Thank you Acushnet... Fila Holdings Q2 Operating Profit Up 52%

Sales Decline in FILA Segment Amid Consumer Slump
Efforts to Improve Performance Through Brand Value Enhancement

Fila Holdings announced on the 16th that its operating profit for the second quarter increased by 52.4% compared to the same period last year, driven by strong performance in its U.S. golf subsidiary business. Sales reached 1.1753 trillion KRW, marking a 2.5% growth over the same period.

The segment contributing significantly to sales is the golf-related subsidiary Acushnet. Acushnet recorded sales of 937.8 billion KRW, a single-digit increase compared to the same period last year, supported by steady golf demand in the North American market and strong golf ball sales in the second quarter.

The increase in the number of golf rounds played in the U.S. this year positively impacted the performance. Among key products, Titleist’s steady-selling ball series ‘Pro V1’ showed strong sales, driving overall performance growth. The Pro V1 series maintains a dominant market position as the number one golf ball globally, holding a 72% market share in major tours worldwide.

On the other hand, sales in the Fila segment recorded 235.5 billion KRW, a single-digit decrease compared to last year. This decline was due to intensified competition among brands and reduced consumer spending amid economic slowdown. Fila Holdings CFO Ho-yeon Lee said, “While the fashion industry is experiencing prolonged recession due to global consumption slowdown, the solid business flow of the golf-related subsidiary played a key role in boosting performance,” adding, “We will continue investing in rebuilding the Fila brand to lay the foundation for a performance rebound.”

The Fila Group has embarked on ‘enhancing brand value’ to improve Fila’s performance. Activities such as strengthening brand marketing, renewing stores, and discovering signature items are ongoing. Results are also emerging from Fila Korea. New shoe products launched in the spring and summer seasons this year gained popularity, ranking first in sales on the fashion platform Musinsa.

Additionally, Fila is strengthening its sports marketing. Last month, a global athlete sponsored by Fila won the women’s singles title at a major tennis tournament in the UK. Fila recently sponsored the national fencing and shooting teams that won gold medals at the Paris Olympics. Fila plans to continue supporting various domestic and international sports disciplines, leading efforts in talent development and expanding the sports base.

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