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Why a US-listed video game firm is paying a premium to take Ban Leong private

Epicsoft Asia, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Nasdaq-listed GCL Global, is splashing out cash to take Ban Leong private

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Jude Chan

Jude Chan

Published Tue, May 6, 2025 · 03:41 PM
    • Ban Leong is an authorised distributor for over 50 well-known brands, including Razer, Nvidia, Samsung, Huawei, TP-Link and LG.
    • Ban Leong is an authorised distributor for over 50 well-known brands, including Razer, Nvidia, Samsung, Huawei, TP-Link and LG. PHOTO: PIXABAY

    [SINGAPORE] For over 30 years, one little-known wholesaler and distributor of technology products – including IT accessories, gaming components and smart technology – steadily built up its distribution network.

    Even after Ban Leong Technologies listed on the mainboard of the Singapore Exchange in June 2005, it remained largely under the radar to both consumers and investors.

    Now, it is making headlines as video game distributor Epicsoft Asia, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Nasdaq-listed GCL Global, is splashing out cash to take the company private.

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