Friday, 28 November 2025

Slovenia Launches Digital Nomad Visa, Welcoming Remote Workers For Year-Long Stay

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Slovenia introduced its new Digital Nomad Visa on Nov 21, allowing remote workers to live and work in the country for up to one year.

The Slovenian Tourist Board in a statement said it has also launched a dedicated information page for prospective applicants.

Often called Europe’s green heart, Slovenia offers an exceptional natural environment with two-thirds of its land covered by forests and one-third protected. Alpine peaks, crystal-clear lakes, Mediterranean coastlines and rolling green landscapes lie within short distances, providing an ideal setting for remote work.

Cities such as Ljubljana, Maribor, Koper and Celje blend historic charm with contemporary creativity. Ljubljana, a European Green Capital, stands out for its walkable centre, tranquil riverbanks, cultural scene and abundant green spaces.

Slovenia’s diverse culinary landscape—shaped by Alpine, Mediterranean and Pannonian influences—ranges from local markets to Michelin-starred dining.

Beyond its natural beauty, Slovenia is a highly connected and innovation-driven nation. High-speed internet covers nearly the entire country, while coworking spaces, tech parks and start-up hubs foster collaboration. The country also ranks among the world’s safest, placing ninth in the 2025 Global Peace Index.

Slovenia’s compact size is one of its greatest advantages. Remote workers can travel from Ljubljana to Alpine trails or the Adriatic coast in about an hour, with other scenic regions reachable within two hours—making it easy to balance work with leisure and exploration.

Home to globally recognised innovators such as Outfit7, Celtra, Dewesoft, GenePlanet, Mediately and Juicy Marbles, Slovenia embodies a forward-looking spirit grounded in tradition, nature and community.

With the launch of the Digital Nomad Visa, Slovenia invites remote workers to experience a destination where nature, culture and innovation converge.

-- BERNAMA



MODON INVESTS IN WELLINGTON LIFESTYLE PARTNERS TO BOOST US EQUESTRIAN HUB

 




KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Abu Dhabi’s Modon Holding (Modon) has expanded its global luxury lifestyle portfolio through a strategic investment in United States (US)-based Wellington Lifestyle Partners (WLP).

Modon Chairman, Jassem Mohamed Bu Ataba Al Zaabi in a statement said the investment reflects the company’s ambition to invest alongside world-class partners that share its vision for excellence in destination development.

Meanwhile, its Group Chief Executive Officer, Bill O’Regan added that the partnership aligns with Modon’s strategy to develop integrated lifestyle destinations that combine community, sport and hospitality.

“This collaboration provides a valuable opportunity to exchange expertise in operations, master planning and design. It complements our portfolio across Hudayriyat Island, Ras El Hekma and La Zagaleta, reinforcing Modon’s commitment to delivering transformative, world-class destinations,” said O’Regan.

The investment will support the long-term expansion of Wellington International's equestrian showgrounds and the delivery of an ultra-luxury development featuring high-end residences, a boutique hotel, a commercial marketplace and a championship golf course in Wellington, Florida.

Modon joins WLP’s investor group to advance a multi-asset portfolio that includes Wellington International, The Wanderers Club, and The Wellington residential club community. The assets form part of a masterplan aimed at reinforcing Wellington’s status as a global centre for equestrian sport and luxury living.

The deal includes a licence agreement allowing Modon to use the Wellington International’s brand and intellectual property  across several key strategic markets to support the development of future lifestyle and community destinations.

Modon will also become a premier sponsor of the Winter Equestrian Festival and the Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF), two of the world’s leading equestrian events that attract more than 250,000 spectators and exhibitors annually.

-- BERNAMA

Wednesday, 26 November 2025

Bitget Supports Earthquake Relief Efforts in Northern Cebu Through Community-Led Donation Drive

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Nov 24 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), extended support to communities affected by the recent 6.9 magnitude earthquake in northern Cebu, Philippines, through a donation drive conducted in partnership with the Bitget and The Ascent Project. The initiative provided essential relief supplies to 118 residents in Bogo City and San Remigio who were heavily impacted by the disaster.

The earthquake, recorded as the strongest to hit northern Cebu in decades, caused widespread damage across the region, leaving thousands displaced and local infrastructure severely damaged. In response, Bitget funded a PHP 100,000 relief effort that enabled the distribution of food packs, hygiene kits, and other critical necessities to over one hundred families still recovering from the aftermath.

Led by The Ascent Project and supported by local volunteers, the relief operation took place on November 2. The team coordinated with barangay officials to identify affected households and ensure aid reached those with the most urgent needs. Many families were still without stable access to electricity and clean water, and the relief arrived at a crucial time as weather alerts signaled another approaching storm.

