REPL::Change - Announcement of Appointment::Appointment of Non-Executive Director
Issuer & Securities
Issuer/ Manager
WINKING STUDIOS LIMITED
Securities
WINKING STUDIOS LIMITED - KYG9722U1040 - WKS
Stapled Security
No
Announcement Details
Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Appointment
Date &Time of Broadcast
03-Nov-2026 18:33:02
Status
Replacement
Announcement Sub Title
Appointment of Non-Executive Director
Announcement Reference
SG261103OTHR0BQR
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Oliver Yen
Designation
Finance Director and Group Chief Financial Officer
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
Please refer to this replacement announcement in respect of the earlier announcement made on 3 November 2026 at 7.30 a.m. (reference no. SG261103OTHR0BQR) with amended disclosures provided under "Shareholding interest in the listed issuer and its subsidiaries". Save for these amended disclosures, there is no change to the rest of the contents of the earlier announcement.
Appointment of Hsu, Ting-Yang as Non-Executive Director of the Company.
This announcement has been reviewed by the Company's sponsor, PrimePartners Corporate Finance Pte. Ltd. (the "Sponsor"). It has not been examined or approved by the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (the "SGX-ST") and the SGX-ST assumes no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, including the correctness of any of the statements or opinions made or reports contained in this announcement.
The contact person for the Sponsor is Ms. Foo Jien Jieng, 16 Collyer Quay, #10-00 Collyer Quay Centre, Singapore 049318, sponsorship@ppcf.com.sg.
Additional Details
Date of appointment
03/11/2026
Name of person
Hsu, Ting-Yang
Age
48
Country of principal residence
Taiwan, Province Of China
The Board's comments on this appointment (including rationale, selection criteria, board diversity considerations, and the search and nomination process)
The Nominating Committee has recommended the appointment of Mr Hsu, Ting-Yang ("James Hsu") as a Non-Executive Director of the Company and the Board has approved his appointment having reviewed and considered the qualification and experience of Mr James Hsu and is satisfied that he is suitable for the role as Non-Executive Director of the Company.
Whether appointment is executive, and if so, the area of responsibility
The appointment is non-executive.
Job title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.)
Non-Executive Director
Professional qualifications
Nil
Working experience and occupation(s) during the past 10 years
Present Appointment:
1. Acer Gaming Inc
(a) President (2021 to Present)
Past Appointments (within preceding 10 years):
1. Acer Incorporated
(a) E-Sports Platform Director (2019 to 2021)
(b) Technical Assistant to the Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (2018 to 2019)
(c) Business Development Director (2016 to 2018)
(d) Regional Business Manager (2009 to 2016)
Shareholding interest in the listed issuer and its subsidiaries
Yes
Shareholding details
125,000 ordinary shares in Winking Studios Limited
Any relationship (including immediate family relationships) with any existing director, existing executive officer, the issuer and/or substantial shareholder of the listed issuer or of any of its principal subsidiaries
Nil
Conflict of interest (including any competing business)
Nil
Undertaking (in the format set out in Appendix 7.7 or Appendix 7H) under Mainboard Rule 720(1) or Catalist Rule 720(1) has been submitted to the listed issuer
Yes
Other Principal Commitments* Including Directorships#
* "Principal Commitments" has the same meaning as defined in the Code of Corporate Governance.
# These fields are not applicable for announcements of appointments pursuant to Mainboard Rule 704(9) or Catalist Rule 704(8).
Past (for the last 5 years)
Nil
Present
1. Acer Technology and Business Development Pte. Ltd.
- Incorporated in Singapore and not listed on any stock exchange.
- Director (March 2025 to Present)
2. DropZone (Hong Kong) Limited
- Incorporated in Hong Kong and not listed on any stock exchange.
- Director (June 2024 to Present)
3. Acer Global Merchandise Philippines Inc.
- Incorporated in Philippines and not listed on any stock exchange.
