Puma Stock Rises Amidrumors of Potential Acquisition by Anta Sports, Li Ning, and Asics
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Nov 27 2025
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
PUMA Share Surge: PUMA SE shares rose approximately 13% on the XETRA exchange following reports that Anta Sports and other companies are considering bids for the brand.
Potential Bidders: In addition to Anta Sports, Chinese company Li Ning and Japan's Asics Corp are also reportedly interested in acquiring PUMA.
Artemis Stake: The largest shareholder of PUMA, Artemis, holds a 29% stake and has been increasing its investments, which has led to higher debt levels.
Valuation Concerns: Artemis' valuation expectations for PUMA may pose challenges for any potential acquisition deal, according to Bloomberg.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
