry, Gerry Murphy
Organizations:
Burberry, Asia Pacific
Locations:
EMEIA, Europe, East, India, Africa, Americas