Q1 2026 Quarterly Report Filing
Original: [첨부추가]분기보고서 (2026.03)
Summary
The Nature Holdings filed its Q1 2026 quarterly report covering January 1 to March 31, 2026, its 23rd fiscal year. The company maintains 11 consolidated subsidiaries (1 listed, 10 unlisted) with no changes during the period. At the March 25, 2026 AGM, three new directors were appointed: inside director Park Beom-jun and outside directors Kim Seong-tae and Hyun Jong-hyuk, while outside director Jung Chang-hee resigned mid-term. The credit rating from NICE D&B remains BBB+ (valid through May 22, 2026). The filing is routine periodic disclosure with no material business changes.
Full Translation
Quarterly Report (23rd Period)
Fiscal Year: January 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026
To: Financial Services Commission, Korea Exchange
Filing Date: May 15, 2026
Filing Entity Type: Listed Stock Corporation
Exemption Reason: None
Company Name: The Nature Holdings Co., Ltd.
CEO: Park Young-jun
Head Office: 10, Saechang-ro 44-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (Tel: 070-7600-3417)
Homepage: http://thenatureholdings.co.kr
Person in Charge: Lim Chung-hyun, Head of Management Support Division (Tel: 070-7600-3417)
I. COMPANY OVERVIEW
1. Company Overview
A. Consolidated Subsidiaries Status
Total consolidated companies: 11 (1 listed, 10 unlisted) — no additions or removals during the period. Major subsidiaries: 1.
1-1. Changes in Consolidated Entities: None (no new consolidations, no exclusions).
B. Legal and Commercial Name
The company's name is 'The Nature Holdings Co., Ltd.' (abbreviation: TNH Co., Ltd.). Korean short form: '(주)더네이쳐홀딩스'.
C. Establishment Date and Duration
Founded in February 2004 to import and sell cameras, small electronics, and automotive electronic accessories. Since introducing the National Geographic license in 2013, the business has expanded to focus on planning and selling apparel, luggage, and related goods.
D. Headquarters Address, Phone, Website
- Address (HQ): 10, Saechang-ro 44-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (Singye-dong)
(Wonhyo Office): 150 Wonhyo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
- Phone: 1588-2906
- Website: http://thenatureholdings.co.kr
E. SME / Venture / Mid-sized Enterprise Status
- SME: No
- Venture: No
- Mid-sized Enterprise: Yes
F. Main Business and New Businesses
The company began its licensing business in earnest in 2010 by acquiring the license for the UK charity brand 'Whatever It Takes'. To expand its business scope, it entered into license agreements for the National Geographic brand covering camping gear, travel luggage, and apparel. It has also signed license agreements with notable brands such as Mark Gonzales and Brompton, developing a range of casual outdoor and lifestyle apparel products. In 2022, to strengthen its lineup, it acquired a stake in Barrel, which sells sports apparel (swimwear, gear, etc.). In 2023, to expand the National Geographic business in China, it entered into a license agreement with Disney China and opened directly-operated stores in major shopping malls in Beijing, Shanghai, and Nanjing. It currently operates multiple directly-operated stores to expand into major Greater China markets including Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, and Macau. The company's brands have achieved notable results in Taiwan thanks to aggressive marketing and the Korean Wave, and it plans to continue active business activities in Asian markets including Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Additionally, in the first half of 2024, the company acquired a stake in the Australian apparel brand Deus Ex Machina through a subsidiary, strengthening its portfolio as a fashion apparel company based on outdoor activities.
G. Credit Rating
- Evaluation Date: May 23, 2025
- Agency: NICE D&B Co., Ltd.
- Rating: BBB+
- Validity: May 23, 2025 ~ May 22, 2026
(BBB definition: Acceptable commercial credit, but somewhat limited ability to cope with environmental changes.)
H. Listing
- KOSDAQ listed on July 27, 2020. No special listing type applicable.
2. Company History
A. HQ Relocation: July 27, 2021 — moved to 10, Saechang-ro 44-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (Singye-dong).
B. Material Changes in Management / Auditors:
- 2019.03.30 AGM: Inside directors Lim Chung-hyun, Ha Gi-ju; outside director Kang Yeon-un newly appointed; CEO Park Young-jun reappointed; outside directors Cho Yong-ha and Cha Hyun-hwan term-ended.
- 2020.03.27 AGM: Auditor Lee Jung-gil newly appointed.
- 2022.03.28: Outside director Kang Yeon-un term-ended.
- 2022.03.29 AGM: Outside director Kim Hyo-gyeom newly appointed; CEO Park Young-jun and inside directors Lim Chung-hyun, Ha Gi-ju reappointed.
- 2023.03.28 AGM: Auditor Lee Jung-gil reappointed.
- 2023.05.19: Outside director Kim Hyo-gyeom term-ended.
- 2024.03.28 AGM: Outside director Jung Chang-hee newly appointed.
- 2025.03.28 AGM: CEO Park Young-jun and inside directors Lim Chung-hyun, Ha Gi-ju reappointed.
- 2025.08.27: Auditor Lee Jung-gil term-ended.
- 2025.11.17 EGM: Auditor Jung Pil-an newly appointed.
- 2026.03.25 AGM: Inside director Park Beom-jun, outside directors Kim Seong-tae and Hyun Jong-hyuk newly appointed; outside director Jung Chang-hee term-ended (resigned mid-term on 2026.03.25).
C. Largest Shareholder Changes: Largest shareholder is Park Young-jun; no changes since founding.
D. Name Changes: None in the past 5 years.
E. Mergers: None.
F. Change in Industry / Main Business: Originally founded in February 2004 for import/sale of small electronics and automotive electronics accessories. From 2010, the company entered brand licensing through the 'Whatever It Takes' license, growing into luggage and apparel licensing — now its core business.
G. Other Material Management Matters: None during the reporting period.
H. Key History Highlights:
- 2004.02: Company founded
- 2019.05: NFL apparel and bag license agreement signed
- 2019.08: National Geographic K11 Musea store opened in Hong Kong
- 2019.09: The Nature Holdings HK Ltd. subsidiary established in Hong Kong
- 2019.10: Travel goods select shop TTGO launched
- 2019.11: NFL apparel brand launched
- 2020.07: KOSDAQ listing
- 2021.03: National Geographic Hollywood Plaza store opened in Hong Kong
- 2021.06: National Geographic Harbour City store opened in Hong Kong
- 2021.10: ...
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