Sales Strategy

SEOUL – November 04, 2026 -- Hugel Inc. reported third-quarter net sales of KRW97.5 billion, with operating profit of KRW18.1 billion and net profit of KRW4.7 billion, as the South Korean aesthetics group absorbed a short-term hit from restructuring its U.S. sales model. Consolidated net sales for the first three quarters of 2026 totaled KRW352.1 billion, up 15% year-on-year.

Botulinum toxin sales fall 21% while fillers and cosmetics grow

Botulinum toxin net sales, domestic and international combined, came in at KRW47.2 billion in the third quarter, down 21% year-on-year. Hyaluronic acid (HA) dermal fillers and skinboosters rose 2% to KRW30.9 billion. Cosmetics and other businesses reached KRW19.4 billion, growing more than 25%.

Stuttgart – November 03, 2026 -- Mid-sized contract manufacturers can enter defense supply chains with their existing machinery by producing dual-use components, but only if they pursue customers actively, according to sales consultancy matchandmake GmbH.

The firm says rising defense investment is creating additional demand, yet many smaller industrial suppliers wrongly assume such orders are reserved for large defense groups or highly specialized producers. Managing Director Luka Glavas argues that contract manufacturers with suitable equipment risk leaving these opportunities to competitors.