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SBC Medical Group Holdings Inc

For the period ended Dec 31, 2024. Filed Mar 28, 2025.

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FY2024 · Filed Mar 28, 2025

SBC$5.26+4.4%Stored close · as of Nov 9, 2026

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

(Mark One)

For the fiscal year ended December 31,2024

OR

☐TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO

Commission File Number 001-41462

SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware88-1192288
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
200 Spectrum Center Dr. STE 300 Irvine, CA92618
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:949-593-0250

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per shareSBCThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Redeemable Warrants, each whole warrant exercisable for one share of Common Stock at an exercise price of $11.50 per shareSBCWWThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes☐No ☒

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Act. Yes☐No ☒

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒No☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒No☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer☐Accelerated filer☐
Non-accelerated filer☒Smaller reporting company☒
Emerging growth company☒

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management’s assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report.☐

If securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, indicate by check mark whether the financial statements of the registrant included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial statements.☐

Indicate by check mark whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-based compensation received by any of the registrant’s executive officers during the relevant recovery period pursuant to §240.10D-1(b). ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No☒

The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of June 28, 2024, the last business day of the Registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter, was $21,257,087, calculated by using the closing price of the Registrant’s Common Stock on such date on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC of $13.07.

The number of shares of registrant’s Common Stock outstanding as of February 28, 2025 was 103,611,251, after deducting 270,000 shares of treasury stock.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

The registrant intends to file a proxy statement pursuant to Regulation 14A within 120 days of the end of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. Portions of such proxy statement are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Annual Report contains forward-looking statements regarding, among other things, the plans, strategies and prospects, both business and financial, of the Company. These statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of the management of the Company. Although the Company believes that its plans, intentions and expectations reflected in or suggested by these forward-looking statements are reasonable, the Company cannot assure you that it will achieve or realize these plans, intentions or expectations. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Generally, statements that are not historical facts, including statements concerning possible or assumed future actions, business strategies, events or results of operations, are forward-looking statements. These statements may be preceded by, followed by or include the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “would” or similar expressions, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements contained in this Annual Report include, but are not limited to, statements about:

●future financial performance of the Company;
●changes in the market and level of demand for our products and services;
●the expansion plans and opportunities of the Company;
●the ability of the Company to access additional capital;
●the ability of the Company maintain the listing of the Company’s common stock on Nasdaq;
●public securities’ potential liquidity and trading;
●the impact from the outcome of any known and unknown litigation;
●the ability of the Company to forecast and maintain an adequate rate of revenue growth and appropriately plan its expenses;
●expectations regarding future expenditures of the Company;
●the future mix of revenue and effect on gross margins of the Company;
●the attraction and retention of qualified directors, officers, employees and key personnel of the Company;
●the ability of the Company to compete effectively in a competitive industry;
●the ability to protect and enhance the Company’s corporate reputation and brand;
●expectations concerning the relationships and actions of the Company and its affiliates with third parties;
●the impact from future regulatory, judicial, and legislative changes in the Company’s industry;
●the ability to locate and acquire complementary products or product candidates and integrate those into the Company’s business;
●future arrangements with, or investments in, other entities or associations;
●intense competition and competitive pressures from other companies in the industries in which the Company operates;
●the possibility that we may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors;
●changes in applicable laws or regulations; and
●other factors detailed under “Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors.”

These forward-looking statements are based on information available as of the date of this Annual Report, and current expectations, forecasts and assumptions, and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing our views as of any subsequent date, and we do not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.

In addition, statements that the Company “believes” and similar statements reflect such the Company’s beliefs and opinions on the relevant subject. These statements are based upon information available to the Company as of the date of this Annual Report, and while such party believes such information forms a reasonable basis for such statements, such information may be limited or incomplete, and these statements should not be read to indicate that the Company has conducted an exhaustive inquiry into, or review of, all potentially available relevant information. These statements are inherently uncertain and investors are cautioned not to unduly rely upon these statements.

As a result of a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties, the actual results or performance of the Company may be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Some factors that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ include:

●the outcome of any legal or regulatory proceedings that have been, or may be, instituted in the future against the Company;
●the ability of the Company to grow and manage growth profitably, maintain relationships with customers, compete within its industry and retain its key employees;
●risks related to macroeconomic or geopolitical developments;
●future exchange and interest rates;
●the risk that the Company fails to maintain an effective system of disclosure controls and internal controls over financial reporting, the Company’s ability to produce timely and accurate financial statements or comply with applicable regulations could be impaired; and
●other risks and uncertainties indicated in this Annual Report, including those under “Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors” herein, and other filings that have been made or will be made with the SEC by the Company.

