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.