Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion and analysis summarize the significant factors affecting our operating results, financial condition, liquidity, and cash flows for the periods presented below. The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Annual Report. The forward-looking statements contained herein are based on management’s judgment, assumptions made by management and information currently available to it. Actual results could differ materially from those discussed or implied in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those described below and elsewhere in this Annual Report, particularly in “Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors” and the section entitled “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.”
Unless the context otherwise requires, any reference in this section of this Annual Report to the “Company,” “SBC,” “we,” “us” or “our” refers to Legacy SBC and its consolidated subsidiaries and variable interest entity (“VIE”), prior to the consummation of the Business Combination and to SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated, the Combined Entity and its consolidated subsidiaries and VIE following the Business Combination.
Overview
SBC Medical Group, Inc. (formerly known as SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated), a Delaware corporation and subsidiary of the Company (“Legacy SBC”) is a management company headquartered in Irvine, California and Tokyo, Japan, that provides management services to cosmetic treatment centers mainly in Japan.
On September 17, 2024, Legacy SBC consummated its going-public business combination with Pono Capital Two, Inc. (“Business Combination”). In connection with the closing of the Business Combination, Pono Capital Two, Inc. changed its name to SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated and the Company’s common stock began trading on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “SBC”.
The Company and its subsidiaries are primarily focused on providing comprehensive management services to franchisee clinics. These services include advertising and marketing across various platforms (such as social media networks), staff management (such as recruitment and training), booking and reservation services for franchisee clinic customers. We also support franchisee clinics through assistance with employee housing rentals and facility rentals, leasehold improvement services and design of clinics, medical equipment and medical consumables procurement (resale), the provision of cosmetic products to clinics for resale to clinic customers, licensure of the use of patent-pending and non-patented medical technologies, trademark and brand use, IT software solutions (including but not limited to remote medical consultations), management of the customer rewards program (customer loyalty point program), and payment tools.
Our wholly owned subsidiary, SBC Medical Group Co., Ltd., a Japanese corporation (“SBC Medical Sub”, or “SBC Japan”), is designated as a “medical service corporation”. In Japan, a medical service corporation is a legal entity that provides management services to “medical corporations”. The management services are conducted through franchisor-franchisee contracts and/or service contracts between SBC Medical Sub and the medical corporations (and, where applicable, other entities) that own domestic franchisee treatment centers in Japan. These treatment centers provide services including but are not limited to breast augmentation, liposuction, rejuvenation treatments (including treatment of wrinkles, acne, scars, cellulite, excess fat, discoloration, and signs of aging), laser skin toning and spot removal, eyes double fold surgery, rhinoplasty, treatment of osmidrosis and hyperhidrosis, hair transplants, gynecological formation treatments, laser hair removal, face line surgeries, cosmetic dental procedures, tattoo removal, lasik eye surgery, lateral canthoplasty, brow lift procedures, androgenetic alopecia treatment, and cheek sagging prevention methods. Separately, we also enter into franchise arrangements with certain independently operated clinics in Japan pursuant to our Partner Doctor Independence Support Program Agreements, which differ in certain respects from our arrangements with the medical corporations and/or general incorporated associations.
The Company’s subsidiaries have entered into franchisor-franchisee contracts and service contracts with seven medical corporations, consisting of Medical Corporation Shobikai, Medical Corporation Kowakai, Medical Corporation Nasukai, Medical Corporation Aikeikai, Medical Corporation Jukeikai, Medical Corporation Ritz Cosmetic Surgery and, effective as of June 2025, Medical Corporation Association Furinkai. In addition, the Company has entered into service contracts since September 2023 with Medical Corporation Association Furinkai and Medical Corporation Association Junikai; and in July 2025 with Medical Corporation Misakikai and General Incorporated Association Miotokai, following the acquisition of MB career lounge Co., Ltd. (collectively with the seven franchisee medical corporations, the “Medical Corporations and/or General Incorporated Associations” or “MCs”). All of the Medical Corporations and General Incorporated Associations are deemed to be related parties of the Company since relatives of the CEO of the Company are the members* of general meetings of members** of the Medical Corporations or General Incorporated Associations. The CEO of the Company was previously a member* of the six franchisee Medical Corporations until he ceased being a member* in July 2023. The Company, through SBC Medical Sub, owns equity interests*** of six franchisee medical corporations. Although the Company, through SBC Medical Sub, has an equity interest*** to the rights to receive a distribution of residual assets in proportion to the amount of contribution in certain circumstances as provided in the Japanese Medical Care Act and in the articles of incorporation (except Medical Corporation Association Furinkai, Medical Corporation Association Junikai, Medical Corporation Misakikai and General Incorporated Association Miotokai), the Company or SBC Medical Sub does not have voting control over the corporate actions at general meetings of members** of the Medical Corporations or General Incorporated Associations per the requirements of the Japanese Medical Care Act.
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* “Members (or shain) of general meeting of members (or shain)” means one of the organs of a Japanese Medical Corporation, and element of general meeting of members (as explained below) of the Medical Corporation. Each member (or shain) of general meeting of members (or shain) has one voting right.
** “General meeting of members (or shain)” means one of the organs of a Japanese Medical Corporation, and the highest decision-making body of the Medical Corporation, of which the main duties include the election and dismissal of directors (or riji) and corporate auditors (or kanji) of the Medical Corporation, and the approval of financial statements and statutory business reports of the Medical Corporation.
*** “Equity interest (or mochibun)” means the right to receive distribution of the residual assets of a Japanese Medical Corporation in proportion to the amount of contribution (Article 10.3.3.2 brackets of the Supplementary Provision of the Japanese Medical Care Act.). However, the procedures for an equity interest (or mochibun) holder to exercise and realize the right to receive distribution of the residual assets of the Medical Corporation is more complicated than that of a stock corporation due to the restrictions under the Medical Care Act.
Financial Overview
For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, we generated revenues of $173,607,489 and $205,415,542, respectively, we reported net income attributable to SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated of $50,985,613 and $46,614,275, respectively, and cash flows provided by operating activities of $24,668,496 and $20,582,933, respectively. As of December 31, 2025, we had retained earnings of $240,448,620.
Our primary mission is to provide quality comprehensive management services to the MCs and expand our “Shonan Beauty Clinic” brand. We plan to achieve the mission by maintaining and strengthening our market position and brand in the cosmetic medical treatment management market in Japan, Vietnam and Singapore, and by growing our presence globally.
Further information regarding our business is provided in “Part I, Item 1. Business” of this Annual Report.
Results of Operations
Comparison of Results of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2025 and 2024
Because we acquired control of Waqoo, Inc. ("Waqoo") on December 19, 2025 and consolidated the financial information of Waqoo and its subsidiary on a three-month reporting lag, Waqoo’s results of operations did not impact our consolidated results for the year ended December 31, 2025.
The following table summarizes our operating income as reflected in our consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, and presents information regarding amounts and percentage changes during those periods.
For the YearsEnded December 31,
Amount % of revenue Amount % of revenue Amount %
Note: Percentages are calculated as a percentage of total revenue and may not sum due to rounding.
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Revenues, Net
Revenues, net generated from different revenue streams consist of the following:
For the YearsEnded December 31, Variance
Revenues, net, decreased by 15.48% from $205,415,542 for the year ended December 31, 2024 to $173,607,489 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Japanese Yen (“JPY”) against the U.S. dollar appreciated during the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the year ended December 31, 2024. The average rate against the dollar was 149.6233 yen for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to 151.4405 yen for the year ended December 31, 2024. For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, we generated net revenues of $173,607,489 (JPY25,976 million) and $205,415,542 (JPY31,108 million), respectively, we reported net income of $51,045,023 (JPY7,636 million) and $46,689,892 (JPY7,071 million), respectively. Overall, the favorable impacts of the period-to-period foreign exchange rate changes on net revenues and net income were $2,083,191 and $620,557, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2025.
The main reasons for the variance of $31,808,053 in revenues, net per revenue stream are as follows:
Franchising Revenue
Franchising revenue for the year ended December 31, 2025 decreased to $45,943,241 by $15,089,791, or 24.72%, from $61,033,032 for the year ended December 31, 2024. This decrease was mainly due to the revision of the fee structure for determining service fees for each clinic of MCs based on the size, scale and performance of each clinic effective as of April 1, 2025, partially offset by the appreciation of JPY.
Procurement Revenue
The procurement revenue for the year ended December 31, 2025 increased to $56,053,171 by $1,238,772, or 2.26%, from $54,814,399 for the year ended December 31, 2024. This increase was mainly due to the appreciation of JPY.
Management Services Revenue
The management services revenue for the year ended December 31, 2025 decreased to $29,628,534 by $23,484,621, or 44.22%, from $53,113,155 for the year ended December 31, 2024. This decrease was mainly due to (i) the discontinuation of clinic operation staff supporting services that had been provided by Shobikai Sub to MCs since the third quarter of 2024, because the Company completed the merger of Shobikai Sub with and into Lange Sub and the related business license that was held by Shobikai Sub became invalid upon the completion of the merger in January 2025, (ii) the decrease in the revenue in connection with customer rewards program offered to customers of the franchisee clinics and (iii) the revision of the fee structure for determining service fees for each clinic of MCs based on the size, scale and performance of each clinic effective as of April 1, 2025, partially offset by revenues from MB career lounge Co., Ltd., which was acquired in July 2025 and by the appreciation of JPY.
