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Acquisition Details: ANTA SPORTS announced the acquisition of a 29.06% stake in Puma for EUR1.5 billion, which was better than market expectations despite prior anticipation of the deal.
Future Outlook: BOCI suggests that Puma's turnaround may take longer compared to other brands like Amer Sports or Fila, and anticipates further M&A activities from ANTA SPORTS in the future.
Market Reaction: Citi maintains a Buy rating on ANTA SPORTS, indicating that any negatives from the Puma acquisition are already reflected in the stock price.
Earnings Forecast: BOCI expects limited impact on ANTA SPORTS' adjusted earnings forecasts for 2026 and 2027, setting a target price of $95.4 for the stock.

Acquisition Insights: CICC's research report suggests that ANTA SPORTS' acquisition of PUMA is reasonable, enhancing its brand portfolio and international competitiveness.
Market Reaction: Citi maintains a "Buy" rating on ANTA SPORTS, indicating that any negatives from the PUMA acquisition are already reflected in the stock price.
Earnings Forecast Adjustments: CICC has adjusted its earnings per share (EPS) forecasts for ANTA SPORTS downward for 2026 and 2027 due to lower interest income and PUMA's short-term losses.
Stock Performance: ANTA SPORTS shares have seen a decline of 1.155%, with significant short selling activity reported.

Acquisition of Puma: Anta Sports announced the acquisition of a 29.06% stake in Puma for EUR1.51 billion, fully funded by its own resources, aligning with its strategy of "single focus, multi-brand, and globalization."
Strategic Positioning: The acquisition addresses Anta's previous lack of presence in the global mass professional sports market, with Puma's strong appeal in various sports and fashion sectors filling this gap.
Financial Overview: Anta Sports has a solid financial foundation, holding net cash of RMB31.5 billion as of mid-2025, although Puma is currently in a loss-making position for the first three quarters of 2025, which may impact Anta's financials short-term.
Market Sentiment: JPMorgan maintains an "Overweight" rating on Anta Sports with a target price of HKD141, indicating positive market sentiment despite the challenges posed by Puma's current financial status.

Acquisition Announcement: ANTA SPORTS has agreed to acquire a 29.06% stake in Puma from Groupe Artemis, as reported by Goldman Sachs.
Market Reaction: Following the announcement, ANTA SPORTS' share price increased by 2%, indicating a potential easing of investor concerns regarding the company's M&A activities.
Earnings Forecast: Goldman Sachs noted that the current earnings forecast for ANTA SPORTS does not yet account for the impact of the acquisition agreement.
Stock Valuation: The stock is currently valued at 13x-14x the projected 2026 PE ratio, leading Goldman Sachs to maintain a "Buy" rating with a 12-month target price of $108.

Acquisition Details: ANTA SPORTS has acquired a 29% stake in Puma for EUR1.5 billion, which is seen as a strategic move to enhance its position as a global multi-brand sportswear group.
Market Analysis: JPMorgan maintains an Overweight rating on ANTA SPORTS with a target price of $141, citing the acquisition as reasonable due to Puma's strong brand and market presence.
Financial Position: The acquisition will be funded entirely by ANTA SPORTS' internal resources, with a net cash position of RMB31.5 billion, ensuring no financing pressure and the ability to maintain its dividend policy.
Profit Impact: The transaction is expected to have a minimal impact on ANTA SPORTS' net profit, estimated at a low single-digit percentage for the year 2026.
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