Anta Sports Weighs IPO of Wilson Racket Maker Amer
- Listing could raise over $1 billion; final venue not decided
- Anta-led group bought Finland’s Amer in 2018 for $5.2 billion
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China’s biggest athletic-apparel producer Anta Sports Products Ltd. is considering an initial public offering of Amer Sports, according to people familiar with the matter.
Anta and its co-investors in the Wilson tennis racket maker are holding preliminary talks with investment banks for an IPO that could raise about $1 billion or more, the people said. The group, which includes private equity firm FountainVest Partners, is considering a listing that could take place as early as next year, the people said.