- Director (January 2022 to Present)
Information Required
Disclose the following matters concerning an appointment of director, chief executive officer, chief financial officer, chief operating officer, general manager or other officer of equivalent rank. If the answer to any question is "yes", full details must be given.
(a) Whether at any time during the last 10 years, an application or a petition under any bankruptcy law of any jurisdiction was filed against him or against a partnership of which he was a partner at the time when he was a partner or at any time within 2 years from the date he ceased to be a partner?
No
(b) Whether at any time during the last 10 years, an application or a petition under any law of any jurisdiction was filed against an entity (not being a partnership) of which he was a director or an equivalent person or a key executive, at the time when he was a director or an equivalent person or a key executive of that entity or at any time within 2 years from the date he ceased to be a director or an equivalent person or a key executive of that entity, for the winding up or dissolution of that entity or, where that entity is the trustee of a business trust, that business trust, on the ground of insolvency?
No
(c) Whether there is any unsatisfied judgment against him?
No
(d) Whether he has ever been convicted of any offence, in Singapore or elsewhere, involving fraud or dishonesty which is punishable with imprisonment, or has been the subject of any criminal proceedings (including any pending criminal proceedings of which he is aware) for such purpose?
No
(e) Whether he has ever been convicted of any offence, in Singapore or elsewhere, involving a breach of any law or regulatory requirement that relates to the securities or futures industry in Singapore or elsewhere, or has been the subject of any criminal proceedings (including any pending criminal proceedings of which he is aware) for such breach?
No
(f) Whether at any time during the last 10 years, judgment has been entered against him in any civil proceedings in Singapore or elsewhere involving a breach of any law or regulatory requirement that relates to the securities or futures industry in Singapore or elsewhere, or a finding of fraud, misrepresentation or dishonesty on his part, or he has been the subject of any civil proceedings (including any pending civil proceedings of which he is aware) involving an allegation of fraud, misrepresentation or dishonesty on his part?
No
(g) Whether he has ever been convicted in Singapore or elsewhere of any offence in connection with the formation or management of any entity or business trust?
No
(h) Whether he has ever been disqualified from acting as a director or an equivalent person of any entity (including the trustee of a business trust), or from taking part directly or indirectly in the management of any entity or business trust?
No
(i) Whether he has ever been the subject of any order, judgment or ruling of any court, tribunal or governmental body, permanently or temporarily enjoining him from engaging in any type of business practice or activity?
No
(j) Whether he has ever, to his knowledge, been concerned with the management or conduct, in Singapore or elsewhere, of the affairs of:-
(i) any corporation which has been investigated for a breach of any law or regulatory requirement governing corporations in Singapore or elsewhere; or
No
(ii) any entity (not being a corporation) which has been investigated for a breach of any law or regulatory requirement governing such entities in Singapore or elsewhere; or
No
(iii) any business trust which has been investigated for a breach of any law or regulatory requirement governing business trusts in Singapore or elsewhere; or
No
(iv) any entity or business trust which has been investigated for a breach of any law or regulatory requirement that relates to the securities or futures industry in Singapore or elsewhere,
in connection with any matter occurring or arising during that period when he was so concerned with the entity or business trust?
No
(k) Whether he has been the subject of any current or past investigation or disciplinary proceedings, or has been reprimanded or issued any warning, by the Monetary Authority of Singapore or any other regulatory authority, exchange, professional body or government agency, whether in Singapore or elsewhere?
No
Disclosure applicable to the appointment of director only.
Any prior experience as a director of an issuer listed on the Exchange?
No
If no, please state if the director has attended or will be attending training on the roles and responsibilities of a director of a listed issuer as prescribed by the Exchange.
The Company will arrange for James Hsu to complete the required training courses within one year of appointment.
Please provide details of relevant experience and the nominating committee's reasons for not requiring the director to undergo training as prescribed by the Exchange (if applicable).
Not applicable
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