“My heart goes out to people that have been struggling during this difficult time. Our community in Cebu has helped us stand with those in need during such distress, we hope to support and continue building trust,” said Gracy Chen, CEO at Bitget.

The donation was mobilized through Bitget’s local trading community, one of the company’s longest-running grassroots groups in Southeast Asia, reflecting Bitget’s approach of working directly with user communities to identify urgent needs and provide timely support.

The initiative also forms part of Bitget’s broader global impact strategy, which includes long term partnerships such as its collaboration with UNICEF to expand digital and blockchain education for over 1 million young people by 2027.

As recovery in northern Cebu continues, Bitget and its Philippine community partners are evaluating additional ways to provide assistance and support for rebuilding initiatives. The UEX remains committed to extending its presence beyond trading platforms and contributing to meaningful, on ground support where its communities need it most.

About Bitget

Established in 2018, Bitget is the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), serving over 120 million users with access to millions of crypto tokens, tokenized stocks, ETFs, and other real-world assets, while offering real-time access to Bitcoin priceEthereum priceXRP price, and other cryptocurrency prices, all on a single platform. The ecosystem is committed to helping users trade smarter with its AI-powered trading tools, interoperability across tokens on Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and BNB Chain, and wider access to real-world assets. On the decentralized side, Bitget Wallet is an everyday finance app built to make crypto simple, secure, and part of everyday finance. Serving over 80 million users, it bridges blockchain rails with real-world finance, offering an all-in-one platform for on- and off-ramping, trading, earning, and paying seamlessly.

Bitget is driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships, such as its role as the Official Crypto Partner of the World's Top Football League, LALIGA, in EASTERN, SEA and LATAM markets. Aligned with its global impact strategy, Bitget has joined hands with UNICEF to support blockchain education for 1.1 million people by 2027. In the world of motorsports, Bitget is the exclusive cryptocurrency exchange partner of MotoGP™, one of the world’s most thrilling championships.

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Tuesday, 25 November 2025

Datavault AI Turns Raw Earth into Digital Power in $7 Million Deal with MTB Mining Ltd.


Partnership deal represents the intersection of AI, digital asset creation, and geology


PHILADELPHIA, Nov 25 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN – Datavault AI (“Datavault AI” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: DVLT), a provider of data monetization, credentialing, digital engagement, and real‑world asset digitization technologies, today announced a $7 million minting deal and a 30% perpetual royalty partnership with Tanzania-based MTB Mining Limited (MTB), setting the stage for what Datavault AI believes is the first major step forward in modernizing how mineral resources are verified, documented, and brought into global commerce with a unified transaction ledger. The deal redefines a commodity by digitizing Real World Assets (RWA) for monetization. Under Datavault AI’s patented Sumerian® technology, rare earth minerals are being transformed into verified, traceable, digitized assets to be traded on the forthcoming International Elements Exchange™.

This agreement with MTB delivers a blueprint for how physical assets evolve into digital assets.

Africa Steps into the Global Ledger

For generations, Africa supplied the raw materials that were integral in building modern industry. Today, MTB, headquartered in Tanzania, controls over 25 million metric tons of copper reserves and 2.44 square kilometers of proven mineral reserves. Through its alliance with Datavault AI, MTB’s resources are entering the global marketplace in digital form. Each unit of copper, gold, tin, or diamond will carry verified proof of origin, ownership, and value.

The partnership includes the Windsor Ruby, a gemstone that drew global attention when it was discovered near the village of Winza in 2007. Renowned for its deep crimson hue and near-perfect clarity, it rivaled the finest Burmese rubies and quickly drew attention from major luxury houses including Van Cleef & Arpels. Through Datavault AI’s Sumerian® Anchors, the Windsor Ruby will carry a permanent digital signature that is immutable and verifiable. Not only can Sumerian® Anchors provide verification for famous gemstones like the Windsor Ruby, the verification technology can be applied to any precious gemstone.

For Tanzania, where mining represents a vast amount of export value, digitally verifiable asset records represent more than a technological milestone; it is economic modernization. It opens the door for lending, collateralization, and cross-border trade using verified digital assets.

The Proof Economy Arrives

“This deal is a milestone for technology and transparency. By minting real world assets, we are creating compliant, transparent pathways to monetize natural wealth on a global scale,” said Nathaniel Bradley, Datavault AI Chief Executive Officer and co-founder.

Bradley’s message reflects Datavault AI’s broader mission: the Company is building the infrastructure for a data-driven economy where value is established by verification and trusted information.

While the numbers are compelling - a $7 million license fee - the innovative digital architecture provides the promise for future, similar transactions. The International Elements Exchange will operate as a virtual refinery, turning physical assets into digital evidence that can be traded, audited, and monetized.

