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Acer-backed Winking Studios aims to grow global reach with Singapore IPO

CEO Johnny Jan eyes Catalist listing as a launchpad for regional M&As amid global gaming industry boom

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Tan Nai Lun

Tan Nai Lun

Published Tue, Nov 14, 2023 · 05:00 AM
    • An IPO is the best option to execute Winking Studios' growth strategy, says Johnny Jan, executive chairman and CEO; with him is Tina Li, general manager of Art outsourcing segment.
    • An IPO is the best option to execute Winking Studios' growth strategy, says Johnny Jan, executive chairman and CEO; with him is Tina Li, general manager of Art outsourcing segment. PHOTO: YEN MENG JIIN, BT

    GAMING-RELATED company Winking Studios has drawn up plans to boost its international reach and drive its regional expansion. And at the centre of these plans is a listing on the Singapore Exchange (SGX).

    The art outsourcing and game development studio, whose operations are largely in mainland China and Taiwan, believes the Singapore listing could improve the company’s standing globally.

    “Given Singapore’s strong reputation for regulation, listing here can allow our global clients to have greater trust in us,” said Johnny Jan, chairman and chief executive of Winking, in an interview with The Business Times.

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