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CTW Cayman Announces Pricing of Initial Public Offering

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CTW Cayman (NASDAQ:CTW), a leading game platform company operating the HTML5-based G123.jp platform, has announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 2,400,000 Class A ordinary shares at $5.00 per share. The company expects to raise $12.0 million in gross proceeds from the offering.

Trading is set to commence on August 6, 2025, on the Nasdaq Capital Market. The underwriters have a 45-day option to purchase an additional 360,000 shares. Approximately 85% of the proceeds will fund global market expansion initiatives, with the remainder allocated to working capital and corporate purposes. The offering is expected to close around August 7, 2025.

CTW Cayman (NASDAQ:CTW), un'azienda leader nel settore delle piattaforme di gioco che gestisce la piattaforma G123.jp basata su HTML5, ha annunciato il prezzo della sua offerta pubblica iniziale di 2.400.000 azioni ordinarie di Classe A a 5,00 dollari per azione. L'azienda prevede di raccogliere 12,0 milioni di dollari di proventi lordi dall'offerta.

La negoziazione inizierà il 6 agosto 2025 sul Nasdaq Capital Market. Gli underwriter hanno un'opzione di 45 giorni per acquistare ulteriori 360.000 azioni. Circa il 85% dei proventi sarà destinato alle iniziative di espansione sui mercati globali, mentre il restante sarà utilizzato per il capitale circolante e scopi societari. La chiusura dell'offerta è prevista intorno al 7 agosto 2025.

CTW Cayman (NASDAQ:CTW), una empresa líder en plataformas de juegos que opera la plataforma G123.jp basada en HTML5, ha anunciado el precio de su oferta pública inicial de 2.400.000 acciones ordinarias Clase A a 5,00 dólares por acción. La compañía espera recaudar 12,0 millones de dólares en ingresos brutos con esta oferta.

La negociación comenzará el 6 de agosto de 2025 en el Nasdaq Capital Market. Los suscriptores tienen una opción de 45 días para comprar 360.000 acciones adicionales. Aproximadamente el 85% de los ingresos se destinará a iniciativas de expansión en mercados globales, y el resto se asignará a capital de trabajo y fines corporativos. Se espera que la oferta cierre alrededor del 7 de agosto de 2025.

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CTW Cayman (NASDAQ:CTW), une société leader dans les plateformes de jeux exploitant la plateforme G123.jp basée sur HTML5, a annoncé le prix de son offre publique initiale de 2 400 000 actions ordinaires de classe A à 5,00 $ par action. La société s'attend à lever 12,0 millions de dollars de produit brut grâce à cette offre.

La cotation débutera le 6 août 2025 sur le Nasdaq Capital Market. Les souscripteurs disposent d'une option de 45 jours pour acheter 360 000 actions supplémentaires. Environ 85 % des fonds seront consacrés à des initiatives d'expansion sur les marchés mondiaux, le reste étant alloué au fonds de roulement et aux besoins corporatifs. La clôture de l'offre est prévue aux alentours du 7 août 2025.

CTW Cayman (NASDAQ:CTW), ein führendes Spieleplattform-Unternehmen, das die HTML5-basierte Plattform G123.jp betreibt, hat den Preis für seinen börsengang von 2.400.000 Stammaktien der Klasse A zu je 5,00 USD bekannt gegeben. Das Unternehmen erwartet, 12,0 Millionen USD Bruttoerlös aus dem Angebot zu erzielen.

Der Handel soll am 6. August 2025 am Nasdaq Capital Market beginnen. Die Underwriter haben eine 45-tägige Option zum Kauf von zusätzlichen 360.000 Aktien. Etwa 85 % der Erlöse werden für globale Marktexpansionsinitiativen verwendet, der Rest für Betriebskapital und Unternehmenszwecke. Der Abschluss des Angebots wird voraussichtlich um den 7. August 2025 erfolgen.

Positive
  • IPO expected to raise $12.0 million in gross proceeds
  • Strong focus on growth with 85% of proceeds allocated to global market expansion
  • Additional potential proceeds through 360,000 share underwriter option
  • Secured listing on Nasdaq Capital Market
Negative
  • Relatively small IPO size may limit institutional investor interest
  • Significant portion of proceeds dedicated to expansion may limit operational flexibility

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CTW Cayman's $12M IPO provides modest capital for its global gaming expansion but faces challenges in the competitive HTML5 gaming market.

CTW Cayman has priced its initial public offering at $5.00 per share for 2.4 million Class A ordinary shares, raising $12 million in gross proceeds before deducting fees and expenses. The company has received approval to list on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbol "CTW" with trading expected to commence on August 6, 2025.

The $12 million raise represents a relatively modest IPO by current market standards. For context, the average IPO in recent quarters has raised between $50-100 million. This smaller offering size may indicate a conservative approach or reflect current market conditions for gaming companies.

What's noteworthy is how CTW plans to deploy the capital � approximately 85% of net proceeds will fund global market expansion initiatives for its HTML5 game platform G123.jp, which features free-to-play games inspired by Japanese animations. This allocation signals a clear strategic priority toward geographic growth rather than product development or technology investment.