Rental Services Revenue
The rental services revenue for the year ended December 31, 2025 increased to $23,032,651 by $6,890,937, or 42.69%, from $16,141,714 for the year ended December 31, 2024. This increase was mainly due to the opening of new clinics resulting in the increased demand for medical equipment from new clinics and replacing laser hair removal equipment from existing clinics as well as the appreciation of JPY.
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Others
The other revenues for the year ended December 31, 2025 decreased to $18,949,892 by $1,363,350, or 6.71%, from $20,313,242 for the year ended December 31, 2024. This decrease was mainly due to the disposal of its subsidiaries, SBC Kijimadaira Resort Inc. and Skynet Academy Co., Ltd., in December 2024, a decrease in PC equipment sales revenue as the MCs' clinics had updated their PC equipment during the year ended December 31, 2024 with no such demand during the year ended December 31, 2025. The decrease was partially offset by revenues from Aesthetic Healthcare Holdings Pte. Ltd. and its subsidiaries, which were acquired in November 2024.
Cost of Revenues
Cost of revenues for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $46,323,767 compared to $49,365,035 for the year ended December 31, 2024. The decrease was mainly due to the Company’s effort of the cost reduction, as well as the discontinuation of clinic operation supporting services provided by Shobikai Sub to MCs since the third quarter of 2024, and the Company then terminated the employment of the related staff. As a result, cost of revenues decreased overall, despite a partial offset from higher purchase costs resulting from the demand for replacing laser hair removal equipment from the MCs.
Gross Profit
Gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $127,283,722 compared to $156,050,507 for the year ended December 31, 2024. The decrease in gross profit by $28,766,785 or 18.43% was mainly due to the decrease in franchising revenue and management services revenue with relatively high gross margin as a result of the factors described above.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 were as follows:
For the YearsEnded December 31, Variance
The operating expenses decreased to $59,797,324 for the year ended December 31, 2025 by $25,949,473, or 30.26%, from $85,746,797 for the year ended December 31, 2024. The decrease was mainly due to the decrease in impairment loss on intangible asset and the decrease in stock-based compensation, partially offset by the increase in consulting and professional service fees.
An impairment loss was recognized for the year ended December 31, 2024 related to an intangible asset, patent use right. No such impairment loss was recognized for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Stock-based compensation was recognized as an expense for the year ended December 31, 2024 related to warrants issued to a service provider that supported SBC’s listing process. No such expense was recognized for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Consulting and professional service fees increased by $2,467,041, or 16.95%, to $17,022,128 for the year ended December 31, 2025 from $14,555,087 for the year ended December 31, 2024, mainly due to the increase in legal, tax, and market research expenses associated with ongoing public company compliance and related matters following the Company’s listing.
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Other Income (Expenses)
Other income (expenses) for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, were as follows:
For the YearsEnded December 31, Variance
Other income (expenses), net was $14,579,232 for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to $3,152,107 for the year ended December 31, 2024. The increase in other income (expense) by $11,427,125 or 362.52% was mainly due to a gain on redemption of life insurance policies of $8,746,138 in 2025, partially offset by the absence of the gain on disposal of subsidiary of $3,813,609 that was recognized in the year ended December 31, 2024. In addition, the other income was $5,113,637 for the year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to $3,914,297 for the year ended December 31, 2024. The increase was mainly due to a gain on the sale of land recognized in October 2025, which resulted from the closure of the clinic in Irvine, California, partially offset by the absence of a gain on the disposal of Cell Pro Japan Co., Ltd. recorded on January 1, 2024. The other expense was $1,321,064 for the year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to $5,463,153 for the year ended December 31, 2024. The decrease was mainly due to an unrealized loss recognized on the Company’s investment in a public entity with readily determinable fair value for the year ended December 31, 2024, while no similarly significant loss was recognized for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Income Tax Expense
Income tax expense for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $31,020,607 compared to $26,765,925 for the year ended December 31, 2024. The increase in income tax expense by $4,254,682 or 15.90% was mainly due to the increase of deferred tax expenses recognized and the appreciation of JPY.
The effective tax rate was 37.80% and 36.44% for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The increase of 1.36 percentage points was mainly due to the deemed contribution in connection with the price modification on disposal of an aircraft (a one-time item) to General Incorporated Association SBC, an entity controlled by the CEO of the Company, who is also the controlling shareholder of the Company, which was treated as a taxable gain under the Japanese tax law with no corresponding income being recognized for consolidation purposes.
Net Income
As a result of the foregoing, we reported a net income of $51,045,023 for the year ended December 31, 2025, representing an increase of $4,355,131 or 9.33% from $46,689,892 for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Net Income Attributable to Non-controlling Interests
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests was $59,410 for the year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to net income attributable to non-controlling interests of $75,617 for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of December 31, 2025, the Company had $163,773,838 in cash and cash equivalents compared to $125,044,092 as of December 31, 2024. In addition, the Company had $29,899,751 in accounts receivable as of December 31, 2025 compared to $30,260,113 as of December 31, 2024. The Company’s accounts receivable includes balances due from customers for the services and goods provided by the Company and accepted by customers.
As of December 31, 2025, the Company’s working capital balance was $170,103,112. In assessing liquidity, management monitors and analyzes the Company’s cash and cash equivalents, ability to generate sufficient future earnings, and operating and capital investment commitments. The Company believes that its current cash and cash equivalents from operations and borrowings from banks will be sufficient to meet its working capital needs for the next 12 months from the date of issuance of the audited financial statements included in this Annual Report.
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To the extent additional funds are necessary to meet our long-term liquidity needs as we continue to execute our business strategy, we anticipate that they will be obtained through the incurrence of indebtedness, equity financings or a combination of these potential sources of funds. While we face uncertainties regarding the size and timing of our fundraising, which will be affected by general economic, financial, and other factors that may be beyond our control, we believe that we will be able to continue to meet our current business needs through the use of cash flows generated from operations and stockholder working capital, as needed.
The Company evaluates its capital allocation practices with the objective of enhancing stockholder value, while considering performance, the business environment, macroeconomic conditions and other relevant factors. The Company expects to deploy capital for investment opportunities that align with its growth strategy, selectively pursuing prospects in the expanding global medical aesthetics market. Additionally, the Company continues to evaluate alternative methods for deployment of capital, including in the form of dividends to stockholders and repurchases of shares of common stock. The actual timing, manner and value of any such options will depend on several factors, including the market price of our stock, general market and economic conditions, our liquidity requirements, applicable legal requirement and other business considerations.
Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2025 and 2024
The following table provides a summary of our cash flows for the periods indicated.
For the YearsEnded December 31, Variance
Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities was $24,668,496 for the year ended December 31, 2025, mainly derived from net income of $51,045,023 for the year, reconciled by a gain on redemption of life insurance policies of $8,746,138 and deferred income tax expense of $5,326,982, and net changes in operating assets and liabilities, which mainly included an increase in finance lease receivables – related parties of $12,746,857, a decrease in customer loans receivable of $15,821,375, a decrease in notes payable - related parties of $14,252,502, and a decrease in income tax payable of $11,662,531.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $20,582,933 for the year ended December 31, 2024, mainly derived from net income of $46,689,892 for the year, reconciled by stock-based compensation of $13,022,692, impairment loss on intangible asset of $15,058,965, a gain on disposal of subsidiary of $3,813,609, deferred income tax benefit of $14,417,087, and net changes in operating assets and liabilities, which mainly included an increase in income tax payable of $11,228,429, a decrease in customer loans receivable of $18,477,327, a decrease in accounts payable of $9,588,067, a decrease in notes payable – related parties of $34,756,754, a decrease in advances from customers - related parties of $9,144,031, and a decrease in accrued liabilities and other current liabilities of $12,096,825.
Investing Activities
During the year ended December 31, 2025, net cash used in investing activities of $20,971,552 was mainly the result of the equity method investments of $20 million, the cash paid for acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired of $22.9 million, offset by proceeds from redemption of life insurance policies of $17.7 million.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, net cash used in investing activities of $10,102,410 was mainly the result of payments made on behalf of related parties of $5.6 million, cash paid for acquisition of a subsidiary, net of cash received of $4.2 million, purchase of property and equipment of $2.6 million and purchase of convertible note of $1.7 million, partially offset by repayments from related parties of $6.6 million.
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Financing Activities
During the year ended December 31, 2025, net cash provided by financing activities of $38,292,183 was mainly due to the borrowings from bank and others of $34.8 million and the deemed contribution in connection with the price modification on disposal of property and equipment of $10.4 million, offset by repurchase of common stock of $5.0 million.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, net cash provided by financing activities of $22,965,400 was mainly due to the proceeds from reverse recapitalization, net of transaction costs of $11.7 million, borrowings from bank and others of $6.6 million and borrowings from related parties of $5.5 million.
Recent Developments
Announcement of Final Results of Tender Offer for Waqoo, Inc. Shares
On December 13, 2025, the Company announced the final results of the tender offer (the “Tender Offer”) conducted by SBC Medical Group Co., Ltd. (“SBC Japan”) for shares of the common stock of Waqoo, Inc. (“Waqoo”), a Japanese corporation listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market.
Below is a summary of the Tender Offer and the results:
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Tender Offeror: SBC Medical Group Co., Ltd.
