News Chinese conglomerate aims to buy Amer Sports, parent company of Arc’teryx, Salomon Rob Curtis December 7, 2018 Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Learn More Find out more about how we test products. Amid rumors that began weeks ago, Amer Sport today announced it received a tender offer of sale from a Chinese investment consortium, Mascot Bidco Oy. The investment group is made up of ANTA Sports Products Limited, China's largest sportswear company, along with investment from FV Fund, an investment vehicle managed by FountainVest Partners, Anamered Investments, an investment vehicle owned by Chip Wilson, and Tencent. While there are a number of firms listed above, the key player is ANTA Sports. According to the release, the bid is viewed favorably by Amer's board of directors and several of the company's key shareholders but is subject to other conditions and regulatory approval. Amer Sports Corporation is a Helsinki-based sporting goods company with internationally recognized brands including Salomon, Arc’teryx, Peak Performance, Atomic, Mavic, Suunto, Wilson, and Precor. ANTA Sports is the third largest sportswear company in the world, following Nike and Adidas, according to the South China Morning Post, and owns sportswear brands Anta, Anta Kids, Fila, Fila Kids, Descente, and NBA, among others. ANTA intends to invest in the company with an eye toward expanding Amer Sports’ businesses in the Chinese market, where it has little penetration while taking advantage of Amer's worldwide footprint to expand revenue in international markets. The investor consortium plans for Amer Sports to operate independently from ANTA Sports, with a separate board of directors carrying on operations in Helsinki. Why you can trust RECOIL Since our founding in 2012, RECOIL remains the premier firearms lifestyle publication for the modern shooting enthusiast. We deliver cutting-edge coverage of guns, gear, accessories and technology. We go beyond basic reviews, providing no B.S. buyer’s guides, hands-on testing and expert analysis on everything from firearms and survival equipment to watches and vehicles. Our reviewers are the backbone of our operation and come from diverse shooting backgrounds: Former law enforcement, military veterans, competitive shooters, seasoned hunters and plain old firearms enthusiasts. Furthermore, we’re not just gun experts, but dedicated journalists who adhere to the strictest standards of our profession. At RECOIL, editorial independence is the foundation of everything we publish and the cornerstone of reader trust. Our editors, writers and content creators make all editorial decisions independently, free from outside influence. That boils down to: advertisers don’t dictate our coverage, the outcomes of our reviews or what we recommend in our buyer’s guides. First and always, our commitment is to our audience—ensuring every review and article is accurate, unbiased, and driven by real-world experience. Whether you’re selecting your next firearm, upgrading your gear, or exploring the latest innovations in the shooting world, RECOIL provides the trusted insights you need to make informed decisions. Learn more about our Editorial Standards and how we review products. NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Target Pack from RECOILFor years, RECOIL magazine has treated its readers to a full-size (sometimes full color!) shooting target tucked into each big issue. Now we've compiled over 50 of our most popular targets into this one digital PDF download. From handgun drills to AR-15 practice, these 50+ targets have you covered. Print off as many as you like (ammo not included). Get your pack of 50 Print-at-Home targets when you subscribe to the RECOIL email newsletter. We'll send you weekly updates on guns, gear, industry news, and special offers from leading manufacturers - your guide to the firearms lifestyle.You want this. Trust Us.
