Puma AG has announced another record quarter in sales and earnings with branded sales rising 18.4% to reach €699 million and consolidated sales more than 16% to €536 million. Footwear sales rose 16.6% to €350 million, apparel 15% to €149 million and accessories 19.9% to €37 million.

In the first nine months global brand sales also rose 16.4% to reach almost €1,867 million and consolidated sales posted a 14% increase over the same period in 2004. Footwear sales rose by 16.9% to €1,078 million and apparel by 12.8% to €627 million. Accessories reported the strongest growth at 28.8% and reached €163 million in nine months.