Nan Fang Du Shi Bao·2025-09-22 03:14Group 1 - Anta Sports expressed apologies regarding the controversy over its outdoor brand Arc'teryx's fireworks display, stating that the inquiry has been forwarded to relevant departments [2] - The stock price of Anta Sports (2020.HK) opened at HKD 92.350 on September 22, down 5.32% from the previous closing price of HKD 96.800 [2] - The fireworks event in the Himalayas has led to public backlash, with some consumers calling for boycotts and returns, despite official apologies from Arc'teryx [2] Group 2 - Anta Sports, the parent company of Arc'teryx, reported a 14.3% year-on-year revenue increase to CNY 38.544 billion and a 7.1% rise in net profit to CNY 6.597 billion for the first half of the year [3] - The company aims to explore the potential of both mass and high-end sports goods markets through a diversified brand portfolio [3]