The investment represents a cornerstone of ANTA’s "single-focus, multi-brand" strategy. By integrating its expertise in retail management and resource allocation, the company aims to bolster PUMA’s competitive standing. Board Chairman Ding Shizhong emphasized that the group intends to act as a long-term strategic partner, focusing on operational support while preserving PUMA’s independent governance and corporate culture.
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ANTA Sports Becomes PUMA's Largest Shareholder in €1.5 Billion Deal
ANTA Sports has finalized the acquisition of a 29.06% stake in PUMA SE from Artémis SAS for €1.5 billion. The transaction, confirmed on October 7, 2026, positions the Hong Kong-based group as the largest shareholder in the German sportswear firm, marking a significant escalation in its global market expansion.
PUMA CEO Arthur Hoeld characterized the partnership as a vote of confidence in the brand's current strategic transformation. While ANTA plans to secure representation on PUMA’s Supervisory Board, the firm explicitly stated it has no current intentions to pursue a full takeover. Both companies suggest the move will help PUMA accelerate its growth trajectory and solidify its status among the world’s top three sports brands.
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