Anta Sports to Acquire 29% Stake in Puma, Becoming Largest Shareholder
Published on: Jan. 27, 2026, 7:27 a.m. | Source: scanx.trade
Anta Sports, China's largest athletic-apparel maker, has agreed to acquire a 29.06% stake in German sportswear company Puma SE, becoming its largest shareholder. The deal involves purchasing approximately 43 million shares at €35 each from the Pinault family's holding company Artémis. This acquisition furthers Anta's global expansion strategy, adding to its portfolio that includes Fila, Descente, Jack Wolfskin, and Amer Sports brands, while providing Puma with potential access to the Chinese market amid its efforts to revitalize consumer demand.
