WF Holding Announces Pricing of Initial Public Offering

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WF Holding, a Malaysia-based manufacturer of fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) products, has announced the pricing of its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the Nasdaq Capital Market. The company will offer 2,000,000 ordinary shares at US$4.00 per share, trading under the symbol 'WFF' starting March 27, 2025.

The IPO is expected to raise US$8 million in gross proceeds before deducting underwriting discounts and expenses. The underwriters have a 45-day option to purchase an additional 300,000 shares. The offering, conducted on a firm commitment basis, is expected to close around March 28, 2025.

Proceeds will be used for expanding production capacity, hiring and training staff, working capital, and general corporate purposes. Dominari Securities is leading the underwriting, with Revere Securities as co-underwriter.

Positive

• Successful IPO approval and listing on Nasdaq Capital Market
• US$8 million capital raise to fund business expansion
• Clear growth strategy focused on production capacity expansion
• Additional funding potential through 300,000 share underwriter option

Negative

• Potential shareholder dilution from IPO and additional share option
• Significant expenses related to underwriting and IPO costs will reduce net proceeds

Insights

IPO Specialist

WF Holding's $8 million IPO represents a significant milestone for this Malaysia-based manufacturer of fiberglass reinforced plastic products. Pricing 2 million shares at $4.00 each on the Nasdaq Capital Market positions the company to execute its growth strategy through vital capital acquisition.

The firm commitment underwriting structure, led by Dominari Securities with Revere Securities as co-underwriter, provides greater certainty of fundraising compared to best-efforts offerings typically seen with smaller issuers. This suggests institutional confidence in the company's prospects, despite the relatively modest offering size.

The capital allocation strategy focusing on production expansion, workforce development, and working capital indicates management is prioritizing operational scale to capture market opportunities. For investors, this represents entry into a specialized manufacturing segment with industrial applications.

The 45-day option for underwriters to purchase an additional 300,000 shares could potentially increase total proceeds by $1.2 million if fully exercised. While the $8 million raise is smaller than typical Nasdaq IPOs, for a specialized manufacturer from Malaysia, securing this capital and U.S. exchange listing creates valuable financial flexibility and enhanced market visibility that could support future growth initiatives.

Company to list shares on Nasdaq Capital Market under symbol “WFF”

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WF Holding Limited (“WF Holding” or “Company”), a Malaysia-based manufacturer of fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) products, today announced the pricing of its initial public offering (the “Offering”) of 2,000,000 ordinary shares at a public offering price of US$4.00 per ordinary share. The ordinary shares have been approved for listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market and are expected to commence trading on March 27, 2025, U.S. Eastern time, under the ticker symbol “WFF.”

The Company expects to receive aggregate gross proceeds of US$8 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 300,000 ordinary shares at the public offering price after the closing of the Offering, less underwriting discounts. The Offering is expected to close on or about March 28, 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

Proceeds from the Offering will be used for expanding the Company’s production capacity, hiring and training staff, working capital and general corporate purposes.

The Offering is being conducted on a firm commitment basis. Dominari Securities LLC is acting as the lead underwriter, with Revere Securities LLC acting as a co-underwriter for the Offering. Bevilacqua PLLC is acting as U.S. counsel to the Company, and The Crone Law Group, P.C. is acting as U.S. counsel to the underwriters in connection with the Offering.

A registration statement on Form F-1 relating to the Offering was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) (File Number: 333-282294) and was declared effective by the SEC on March 26, 2025. The Offering is being made only by means of a prospectus, forming a part of the registration statement, and a free writing prospectus. Copies of the final prospectus relating to the Offering, when available, may be obtained from Dominari Securities LLC by email at info@dominarisecurities.com, by standard mail to Dominari Securities LLC, 725 Fifth Avenue, 23rd Floor, New York, NY 10022 USA, or by telephone at +1 (212) 393-4500; or from Revere Securities LLC by email at contact@reveresecurities.com, by standard mail to Revere Securities LLC, 560 Lexington Ave, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10022 USA, or by telephone at (212) 688-2238. In addition, copies of the prospectus and free writing prospectus relating to the Offering may be obtained for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

Before you invest, you should read the prospectus, the free writing prospectus, and other documents the Company has filed or will file with the SEC for more information about the Company and the Offering. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of the Company’s securities, nor shall there be any offer, solicitation or sale of any of the Company’s 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 such state or jurisdiction.

About WF Holding Limited

Based in Malaysia, WF Holding Limited is an ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer of fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) products including tanks, pipes, ducts and custom-made FRP products. With a track record of over 30 years, we design and fabricate products that meet the specific needs of our clients, ensuring high-quality and reliable performance. Our high-quality and durable products leverage the advantages of FRP to reinforce critical industrial infrastructure, driving resilience, longevity and sustainability. We also deliver a wide range of related services such as consultation, delivery, installation, repair and maintenance.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this announcement are “forward-looking statements” as defined under the U.S. federal securities laws, including, but not limited to, the Company’s statements regarding the success of the Offering or the use of proceeds from the sale of the Company’s shares in the Offering. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company’s current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs, including the expectation that the Offering will be successfully completed. Investors can find many (but not all) of these statements by the use of words such as “may,” “could,” “will,” “should,” “would,” “expect,” “plan,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “project” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology in this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company’s registration statement and other filings with the SEC.

For more information, please contact:

WF Holding Limited
Investor Relations
Email:  corporate@winfung.com.my

Sense Consultancy Group
Yan Pheng Liang
Email: phengliang@leesense.com

FAQ

What is the IPO price and number of shares offered for WFF stock?

WF Holding is offering 2,000,000 ordinary shares at US$4.00 per share, with potential additional 300,000 shares through underwriter's option.

When will WFF stock begin trading on Nasdaq?

WFF stock is expected to commence trading on March 27, 2025, on the Nasdaq Capital Market.

How much money is WF Holding raising through its IPO?

The company expects to raise US$8 million in gross proceeds before deducting underwriting discounts and expenses.

What will WF Holding use the IPO proceeds for?

Proceeds will fund production capacity expansion, staff hiring and training, working capital, and general corporate purposes.

Who are the underwriters for WFF's IPO?

Dominari Securities is the lead underwriter, with Revere Securities acting as co-underwriter.