Core Viewpoint - Anta Sports, a Chinese sportswear company, has agreed to acquire approximately 29% of Puma for €1.5 billion (approximately $1.8 billion), making it the largest shareholder of the German sports brand [1][2]. Group 1: Acquisition Details - Anta will purchase about 43 million shares of Puma at a price of €35 per share from the Pinault family's holding company, Artémis [1][2]. - The closing price of Puma shares on the previous Monday was €21.63, reflecting a 32% decline in share price over the past 12 months, with a market capitalization of €3.2 billion [1][2]. Group 2: Anta's Market Position - Over the past 12 months, Anta's stock price in Hong Kong has decreased by 7%, with a market capitalization of $27.3 billion [1][2]. - Anta stated in a filing to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange that this acquisition is a significant move in its "single focus, multi-brand, and globalization" strategy [1][2]. Group 3: Market Reaction - Media reports in November indicated that Anta was one of the companies considering a potential bid for Puma, and the company has been working with advisors to evaluate the acquisition proposal [1][2]. - Following the announcement of the acquisition, Puma's stock experienced its largest increase in years [1][2].
安踏拟以18亿美元购买彪马29%的股份
Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-27 00:32