MFM Korea, Major Partner SPARC Group Expands New Brand Opportunities Through Aggressive M&A

[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Ju-yeon] SK Securities analyzed that MFM Korea, a global fashion brand apparel OEM·ODM production specialist, is expected to benefit from the expansion of new brands and the reflection of the US-China trade conflict due to the aggressive M&A moves of its major partner, the SPARC Group.

The SPARC Group is a joint venture between licensing specialist ABG (Authentic Brands Group) and the largest US shopping mall operator SIMON (SIMON Property Group).

Researcher Na Seung-doo stated, "The SPARC Group acquired Aeropostale in 2016, Nautica in 2018, and this year Forever21 and Lucky Brand, and recently SIMON Group also acquired the largest US department store brand JC Penny. This is expected to act as an opportunity for MFM Korea, which is responsible for producing core brands owned by the SPARC Group, to expand new brands," adding, "It is one of the few domestic companies that can directly benefit during the recovery process centered on the North American region after the COVID-19 pandemic."

Researcher Na also forecasted, "Among competitors, companies that use agents in the Greater China region or Chinese raw materials are relatively decreasing in proportion. For brands with a high consumption share in the US, the avoidance of using Chinese raw materials or production facilities is even more pronounced, so benefits reflecting the US-China trade conflict are expected."

MFM Korea has production facilities in Vietnam, Mexico, and Guatemala, and is actively considering CAPA expansion to prepare for the increasing order volume including new brands.

Meanwhile, MFM Korea is currently undergoing a SPAC merger listing with Shinhan No.5 SPAC and plans to hold a shareholders' meeting for KOSDAQ listing on November 10.

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