Singapore’s luxury pop culture collectibles maker XM Studios has raised S$4.5 million in a token offering on investment platform ADDX.
The deal was anchored by Temasek unit Heliconia Capital and is the first equity-linked investment offered on ADDX. The minimum investment size for XM Studios is S$10,000, down from the S$1 million minimum size typical for such investments, said ADDX and XM Studios in a joint statement.
The offer was 1.75 times oversubscribed from the firm’s initial fundraising target. The deal size was increased by S$1.5 million to S$4.5 milliion.
Heliconia is investing S$1 million, and the round also saw global accredited investors taking part.
The tokenised offering on ADDX took the form of exchangeable notes redeemable for shares in XM Studios, at a significant discount. The notes will mature at an interest rate of six per cent per annum if not redeemed in 18 months.
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“The new capital enables XM Studios to seize opportunities in the next phase of our expansion – in new markets and new segments like premium mass collectibles, allowing fans to buy their favourite collectibles at a more affordable price range,” said Mr Ang.
Heliconia had scooped up a 9.2 per cent stake in XM Studios through secondary transaction of shares, The Business Times reported last week.
XM Studios told BT that they are mulling a public listing, and the Singapore Exchange is one of its potential choices.
From a humble hobby shop in Bras Basah to global brand
XM Studios started from a humble hobby shop in Bras Basah Complex in 1997. It was run by the Ang brothers.
Today, it is a global brand with distribution in 18 markets.
The company is allowed to make collectible statues from popular comic brands like Marvel, Star Wars, DC, Transformers, and Sanrio thanks to over 12 licences it holds.
Each collectible range from under S$1,000 to S$6,000 each.
XM Studios reported double revenue last year to S$16.9 million, from S$7.9 million in 2019. It also took home a profit of S$4.2 milliion.
Featured Image Credit: XM Studios
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