About Datavault AI

Datavault AI™ (Nasdaq: DVLT) is leading the way in AI driven data experiences, valuation and monetization of assets in the Web 3.0 environment. The Company’s cloud-based platform provides comprehensive solutions with a collaborative focus in its Acoustic Science and Data Science Divisions. Datavault AI's Acoustic Science Division features WiSA®, ADIO® and Sumerian® patented technologies and industry-first foundational spatial and multichannel wireless HD sound transmission technologies with IP covering audio timing, synchronization and multi-channel interference cancellation. The Data Science Division leverages the power of Web 3.0 and high-performance computing to provide solutions for experiential data perception, valuation and secure monetization. Datavault AI's cloud-based platform provides comprehensive solutions serving multiple industries, including HPC software licensing for sports & entertainment, events & venues, biotech, education, fintech, real estate, healthcare, energy and more. The Information Data Exchange® (IDE) enables Digital Twins, licensing of name, image and likeness (NIL) by securely attaching physical real-world objects to immutable metadata objects, fostering responsible AI with integrity. Datavault AI’s technology suite is completely customizable and offers AI and Machine Learning (ML) automation, third-party integration, detailed analytics and data, marketing automation and advertising monitoring. The Company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. Learn more about Datavault AI at www.dvlt.ai.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” (within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, and other securities laws) about Datavault AI and its industry that involve risks and uncertainties. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words, such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “shall,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “could,” “intends,” “target,” “projects,” “contemplates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential,” “goal,” “objective,” “seeks,” “likely” or “continue” or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions that concern the Company’s expectations, strategy, plans or intentions. The absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements regarding future events, Datavault AI’s partnership with MTB, including the potential royalty opportunities, the ability of tokenization of minerals and the potential for use in lending, collateralization and cross-border trade, Datavault AI’s business strategies, long-term objectives, and commercialization plans, the current and prospective technologies, planned developments and potential approvals, as well as the potential for market acceptance and related market opportunities, and other statements that are not historical facts. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on, by any investor as a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction, or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Datavault AI. These statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties regarding Datavault AI’s business, and actual results may differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, general economic, political, and business conditions; the ability of Datavault AI to achieve the benefits of the transactions contemplated pursuant to its partnership with MTB, including receipt of any royalty payments from MTB; the ability of Datavault AI to leverage the MTB transaction as a blueprint for digitizing minerals; the ability of Datavault AI to expand tokenization of minerals into the areas of lending, collateralization and cross-border trade; the ability of Datavault AI to develop and successfully market technologies; the ability of Datavault AI to grow and manage growth profitably and retain its key employees; the risk that the potential technologies that Datavault AI develops may not progress or receive required approvals within expected timelines or at all; risks relating to uncertainty regarding regulatory pathways; the risk that Datavault AI has overestimated the size of the target market, willingness to adopt new technologies, or partnerships; risks that prior results may not be replicated; regulatory and intellectual property risks; and other risks and uncertainties as more fully described in Datavault AI’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and other filings that Datavault AI makes from time to time with the SEC, which are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, and could cause actual results to vary from expectations. There may be additional risks that Datavault AI presently does not know or that Datavault AI currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect Datavault AI’s expectations, plans, or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this communication. Datavault AI anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause such assessments to change. However, while Datavault AI may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Datavault AI specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Datavault AI’s assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this communication. Accordingly, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.

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Thursday, 20 November 2025

G42 WELCOMES US AUTHORISATION TO EXPORT ADVANCED AI SEMICONDUCTORS



KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- G42 has welcomed the White House’s decision to authorise the export of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductors to the company, marking a key shift from planning to deployment within the United Arab Emirates (UAE)–United States (US) AI corridor.

According to a statement, G42 said the move reflects growing bilateral trust and strengthens joint efforts to build secure and scalable AI infrastructure.

G42 Group Chief Executive Officer, Peng Xiao said the announcement marks a defining moment for G42 and its partners, and G42 would mirror its UAE-based infrastructure investments in the US to maintain “symmetry and trust at every layer”.

Meanwhile, Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council Secretary General, Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak said the decision affirms the depth of trust that underpins the UAE–US relationship.

G42 noted that the approval will accelerate major UAE-based projects, including Stargate UAE, a one-gigawatt AI compute cluster it is developing for OpenAI with support from Oracle, Cisco, NVIDIA and SoftBank Group.

Stargate UAE forms part of the broader UAE–US AI Campus, a five-gigawatt hub designed to deliver regional compute capacity and low-latency inferencing. The export authorisation also supports expanding collaboration with US hyperscalers and chipmakers such as Microsoft, AMD, Qualcomm and Cerebras.

The licensing decision is built on a shared operating framework shaped through close US–UAE cooperation to ensure the secure global distribution of American technology.

