A sporting goods group based in Helsinki, Finland, that owns some of the world's best-known equipment and apparel brands — Wilson tennis rackets and basketballs, Salomon skis and trail-running shoes, and Arc'teryx technical outdoor jackets. It began life in 1950 as Amer-Tupakka, a tobacco company founded by four Finnish professional organizations to help rebuild after the war; the "Amer" in its name came from the American-style tobacco blends it made. Over the decades it moved from cigarettes into shipping, publishing, and finally sports gear.
Anta Sports reports H1 2026 results with revenue and profit growth across segments.
Revenue increased in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, driven by growth in all three operating segments: Technical Apparel, Outdoor Performance, and Ball & Racquet Sports.
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Gross profit margin improved in H1 2026 versus H1 2025, reflecting favorable product mix and operational efficiencies.
Net income attributable to shareholders rose in H1 2026, supported by higher revenue and controlled operating expenses.
The company issued USD 800 million of 6.750% senior secured notes due 2031 in March 2026, with proceeds used for refinancing and general corporate purposes.
As of June 30, 2026, the company had a strong liquidity position with cash and cash equivalents of approximately USD 3.2 billion.
Amer Sports shareholders re-elect four directors and ratify KPMG as auditor at 2026 AGM.
At the May 14, 2026 Annual General Meeting, shareholders re-elected Bruno Sälzer, Dennis J. (Chip) Wilson, Kin Wah Stephen Yiu, and Jie (James) Zheng as directors.
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Each re-elected director will serve until the third annual general meeting following this AGM, or until resignation, retirement, or removal.
Shareholders ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
Amer Sports, Inc. completed an underwritten public offering of 23,695,055 ordinary shares on March 4, 2026, including 3,090,659 shares from underwriters' option exercise.
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The offering was made under an automatically effective shelf registration statement on Form F-3 filed March 7, 2025.
Underwriting agreement dated March 2, 2026 with BofA Securities, Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC as representatives of the underwriters.
Net proceeds will be used to redeem the 6.750% Senior Secured Notes due 2031 issued by subsidiary Amer Sports Company.
Notice of redemption issued for the $720 million aggregate principal amount of notes, with redemption date set for March 16, 2026.