J-Star Holding Co., Ltd. Stock Price, News & Analysis

J-Star (Nasdaq: YMAT) announced its first in-house pickleball paddle, Horizon, received official approval from USA Pickleball (USAPA) for sanctioned play on Oct 6, 2025. The Horizon paddle is now listed among USAPA-certified paddles and will be sold under J-Star’s YMA brand as the company’s entry into the direct-to-consumer pickleball market.

The paddle uses Japanese carbon fiber, thermoformed foam walls, a soft honeycomb core, an edgeless hitting surface and a Kevlar edge guard. J-Star cites manufacturing experience of more than 45 million racquets. The release references SFIA 2024 data showing 19.8 million US pickleball players (a 46% increase year-over-year).

J-Star Holding (Nasdaq: YMAT), a leading carbon fiber and composite solutions provider, has appointed Sam Van as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2025. Van succeeds Jonathan Chiang, who will continue as Chairman of the Board. The leadership transition comes at a strategic time following the company's recent IPO.

Van brings extensive capital markets expertise, having helped over 70 companies complete IPOs on NYSE and Nasdaq. He previously served as CEO of SRO Partners and held senior positions at Freedom U.S. Markets, NYSE, and FINRA. The company is currently expanding its operations with a new manufacturing facility in Taiwan and planning expansion into the United States with a production line, R&D center, and office.

J-Star Holding (YMAT) has announced the launch of QO Bikes, a premium cycling components brand co-founded by its YMA subsidiary with industry veterans Pablo Carrasco and Ignacio Estellés. The brand's initial product lineup features three carbon fiber crankset models designed for road, gravel, and mountain bikes.

QO has already established distribution partnerships across Europe, Asia, and Latin America, with plans to expand into the U.S. market. The brand name derives from 'Quo Vadis,' meaning 'Where are you going?' in Latin, reflecting the company's forward-looking approach to cycling innovation.

J-Star Holding (YMAT) has successfully closed its initial public offering (IPO) with the full exercise of the underwriters' over-allotment option. The company sold an additional 187,500 ordinary shares at the IPO price of $4.00 per share.

The Taiwan-based provider of carbon fiber and composite solutions raised total gross proceeds of $5.75 million, which includes the previously announced IPO proceeds of $5 million. Maxim Group LLC served as the sole Book-Running manager for the offering, which was conducted under the company's Registration Statement on Form F-1.

J-Star Holding (NASDAQ:YMAT), a Taiwan-based provider of carbon fiber and composite solutions, has successfully completed its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the Nasdaq Capital Market. The company raised $5.0 million by offering 1,250,000 ordinary shares at $4.00 per share.

Trading commenced on July 30, 2025, under the symbol "YMAT". Maxim Group LLC served as the sole book-running manager and has a 45-day option to purchase up to 187,500 additional shares. The company specializes in products ranging from sports equipment to healthcare products, automobile parts, and R&D services.

J-Star Holding (NASDAQ:YMAT), a leading provider of carbon fiber and composite solutions, has announced the pricing of its Initial Public Offering (IPO). The company is offering 1,250,000 ordinary shares at $4.00 per share, aiming to raise approximately $5.0 million in gross proceeds before deducting underwriting costs and expenses.

The shares are set to begin trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market on July 30, 2025, under the ticker symbol "YMAT". The company has granted Maxim Group LLC, the sole Book-Running manager, a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 187,500 shares at the IPO price. The offering is expected to close on July 31, 2025, subject to customary conditions.