ANTA SPORTS(HK:02020) Huan Qiu Lao Hu Cai Jing·2025-11-27 05:56Core Viewpoint - Anta Sports is exploring a potential acquisition of PUMA, which has been rumored since August when discussions about selling PUMA's shares were initiated by the Pinault family, the largest shareholder of PUMA's parent company, Artémis [1][2] Group 1: Company Overview - PUMA, founded in 1948 in Germany, is a multinational company focused on producing shoes and sportswear, ranking fifth in the global sports brand value list for 2025, following Nike, Adidas, and Lululemon, with a projected revenue of €8.817 billion for the fiscal year 2025 [1] - The Pinault family holds a 29% stake in PUMA through Artémis, making them the controlling shareholder, with PUMA's current market value estimated at approximately €2.47 billion [2] Group 2: Financial Performance - PUMA's sales growth was only 1.3% in the first half of the year, totaling €4.212 billion, while net profit fell significantly by 25% to €129 million, with forecasts indicating a potential sales decline of at least 10% and a shift from profit to loss for 2025 [2] - In contrast, Anta Sports reported strong financial results for the first half of 2025, achieving a revenue of ¥38.544 billion, a year-on-year increase of 14.3%, and an operating profit of ¥10.131 billion, up 17.0%, with an operating profit margin of 26.3% [3]