Reflecting SpaceX Investment Valuation Gains... Barrel's Q2 Net Profit Up by 1.93 Billion Won

Net Profit Revised from 4.38 Billion Won to 6.31 Billion Won

Water sports brand Barrel has revised its net profit for the second quarter of this year upward, reflecting the valuation gains from its investment assets related to U.S. space company SpaceX.

On August 14, Barrel announced that it had revised its consolidated net profit for the second quarter of this year from the previously reported provisional figure of 4.38 billion won to 6.31 billion won in its semiannual report, which was released on August 13. This represents an increase of 1.93 billion won compared to the initial figure. Sales and operating profit remain unchanged from the provisional figures, at 15.1 billion won and 1.5 billion won, respectively.

The increase in net profit was due to the impact of reflecting the valuation gains from investment assets related to SpaceX, in which Barrel has made an indirect investment. Previously, Barrel had recognized the valuation gains of these investment assets as other comprehensive income, but after reviewing its accounting treatment during the semiannual closing process, the company determined that it was more appropriate to reflect these gains in net income.

Accordingly, non-operating income for the second quarter increased by 2.39 billion won from 4.41 billion won to 6.8 billion won. Profit before corporate income tax expenses also rose from 5.31 billion won to 7.7 billion won. Net profit, after accounting for corporate tax expenses and other factors, increased to 6.31 billion won.

However, this increase in net profit results from accounting gains due to the investment asset valuation, with no changes to operating results. Sales in the second quarter rose by 49.9% compared to the previous quarter, and operating profit increased by 252.6%. Compared to the same period last year, sales decreased by 2.6%, but operating profit grew by 6.8%.

A Barrel representative stated, "We reflected in our final financial statements the results of the additional review of the accounting treatment for investment assets related to SpaceX conducted during the semiannual closing process," and added, "We will continue to provide accurate and transparent financial information to the market in compliance with accounting standards."

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