IRVINE, CALIF. -- SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated (Nasdaq: SBC) (“SBC Medical” or the “Company”), a global provider of comprehensive consulting and management services to medical corporations and their clinics, today announced the completion of a strategic minority equity investment and the establishment of a structured collaboration framework with OrangeTwist, a leading U.S.-based MedSpa chain, alongside its longstanding institutional shareholders, Hildred Capital and Athyrium Capital. This transaction marks SBC Medical’s formal entry into the United States—a key global market for medical aesthetics—and represents a major milestone in the Company’s broader global expansion strategy. For more details, click here.
Supporting 258 affiliated clinics worldwide and managing more than six million patient visits annually, SBC Medical has built one of the largest and most sophisticated platforms across a wide range of medical disciplines, continuously integrating this knowledge into a coherent platform strategy. With more than 25 years of history, the Company has developed a scalable operating model, deep clinical expertise, and a strong track record of disciplined growth—foundations that position SBC Medical to execute successfully on its next phase of international expansion.
This investment marks the beginning of SBC Medical’s full-scale strategic expansion in the U.S. market through a committed partnership with OrangeTwist, and both companies will pursue joint operations that leverage cross-border synergies between the U.S. and Asia to support long-term growth opportunities.
Founded in 2015, OrangeTwist specializes in non-invasive aesthetic treatments and currently operates 24 locations across six U.S. states. With strong medical oversight and data-driven clinical operations, the company offers a comprehensive portfolio of injectable, energy-based, and regenerative treatments. Its advanced management system integrating procurement, clinical workflows, and real-time KPI tracking provides operational consistency and supports scalable growth.
Comment from Yoshiyuki Aikawa, CEO of SBC Medical Group Holdings
“OrangeTwist has solidified its leadership in the U.S. market by consistently delivering exceptional quality and outstanding client experiences in non-invasive aesthetic medicine. We look forward to combining their strengths with our expertise and global network to accelerate growth across Asia and beyond.”
Comment from Clint Carnell, Co-founder of OrangeTwist
“SBC Medical has built one of the most respected and sophisticated aesthetic brands internationally. Their entry into the U.S. through a partnership with OrangeTwist provides a uniquely strong operational foundation and accelerates their ability to scale in one of the largest and fastest-growing aesthetic markets in the world.”
SBC Medical Global Growth Strategy
SBC Medical’s investment in OrangeTwist is the first step in a structured, multi-year roadmap to establish a leading position in the U.S. medical aesthetics and wellness market. The partnership enables both companies to leverage cross-border synergies across clinical protocols, technology adoption, operational efficiency, and commercial strategy.
This partnership signifies the start of SBC Medical’s Phase 1 market entry initiative and lays the groundwork for future phases of scale and market leadership. By integrating a sustainable model focused on personal well-being and high-quality medical outcomes, SBC Medical aims to deliver differentiated value to customers in the U.S. and Asia, while building diversified and resilient revenue streams across geographies.
· Global Expansion Strategy Designed for Sustainable Earnings Growth
SBC Medical views international expansion—particularly in the United States and Southeast Asia—as a central pillar of its long-term value creation strategy. The Company’s global expansion thesis is guided by three core principles
1. Partnering with high-performing regional operators with demonstrated execution capability, strong brand presence, and scalable business models;
2. Deploying SBC Medical’s differentiated operating expertise, including leadership in advanced aesthetic treatments, operational excellence, and clinical safety, to drive performance uplift across partner networks; and
3. Securing first-mover advantages through access to emerging medical technologies, proprietary treatment platforms, and information-sharing mechanisms that support future innovation and margin expansion.
The Company is focused on high-growth categories within health and wellness—including regenerative medicine, aesthetic medicine, and wellness solutions—while also exploring next-generation opportunities in human optimization, longevity science, and Medicine 4.0. SBC Medical continues to evaluate strategic medical technology platforms such as AI-enabled diagnostics, telemedicine capabilities, and patient-experience technologies that align with its long-term growth priorities.
· Three-Phase Global Expansion Roadmap
The OrangeTwist partnership forms part of SBC Medical’s structured global expansion roadmap:
Phase 1: Entry (2025-2026)
Deepen market understanding, build strategic partnerships, and deploy minority investments that create optionality for future expansion.
Phase 2: Scale (2027-2028)
Leverage accumulated market intelligence and SBC Medical’s proven operating model to pursue selective acquisitions and joint ventures capable of accelerating growth and strengthening competitive positioning.
Phase 3: Leadership (2029 onward)
Establish SBC Medical as a leading operator in the United States and other priority international markets, supported by diversified revenue streams, scalable clinical platforms, and technology-driven operating leverage.
SBC Medical believes this disciplined, phased approach—combined with the stability and profitability of its Japan business—positions the Company to deliver sustainable long-term growth, improved earnings quality, and increasing global brand value.