Summary of Material Risks

●We are a holding company and depend upon our operating subsidiaries for our cash flows.
●We may need additional capital, and we cannot be sure that additional financing will be available.
●We may not grow our franchise system or we may lose business by failing to compete effectively or by failing to manage the reputation of our brand.
●The financial performance of our franchisees can negatively impact our business.
●The interests of our franchisees may conflict with ours or yours in the future and we could face liability from our franchisees or related to our relationship with our franchisees.
●We could face liability from or as a result of our franchisees.
●We have limited control with respect to the operations of our medical corporation customers, which could have a negative impact on our business.
●The challenging economic environment may affect our franchisees, with adverse consequences to us.
●If we are unable to obtain, maintain or protect intellectual property rights, in Japan, in Vietnam, in Singapore, in the U.S. and throughout the world, we may not be able to compete effectively in our market or globally.
●We have substantial franchisee concentration.
●Our reputation and the trading price of our common stock may be negatively affected by adverse publicity or detrimental conduct against us.
●We are a relatively young company with a short operating history, and we may not be able to sustain our rapid growth, effectively manage our growth or implement our business strategies.
●Our franchisee clinics may not be successful in competing in the cosmetic clinic industry.
●The Company may face competition from senior management who cease working for it, and the Non-Competition Agreements may be unenforceable and expire two years following the Closing.
●Any significant change in the franchisee clinic customer reward program could have a negative impact on our business.
●Any significant cybersecurity incident or disruption to our operating systems could subject us to significant reputational, financial, legal and operational consequences.
●We may be compelled to undertake product recalls or take other actions, which could adversely affect our brand image and results of operations.
●We may become subject to product liability claims or warranty claims, which could harm our financial condition and liquidity if we are not able to successfully defend or insure against such claim.
●We have little experience in providing management services to franchisee clinics located outside of Japan and we are subject to a variety of costs and risks due to our continued international expansion.
●Our operations may be interrupted by utility shortages or stoppages, fire, natural disaster or other calamities at or near our facilities.
●Our business and prospects depend significantly on our ability to build our Shonan Beauty Clinic brand.
●Our employees, agents, business partners or subcontractors may engage in misconduct or other improper activities, which could cause us to lose contracts, expose us to damages, harm our reputation and diminish investor confidence in our company.
●Any decline in the business of our business partners or the deterioration of our relationship with them could have a material adverse effect on our operating results.
●Safety issues or public perceptions of safety issues concerning cosmetic services could have a material adverse impact on our business.
●If our franchisee clinics or our clinics in Vietnam and Singapore fail to comply with environmental and work safety laws and regulations, the Company and the franchisee clinics could become subject to fines or penalties or incur costs that could harm our business.
●If our business partners, independent contractors, suppliers, or franchisee clinics fail to use ethical business practices and comply with applicable laws and regulations, our brand image could be harmed due to negative publicity beyond our own control.
●Failure to safeguard personal information could subject us to penalties, damage our reputation and brand, and harm our business and results of operations.
●Failure by the MCs to comply with the Medical Care Act in Japan could subject us to penalties, damage our reputation and brand, and harm our business and results of operations.
●The execution of our business plans requires a significant amount of capital. In addition, our future capital needs may require us to sell additional equity or debt securities that may dilute the equity interests of our stockholders or introduce covenants that may restrict our operations or our ability to pay dividends.
●We are subject to risks associated with strategic alliances or acquisitions. If we cannot manage the growth of our business or execute our strategies effectively, our business and prospects may be materially and adversely affected.
●Our business could be adversely affected by trade tariffs or other trade barriers.
●We and our subsidiaries have limited insurance coverage, which could subject us to significant costs and business disruption.
●We are involved in litigation from time to time and, as a result, we could incur substantial judgments, fines, legal fees or other costs.
●Any financial or economic crisis or perceived threat of such a crisis may materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
●We face risks related to natural disasters, which could significantly disrupt our operations.
●If the landlords of our and our subsidiaries’ leased properties fail to properly maintain and renovate such premises, buildings or facilities in a timely manner or at all, the operation of our offices could be materially and adversely affected.
●The MCs may fail to pay us in accordance with the terms of their franchise and management services agreements, at times necessitating action by us to attempt to compel payment.
●We believe our success depends on continuing to invest in the growth of our worldwide operations by expanding franchisee clinics to new geographic markets. If the franchisee clinic opportunities in these new markets are less than anticipated, or if the customer growth or sales in these markets do not meet our expectations, our results of operations and financial condition may be adversely affected.
●If we fail to maintain an effective system of internal controls over financial reporting, including remediating known material weaknesses in our internal controls as of December 31, 2024, we may not be able to report our financial results timely and accurately or prevent fraud, which could adversely affect investor confidence in our company, and in turn, our results of operations and our stock price.
●Nasdaq may delist our securities from trading on its exchange, which could limit investors’ ability to make transactions in our securities and subject the Company to additional trading restrictions.
●The Company is a “controlled company” within the meaning of the applicable rules of Nasdaq and, as a result, we qualify for exemptions from certain corporate governance requirements. If the Company relies on these exemptions, its stockholders will not have the same protections afforded to stockholders of companies that are subject to such requirements.

These and other factors that could cause actual results to differ from those implied by the forward-looking statements in this Annual Report are more fully described under “Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this Annual Report. The risks described under the heading “Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors” are not exhaustive. Other sections of this Annual Report describe additional factors that could adversely affect the business, financial condition or results of operations of the Company. New risk factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible to predict all such risk factors, nor can the Company assess the impact of all such risk factors on the business of the Company, or the extent to which any factor or combination of factors may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance. This is particularly true for a company like the Company that has a limited operating history to reference. All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the foregoing cautionary statements.

Table of Contents

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PART I
Item 1.Business.7
Item 1A.Risk Factors66
Item 1B.Unresolved Staff Comments.100
Item 1C.Cybersecurity.100
Item 2.Properties.101
Item 3.Legal Proceedings.102
Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures.102
PART II
Item 5.Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.103
Item 6.[Reserved].104
Item 7.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations104
Item 7A.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.118
Item 8.Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.F-1
Item 9.Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.119
Item 9A.Controls and Procedures.119
Item 9B.Other Information.122
Item 9C.Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections.122
PART III
Item 10.Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.123
Item 11.Executive Compensation.123
Item 12.Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.123
Item 13.Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence.123
Item 14.Principal Accountant Fees and Services.123
PART IV
Item 15.Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules124
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