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Target: Waqoo, Inc. (TSE Growth: 4937)
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Securities Sought: Common stock of Waqoo
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Offer Period: November 14, 2025 through December 12, 2025
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Offer Price: ¥1,900 per share
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Maximum Number of Shares to Be Purchased: 575,000 shares
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Minimum Number of Shares to Be Purchased: None
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Total number of shares tendered: 637,817 shares
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Total number of shares purchased: 575,052 shares
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Settlement Date: December 19, 2025
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Settlement Agent: SBI SECURITIES Co., Ltd.
As the total number of tendered shares exceeded the maximum planned purchase volume of 575,000 shares, the Tender Offeror purchased shares on a pro rata basis in accordance with Japanese tender offer regulations. As a result, a total of 575,052 shares were purchased, and the remaining shares in excess of such allocation were not purchased, on December 19, 2025.
In addition, the Company's CEO, also the largest shareholder of Waqoo, transferred all of his remaining shares to SBC Japan through an off-market transaction outside of the Tender Offer, also effective as of December 19, 2025. As a result of these transactions, along with the previously held equity interest in Waqoo, SBC Japan’s ownership ratio of the voting rights of Waqoo exceeded 50% as of the settlement date.
Additional Share Repurchase Program
On December 29, 2025, the Company’s board of directors authorized an additional share repurchase program with an aggregate purchase limit of up to USD 20 million. On December 30, 2025, the Company’s registration statement on Form S-3 was declared effective by the SEC. On December 31, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing the authorization of the program. The program is effective from December 31, 2025 through December 31, 2026, and may be modified, suspended or discontinued at any time in the Company’s discretion. The program is intended to enable the Company to conduct flexible repurchases of its common stock in the future, and the Company anticipates utilizing surplus cash and future free cash flow to fund repurchases.
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Strategic Equity Investment in OrangeTwist (through OT Midco)
On December 29, 2025, we completed a strategic minority equity investment in OT Midco Holdings, LLC (“OT Midco”), through which we hold an indirect minority interest in Orange Twist, LLC and its subsidiaries (collectively, “OrangeTwist”), acquiring an approximately 18.2% voting interest for total cash consideration of $20 million (the “Transaction”). In addition, we committed to subscribe for and purchase additional common units in December 2026 for an aggregate purchase price of $5.0 million. In connection with the Transaction, we and OrangeTwist agreed to cooperate in good faith to negotiate a future collaboration agreement to explore potential commercial arrangements on a non-binding basis and entered into a side letter containing non-competition covenants, subject to specified terms and conditions.
Failures of Oversight of Related Party Transactions and Executive Compensation
In connection with management’s assessment of internal control over financial reporting for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, we identified deficiencies in our governance and approval processes relating to the oversight of related party transactions and executive compensation matters.
Specifically, (i) compensation paid by our subsidiary, SBC Medical Group Co., Ltd., to the mother of our Chief Executive Officer, who serves as an officer of that subsidiary, was not timely identified as a related party transaction for our Audit Committee review and approval purposes, and (ii) a bonus paid to our Chief Financial Officer was not formally approved through the Compensation Committee process on a timely basis.
These deficiencies were considered in management’s evaluation of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025 and were indicative of the continuing material weaknesses described in Part II, Item 9A, “Controls and Procedures.” These matters related to deficiencies in governance and approval processes and did not involve the misappropriation of company assets.
In March 2026, the Audit Committee and Compensation Committee reviewed and ratified these arrangements. Management concluded that the underlying payments were for valid business purposes and have been appropriately recorded as expenses in the Company's consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Contractual Obligations
Lease Agreements
The Company holds a significant number of leases classified as operating leases for offices and sublease purposes, and finance leases for certain medical and office equipment.
As of December 31, 2025, the future maturity of lease liabilities is as follows:
Years ending December 31, Finance Lease Operating Lease
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Bank and Other Borrowings
The Company borrowed loans from various banks and other financial institutions for working capital, security investments, and mergers and acquisitions purpose.
As of December 31, 2025, future minimum borrowing payments are as follows:
Years ending December 31, Principal Repayment
Thereafter —
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements (Off-Balance Sheet Transactions)
There are no off-balance sheet arrangements as of December 31, 2025 and 2024.
Foreign Exchange Rate Risk
We are exposed to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations because our business is primarily conducted in Japan and most of our revenues and costs are denominated in Japanese yen, whereas our reporting currency is U.S. dollar. The weakening of the Japanese yen against the U.S. dollar would have a negative impact on our financial results and vice versa.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
We prepare our consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP, which requires us to make judgments, estimates and assumptions. We continually evaluate these estimates and assumptions based on the most recently available information, our own historical experiences and various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Since the use of estimates is an integral component of the financial reporting process, actual results could differ from our expectations as a result of changes in our estimates. Some of our accounting policies require a higher degree of judgment than others in their application and require us to make significant accounting estimates. We believe that critical accounting policies as disclosed in this Annual Report reflect the more significant judgements and estimates used in preparation of our consolidated financial statements.
The following descriptions of critical accounting policies and estimates should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and other disclosures included in this Annual Report. When reviewing our consolidated financial statements, you should consider our selection of critical accounting policies, the judgments and other uncertainties affecting the application of such policies and the sensitivity of reported results to changes in conditions and assumptions.
Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions
Business combinations are recorded using the acquisition method of accounting. The purchase price of the acquisition is allocated to the tangible assets, liabilities, identifiable intangible assets acquired and non-controlling interest, if any, based on their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date. The excess of the purchase price over those fair values is recorded as goodwill. Acquisition-related expenses are expensed as incurred. Consideration transferred in a business acquisition is measured at the fair value as of the date of acquisition. Transaction costs directly attributable to the acquisition are expensed as incurred.
If investment involves the acquisition of an asset or group of assets that does not meet the definition of a business, the transaction is accounted for as an asset acquisition. An asset acquisition is recorded at cost, which includes capitalized transaction costs, and does not result in the recognition of goodwill. The cost of the acquisition is allocated to the assets acquired on the basis of relative fair values.
Fair value is determined based upon the guidance of ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, and generally are determined using Level 2 inputs and Level 3 inputs. The determination of fair value involves the use of significant judgment and estimates. The Company utilizes the assistance of a third-party appraiser to determine the fair value as of the date of an acquisition.
In a business combination or asset acquisition, the Company may recognize identifiable intangibles that meet either or both the contractual legal criterion or the separability criterion.
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The Company, with the assistance of a third-party valuation specialist, determined the fair value of the intangible assets identified in conjunction with the acquisition of Waqoo was estimated using 1) income approach with the multi-period excess earnings method, which requires management to make significant estimates and assumptions related to forecasted revenues and cash flows and the discount rates. We believe the accounting estimate for valuation of intangible assets and goodwill in connection with the business combination of Waqoo is a critical accounting estimate because our estimates of the fair value are based upon assumptions believed to be reasonable, but which are inherently uncertain and, as a result, actual results may differ from estimates.
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue from franchising services, procurement services, management services and other services under ASC Topic 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers”.
To determine revenue recognition for contracts with customers, the Company performs the following five steps: (i) identify the contract(s) with the customer, (ii) identify the performance obligations in the contract, (iii) determine the transaction price, including variable consideration to the extent that it is probable that a significant future reversal will not occur, (iv) allocate the transaction price to the respective performance obligations in the contract, and (v) recognize revenue when (or as) the Company satisfies the performance obligation. Revenue amount represents the invoiced value, net of consumption tax and applicable local government levies, if any. The consumption tax on sales is calculated at 10% of gross sales. The Company does not have significant remaining unfulfilled performance obligations or contract balances.
The Company reports revenue on a gross or net basis based on management’s assessment of whether the Company acts as a principal or agent in the transaction. The determination of whether the Company acts as a principal or an agent in a transaction is based on the evaluation of whether (i) the Company is primarily responsible for fulfilling the promise to provide the specified goods or service, (ii) the Company has inventory risk before the specified good or service has been transferred to a customer or after transfer of control to the customer and (iii) the Company has discretion in establishing the price for the specified good or service. If the terms of a transaction do not indicate the Company is acting as a principal in the transaction, then the Company is acting as an agent in the transaction and the associated revenues are recognized on a net basis.
The Company recognizes revenue from rental services under ASC Topic 842, “Leases”.
The Company currently generates its revenue from the following main sources:
Franchising Revenue
The Company generates franchising revenue by licensing its intellectual properties, including but not limited to the Company’s brand name (“Shonan Beauty Clinic”), trade name, patents, and trademarks, and by providing consulting services to enhance the value of “Shonan Beauty Clinic” brand, as a franchisor pursuant to franchise agreements with the medical corporations (the “MCs”) in Japan. Prior to April 2025, revenue was based on a fixed amount to each MC and a fixed amount to each clinic of the MCs; starting from April 2025, the clinic-level monthly fee is determined based on the facility type, operational tenure, and operational performance of each clinic of the MCs, rather than a uniform flat fee for all clinics. The revenue is recognized over time as services are rendered.
Procurement Revenue
The Company generates procurement services revenue by purchasing primarily advertising services and medical materials from qualified vendors on behalf of MCs to maintain brand quality consistency. Procurement services revenue is recognized at the point in time upon the delivery of products or over time as services are performed. Occasionally, the Company receives vendor discounts on certain large purchases. It recognizes revenue based on actual payments. Prior to June 2025, any over-collection resulting from such discounts was returned to MCs; since June 2025, it is retained for future transactions.
Management Services Revenue
The Company provides loyalty program management services, labor supporting services, function supporting services and management consulting services to MCs.
