Amer Sports Corporation has received information to the effect that Danske Bank A/S Helsinki Branch's (1078693-2) ownership of Amer Sports Corporation share capital and voting rights has fallen below one-twentieth (1/20) on May 23, 2008, following a share loan agreement.
In addition, Danske Bank A/S's Helsinki Branch has informed that according to the existing loan agreement, the shares will return to its possession on May 27, 2008, which will return its ownership rights to one-twentieth (1/20) of the company's share capital and voting rights. The Danske Bank A/S Helsinki Branch owns 7,000,000 shares, which represent 9.58% of the company's share capital and voting rights.
Amer Sports capital consists of 73,045,551 issued shares.
For further information, please contact:
Mr Tommy Ilmoni, Vice President, Investor Relations, Amer Sports Corporation,
tel. +358 9 7257 8233
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Amer Sports (www.amersports.com) is the world's leading sports equipment company with internationally recognized brands including Wilson, Atomic, Suunto, Precor and Salomon. All Amer Sports companies develop and manufacture technically advanced products that improve the performance of active sports participants. The Group's business is balanced by its broad portfolio of sports and presence in all major markets.
