Board change at Amer Sports: Wei Lin joins, Xiong steps down

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Amer Sports, Inc. reported a board change. Ling Xiong resigned from the Board of Directors effective November 6, 2025, and the company stated the resignation was not due to any disagreement related to operations, policies, practices, or accounting.

On November 5, 2025, the Board appointed Wei Lin as a director and a member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, effective November 6, 2025. Lin is a Vice President at Anta Sports, overseeing post-investment management, sustainability, and investor relations, and previously served as a partner and board member at KPMG China. This report is incorporated by reference into the company’s Form S-8 (File No. 333-276801) and Form F-3 (File No. 333-285651).

Form 6-K: How Foreign Companies Report to the SEC →

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

Form 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-16 OR 15D-16

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of November 2025

Commission File Number 001-41943

Amer Sports, Inc.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

Cricket Square, Hutchins Drive,

P.O. Box 2681

Grand Cayman, KY1-1111

Cayman Islands

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:

FORM 20-F x FORM 40-F o

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Ling Xiong resigned as a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Amer Sports, Inc. (the “Company”), effective as of November 6, 2025.

Ms. Xiong’s resignation is not due to any disagreement with the Company’s management team or the Company’s Board on any matter relating to the operations, policies or practices of the Company or any issues regarding the Company’s accounting policies or practices.

On November 5, 2025, the Board appointed Wei Lin as a director of the Board and a member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, effective as of November 6, 2025.

Mr. Lin currently serves as Vice President of Anta Sports Products Limited (“Anta Sports”), where he is responsible for post-investment management, including the development of governance frameworks and operating models to support integration, optimization, and long-term value creation. He also oversees Anta Sports’ sustainability and investor relations functions. Mr. Lin joined Anta Sports in January 2025 from KPMG China, where he was a partner and member of the China firm’s board of directors and led the firm’s strategy practice in the Asia Pacific region and ESG practice in China and Hong Kong. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and history from Colgate University and has completed executive sustainability programs at the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership and NYU Stern School of Business.

This Report on Form 6-K shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference into the registration statements on Form S-8 (File No. 333-276801) and Form F-3 (File No. 333-285651) of the Company and to be a part thereof from the date on which this Report on Form 6-K is filed, to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed or furnished.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunder.

			Amer Sports, Inc.
			By:			/s/ Andrew E. Page
			Name:			Andrew E. Page
			Title:			Chief Financial Officer, Interim President & CEO of Wilson

Date: November 6, 2025

FAQ

What board changes did Amer Sports (AS) disclose?

Amer Sports announced Ling Xiong’s resignation effective November 6, 2025, and appointed Wei Lin as a director and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee member effective the same date.

Was Ling Xiong’s resignation due to a disagreement with Amer Sports?

No. The company stated it was not due to any disagreement with management or the Board, including on accounting policies or practices.

Who is Wei Lin and what is his background?

Wei Lin is a Vice President at Anta Sports, responsible for post-investment management, sustainability, and investor relations; previously a partner and board member at KPMG China.

What Board committee will Wei Lin join at Amer Sports (AS)?

Wei Lin will serve on the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.

When are the Amer Sports board changes effective?

Both the resignation of Ling Xiong and the appointment of Wei Lin are effective November 6, 2025.

Is this 6-K incorporated into any Amer Sports registration statements?

Yes. It is incorporated by reference into Form S-8 (File No. 333-276801) and Form F-3 (File No. 333-285651).