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Loyalty program management services
The Company awards loyalty points on behalf of MCs to MCs’ customers, who earn loyalty points from each qualified purchase made at the loyalty program participating clinics of MCs, in exchange for a handling fee. The revenue is based on a percentage of the related payment amount made by MCs’ customers and is recognized when the loyalty points are awarded.
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At the time loyalty points are awarded, a MC pays the Company cash in an amount equivalent to the awarded loyalty points, which is recorded as advances from customers. When a MC’s customers redeem the loyalty points, the Company returns the cash back to the MC in an amount equivalent to the redeemed loyalty points. The awarded loyalty points expire if a MC’s customer does not make any additional qualified purchase at a participating clinic within a year. The Company accumulates and tracks the points on behalf of MCs until the loyalty points expire at which time the Company recognizes an amount equivalent to the expired loyalty points as revenue.
The Company also awards certain points to MCs’ customers on behalf of MCs for free in order to increase the volume of MC’s sales, from which the Company earns other types of revenues, such as royalty income. When a MC’s customers redeem such points, the Company reimburses MC in an amount equivalent to the used free points. The redemption of such points is recorded as a reduction of the revenue recognized.
The Company is an agent in the management of loyalty programs, and as a result, revenues are recognized net of the cost of redemptions.
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Labor supporting services
The Company generates revenue by dispatching staff to MCs to provide a range of services, primarily including IT, and administrative services. The Company recognizes the revenue over the time when services are rendered. Starting from April 2025, the monthly fee for each clinic is determined using the same key criteria described above under “Franchising Revenue.”
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Function supporting services
The revenue is derived from providing functional supporting services to MCs, such as accounting and human resources services. The Company recognizes revenue based on a monthly service fee over the time when services are rendered. Starting from April 2025, the monthly fee for each clinic is determined using the same key criteria described above under “Franchising Revenue.”
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Management consulting services
The Company generates revenue by providing consulting services to MCs in relation to business operations of cosmetic dermatology. The Company recognizes the revenue over the time when services are rendered.
Rental Services Revenue
The Company generates rental income from operating leases and sales-type leases, which is accounted for under ASC Topic 842. Operating lease revenue is generally recognized on straight-line basis over the terms of the lease agreements and sales-type leases revenue is generally recognized on the lease commitment date.
Other Revenues
The Company generates other miscellaneous revenues such as beauty and health services revenue, leasehold improvement services revenue, real estate brokerage services revenue, interest income, etc. These revenues are recognized when the Company satisfies performance obligations.
Long-term Investments in MCs — Related Parties
Long-term investments in MCs — related parties represent the payments to obtain equity interests of the MCs in Japan, made by the Company through SBC Japan, a company designated as a MSC in Japan. In accordance with the Japanese Medical Care Act and articles of incorporation of the MCs, which are non-profit organizations, the equity interest holders of MCs are prohibited from receiving any profit distribution from MCs but have the right to receive distribution of the residual assets of the MCs in proportion to the amount of their contribution. As of the balance sheet dates, the investments represent probable future benefit to be realized at the time of dissolution of MCs or the equity interests being sold. The payments made for such investments are classified as investing activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows. The MCs are considered related parties as the relatives of the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of the Company being the Members of the MCs.
The investments in MCs — related parties are accounted for using a measurement alternative, under which the investments are measured at cost, less impairment, and adjusted for observable price changes. The Company reviews the investments in MCs for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable, especially the investments in Medical Corporation Jukeikai (“MC Jukeikai”) and Medical Corporation Ritz Cosmetic Surgery (“MC Ritz”), which represent the vast majority of the Company’s investments in MCs balance.
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Impairment Consideration of Investments in MC Jukeikai and MC Ritz
Although these two MCs are non-profit entities, their principal operations are providing health care services and they derive primary source of their revenue from the sale of goods and services, rather than the fund contributions.
No indicator of impairment was noticed based on the Company’s qualitative assessment of impairment. As the Company provides comprehensive management services to these two MCs, including accounting and bookkeeping services, the Company has access to MCs’ financial information. In addition to the external market conditions and trends within the MCs’ industry, the Company considered the MCs’ operating performance, such as sales, increase in sales, and net income (loss) when performing its qualitative assessment. As of December 31, 2025, the carrying value of the investments in the two MCs was higher than their net assets, respectively, because the Company acquired the equity interests with the considerations paid higher than the net asset values at the respective purchase dates due to the expected growth and expansion of the MCs.
For management’s additional internal analysis purposes, the Company estimates the residual values of the two MCs at dissolution when needed, using the income approach with the discounted cash flow method, which estimates the fair values of the MCs by the present worth of the net economic benefit to be received by MCs. Management applies significant judgment and assumptions related to estimation, including but not limited to the forecasted revenues, the selection of an expected EBITDA margin assumption for the forecast period, forecasted future cash flows, and the discounted rate. The Company currently expects the residual values at the dissolution of the MCs will not be less than the carrying values of the investments in MCs. The management is not aware of any legal or regulatory limitations on the Company’s ability to realize the full amount of proceeds generated from a liquidation of the MCs.
Emerging Growth Company
We are an “emerging growth company,” as defined in Section 2(a) of the Securities Act, as modified by the JOBS Act, and we will take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not emerging growth companies including, but not limited to, not being required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in our periodic reports and proxy statements, and exemptions from the requirements of holding a nonbinding advisory vote on executive compensation and stockholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved.
Further, Section 102(b)(1) of the JOBS Act exempts emerging growth companies from being required to comply with new or revised financial accounting standards until private companies (that is, those that have not had a Securities Act registration statement declared effective or do not have a class of securities registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) are required to comply with the new or revised financial accounting standards. The JOBS Act provides that a company can elect to opt out of the extended transition period and comply with the requirements that apply to non-emerging growth companies but any such election to opt out is irrevocable. We have elected not to opt out of such extended transition period, which means that when a standard is issued or revised and it has different application dates for public or private companies, we, as an emerging growth company, can adopt the new or revised standard at the time private companies adopt the new or revised standard.
Smaller Reporting Company
Additionally, we are a “smaller reporting company,” as defined in Item 10(f)(1) of Regulation S-K. Smaller reporting companies may take advantage of certain reduced disclosure obligations, including, among other things, providing only two years of audited financial statements. We will remain a smaller reporting company until the last day of the fiscal year in which (i) the market value of our common stock held by non-affiliates exceeds $250 million as of the last business day of our second fiscal quarter, or (ii) our annual revenue exceeded $100 million during such completed fiscal year and the market value of our common stock held by non-affiliates exceeds $700 million as of the last business day of our second fiscal quarter. If we continue to be a smaller reporting company at the time we cease to be an emerging growth company, we may continue to rely on exemptions from these certain reduced disclosure requirements that are available to smaller reporting companies.
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act and are not required to provide the information otherwise required under this item.
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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
SBC MEDICAL GROUP HOLDINGS INCORPORATED
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PCAOB ID: 206) F-2
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 F-3
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements F-9
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of
SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, and the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income, changes in stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for the years then ended, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ MaloneBailey, LLP
www.malonebailey.com
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2023.
Tokyo, Japan
March 27, 2026
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SBC MEDICAL GROUP HOLDINGS INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS
Current assets:
Short-term investments – related parties 319,193 —
Non-current assets:
Finance lease receivables, non-current – related parties 13,746,513 8,397,582
Finance lease right-of-use assets 450,874 —
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Notes payables, current – related parties — 26,255
Finance lease liabilities, current 132,946 —
Non-current liabilities:
Notes payables, non-current – related parties — 5,334
Finance lease liabilities, non-current 116,527 —
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SBC MEDICAL GROUP HOLDINGS INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS — (Continued)
Commitments and contingencies (Note 22)
Stockholders’ equity:
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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SBC MEDICAL GROUP HOLDINGS INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the YearsEnded December 31,
Operating expenses:
Impairment loss on intangible asset — 15,058,965
Other income (expenses):
Gain on redemption of life insurance policies 8,746,138 —
Gain on disposal of subsidiary — 3,813,609
Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests 59,410 75,617
Other comprehensive loss:
Net income per share attributable to SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated
Basic and diluted $ 0.50 $ 0.48
Weighted average shares outstanding
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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SBC MEDICAL GROUP HOLDINGS INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024
Number Amount Capital Number Amount Earnings Loss Equity Interests Equity
Issuance of common stock as incentive shares 339,565 34 (34 ) — — — — — — —
Issuance of common stock as incentive shares 860,435 86 (86 ) — — — — — — —
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the YearsEnded December 31,
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Impairment loss on intangible asset — 15,058,965
Gain on disposal of subsidiary — (3,813,609 )
Gain on redemption of life insurance policies (8,746,138 ) —
Gain on previously held equity interest (815,328 ) —
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts payable - related parties (8,571 ) 682,320
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of convertible note — (1,700,000 )
Advances to related parties — (622,804 )
Purchase of short-term investments - related parties (334,173 ) —
Purchase of cryptocurrencies (424,250 ) —
Proceeds from disposal of cryptocurrencies 457,828 —
Purchase of equity method investments (20,062,642 ) —
Proceeds from redemption of life insurance policies 17,735,717 —
Disposal of subsidiaries, net of cash disposed of — (832,416 )
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment 7,478,783 —
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SBC MEDICAL GROUP HOLDINGS INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS — (Continued)
For the YearsEnded December 31,
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from reverse recapitalization, net of transaction costs — 11,707,417
Proceeds from exercise of stock warrants — 31,374
Repayments of finance lease liabilities (331,365 ) —
Repurchase of common stock (4,999,997 ) —
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Issuance of common stock as incentive shares $ 86 $ —
Issuance of common stock from conversion of convertible note $ — $ 2,700,000
Deemed contribution in connection with disposal of subsidiaries $ — $ 1,473,571
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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SBC MEDICAL GROUP HOLDINGS INCORPORATED
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 — ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
Business Overview
SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated was originally incorporated under the laws of the state of Delaware on March 11, 2022 as a special purpose acquisition corporation under the name Pono Capital Two, Inc. (“Pono”) for the purpose of entering into a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses.
