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2024 Revenue: KRW 175.2T (+7.7% YoY) | Operating Profit: KRW 14.2T (-5.9%) | Vehicle Sales: 4.14M units (-1.8%) | Q4 2024: Revenue KRW 46.62T (+11.9%), Op Profit KRW 2.82T (-17.2%) | Electrified Vehicles: 757k units (+8.9%, 21.8% of sales) | US Market: 988k units (+9%) | 2025 guidance: 3-4% revenue growth, 7-8% op margin
Hyundai Motor Company was founded in 1967 in Seoul, South Korea, by Chung Ju-yung and has grown into one of the world's largest automotive manufacturers, ranking third globally by vehicle sales. From its origins as a budget-focused automaker producing affordable, practical vehicles for emerging markets, Hyundai has transformed over the past two decades into a technology-forward brand competing directly with European and Japanese premium manufacturers. Its mission centers on delivering smart mobility solutions for a sustainable future.\n\nHyundai's product lineup spans mass-market sedans, SUVs, and commercial vehicles, alongside its premium Genesis brand and the Ioniq dedicated EV lineup. The Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, and Ioniq 7 have emerged as critically acclaimed electric vehicles, with the Ioniq 5 winning the World Car of the Year award. Hyundai is also investing heavily in hydrogen fuel cell technology, autonomous driving, and robotics through subsidiaries including Boston Dynamics. Its vehicles are sold in over 200 countries through a network of more than 6,000 dealerships.\n\nHyundai reported revenue of KRW 175.2 trillion in 2024, a 7.7% year-over-year increase, with Q4 2024 revenue of KRW 46.62T (+11.9%). The company sold 4.14M vehicles globally in 2024. With major EV manufacturing investments underway in the United States (Metaplant America in Georgia), Hyundai is positioning itself to be a top-three EV manufacturer globally by 2030, backed by robust R&D spending and a vertically integrated battery and platform strategy.
Part of VF Corp; major outdoor recreation growth beneficiary
The North Face was founded in 1966 in San Francisco by Douglas Tompkins and Susie Tompkins Buell with a mission to outfit serious outdoor athletes and adventurers with the highest-quality technical apparel and equipment available. The brand was named after the coldest, most challenging aspect of a mountain — the north face — signaling from its founding that its products would be engineered for the most demanding conditions rather than casual use. The North Face's core technology has historically centered on proprietary fabric and insulation systems, including FUTURELIGHT — its nanospun waterproof-breathable membrane — and ThermoBall synthetic insulation designed to retain warmth when wet, unlike traditional down fills.\n\nThe North Face's product portfolio spans technical outerwear, hiking footwear, base layers, backpacks, tents, and sleeping bags for alpine, trail running, skiing, climbing, and everyday outdoor activities. The brand operates at the intersection of technical performance and mainstream lifestyle, with products like the Nuptse puffer jacket achieving crossover cultural status beyond the outdoor category. The North Face is distributed globally through its own retail stores, premium outdoor specialty retailers, and department stores, with a growing direct-to-consumer e-commerce channel. The brand partners with elite athletes across mountaineering, ski, trail running, and climbing disciplines, using expedition performance as R&D validation for its technical product lines.\n\nThe North Face is owned by VF Corporation and is VF's largest revenue brand. It competes with Patagonia, Arc'teryx, and Columbia in technical outdoor apparel, differentiating through heritage, elite athlete partnerships, and a combination of technical credibility with broad mainstream appeal. As outdoor recreation participation has grown durably post-pandemic, The North Face is a leading beneficiary of consumer investment in performance gear.
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