Revenue and Sales Performance - As of September 30, 2025, HONMA's revenue from BERES golf clubs accounted for over 50% of total golf club sales and nearly 40% of total sales, demonstrating strong brand value and resilience since its establishment in 1959[11]. - Golf clubs generated 69.0% of total revenue for the company for the six months ending September 30, 2025[13]. - Total revenue decreased by 19.8% from ¥9,814.5 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, to ¥7,867.5 million for the six months ended September 30, 2025[37]. - Revenue from golf clubs decreased by 18.3% to ¥5,449.5 million, primarily due to a 35.0% drop in sales in Japan, while Korea and China saw growth of 115.3% and 4.6%, respectively[41]. - Revenue from golf balls fell by 18.9% to ¥737.6 million, with a 26.6% decline in Japan, although sales in China increased by 57.5% due to new product launches[41]. - Revenue from apparel decreased by 16.6% to ¥1,118.2 million, attributed to weak consumer confidence in China[42]. - Revenue from accessories and other related products dropped by 36.8% to ¥562.1 million, reflecting a significant decline in sales[42]. - Revenue from Japan decreased by 33.1% to ¥2,782.0 million, as the company focused on high-margin self-operated channels[44]. - Revenue from Korea increased by 40.1% to ¥962.6 million, supported by successful direct sales operations[44]. - Revenue from North America decreased by 43.2% to ¥235.2 million, primarily due to negative impacts from product discontinuation[45]. - Revenue from Europe fell by 56.8% to ¥112.8 million, with a similar decline in fixed exchange rate terms[45]. - Revenue from the company's home markets (Japan, Korea, and China) accounted for 85.6% of total revenue[45]. Brand Strategy and Market Positioning - The company is focusing on the ultra-high-end and ultra-performance consumer segments, which are expected to drive growth, with a streamlined product strategy enhancing the TOUR WORLD product line[10]. - HONMA has initiated multiple plans to improve global brand positioning and communication with target consumers, resulting in increased digital engagement metrics such as conversion rates and website dwell time[11]. - HONMA's ongoing brand revitalization aims to position itself as a vibrant and fashionable premium golf lifestyle brand for younger golfers[11]. - The company is actively collaborating with coaches and key opinion leaders in major Asian markets to strengthen its brand presence[9]. - The company aims to target affluent consumers in the ultra-high-end and ultra-performance segments with its BERES and TOUR WORLD golf clubs[19]. - The company is focused on recruiting young golfers with significant social media presence to strengthen brand image and attract passionate golf enthusiasts[17]. Retail and Distribution Network - The company opened 14 new sales points in North America, bringing the total to 384 sales points as of September 30, 2025[13]. - The company maintained a stable sales network in Europe with 136 sales points, with no new openings or closures[13]. - The company operates 91 self-owned stores, all located in Asia, as of September 30, 2025[23]. - The company plans to enhance the design and consumer experience of its self-owned stores to create a consistent brand image[23]. - As of September 30, 2025, the group has approximately 3,584 sales points, including 1,289 large sports retail stores in Japan[24]. - The group continues to evaluate existing channels and explore new ones to enhance its sales and distribution network[24]. Financial Performance and Challenges - Operating loss increased by 310.4% from ¥351.5 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, to ¥1,442.9 million for the same period in 2025[35]. - The company anticipates continued challenges in the golf industry due to oversupply, labor shortages, and rising raw material costs, impacting short-term performance[34]. - The company reported a net loss of ¥2,398.3 million for the six months ended September 30, 2025, compared to a net loss of ¥845.6 million for the same period in 2024, reflecting an increase of 183.6%[35]. - The company’s other income and gains increased significantly by 421.8% from ¥56.9 million in 2024 to ¥296.9 million in 2025[35]. - The effective tax rate increased from a negative 47.5% to a positive 95.6%, with tax expenses of ¥1,171.9 million for the period[63]. - The company reported a total comprehensive loss of ¥2,320,919 thousand, compared to a loss of ¥527,267 thousand in the same period last year, indicating a significant increase in overall losses[126]. Investment and Capital Expenditures - Capital expenditures for the six months ended September 30, 2025, were ¥190.6 million, mainly for purchasing machinery and office equipment[79]. - The planned use of proceeds from the global offering includes 29.4% for potential strategic acquisitions, 15.1% for sales and marketing activities in North America and Europe, and 13.0% for capital expenditures[85]. - The company has fully repaid interest-bearing bank loans intended to be settled with the global offering proceeds, with a minor difference due to foreign exchange rate fluctuations[90]. Employee and Management Information - Employee benefits expenditure for the six months ended September 30, 2025, amounted to ¥2,401.0 million[29]. - The group employs 680 employees globally, with most based in Japan, and offers competitive compensation and training programs[29]. - The total remuneration for key management personnel was ¥83,934 thousand for the six months ended September 30, 2025, compared to ¥86,808 thousand for the same period in 2024, showing a decline of approximately 3.2%[191]. Corporate Governance and Shareholder Information - The company has established an audit committee consisting of three independent non-executive directors to oversee compliance with corporate governance standards[112]. - The board of directors has conducted one regular meeting during the six months ended September 30, 2025, to approve the annual results for the year ended March 31, 2025[110]. - The company has adhered to the corporate governance code, with the roles of chairman and CEO held by the same individual, Liu Jian Guo, supported by presidents for Japan and China operations[109]. - The board of directors and senior management hold a total of 38.72% of the company's shares as of September 30, 2025[92].
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