SBC Medical Group, Inc. (formerly known as SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated, “Legacy SBC”), through its consolidated subsidiaries and variable interest entity (“VIE”), is principally engaged in the medical industry and provides comprehensive management services to the medical corporations and their clinics, including but not limited to licensure of the use of the trademark and brand name of “Shonan Beauty Clinic”, sales of medical equipment, medical consumables procurement services, and management of customer loyalty program, etc.
Reverse Recapitalization
On September 17, 2024, Pono consummated the merger transaction pursuant to the agreement by and among Pono, Pono Two Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Merger Sub”) and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pono, and Legacy SBC (the “Merger Agreement”), whereby Merger Sub merged with and into Legacy SBC, the separate corporate existence of Merger Sub ceased and Legacy SBC survived the merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of Pono (the “Merger”). The Merger and the other transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement are collectively referred to as the “Business Combination.” In connection with the closing of the Business Combination, Pono changed its name to “SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated” and Legacy SBC changed its name to “SBC Medical Group, Inc.” and the existing equity holders of Legacy SBC exchanged their equity interests of Legacy SBC for equity interests of Pono.
On September 17, 2024, in connection with the closing of the Business Combination, the Company received net cash of $11,707,417. The Company also assumed $416,799 in prepaid expenses and other current assets, $1,108 in accounts payable, $14,431 in income tax payable, $2,700,000 in convertible note payable, which was subsequently converted to 270,000 shares upon the closing of the Business Combination, $1,000,789 in accrued liabilities and other current liabilities, common stock of $508 and additional paid-in capital of $8,407,380.
The total net cash proceeds from the Business Combination of $11,707,417 were available to repay certain indebtedness, transaction costs and for general corporate purposes, which primarily consisted of investment banking, legal, accounting, and other professional fees as follows:
Cash—Pono working capital cash $ 766,735
Less: transaction costs and advisory fees 5,790,727
Net proceeds from Pono Merger $ 11,707,417
The Business Combination was accounted for as a reverse recapitalization under the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). Legacy SBC was determined to be the accounting acquirer and Pono was treated as the acquired company for financial reporting purposes. Accordingly, the financial statements of the combined company represent a continuation of the financial statements of Legacy SBC.
Unless the context indicates otherwise, any references herein to the “Company”, “we”, “us” and “our” refer to 1) Legacy SBC and its consolidated subsidiaries and VIE, prior to the consummation of the Business Combination, and to 2) SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated (formerly Pono Capital Two, Inc.) and its consolidated subsidiaries and VIE, following the Business Combination. Reference herein to “Pono” refers to Pono Capital Two, Inc. prior to the consummation of the Business Combination.
Reorganization
In June 2020 and April 2022, SBC Inc., a company incorporated in Japan in June 2007, and Advice Innovation Co., Ltd., a company incorporated in Japan in December 2018, were merged with and into SBC Medical Group Co., Ltd. (“SBC Japan”), respectively, with SBC Japan being the surviving entity in such mergers. SBC Japan is a company incorporated in Japan in September 2017 and previously known as Aikawa Medical Management Co., Ltd.
In April 2023, SBC Japan acquired 100% equity interest of L’Ange Cosmetique Co., Ltd. (“L’Ange Sub”), a company incorporated in Japan in June 2003, and Shobikai Co., Ltd. (“Shobikai Sub”), a company incorporated in Japan in June 2014, through share exchange. As a result, L’Ange Sub and Shobikai Sub became wholly owned subsidiaries of SBC Japan.
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SBC MEDICAL GROUP HOLDINGS INCORPORATED
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 — ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS (cont.)
In August 2023, SBC Japan and L’Ange Sub disposed of their entire equity interest in Ai Inc. and Lange Inc., respectively, both incorporated in the Federated States of Micronesia in January 2022, for cash. As a result, Ai Inc. and Lange Inc. ceased to be subsidiaries of the Company, with the related investment in capital being treated as a deemed distribution and the disposal proceeds treated as a deemed contribution.
In September 2023, Legacy SBC acquired 100% equity interest of SBC Japan through share exchange with one share of its common stock. As a result, SBC Japan became a wholly owned subsidiary of Legacy SBC.
The above reorganization has been accounted for as a recapitalization among entities under common control since the same controlling shareholder controlled these entities before and after the reorganization. The consolidation of the Company has been accounted for at historical cost and prepared on the basis as if the transactions had become effective as of the beginning of the earliest period presented in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
Corporate Structure
As of December 31, 2025, the Company’s major subsidiaries and VIE are as follows:
Subsidiaries
SBC Medical Group, Inc. US January 20, 2023 100% Investment holding
Liesta Co., Ltd. Japan December 15, 2020 100% Real estate brokerage services
SBC Sealane Co., Ltd. Japan June 7, 2022 100% Leasehold improvement services
SBC Marketing Co., Ltd. Japan June 30, 2022 100% Marketing services
Medical Payment Co., Ltd. Japan June 30, 2022 75% Loan services
Shoubikai Medical Vietnam Co., Ltd. Vietnam August 29, 2013 100% Cosmetic clinic
VIE
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SBC MEDICAL GROUP HOLDINGS INCORPORATED
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 — ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS (cont.)
*** Subsidiaries of Aesthetic Healthcare Holdings Pte. Ltd. (“AHH”)
NOTE 2 — SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).
The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the Company, its subsidiaries, and consolidated VIE for which the Company is the primary beneficiary. The results of the subsidiaries are consolidated from the date on which the Company obtained control and continue to be consolidated until the date that such control ceases. All significant transactions and balances among the Company’s subsidiaries, including the VIE, have been eliminated upon consolidation.
Reporting Lag
The Company reports AHH and its subsidiaries, which were acquired in November 2024, and Waqoo and its subsidiary, which were acquired in December 2025, on a three-month calendar lag allowing for the timely preparation of financial statements.
The Company recognizes its portion of the earnings or losses for its equity method investment in OT Midco on a three-month calendar lag to ensure consistency and timely filing of the Company's financial statements. See Note 5 for further information with respect to the investment in OT Midco.
This three-month reporting lag is with the exception of significant transactions or events that occur during the intervening period, if any.
Variable Interest Entities
In accordance with ASC Topic 810, “Consolidation”, the Company identifies its variable interests and analyzes to determine if the entity in which the Company has a variable interest is a VIE. Determination if a variable interest is a VIE includes both quantitative and qualitative consideration. For those entities determined to be VIEs within the scope of the VIE model, a further quantitative and qualitative analysis is performed to determine if the Company is deemed the primary beneficiary. The primary beneficiary is the party who has the power to direct the activities of a VIE that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and who has an obligation to absorb losses of the entity or a right to receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant.
The Company would consolidate those entities in which it is determined to be the primary beneficiary. The Company based its qualitative analysis on its review of the design of the entity, its organizational structure including decision-making ability and the relevant development, operating management and financial agreements.
The Company evaluates its relationship with its VIE on an ongoing basis to determine whether it continues to be the primary beneficiary of its consolidated VIE, or whether it has become the primary beneficiary of the VIE it does not consolidate.
Voting Model
If a legal entity fails to meet any of the three characteristics of a VIE, we then evaluate such entity under the voting model. Under the voting model, we consolidate the entity if we determine that we, directly or indirectly, have greater than 50% of the voting rights and that other equity holders do not have substantive participating rights.
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SBC MEDICAL GROUP HOLDINGS INCORPORATED
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 2 — SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont.)
Assessment of Medical Corporations in Japan
SBC Japan is designated as a medical service corporation (the “MSC”) to provide services to the Medical Corporations (the “MCs”) in Japan. To maintain and strengthen the business relationship, the Company has acquired equity interests in the following MCs throughout the years.
Medical Corporation Shobikai 100 % 0 %
Medical Corporation Kowakai 100 % 0 %
Medical Corporation Nasukai 100 % 0 %
Medical Corporation Aikeikai 100 % 0 %
Medical Corporation Jukeikai 100 % 0 %
Medical Corporation Ritz Cosmetic Surgery 100 % 0 %
As non-profit organizations, MCs are required to comply with the medical-related laws and regulations of the Japanese Medical Care Act (the “Act”, “Medical Care Act”). In accordance with the Act, the highest authority of MCs is its general meeting of members (the “Members”), with each Member having one voting right. The Company, through the MSC, has no right to elect the Members, no decision-making ability and no right to dividend or any profit distribution, but has the right to receive distribution of the residual assets of the MCs.
