Amer Sports Corporation
STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE
May 24, 2018 at 5:45 p.m.
Amer Sports: Notice pursuant to the Finnish Securities Markets Act, Chapter 9, Section 10
Amer Sports Corporation has received a notification from AXA S.A. (city and country of residence: Paris, France) on May 24, 2018, in accordance with the Finnish Securities Markets Act Chapter 9, Section 5.
According to the notification, the proportion of AXA S.A. of the total number of Amer Sports Corporation's shares and voting rights increased above five (5) per cent on May 21, 2018.
Total positions of AXA S.A. according to the notification:
| % of shares and voting rights | % of shares and voting rights through financial instruments | Total of both in % | Total number of shares and voting rights of issuer | |
| Resulting situation on the date on which the threshold was crossed or reached | 5.01% | 0.25% | 5.26% | 116,517,285 |
| Position of previous notification (if applicable) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Notified details of the resulting situation on the date on which the threshold was crossed or reached:
A. Shares and voting rights
| Class/type of shares ISIN code | Number of shares and voting rights | % of shares and voting rights | ||
| Direct (SMA 9:5) | Indirect (SMA 9:6 and 9:7) | Direct (SMA 9:5) | Indirect (SMA 9:6 and 9:7) | |
| FI0009000285 | 5,842,821 | 5.01% | ||
| SUBTOTAL A | 5,842,821 | 5.01% | ||
B. Financial instruments according to SMA 9:6
| Type of financial instrument | Expiration date | Exercise/ Conversion period | Physical or cash settlement | Number of shares and voting rights | % of shares and voting rights |
| CFD | Cash settlement | 287,811 | 0.25% | ||
| SUBTOTAL B | 287,811 | 0.25% |
Full chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the financial instruments are effectively held starting with the ultimate controlling natural person or legal entity:
| Name | % of shares and voting rights | % of shares and voting rights through financial instruments | Total of both |
| AXA S.A. | 5.01% | 0.25% | 5.26% |
For further information, please contact:
Samppa Seppälä, Director, Corporate Communications and IR, tel. +358 50 568 0533
DISTRIBUTION
Nasdaq Helsinki
Main media
www.amersports.com
AMER SPORTS
Amer Sports (www.amersports.com) is a sporting goods company with internationally recognized brands including Salomon, Wilson, Atomic, Arc'teryx, Mavic, Suunto and Precor. The company's technically-advanced sports equipment, footwear and apparel improve performance and increase the enjoyment of sports and outdoor activities. The Group's business is balanced by its broad portfolio of sports and products and a presence in all major markets. Amer Sports shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki stock exchange (AMEAS).
The issuer of this announcement warrants that they are solely responsible for the content, accuracy and originality of the information contained therein.
Source: Amer Sports Oyj via Globenewswire