The "firm commitment" underwriting structure, led by Kingswood Capital Partners, provides more certainty around the capital raise compared to a "best efforts" approach. However, the 45-day option granted to underwriters to purchase up to an additional 360,000 shares suggests they're keeping flexibility to potentially increase the raise to $13.8 million if market demand proves strong.

The timing of this IPO in the HTML5 gaming space is intriguing. While mobile and browser-based gaming continues to grow globally, competition is fierce, particularly from larger established platforms. CTW's focus on Japanese animation-inspired content provides some differentiation, but the company will need to effectively deploy this relatively modest capital infusion to successfully expand beyond its current markets.

TOKYO, Aug. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CTW Cayman (“CTW� or “the Company�), a leading game platform company providing global access to web-based games through its flagship HTML5 platform, G123.jp, which showcases a diverse selection of free-to-play games inspired by popular Japanese animations, today announced the pricing of the initial public offering (the “Offering�) of 2,400,000 Class A ordinary shares at a public offering price of $5.00 per share. The ordinary shares have been approved for listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market and are expected to commence trading on August 6, 2025, under the ticker symbol “CTW�.

The Company expects to receive aggregate gross proceeds of $12.0 million from the Offering, before deducting underwriting discounts and other related expenses. In addition, the Company has granted the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 360,000 Class A ordinary shares at the public offering price, less underwriting discounts. The Offering is expected to close on or about August 7, 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

Proceeds from the Offering will be used primarily to support the Company’s global market expansion initiatives, which are expected to account for approximately 85% of the net proceeds, with the remainder allocated to general working capital and other corporate purposes.

The Offering is being conducted on a “firm commitment� basis. Kingswood Capital Partners, LLC is acting as the representative of the underwriters for the Offering. Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian, LLP is serving as legal counsel to the Company, and Greenberg Traurig, LLP is serving as legal counsel to the underwriters.

A registration statement on Form F-1 relating to the Offering has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC�) (File No. 333-287306) and was declared effective by the SEC on July 30, 2025. The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus forming a part of the registration statement related to the Offering. Copies of the prospectus may be obtained from Kingswood Capital Partners, LLC by standard mail to 126 E 56th Street, Suite 22S New York, NY, or by email at , or by telephone at +1-732-208-4091. In addition, a copy of the prospectus relating to the Offering may be obtained via the SEC’s website at .

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About CTW Cayman

CTW is a leading game platform company providing global access to web-based, free-to-play games inspired by popular Japanese animations, including Queen’s Blade, So I’m a Spider, So What?, and Goblin Slayer. CTW delivers these games through its globally accessible flagship HTML5 platform, G123.jp. According to a Frost & Sullivan Report, CTW was the largest anime IP-based H5 games platform in the world in 2023 in terms of gross billings. CTW’s primary focus is to provide a comprehensive platform that helps game developers generate revenue from underlying Japanese anime IP by reaching a global player audience. Through its gaming platform, CTW shares revenue generated from players� in-game purchases worldwide with game developers. Leveraging its well-established relationships with leading Japanese animation IP holders, CTW offers premium IP content and resources, along with ancillary support, such as distribution and marketing services, to game developers. By collaborating with skilled game developers, CTW brings high-quality and animation-themed gaming experiences to gamers worldwide. For more information, visit .

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements are made under the “safe harbor� provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,� “expects,� “anticipates,� “future,� “intends,� “plans,� “believes,� “estimates,� “potential,� “continue,� “ongoing,� “targets,� “guidance� and similar statements. CTW may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC�), in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Any statements that are not historical facts, including statements about CTW’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: CTW’s growth strategies; its future business development, results of operations and financial condition; its ability to distribute successful and engaging games with high “playability� on its platform; its ability to efficiently attract and retain end-users who come to play and make in-game purchases; its ability to achieve positive return on investment on user acquisition efforts; its ability to establish and maintain relationships with game developers; governmental policies and regulations relating to CTW’s industry; and general economic and business conditions globally and in Japan and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in CTW’s filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and CTW undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

Contacts

Investors:
Matt Chesler, CFA
FNK IR
646-809-2183


FAQ

When will CTW Cayman (NASDAQ:CTW) start trading on the Nasdaq?

CTW Cayman will begin trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market on August 6, 2025 under the ticker symbol 'CTW'.

How much is CTW Cayman's IPO priced at and how many shares are being offered?

CTW Cayman's IPO is priced at $5.00 per share for 2,400,000 Class A ordinary shares, aiming to raise $12.0 million in gross proceeds.

How will CTW Cayman use the IPO proceeds?

CTW Cayman will use 85% of the net proceeds for global market expansion initiatives, with the remainder allocated to general working capital and corporate purposes.

What is CTW Cayman's main business?

CTW Cayman operates G123.jp, a leading HTML5 game platform that provides global access to web-based games inspired by popular Japanese animations.

Who are the underwriters for CTW Cayman's IPO?

Kingswood Capital Partners, LLC is acting as the representative of the underwriters for the IPO, which is being conducted on a firm commitment basis.
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