Puma’s Corporate Control Battle Heats Up Amid Financial Downturn
Published on 09/29/2025 at 19:00 | Redaktion boerse-global.de
A dramatic corporate power struggle is unfolding at Puma as the sportswear giant faces a perplexing contradiction: while operational performance deteriorates significantly, the company has become the center of a heated takeover contest. The focal point of this battle is the 29% stake held by French billionaire family Pinault, with deep-pocketed American investors now circling what they perceive as a prime opportunity. Could this period of crisis ultimately trigger a blockbuster acquisition?
Puma’s latest financial metrics present concerning reading for shareholders. Second-quarter 2025 results revealed currency-adjusted revenues declining by 2% to €1.94 billion. More alarming was the adjusted operating result, which plunged into negative territory at -€13.2 million.
Management’s full-year forecast anticipates revenue contraction in the double-digit percentage range. Significant weakness... Read more...
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