Notification of change in shareholding under the Finnish Securities Market Act

Amer Sports Corporation has received information to the effect that Novator Finland Oy's shareholding in Amer Sports Corporation has February 19, 2008 exceeded one-fifth (1/5). Novator Finland Oy holds 14,688,900 shares in Amer Sports Corporation representing 20.11% of the shares and voting rights.

 

On January 23, 2008, Novator Finland Oy notified that it holds OMX forward contracts for 12,748,100 shares in Amer Sports Corporation that mature on June 19, 2008. Novator Finland Oy has today sold OMX forward contracts for 12,748,100 shares in Amer Sports Corporation that mature on June 19, 2008. Therefore, the maturity of the above-mentioned OMX forward contracts will not result in any changes in the shareholding of Novator Finland Oy in Amer Sports Corporation.

 

Amer Sports Corporation 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

 

 

AMER SPORTS CORPORATION

Communications

 

 

Maarit Mikkonen

Communications Manager

Tel. +358 9 7257 8306, e-mail: maarit.mikkonen@amersports.com

 

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AMER SPORTS CORPORATION

Amer Sports (www.amersports.com) is the world's leading sports equipment company with internationally recognized brands including Salomon, Wilson, Precor, Atomic and Suunto. 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.