Since the not-for-profit entities scope exception to the variable interest model is applicable to the MCs, the Company evaluates its business relationship, franchisor-franchisee agreements and/or services agreements with the MCs in Japan under the voting model. The Company has concluded that consolidation of the MCs is not appropriate for the periods presented as it does not have a majority voting interest in the Members of the MCs nor does it have a controlling financial interest in the MCs. The equity interests in the MCs held by the Company are recorded as long-term investments in MCs — related parties on the consolidated balance sheets. The transactions between the MCs and the Company are disclosed in Note 20 — Related Party Transactions.
(b) Foreign Currency
The Company maintains its books and records in its local currency, mainly Japanese YEN (“JPY” or “¥”), which is a functional currency as being the primary currency of the economic environment in which its operation is conducted. Transactions denominated in currencies other than the functional currency are translated into the functional currency at the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency are translated into the functional currency using the applicable exchange rates at the balance sheet dates. The resulting exchange differences are recorded in the statements of operations.
The reporting currency of the Company is the United States Dollars (“US$” or “$”), and the accompanying financial statements have been expressed in US$. In accordance with ASC Topic 830-30, “Translations of Financial Statements”, assets and liabilities of the Company whose functional currency is not US$ are translated into US$, using the exchange rate on the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses are translated at average rates prevailing during the period. The gains and losses resulting from the translation of financial statements are recorded as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive loss within the statements of changes in stockholders’ equity.
Translation of amounts from local currency of the Company into US$1 has been made at the following exchange rates:
(c) Non-controlling Interests
Non-controlling interests in the consolidated balance sheets represent the portion of the equity in the subsidiaries not attributable, directly or indirectly, to the Company. The portion of the income or loss applicable to the non-controlling interests in subsidiaries is also separately reflected in the statements of operations.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 2 — SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont.)
(d) Use of Estimates
In preparing the consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP, management is required to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. These estimates are based on information available as of the date of the consolidated financial statements. Significant estimates required to be made by management include, but are not limited to, useful lives and impairment of long-lived assets, impairment of goodwill, impairment of long-term investments in MCs — related parties, valuation allowance of deferred tax assets, uncertain income tax positions, the recognition and measurement of impairment of investments in securities, allowance for credit losses, implicit interest rate of operating and finance leases, valuation and useful lives of intangible assets acquired in business combination and asset acquisition, and liability associated with unredeemed loyalty points. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and other assumptions it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances and evaluates these estimates on an on-going basis. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
(e) Reclassification
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications had no impact on net earnings and financial position.
(f) Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions
Business combinations are recorded using the acquisition method of accounting. The purchase price of the acquisition is allocated to the tangible assets, liabilities, identifiable intangible assets acquired and non-controlling interest, if any, based on their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date. The excess of the purchase price over those fair values is recorded as goodwill. Acquisition-related expenses are expensed as incurred. Consideration transferred in a business acquisition is measured at the fair value as of the date of acquisition. Transaction costs directly attributable to the acquisition are expensed as incurred.
If investment involves the acquisition of an asset or group of assets that does not meet the definition of a business, the transaction is accounted for as an asset acquisition. An asset acquisition is recorded at cost, which includes capitalized transaction costs, and does not result in the recognition of goodwill. The cost of the acquisition is allocated to the assets acquired on the basis of relative fair values.
Fair value is determined based upon the guidance of ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, and generally are determined using Level 2 inputs and Level 3 inputs. The determination of fair value involves the use of significant judgment and estimates. The Company utilizes the assistance of a third-party appraiser to determine the fair value as of the date of an acquisition.
In a business combination or asset acquisition, the Company may recognize identifiable intangibles that meet either or both the contractual legal criterion or the separability criterion.
(g) Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and deposits in banks and other financial institutions that are unrestricted as to withdrawal or use, and which have original maturities of three months or less. The Company maintains bank accounts in the United States, Japan, Singapore and Vietnam.
(h) Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable represent the Company’s right to an amount of consideration that is unconditional (only the passage of time is required before payment of the consideration is due). The Company’s accounts receivable balances are unsecured, bear no interest and are due upon normally within a year from the date of the sale.
The Company adopted Accounting Standards Updates (“ASU”) No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments — Credit Losses: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments on January 1, 2021.
The allowance for credit losses reflects the Company’s current estimate of credit losses expected to be incurred over the life of the receivables. The Company considers various factors in establishing, monitoring, and adjusting its allowance for credit losses including the aging of receivables and aging trends, customer creditworthiness and specific exposures related to particular customers. The Company also monitors other risk factors and forward-looking information, such as country specific risks and economic factors that may affect a customer’s ability to pay in establishing and adjusting its allowance for credit losses. Accounts receivable balances are written off after all collection efforts have ceased.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 2 — SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont.)
(i) Inventories
Inventories, mainly consist of medical supplies, beauty and skincare products and PC equipment, are stated at the lower of cost or estimated net realizable value, with cost computed on the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) basis. The Company records inventory reserves for obsolete and slow-moving inventory and for estimated shrinkage between physical inventory counts. Inventory reserves are recorded based on inventory obsolescence trends, historical experience and application of the specific identification method, if any.
(j) Finance Lease Receivables
Finance lease receivables, which result from sales-type leases, are measured at the discounted present value of (i) future minimum lease payments, (ii) any residual value not subject to a bargain purchase option, as finance lease receivables on its consolidated balance sheets, and (iii) accrued interest on the balance of the finance lease receivables based on the interest rate inherent in the applicable lease over the term of the leases.
Management periodically evaluates individual customer’s financial condition, credit history and the current economic conditions to make adjustments in the allowance when necessary. Finance lease receivables are charged off against the allowance after all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company determined no allowance for doubtful accounts was necessary for finance lease receivables.
(k) Customer Loans Receivable, and Notes Payables — Related Parties
In February 2023, the Company started to provide loan services to certain customers of the related-party MCs (“End Customers”). Once a loan is granted to finance an End Customer’s purchase, the End Customer is required to repay the Company in monthly installments. The loans provided to the End Customers are unsecured, interest-bearing, and due in three months to five years, depending on the End Customers’ choice of the loan service term.
The Company records the customer loans receivables at gross loan receivables less unamortized costs of issuance fees or discounts, which are amortized over the life of the loan to interest income. The Company generated interest income of $1,212,626 and $1,075,094 for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, from the loan services, which were included in revenues.
Management periodically evaluates individual End Customer’s financial condition, credit history and the current economic conditions to make adjustments in the allowance when necessary. Customer loans receivable is charged off against the allowance after all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote. During the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company recorded allowance for doubtful accounts of $375,963 and $169,968, respectively, for customer loans receivable.
Prior to January 2025, when a loan was granted to an End Customer, the Company issued a promissory note to the related party MC to settle the purchase transaction on behalf of the End Customer. The Company repays each promissory note when the corresponding loan is fully repaid by the End Customer or earlier if mutually agreed. These promissory notes are unsecured and bear no interest. Starting in January 2025, instead of issuing a promissory note to the MC upon loan issuance, the Company pays the transaction amount directly in cash to the MC on behalf of the End Customer in the month following the purchase. The loan services were suspended in November 2025, and all related payables to MCs were settled as of December 31, 2025.
(l) Cryptocurrencies
Effective January 1, 2025, the Company adopted ASU No. 2023-08, Accounting for and Disclosure of Crypto Assets (“ASU 2023-08”) using a modified retrospective approach, which requires cryptocurrency assets to be measured at fair value each reporting period with changes in fair value recorded in net income or loss. The adoption of ASU 2023-08 did not have impact on the Company’s prior years’ consolidated financial statements as the Company did not hold cryptocurrencies prior to the adoption.
During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company purchased Bitcoins through Coinbase, Inc., a cryptocurrency exchange, which were recorded at cost and subsequently measured at fair value. All cryptocurrencies were disposed of as of December 31, 2025. The Company determined the fair value of its cryptocurrencies in accordance with ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement, based on quoted prices on active exchange(s) that are identified as the principal market(s) for such assets (Level I inputs). The cost basis of cryptocurrencies was determined using the average cost method. The change in fair value of cryptocurrencies and disposal gain were recorded in “Other income (expenses)” as a non-operating item in the consolidated statements of operations. Purchases and sales of cryptocurrencies are included within investing activities in the accompanying consolidated statements of cash flows.
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NOTE 2 — SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont.)
(m) Property and Equipment, Net
Property and equipment are measured using the cost model and are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Acquisition cost includes mainly the costs directly attributable to the acquisition. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line and declining methods over the following estimated useful lives:
Depreciation Method Useful Life
Land Not depreciated —
Buildings and facilities attached to buildings Straight-line method 3 – 47 years
Machinery, equipment and automobiles Declining balance method 2 – 15 years
Aircraft Declining balance method 2 years
Software* Straight-line method 5 years
* Represents software that is non-detachable to the hardware.
The costs incurred for assets that were still under construction as of the year-end were reported as construction in progress. No provision for depreciation is made on the assets under construction until such time as the relevant assets are completed and ready for their intended use.
Expenditures for maintenance and repairs, which do not materially extend the useful lives of the assets, are charged to expense as incurred. Expenditures for major renewals and betterments which substantially extend the useful life of assets are capitalized. When items are retired or otherwise disposed of, income is charged or credited for the difference between net book value of the item disposed and proceeds realized thereon.
(n) Intangible Assets, Net
Intangible assets with an indefinite life are not amortized and are tested for impairment annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that they might be impaired.
