Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong sportswear sector has shown remarkable performance this year, with companies like 361 Degrees and Anta experiencing significant stock price increases. Recently, Tambor Group has submitted its prospectus for an IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, indicating a strategic move to capitalize on the favorable market conditions [1]. Company Overview - Tambor Group, established in 2004 in Shandong, China, specializes in professional outdoor sports apparel, offering three main product lines: top outdoor series, sports outdoor series, and urban light outdoor series, catering to various activities and environments [1][2]. - As of June 30, 2023, Tambor holds a market share of 1.54% in China's professional outdoor apparel market, ranking fourth among domestic brands and seventh overall when including international brands [2]. Financial Performance - Tambor's revenue has shown a consistent upward trend, with figures of RMB 732.4 million in 2022, RMB 1.021 billion in 2023, and projected RMB 1.302 billion for 2024. The profit for the same periods was approximately RMB 85.8 million, RMB 139.2 million, and RMB 107.3 million respectively [3][6]. - The company has significantly increased its online sales, with online self-operated stores becoming the main revenue driver, contributing 43.5% of total revenue in the first half of 2025, up from 20.3% in 2022 [7][8]. Marketing and Sales Strategy - Tambor has heavily invested in marketing, with sales and marketing expenses exceeding RMB 260 million in the first half of 2025, accounting for nearly 40% of revenue. This aggressive spending has impacted profit margins, reducing net profit margin from 13.6% in 2023 to 5.5% in the first half of 2025 [9][11]. - The company has also increased its inventory levels significantly, with stock reaching RMB 1.103 billion by the end of August 2025, resulting in a high inventory turnover period of 485.4 days [9][11]. Dividend Policy and Financial Health - Tambor has engaged in substantial dividend payouts, distributing RMB 35 million in 2022 and RMB 290 million in 2025, which raises concerns about financial sustainability given the high inventory and increased bank borrowings [11][12]. - As of June 30, 2025, the company had short-term and long-term bank borrowings totaling RMB 2.18 billion and RMB 890 million respectively, while cash and cash equivalents were only RMB 26 million [12][13]. Governance Concerns - The concentrated ownership structure, with the controlling shareholder holding approximately 96.64% of voting rights, raises potential governance issues, particularly regarding the sustainability of the company's financial practices and its future growth prospects [13].