The deployment of the chips will be governed by the Regulated Technology Environment (RTE), a compliance framework created by G42 and approved under US Department of Commerce and Bureau of Industry and Security guidelines.

G42’s operational AI infrastructure currently includes three of the world’s Top500 supercomputers, with two ranked among the top three in the region, and its Maximus-01 system in New York ranked 20th globally.

The company’s AI infrastructure footprint now spans Abu Dhabi, France and multiple US locations, including California, Minnesota, Texas and New York.

-- BERNAMA

Monday, 17 November 2025

BOOMI POWERS GREENCROSS PET WELLNESS COMPANY’S PUSH FOR PERSONALISED PET CARE, IT EFFICIENCY


KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- Boomi announced that Greencross Pet Wellness Company (GPWC), the parent company of Petbarn, has deployed the Boomi Enterprise Platform to enhance customer personalisation and improve operational efficiency across its retail, e-commerce, veterinary, and information technology (IT) services network.

Boomi Chief Technology Officer, Asia Pacific and Japan, David Irecki said GPWC is proving that strong customer experiences rely on strong system foundations.

“We are proud to partner with GPWC to deliver smarter, more connected experiences across its pet care ecosystem,” he said in a statement.

Meanwhile, GPWC Business Systems Manager, Jamie Sparrow said the platform gives its teams the reliability and efficiency needed to focus on delivering value.

“Having a single point of visibility has completely changed how we manage integrations,” Sparrow added.

GPWC operates Australia’s largest pet care ecosystem, spanning more than 250 Petbarn stores, 140 Greencross Vets clinics, speciality and emergency centres, grooming salons, puppy schools, mobile dog washes, and national pathology services. The organisation selected Boomi to replace more than 150 point-to-point integrations and gain real-time visibility across systems.

Boomi underpins GPWC’s digital pet profile platform, enabling personalised pet profiles across Petbarn’s app and ecommerce site. Customers receive treatment reminders, tailored product recommendations, and access to relevant services based on their pet’s needs.

The Boomi Enterprise Platform has also helped GPWC standardise integration practices, enabling reusable patterns that improve consistency, auditability, and delivery speed. The platform currently supports integrations across inventory, human resources, warehousing, and digital services.

Looking ahead, GPWC plans to expand its use of Boomi to support master data synchronisation, automated file orchestration, system monitoring, disaster recovery initiatives, and enhanced data auditability.

-- BERNAMA

SBC MEDICAL Q3 2025 NET PROFIT SOARS 353 PCT AMID REVENUE DECLINE



KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- SBC Medical Group Holdings Inc (SBC Medical) reported total revenue of US$43 million for the third quarter (Q3) of fiscal 2025, down 18 per cent year-on-year for the period ended Sept 30. (US$1=RM4.12)

SBC Medical Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Yoshiyuki Aikawa attributed the revenue decline to past business restructuring, including revised franchise fees and deconsolidation of certain group entities.

“Meanwhile, rental revenue remained solid, supported by the renewal of medical equipment, and the consolidation of AHH contributed positively to overall performance,” he said in a statement.

Aikawa emphasised SBC Medical’s focus on sustainable growth into 2026, highlighting plans to expand multi-brand dermatology initiatives, strengthen overseas operations, and deliver high-quality solutions to clinics and patients.

Net income attributable to SBC Medical jumped 353 per cent to US$13 million, up from US$3 million in Q3 2024, translating to earnings per share of US$0.12, compared to US$0.03 a year earlier. Income from operations rose 15 per cent to US$16 million, with a margin of 37 per cent.

These improvements were mainly driven by the absence of initial public offering (IPO)-related and stock-based compensation expenses recorded in the prior year.

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) for the quarter increased 12 per cent to US$17 million, reflecting lower operating expenses offsetting revenue reductions from staffing service terminations and the deconsolidation of Kijimadairakanko Inc and Skynet Academy Co Ltd.

The company reported a total of 258 franchise locations as of Sept 30, up 34 from the previous year. The number of customers served in the last 12 months was 6.5 million, representing a 14 per cent year-over-year increase. The repeat rate for customers visiting franchisee clinics twice or more was 72 per cent.

A comprehensive medical group operating a wide range of franchise businesses across diverse medical fields, SBC Medical manages a diverse portfolio of clinic brands and is actively expanding its global presence, particularly in the United States and Asia.