Intangible assets with finite lives are initially recorded at cost and amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated economic useful lives of the respective assets. Acquired intangible assets from business combinations and asset acquisitions are recognized and measured at fair value at the time of acquisition. Those assets represent assets with finite lives are further amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets.
The estimated useful lives of intangible assets are as follows:
Useful Life
Trademark 10 – 20 years
Customer relationships 3 – 11 years
Service agreement 25 years
Developed technology 16 years
Others 3 – 8 years
(o) Goodwill, Net
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities acquired in the business combination. In accordance with FASB ASC Topic 350, “Intangibles-Goodwill and Others”, goodwill is subject to at least an annual assessment for impairment or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that an impairment may exist, applying a fair-value based test.
The Company would recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value up to the amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit.
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NOTE 2 — SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont.)
When performing the annual impairment test, the Company has the option of performing a qualitative or quantitative assessment to determine if an impairment has occurred. If a qualitative assessment indicates that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, the Company would be required to perform a quantitative impairment analysis for goodwill. The quantitative analysis requires a comparison of the fair value of the reporting unit to its carrying value, including goodwill. If the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess, limited to the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. The fair value is generally determined using the income approach with the discounted cash flow valuation method, which requires management to make significant estimates and assumptions related to forecasted revenues and cash flows and the discount rates.
(p) Impairment of Long-lived Assets Other Than Goodwill
Long-lived assets with finite lives, primarily property and equipment, intangible assets, operating lease right-of-use assets and finance lease right-of-use assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. If the estimated cash flows from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition are below the asset’s carrying value, then the asset is deemed to be impaired and written down to its fair value.
(q) Investments in Securities
Available-for-sale debt securities
The Company’s short-term investments consist of debt securities classified as available-for-sale, which are measured at fair value with unrealized gains and losses included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and realized gain and losses included in other income (expenses).
Investments in equity securities with readily determinable fair values
The Company holds long-term investments in equity securities of publicly listed companies, for which the Company does not have significant influence. Investments in equity securities with readily determinable fair values are measured at fair value and any changes in fair value are recognized in other income (expenses).
Investments in privately held companies and organizations that do not report Net Asset Value (the “NAV”) per share
The Company’s long-term investments in privately held entities that do not report NAV per share are accounted for using a measurement alternative, under which these investments are measured at cost, adjusted for observable price changes and impairments, with changes recognized in other income (expenses).
The Company recognizes both realized and unrealized gain and losses in its consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income, classified with other income (expenses). Unrealized gains and losses represent observable price changes for investments in privately held entities that do not report NAV per share. Realized gains and losses represent the difference between proceeds received upon disposition of investments and their historical or adjusted cost. Impairments are realized losses, which result in an adjusted cost, and represent charges to reduce the carrying values of investments in privately held entities that do not report NAV per share, if impairments are deemed other than temporary, to their estimated fair values.
(r) Equity Method Investments
Investments in LLC
The Company uses the equity method to account for investments in limited liability companies ("LLC") that maintain a specific ownership account for each investor, in which we do not have a controlling financial interest but have the ability to influence the operating and financial policies of the investees.
Under the equity method of accounting, the Company initially recognizes the investments at cost and subsequently adjust the carrying amount of the investments for its share of earnings or losses reported by the investees, distributions received, and other-than-temporary impairments.
(s) Long-term Prepayments
Long-term prepayments consist primarily of prepayments made for the purchase of property and equipment, as well as cloud-based services.
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(t) Long-term Investments in MCs — Related Parties
Long-term investments in MCs — related parties represent the payments to obtain equity interests of the MCs in Japan, made by the Company through SBC Japan, a company designated as a MSC in Japan. In accordance with the Act and articles of incorporation of the MCs, which are non-profit organizations, the equity interest holders of MCs are prohibited from receiving any profit distribution from MCs but have the right to receive distribution of the residual assets of the MCs in proportion to the amount of their contribution. As of the balance sheet dates, the investments represent probable future economic benefit to be realized at the time of dissolution of MCs or the equity interests being sold.
The investments in MCs — related parties are accounted for using a measurement alternative, under which these investments are measured at cost, less impairment, and adjusted for observable price changes. The Company reviews the investments in MCs for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. The payments made for such investments are classified as investing activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows. The MCs are considered related parties as the relatives of the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of the Company being the Members of the MCs. Also see Note 2(a) for further details.
(u) Corporate-owned Life Insurance Policies
The Company has purchased corporate-owned life insurance policies to insure its CEO and a key officer of the Company. Management considers these policies to be operating assets. These insurance policies are recorded at their cash surrender values, included in other assets in the consolidated balance sheets with change in cash surrender value during the period recorded in other income (expense).
(v) Leases
The Company determines if an arrangement is or contains a lease at inception or modification of the arrangement. An arrangement is or contains a lease if there are identified assets and the right to control the use of an identified asset is conveyed for a period in exchange for consideration. Control over the use of the identified assets means the lessee has both the right to obtain substantially all of the economic benefits from the use of the asset and the right to direct the use of the asset.
The Company classifies its leases as either finance leases or operating leases if it is the lessee, or sales-type, direct financing, or operating leases if it is the lessor. The following criteria is used to determine if a lease is a finance lease (as a lessee) or sales-type or direct financing lease (as a lessor):
(i)
ownership is transferred from lessor to lessee by the end of the lease term;
(ii)
an option to purchase is reasonably certain to be exercised;
(iii)
the lease term is for the major part of the underlying asset’s remaining economic life;
(iv)
the present value of lease payments equals or exceeds substantially all of the fair value of the underlying assets; or
(v)
the underlying asset is specialized and is expected to have no alternative use at the end of the lease term.
If any of the above criteria is met, the Company accounts for the lease as a finance, a sales-type, or a direct financing lease. If none of the criteria is met, the Company accounts for the lease as an operating lease.
Lessee accounting
The Company recognizes right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for all leases other than those with a term of twelve months or less as the Company has elected to apply the short-term lease recognition exemption. Right-of-use assets represent the Company’s right to use an underlying asset for the lease term. Lease liabilities represent the Company’s obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities are classified and recognized at the commencement date of a lease. Lease liabilities are measured based on the present value of fixed lease payments over the lease term. Right-of-use assets consist of (i) initial measurement of the lease liability; (ii) lease payments made to the lessor at or before the commencement date less any lease incentives received; and (iii) initial direct costs incurred by the Company.
As the rates implicit on the Company’s leases for which it is the lessee are not readily determinable, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate based on information available at the commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. When determining the incremental borrowing rate, the Company assesses multiple variables such as lease term, collateral, economic conditions, and its creditworthiness.
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NOTE 2 — SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont.)
From time to time, we may enter into sublease agreements with third parties. Our subleases generally do not relieve us of our primary obligations under the corresponding head lease. As a result, we account for the head lease based on the original assessment at lease inception. We determine if the sublease arrangement is either a sales-type, direct financing, or operating lease at inception of the sublease. If the total remaining lease cost on the head lease for the term of the sublease is greater than the anticipated sublease income, the right-of-use asset is assessed for impairment. Our subleases are generally operating leases and we recognize sublease income on a straight-line basis over the sublease term.
Lessor accounting — operating leases
The Company accounts for the revenue from its lease contracts by utilizing the single component accounting policy. This policy requires the Company to account for, by class of underlying asset, the lease component and nonlease component(s) associated with each lease as a single component if two criteria are met.
(i)
the timing and pattern of transfer of the lease component and the nonlease component(s) are the same; and
(ii)
the lease component would be classified as an operating lease if it were accounted for separately.
Lease components consist primarily of fixed rental payments, which represent scheduled rental amounts due under our leases. Nonlease components consist primarily of tenant recoveries representing reimbursements of rental operating expenses, including recoveries for utilities, repairs and maintenance and common area expenses.
If the lease component is the predominant component, we account for all revenues under such lease as a single component in accordance with the lease accounting standard. Conversely, if the nonlease component is the predominant component, all revenues under such lease are accounted for in accordance with the revenue recognition accounting standard. Our operating leases qualify for the single component accounting, and the lease component in each of our leases is predominant. Therefore, we account for all revenues from our operating leases under the lease accounting standard and classify these revenues as rental income.
The Company commences recognition of rental income related to the operating leases at the date the property is ready for its intended use by the tenant and the tenant takes possession or controls the physical use of the leased asset. Income from rentals related to fixed rental payments under operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the respective operating lease terms. Any amounts received but will be recognized as revenue in future periods are classified as advances from customers in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.
Lessor accounting — sales-type leases
The Company purchases medical equipment from vendors and leases them to its customers, who are required to pay installments throughout the term of the leases. The lease agreements include lease payments that are fixed, do not contain residual value guarantees or variable lease payments. The lease terms are based on the non-cancellable term of the lease and the buyer may have options to terminate the lease in advance when meets certain conditions. The customers obtain control of the medical equipment when they physically possess the equipment.
The Company recognizes sales from sales-type leases equal to the present value of the minimum lease payments discounted using the implicit interest rate in the lease and cost of sales equal to carrying amount of the asset being leased and any initial direct costs incurred, less the present value of the unguaranteed residual. Interest income from the leases is recognized over the lease terms and included in revenues, net.
The Company excludes from the measurement of its lease revenues any tax assessed by a governmental authority that is both imposed on and concurrent with a specific revenue-producing transaction and collected from a customer.
(w) Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue from franchising services, procurement services, management services and other services or product sales under ASC Topic 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers”.
