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ANTA Sports' Revenue Grows 12.9% to
RMB43.51 Billion in the First Half of 2026,
Ranking First in China and Leading the Industry

(Hong Kong SAR, 26 August, 2026) – ANTA Sports Products Limited ("ANTA Sports" or the "Company"; stock codes: 2020 (HKD counter) and 82020 (RMB counter), together with its subsidiaries, the "Group") today announced its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2026 (the "period"). During the period, the Group's revenue increased 12.9% year-on-year to RMB43.51 billion during the period.

Financial and Operational Highlights
(All monetary figures are in RMB unless otherwise stated)

  1. Market leadership further strengthened, outperforming both industry and market expectations
    1. The Group's revenue increased 12.9% year-on-year to RMB43.51 billion, further strengthening its position as the market leader in China. Operating profit grew 16.1% year on year to RMB11.76 billion.
    2. Revenue from ANTA segment increased 4.8% year on year to RMB17.77 billion, while operating profit grew 1.2% year-on-year to RMB3.99 billion. Despite intense competition in the broader market, the brand continued to reinforce its position as China's leading sportswear brand.
    3. Revenue from FILA segment increased by 6.1% year-on-year to RMB15.05 billion, while operating profit grew 9.7% year-on-year to RMB4.32 billion, with operating profit margin improving to 28.7%.
    4. Revenue from all other brands delivered strong growth, increasing 44.2% year-on-year to RMB10.69 billion, while operating profit grew 43.9% year-on-year to RMB3.54 billion.

  2. Core profitability indicators exceeded market expectations, with improved shareholder returns, demonstrating healthy business operations
    1. Operational efficiency: The Group's gross profit margin increased by 0.5% points year-on-year to 63.9%. The Group's operating profit margin improved by 0.7% points year-on-year to 27.0%.
    2. Cash flow generation: Free cash flow increased significantly by 54.2% to RMB11.63 billion, and the Group maintained a strong net cash position of approximately RMB39.11 billion.
    3. Profit attributable to shareholders: Excluding any one-off gain related to "investments in associates", profit attributable to shareholders rose 12.9% year-on-year to RMB7.94 billion.
    4. Inventory management: Inventory levels remained healthy.
    5. Dividend: The Group declared a payout ratio of 50.3% (excluding share of "profits or losses of associates" and any one-off gain or loss related to the "investments in associates"), delivering attractive returns to shareholders while maintaining a relatively high payout ratio.

  3. Continued progress in AI innovation, talent development, and social responsibility
    1. Continuous job creation: ANTA Sports' total workforce exceeded 60,000 employees.
    2. Enhanced R&D investment: R&D investment reached approximately RMB1.11 billion. The Group launched the "Lingxi Model" and continued to build its AI tool ecosystem across the value chain, enhancing operational efficiency across design, R&D and the full industry chain.
    3. Deepened sustainability initiatives: The Group was continuously selected for the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Emerging Markets Index and the Hang Seng ESG 50 Index. Its MSCI ESG Rating remained at "AA", maintaining the highest rating among Chinese companies in the industry.

Ding Shizhong, Board Chairman of ANTA Sports, said, "ANTA Sports remains committed to building strong planning and management capabilities to drive the sustained and resilient growth of our multi-brand business, while advancing our global management system, enhancing operational efficiency and risk resilience, and creating long-term value for consumers, shareholders and society. Our multi-brand strategy is not merely a matter of capital operation, it is underpinned by strong management capabilities and a commitment to delivering differentiated value to consumers. Brands are our most important assets, and we will never compromise their long-term development for short-term gains. We remain committed to investing in brand building, product innovation and R&D, while enhancing our operational capabilities and strengthening our global management expertise. I firmly believe that Chinese enterprises are fully capable of managing global brands, and that China's management experience will support our ambition to establish ANTA as a brand for the world."

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About ANTA Sports
ANTA was established in 1991; while ANTA Sports Products Limited, a widely recognized global sportswear company, was listed on the Main Board of HKEX in 2007 (Stock Codes: 2020 (HKD counter) and 82020 (RMB counter)). The mission of the Company is to bring the transcendent sports spirit into everyone's life. ANTA Sports principally engages in R&D, design, manufacturing, marketing and sales of professional sports products including footwear, apparel and accessories. By embracing an all-round brand portfolio including ANTA, FILA, DESCENTE, KOLON SPORT, JACK WOLFSKIN, MAIA ACTIVE, etc., ANTA Sports aims to unlock the potential of both the mass and high-end sportswear markets. ANTA Sports is also the largest shareholder of Amer Sports, Inc., a global group of iconic sports and outdoor brands, including Arc'teryx, Salomon, Wilson, Peak Performance, and Atomic, whose shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: AS).

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