-- BERNAMA

SBC Medical Group Holdings Announces Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results

 

IRVINE, Calif., Nov 17 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated (Nasdaq: SBC) (“SBC Medical” or the “Company”), a global provider of comprehensive consulting and management services to the medical corporations and their clinics, today announced its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025 (three months ended September 30, 2025) and for the third quarter cumulative of fiscal year 2025 (Year-to-Date 2025, nine months ended September 30, 2025)

Third Quarter 2025 Highlights
  • Total revenues were $43 million, representing an 18% year-over-year decrease.
  • Income from operations was $16 million, representing a 15% year-over-year increase.
  • Net Income attributable to SBC Medical Group was $13 million , representing an 353% year-over-year increase.
  • Earnings per share, which is defined as net income attributable to the Company divided by the weighted average number of outstanding shares, was $0.12 for the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $0.03 in the same period of 2024.
  • EBITDA1, which is calculated by adding depreciation and amortization expense and impairment loss to income from operations was $17 million, representing a 12% year-over-year increase. EBITDA margin1 was 38% for the third quarter of 2025, compared to 28% for third quarter of 2024.
  • Return on equity, which is defined as net income attributable to the Company divided by the average shareholder’s equity as of September 30, 2025, was 23% representing a year-over-year increase of 17 percentage points.
  • Number of Franchise Locations2 was 258 as of September 30, 2025, representing an increase of 34 locations from September 30, 2024.
  • Number of customers3 in the last twelve months ended September 30, 2025, was 6.5 million, representing a 14% year-over-year increase.
  • Repeat rate for customers4 who visited franchisee’s clinics twice or more was 72%.
  
1 EBITDA and EBITDA Margin are non-GAAP financial measures. For more information on non-GAAP financial measures, please see the section “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and the table captioned “Unaudited Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results.”
2 The figures take into accounts of the franchising of SBC brand clinics, Rize Clinic, Gorilla Clinic, AHH, JUN CLINIC
3 The customer count includes customers of SBC brand clinics, Rize Clinic, Gorilla Clinic, AHH Clinic, and JUN CLINIC. The applicable periods are from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025.
4 The figures include franchising of SBC brand clinics, Rize Clinic, and Gorilla Clinic, but does not take account of customers of AHH clinics and JUN CLINIC excluding free counseling. The percentage of customers who visited our franchisee’s clinics twice or more.
 
Year-to-Date 2025 Highlights
  • Total revenues were $134 million, representing a 17% year-over-year decrease.
  • Income from operations was $55 million, representing a 17% year-over-year decrease.
  • Net Income attributable to SBC Medical Group was $37 million, representing a 8% year-over-year decrease.
  • Earnings per share, which is defined as net income attributable to the Company divided by the weighted average number of outstanding shares, was $0.36 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $0.42 in the same period of 2024.
  • EBITDA1, which is calculated by adding depreciation and amortization expense and impairment loss to income from operations was $57 million, representing a 17% year-over-year decrease. EBITDA margin was 42% for the first nine months of 2025, compared to 43% for the same period in 2024.
Yoshiyuki Aikawa, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of SBC Medical, said, "In Q3 2025, SBC Medical’s revenue decreased by 18% year over year. This decline primarily reflects the impact of our past business restructuring initiatives, including the revision of franchise fees and the deconsolidation of certain group entities. Meanwhile, rental revenue remained solid, supported by the renewal of medical equipment, and the consolidation of AHH contributed positively to overall performance.

Profitability improved significantly during the quarter. Income from operations increased by 15% year over year, net profit rose by 353%, and income from operations margin strengthened to 37%. These improvements were mainly driven by the absence of IPO-related and stock-based compensation expenses recorded in the prior year, indicating that our cost structure is normalizing toward a sustainable level.

Looking ahead, we will continue to pursue sustainable growth toward 2026 by focusing on delivering high-quality solutions, advancing multi-brand initiatives in the dermatology segment, and building a stronger business foundation in overseas markets.”

Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Total revenues were $43 million, representing a decrease of 18% year-over-year. The decrease was primarily driven by a revised fee structure for clinic services that reduced franchising revenue, combined with decreased procurement revenue due to reduced orders for medical materials and lower management services revenue due to the discontinuation of clinic operation staff supporting services.

Net income attributable to SBC Medical Group for the three months ended September 30, 2025 was $13 million, compared to $3 million in the same period of 2024. The increase was primarily due to substantially lower operating expenses due to the absence of stock-based compensation costs related to the prior year's listing process and reduced income tax expense from the absence of non-deductible stock-based compensation.

EBITDA1 was $17 million, an increase of 12% , primarily due to the lower operating expenses offsetting the decrease in revenue from the termination of staffing services, deconsolidation of Kijimadairakanko Inc. and Skynet Academy Co., Ltd., and fee structure revision.

Conference Call

The Company will hold a conference call on Monday, November 17, 2025 at 5 pm Eastern Time (or Monday, November 18, 2025 at 7 am Japan Time) to discuss the financial results and take questions live.