To determine revenue recognition for contracts with customers, the Company performs the following five steps: (i) identify the contract(s) with the customer, (ii) identify the performance obligations in the contract, (iii) determine the transaction price, including variable consideration to the extent that it is probable that a significant future reversal will not occur, (iv) allocate the transaction price to the respective performance obligations in the contract, and (v) recognize revenue when (or as) the Company satisfies the performance obligation. Revenue amount represents the invoiced value, net of consumption tax and applicable local government levies, if any. The consumption tax on sales is calculated at 10% of gross sales. The Company does not have significant remaining unfulfilled performance obligations or contract balances.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 2 — SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont.)
The Company reports revenue on a gross or net basis based on management’s assessment of whether the Company acts as a principal or agent in the transaction. The determination of whether the Company acts as a principal or an agent in a transaction is based on the evaluation of whether (i) the Company is primarily responsible for fulfilling the promise to provide the specified goods or service, (ii) the Company has inventory risk before the specified good or service has been transferred to a customer or after transfer of control to the customer and (iii) the Company has discretion in establishing the price for the specified good or service. If the terms of a transaction do not indicate the Company is acting as a principal in the transaction, then the Company is acting as an agent in the transaction and the associated revenues are recognized on a net basis.
The Company recognizes revenue from rental services under ASC Topic 842, “Leases”.
The Company currently generates its revenue from the following main sources:
Franchising Revenue
The Company generates franchising revenue by licensing its intellectual properties, including but not limited to the Company’s brand name (“Shonan Beauty Clinic”), trade name, patents, and trademarks, and by providing consulting services to enhance the value of “Shonan Beauty Clinic” brand, as a franchisor pursuant to franchise agreements with the medical corporations (the “MCs”) in Japan. Prior to April 2025, revenue was based on a fixed amount to each MC and a fixed amount to each clinic of the MCs; starting from April 2025, the clinic-level monthly fee is determined based on the facility type, operational tenure, and operational performance of each clinic of the MCs, rather than a uniform flat fee for all clinics. The revenue is recognized over time as services are rendered.
Procurement Revenue
The Company generates procurement services revenue by purchasing primarily advertising services and medical materials from qualified vendors on behalf of MCs to maintain brand quality consistency. Procurement services revenue is recognized at the point in time upon the delivery of products or over time as services are performed. Occasionally, the Company receives vendor discounts on certain large purchases. It recognizes revenue based on actual payments. Prior to June 2025, any over-collection resulting from such discounts was returned to MCs; since June 2025, it is retained for future transactions.
Management Services Revenue
The Company provides loyalty program management services, labor supporting services, function supporting services, and management consulting services to MCs.
Loyalty program management services
The Company awards loyalty points on behalf of MCs to MCs’ customers, who earn loyalty points from each qualified purchase made at the loyalty program participating clinics of MCs, in exchange for a handling fee. The revenue is based on a percentage of the related payment amount made by MCs’ customers and is recognized when the loyalty points are awarded.
At the time loyalty points are awarded, a MC pays the Company cash in an amount equivalent to the awarded loyalty points, which is recorded as advances from customers. When a MC’s customers redeem the loyalty points, the Company returns the cash back to the MC in an amount equivalent to the redeemed loyalty points. The awarded loyalty points expire if a MC’s customer does not make any additional qualified purchase at a participating clinic within a year. The Company accumulates and tracks the points on behalf of MCs until the loyalty points expire at which time the Company recognizes an amount equivalent to the expired loyalty points as revenue.
The Company also awards certain points to MCs’ customers on behalf of MCs for free in order to increase the volume of MC’s sales, from which the Company earns other types of revenues, such as royalty income. When a MC’s customers redeem such points, the Company reimburses MC in an amount equivalent to the used free points. The redemption of such points is recorded as a reduction of the revenue recognized.
The Company is an agent in the management of loyalty programs, and as a result, revenues are recognized net of the cost of redemptions.
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NOTE 2 — SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont.)
Labor supporting services
The Company generates revenue by dispatching staff to MCs to provide a range of services, primarily including IT, and administrative services. The Company recognizes the revenue over the time when services are rendered. Starting from April 2025, the monthly fee for each clinic is determined using the same key criteria described above under “Franchising Revenue.”
Function supporting services
The revenue is derived from providing functional supporting services to MCs, such as accounting and human resources services. The Company recognizes revenue based on a monthly service fee over the time when services are rendered. Starting from April 2025, the monthly fee for each clinic is determined using the same key criteria described above under “Franchising Revenue.”
Management consulting services
The Company generates revenue by providing consulting services to MCs in relation to business operations of cosmetic dermatology. The Company recognizes the revenue over the time when services are rendered.
Rental Services Revenue
The Company generates rental income from operating leases and sales-type leases, which is accounted for under ASC Topic 842. Operating lease revenue is generally recognized on straight-line basis over the terms of the lease agreements and sales-type leases revenue is generally recognized on the lease commitment date. Also see Note 2(v).
Other Revenues
The Company generates other miscellaneous revenues such as beauty and health services revenue, leasehold improvement services revenue, real estate brokerage services revenue, interest income, etc. These revenues are recognized when the Company satisfies performance obligations.
(x) Cost of Revenues
Cost of revenues primarily consists of costs of goods sold associated with sales-type leases, rent expenses associated with operating subleases, salaries and related expenses for personnel directly involved in delivery of services to customers, and allocation of indirect costs such as corporate overhead.
(y) Advertising Expenses
Advertising expenses consist primarily of costs of promotion and marketing for the Company’s image and services and are included in selling, general and administrative expenses. The Company expenses advertising costs as incurred or the first time the advertising takes place, whichever is earlier, in accordance with the ASC 720-35, “Advertising Costs”. The advertising expenses were $3,122,660 and $2,782,944 for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
(z) Concentration of Credit Risk
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, finance lease receivables and customer loans receivable. The Company places its cash and cash equivalents with financial institutions. The Company does not require collateral or other security to support financial instruments subject to credit risk. The Company conducts periodic reviews of the financial condition and payment practices of its customers to minimize collection risk on accounts receivable.
For the year ended December 31, 2025, customer A, B and C represent 24%, 23% and 21% of the Company’s total revenues, respectively.For the year ended December 31, 2024, customer A, B and C represent 26%, 23% and 23% of the Company’s total revenues, respectively.
As of December 31, 2025, customer A, B and C account for 22%, 24% and 23% of the Company’s total outstanding accounts receivable, respectively.As of December 31, 2024, customer A, B, C and D account for 17%, 28%, 26% and 10% of the Company’s total outstanding accounts receivable, respectively.
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NOTE 2 — SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont.)
For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, no vendor represents more than 10% of the Company’s total purchases.
As of December 31, 2025, vendor A, B and C represent 14%, 22% and 14% of the Company’s total outstanding accounts payable, respectively. As of December 31, 2024, vendor A and B represent 12% and 15% of the Company’s total outstanding accounts payable, respectively.
(aa) Segment Reporting
ASC Topic 280, “Segment Reporting,” requires use of the “management approach” model for segment reporting. The management approach model is based on the way a company’s chief operating decision maker organizes segments within the company for making operating decisions, assessing performance and allocating resources. Reportable segments are based on products and services, geography, legal structure, management structure, or any other manner in which management disaggregates a company.
Management determined the Company’s operations constitute a single reporting segment for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.
(bb) Comprehensive Income or Loss
ASC Topic 220, “Comprehensive Income,” establishes standards for reporting and display of comprehensive income or loss, its components and accumulated balances. Comprehensive income or loss as defined includes all changes in stockholders’ equity during a period from non-owner sources.
(cc) Net Income Per Share
Basic net income per share is computed by dividing net income attributable to controlling interests by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted net income per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if stock options and other commitments to issue common shares were exercised or equity awards vest resulting in the issuance of common shares that could share in the net income of the Company.
(dd) Related Parties and Transactions
The Company identifies related parties, and accounts for, discloses related party transactions in accordance with ASC Topic 850, “Related Party Disclosures,” and other relevant ASC standards.
Parties, which can be an entity or individual, are considered to be related if they have the ability, directly or indirectly, to control the Company or exercise significant influence over the Company in making financial and operational decisions. Entities are also considered to be related if they are subject to common control or common significant influence.
Transactions involving related parties cannot be presumed to be carried out on an arm’s-length basis, as the requisite conditions of competitive, free market dealings may not exist. Representations about transactions with related parties, if made, shall not imply that the related party transactions were consummated on terms equivalent to those that prevail in arm’s-length transactions unless such representations can be substantiated.
(ee) Income Taxes
Income taxes are accounted for using an asset and liability method in accordance with ASC Topic 740, “Income Taxes.” Under this method, income tax expense is recognized for the amount of: (i) taxes payable or refundable for the current period and (ii) deferred tax consequences of temporary differences resulting from matters that have been recognized in an entity’s financial statements or tax returns. Deferred tax assets also include the prior years’ net operating losses carried forward. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the results of operations in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance is provided to reduce the deferred tax assets reported if based on the weight of the available positive and negative evidence, it is more likely than not some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.
The Company follows ASC Topic 740, which prescribes a more-likely-than-not threshold for financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. ASC Topic 740 also provides guidance on recognition of income tax assets and liabilities, classification of current and deferred income tax assets and liabilities, accounting for interest and penalties associated with tax positions, accounting for income taxes in interim periods, and income tax disclosures.
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