Puma lost more than a fifth of its market value on Thursday after the German sportswear brand reported lower than expected fourth-quarter sales and a drop in annual profit, raising questions about its ability to compete with bigger rivals Adidas and Nike.

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(Reuters) -Puma shares fell by 16% as the market opened on Thursday after the German sportswear brand reported lower than expected fourth-quarter sales and a decline in annual profit. The weak results late on Wednesday came after rival Adidas reported strong sales and profitability,