Please register in advance of the conference using the link provided below.
https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/e2znwqtx/

It will automatically direct you to the registration page of “Q3 2025 Financial Results”. Please follow the steps to enter your registration details, then click “Submit.”. Upon registration, you will be able to access the dedicated Conference Call viewing site. In addition to viewing the conference call, this site provides access to information about the speakers as well as past investor relations materials.

Starting 10 minutes before the conference call begins, you will be able to view the earnings presentation materials on the site. The materials will also be available for download.

A replay of the conference call will be accessible until November 17, 2026.

Additionally, the earnings release, accompanying slides, and an archived webcast of this conference call will be available at the Company’s Investor Relations website at https://ir.sbc-holdings.com/

About SBC Medical

SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated is a comprehensive medical group operating a wide range of franchise businesses across diverse medical fields, including advanced aesthetic medicine, dermatology, orthopedics, fertility treatment, dentistry, AGA (hair restoration), and ophthalmology. The Company manages a diverse portfolio of clinic brands and is actively expanding its global presence, particularly in the United States and Asia, through both direct operations and medical tourism initiatives.

In September 2024, the Company was listed on Nasdaq, and in June 2025, it was selected for inclusion in the Russell 3000® Index, a broad benchmark of the U.S. equity market. Guided by its Group Purpose “Contributing to the well-being of people around the world through medical innovation,” SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated continues to provide safe, trusted, and high-quality medical services while steadily expanding its global network.

For more information, visit https://sbc-holdings.com/

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The Company uses non-GAAP measures, such as EBITDA and EBITDA margin, in evaluating its operating results and for financial and operational decision-making purposes. The Company believes that the non-GAAP financial measures help identify underlying trends in its business. The Company believes that the non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information about the Company’s results of operations, enhance the overall understanding of the Company’s past performance and future prospects and allow for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by the Company’s management in its financial and operational decision-making.

The non-GAAP financial measures are not defined under U.S. GAAP and are not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools, and when assessing the Company’s operating performance, cash flows or liquidity, investors should not consider them in isolation, or as a substitute for net loss, cash flows provided by operating activities or other consolidated statements of operations and cash flows data prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

The Company mitigates these limitations by reconciling the non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable U.S. GAAP performance measures, all of which should be considered when evaluating the Company’s performance.

For more information on the non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned “Unaudited Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results.”

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not historical facts or statements of current conditions, but instead represent only the Company’s beliefs regarding future events and performance, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside of the Company’s control. These forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s current views with respect to, among other things, the Company’s financial performance; growth in revenue and earnings; business prospects and opportunities; and capital deployment plans and liquidity. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “may,” “should,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “contemplates,” “estimates,” “believes,” “plans,” “projected,” “predicts,” “potential,” or “hopes” or the negative of these or similar terms. The Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which are current only as of the date of this release and are subject to various risks, uncertainties, assumptions, or changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict or quantify. The forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and are not guarantees of future performance. The Company does not undertake or accept any obligation to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in its expectations or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except as required by law. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for the Company to predict all of them; such factors include, among other things, changes in global, regional, or local economic, business, competitive, market and regulatory conditions, and those listed under the heading “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), which are accessible on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
 
SBC MEDICAL GROUP HOLDINGS INCORPORATED
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
 
  September 30,
2025
  December 31,
2024
 
ASSETS      
Current assets:      
Cash and cash equivalents $127,431,318  $125,044,092 
Accounts receivable  2,609,108   1,413,433 
Accounts receivable – related parties  58,585,273   28,846,680 
Inventories  1,677,668   1,494,891 
Finance lease receivables, current – related parties  9,757,901   5,992,585 
Income tax recoverable  841,677    
Customer loans receivable, current  11,593,195   10,382,537 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  14,707,082   11,276,802 
Total current assets  227,203,222   184,451,020 
       
Non-current assets:      
Property and equipment, net  6,995,263   8,771,902 
Intangible assets, net  23,302,796   1,590,052 
Long-term investments, net  4,608,439   3,049,972 
Goodwill, net  4,924,699   4,613,784 
Cryptocurrencies  570,286    
Finance lease receivables, non-current – related parties  14,709,715   8,397,582 
Operating lease right-of-use assets  4,886,486   5,267,056 
Finance lease right-of-use assets  478,742    
Deferred tax assets  607,731   9,798,071 
Customer loans receivable, non-current  6,553,611   5,023,551 
Long-term prepayments  396,242   1,745,801 
Long-term investments in MCs – related parties  18,869,390   17,820,910 
Other assets  7,256,463   15,553,453 
Total non-current assets  94,159,863   81,632,134 
Total assets $321,363,085  $266,083,154 
       
