Amer Sports - Changes board/management/auditors

Rob Barker appointed President of Amer Sports's Fitness business unit

Amer Sports Corporation
STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE
May 13, 2013 at 6:00 pm

Mr. Rob Barker has been appointed President of Amer Sports' Fitness business
unit effective June 1, 2013. Mr. Paul Byrne, currently President Amer Sport's
Fitness, will retire from the company effective September 1, 2013. Mr. Barker
will become member of the Amer Sport's Executive Board, and he will report to
the President and CEO Heikki Takala. Mr. Barker has successfully been leading
the Amer Sports Fitness business unit's international sales and operations since
2011, and he previously held several commercial positions within the Fitness
business area over 17 years.

Paul Byrne has been President Amer Sports Fitness business unit since 2002. "We
thank Paul for his great contribution to the company. Paul has played a crucial
role in the company success during these years, with strong on-going current
business momentum. Paul leaves a big legacy, and I'm pleased to have a strong
internal successor to carry the momentum forward", says Heikki Takala, President
and CEO of Amer Sports.

Amer Sports' fitness brand Precor designs and builds premium fitness equipment
chosen by clubs, hotels, spas, and individual exercisers in over 90 countries
across the world. The US-based Precor's net sales were EUR 273 million in 2012
(growth of 18% on the previous year).

For further information, please contact:
Heikki Takala, President and CEO, tel. +358 9 7257 8210

DISTRIBUTION:
NASDAQ OMX Helsinki
Major media
www.amersports.com

AMER SPORTS
Amer Sports (www.amersports.com) is a sporting goods company with
internationally recognized brands including Salomon, Wilson, Atomic, Arc'teryx,
Mavic, Suunto and Precor. The company's technically-advanced sports equipment,
footwear and apparel improve performance and increase the enjoyment of sports
and outdoor activities. The Group's business is balanced by its broad portfolio
of sports and products and a presence in all major markets. Amer Sports shares
are listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki stock exchange.


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