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Hua Er Jie Jian Wen·2025-10-22 12:20

Core Viewpoint - The domestic outdoor market is heating up, with the local brand Tambor officially submitting its listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, aiming to capitalize on the growing trend in outdoor activities and online sales channels [1][2]. Company Overview - Tambor, founded by Wang Yongping in Weifang, Shandong, previously listed on the New Third Board in 2015 but delisted in 2017 due to brand aging and sluggish growth [2]. - The company has repositioned itself as an "outdoor quality lifestyle brand," shifting its focus from winter down jackets to all-season, multifunctional apparel [6]. Financial Performance - In 2024, Tambor achieved revenue of 1.3 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 28%, capturing a 1.5% market share in China's professional outdoor apparel sector, ranking seventh overall and fourth among local brands [3]. - Revenue growth accelerated to 84.83% in the first half of 2025, with online sales doubling [4]. - Online revenue surged from 226 million yuan to 626 million yuan over three years, increasing its share from 30.9% to 48.1% [8]. Market Trends - The online retail market for professional outdoor apparel in China grew from 22 billion yuan in 2019 to 52.8 billion yuan in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate of 19.1%, significantly outpacing the overall apparel market [7]. - Tambor's online sales growth rate exceeded 80% in 2024, making it the fastest among China's top ten professional outdoor brands [10]. Operational Challenges - Tambor faces challenges related to increased return rates due to higher online sales, with refund liabilities rising to 13.11 million yuan, a 48% increase [12]. - The company has closed partnerships with 152 inefficient distributors and reduced its number of physical stores to 568 by mid-2025, down 40 from the beginning of the year [13]. Marketing and Brand Positioning - Tambor has invested heavily in marketing, with a sales expense ratio of 39% in 2024, which is nearly 6 percentage points higher than its competitor [14]. - The brand's net profit margin fell to approximately 8.2% in 2024, a decline of over 5 percentage points from the previous year [16]. Product Development - Tambor aims to establish its outdoor sports series as a core growth engine, launching a premium outdoor series priced between 999 and 3299 yuan, although this series currently contributes only 4.6% to total revenue [17][18]. - The reliance on lower-priced urban outdoor series, which accounts for about 70% of revenue, poses challenges for the brand's upward pricing strategy [19]. Financial Pressure - Tambor's operating cash flow showed a net outflow of 90 million yuan in the first half of 2025, with cash reserves dwindling to 26.01 million yuan against inventory valued at 931 million yuan [22]. - The company is seeking to strengthen its product lineup through acquisitions or the launch of high-end sub-brands, but faces increasing financial pressure [22][23].