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY      
       
Current liabilities:      
Accounts payable $17,258,372  $13,875,179 
Accounts payable – related parties  2,842,877   659,044 
Current portion of long-term loans  3,044,470   96,824 
Notes and other payables, current – related parties  1,637,370   26,255 
Advances from customers  1,030,416   820,898 
Advances from customers – related parties  6,957,477   11,739,533 
Income tax payable  766,796   18,705,851 
Operating lease liabilities, current  3,545,667   4,341,522 
Finance lease liabilities, current  147,603    
Accrued liabilities and other current liabilities  4,561,978   8,103,194 
Due to related party  2,791,808   2,823,590 
Total current liabilities  44,584,834   61,191,890 
       
Non-current liabilities:      
Long-term loans  18,078,324   6,502,682 
Notes and other payables, non-current – related parties     5,334 
Deferred tax liabilities  7,769,090   926,023 
Operating lease liabilities, non-current  1,564,370   1,241,526 
Finance lease liabilities, non-current  136,677    
Other liabilities  1,170,589   1,193,541 
Total non-current liabilities  28,719,050   9,869,106 
Total liabilities  73,303,884   71,060,996 
       
       
Stockholders’ equity:      
Preferred stock ($0.0001 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024)      
Common stock ($0.0001 par value, 400,000,000 shares authorized, 103,881,251 and 103,020,816 shares issued, 102,576,943 and 102,750,816 shares outstanding as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively)  10,388   10,302 
Additional paid-in capital  72,196,114   62,513,923 
Treasury stock (at cost, 1,304,308 and 270,000 shares as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively)  (7,749,997)  (2,700,000)
Retained earnings  226,248,329   189,463,007 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (42,716,542)  (54,178,075)
Total SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated stockholders’ equity  247,988,292   195,109,157 
Non-controlling interests  70,909   (86,999)
Total stockholders’ equity  248,059,201   195,022,158 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $321,363,085  $266,083,154 
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
 
SBC MEDICAL GROUP HOLDINGS INCORPORATED
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
 
 
  For the Three Months
Ended September 30,
  For the Nine Months
Ended September 30,
 
  2025  2024  2025  2024 
Revenues, net – related parties $39,617,548  $51,209,243  $123,819,591  $152,718,488 
Revenues, net  3,735,687   1,875,640   10,221,192   8,276,517 
Total revenues, net  43,353,235   53,084,883   134,040,783   160,995,005 
Cost of revenues (including cost of revenues from related parties of $4,018,377 and $2,039,492 for the three months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, and $12,144,907 and $7,452,954 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively)  12,741,748   9,845,793   35,685,635   38,816,865 
Gross profit  30,611,487   43,239,090   98,355,148   122,178,140 
             
Operating expenses:            
Selling, general and administrative expenses (including selling, general and administrative expenses from related parties of $154,063 and nil for the three months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, and $569,830 and nil for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively)  14,730,247   16,597,032   43,717,642   43,784,637 
Stock-based compensation     12,807,455      12,807,455 
Total operating expenses  14,730,247   29,404,487   43,717,642   56,592,092 
             
Income from operations  15,881,240   13,834,603   54,637,506   65,586,048 
             
Other income (expenses):            
Interest income  120,384   7,950   198,599   37,283 
Interest expense  (48,635)  (5,466)  (104,493)  (15,898)
Other income (including other income from related party of $3,069 and nil for the three months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, and $3,069 and nil for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively)  2,526,035   65,922   2,711,134   721,894 
Other expenses  (6,564)  (795,158)  (2,836,288)  (2,746,450)
Gain on redemption of life insurance policies        8,746,138    
Change in fair value of cryptocurrencies  34,404      146,036    
Gain on disposal of subsidiary           3,813,609 
Total other income (expenses)  2,625,624   (726,752)  8,861,126   1,810,438 
             
Income before income taxes  18,506,864   13,107,851   63,498,632   67,396,486 
             
Income tax expense  5,673,538   10,273,384   26,733,504   27,254,478 
             
Net income  12,833,326   2,834,467   36,765,128   40,142,008 
Less: net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests  8,690   1,573   (20,194)  66,954 
Net income attributable to SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated $12,824,636  $2,832,894  $36,785,322  $40,075,054 
             
Other comprehensive income (loss):            
Foreign currency translation adjustment $(6,791,961) $20,783,646  $11,639,635  $1,543,245 
Total comprehensive income  6,041,365   23,618,113   48,404,763   41,685,253 
Less: comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests  10,329   180,093   157,908   110,093 
Comprehensive income attributable to SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated $6,031,036  $23,438,020  $48,246,855  $41,575,160 
             
Net income per share attributable to SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated            
Basic and diluted $0.12  $0.03  $0.36  $0.42 
Weighted average shares outstanding            
Basic and diluted  102,642,634   95,095,144   103,139,851   94,495,533 
                 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
 
