Overview
- Anta signed a share purchase agreement for 43 million Puma shares in cash at a 62% premium to Puma’s latest close, which would make it the largest shareholder once completed.
- Closing is targeted by the end of 2026 and remains subject to antitrust and other regulatory clearances as well as an Anta shareholder vote.
- The company says the acquisition will be financed entirely from its internal cash resources.
- Anta plans to seek seats on Puma’s supervisory board and says it currently has no plans to launch a takeover offer.
- The move is framed as support for Puma’s turnaround after reported third‑quarter declines in organic sales and EBIT under CEO Arthur Hoeld’s strategic reset.