Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2026-01-28 01:59Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report is that Anta Sports (02020) maintains its EPS forecast of 4.71 yuan for 2025, with projections of 4.76 and 5.04 yuan for 2026 and 2027 respectively, corresponding to P/E ratios of 14x and 13x for those years, and maintains an outperform rating for the industry [1] - Anta Sports announced the acquisition of a 29.06% stake in Puma SE for 35 euros per share, totaling approximately 1.506 billion euros (about 12.278 billion yuan), fully funded by its cash reserves, positioning Anta as the largest shareholder of Puma upon completion of the transaction [2] - The transaction price is considered reasonable based on Puma's long-term brand value, with the acquisition price representing 0.8 times the enterprise value to the expected revenue for 2027 [3] Group 2 - Puma is an internationally leading sports brand with over 70 years of history, excelling in football, running, racing, basketball, and cross-training, and has a strong global influence, particularly in Europe, Latin America, Africa, and India, while its revenue from the Chinese market remains relatively low [4] - The acquisition is expected to enhance Anta Sports' brand portfolio and improve its overall international competitiveness through complementary product offerings and regional strengths [4] - Anta Sports has successfully developed brands like FILA, Descente, and Kolon in China and aims to leverage its established global brand-building, retail, and supply chain systems to reactivate Puma's brand value post-acquisition [5]