SBC MEDICAL GROUP HOLDINGS INCORPORATED
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
 
  For the Nine Months
Ended September 30,
 
  2025  2024 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES      
Net income $36,765,128  $40,142,008 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization expense  2,010,616   2,867,781 
Non-cash lease expense  3,436,789   2,908,990 
Provision for (reversal of) credit losses  305,963   (127,196)
Stock-based compensation     12,807,455 
Fair value change of long-term investments  (724,476)  1,682,282 
Gain on disposal of subsidiary     (3,813,609)
Gain on redemption of life insurance policies  (8,746,138)   
Loss (gain) on disposal of property and equipment and intangible assets  (414,167)  185,284 
Change in fair value of cryptocurrencies  (146,036)   
Deferred income taxes  9,104,235   (2,154,837)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:      
Accounts receivable  (1,084,316)  (804,000)
Accounts receivable - related parties  (28,031,690)  4,971,911 
Inventories  265,052   763,075 
Finance lease receivables - related parties  (9,227,612)  (3,430,267)
Customer loans receivable  12,153,263   12,860,220 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  (2,180,695)  902,230 
Long-term prepayments  281,666   432,380 
Other assets  77,609   (348,178)
Accounts payable  2,549,938   (10,511,619)
Accounts payable - related parties  2,144,314    
Notes and other payables - related parties  (12,759,536)  (14,030,092)
Advances from customers  161,165   (1,401,437)
Advances from customers - related parties  (5,470,844)  (3,565,778)
Income tax payable  (19,936,155)  (549,446)
Operating lease liabilities  (3,639,887)  (2,971,946)
Accrued liabilities and other current liabilities  (4,096,471)  (9,010,270)
Other liabilities  (93,141)  81,290 
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES  (27,295,426)  27,886,231 
       
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES      
Purchase of property and equipment  (603,484)  (1,974,285)
Purchase of convertible note     (1,700,000)
Prepayments for property and equipment  (838,568)  (843,740)
Advances to related parties     (617,804)
Payments made on behalf of related parties  (1,840,801)  (5,245,990)
Purchase of long-term investments  (654,070)  (331,496)
Purchase of cryptocurrencies  (424,250)   
Cash paid for acquisition of subsidiary, net of cash acquired  (14,861,858)   
Long-term loans to others  (14,514)  (80,793)
Repayments from related parties  1,911,440   5,990,990 
Repayments from others  73,928   62,927 
Proceeds from redemption of life insurance policies  17,735,717    
Disposal of subsidiary, net of cash disposed of     (815,819)
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment  2,755,983   1,971 
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES  3,239,523   (5,554,039)
       
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES      
Borrowings from long-term loans  14,851,980    
Borrowings from related parties  15,000    
Proceeds from reverse recapitalization, net of transaction costs     11,707,417 
Proceeds from exercise of stock warrants     31,374 
Repayments of long-term loans  (721,874)  (89,448)
Repayments of finance lease liabilities  (310,603)   
Repayments to related parties  (46,782)  (65,305)
Repurchase of common stock  (4,999,997)   
Deemed contribution in connection with price modification on disposal of property and equipment  9,682,277    
NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES  18,470,001   11,584,038 
       
Effect of exchange rate changes  7,973,128   453,908 
       
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS  2,387,226   34,370,138 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AS OF THE BEGINNING OF THE PERIOD  125,044,092   103,022,932 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AS OF THE END OF THE PERIOD $127,431,318  $137,393,070 
       
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION      
Cash paid for interest expense $104,493  $15,898 
Cash paid for income taxes, net $37,555,740  $31,332,123 
       
NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES      
Property and equipment transferred from long-term prepayments $1,428,254  $164,781 
Operating lease right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities $105,556  $ 
Finance lease right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for finance lease liabilities $612,466  $ 
Remeasurement of operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets due to lease modifications $2,646,028  $2,408,752 
Payables to related parties in connection with loan services provided $14,362,902  $20,398,301 
Issuance of common stock as incentive shares $86  $ 
Issuance of common stock from conversion of convertible note $  $2,700,000 
         
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
 
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

SBC MEDICAL GROUP HOLDINGS INCORPORATED
Unaudited Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results
          
   For the Three Months Ended
September 30,
    For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   2025    2024    2025   2024 
Total Revenues, net  $43,353,235    $53,084,883    $134,040,783   $160,995,005 
 Income form operations   15,881,240     13,834,603     54,637,506    65,586,048 
 Depreciation and amortization expense   746,211     1,018,359     2,010,616    2,867,781 
EBITDA   16,627,451     14,852,962     56,648,122    68,453,829 
 EBITDA margin   38%    28%    42%   43%
                       
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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