Femco Steel Technology Co., Ltd. (“
FST” or the
“
Company”), an innovative golf shaft manufacturer
in a proposed business combination (the “
Business
Combination”) with, among others, Chenghe Acquisition I
Co. (Nasdaq: LATG) (“
Chenghe”), announces that its
proprietary brand KBS, a renowned golf club shaft brand and
lifestyle innovator, today celebrated the grand opening of its
flagship store in Taipei, ushering in a new era of exceptional
golfing experiences. This impressive 5,000 square-foot destination,
strategically located in the heart of the city’s prestigious
commercial district, represents a significant milestone in KBS’s
commitment to elevating the game of golf for players of all levels.
“This flagship store is the embodiment of our
relentless pursuit to provide golfers with unparalleled innovations
that enhance their passion for the sport,” said David Chuang, CEO
and Chairman of FST. “From PGA professionals to devoted amateurs,
the KBS Golf Experience Taipei has been meticulously crafted to
cater to the unique needs and desires of every golfer who walks
through our doors.”
The store’s design seamlessly blends premium
materials and state-of-the-art technology, creating a truly
immersive customer journey. Showcasing FST’s KBS core product
lineup, including shafts crafted from premium steel, composite
materials, and fibers, the store also features a curated selection
of golf accessories and lifestyle items, allowing customers to
fully embrace the KBS lifestyle.
Dedicated fitting and retrofitting stations,
equipped with the latest diagnostic tools, empower golfers to
fine-tune their equipment for optimal performance. Moreover, the
store boasts several advanced golf simulators, providing an
unparalleled opportunity for swing evaluation and analysis,
enabling customers to refine their skills and unlock their true
potential on the course.
“Innovation has always been at the heart of KBS,
and this flagship store is a testament to our unwavering commitment
to elevating the golfing experience,” said Kim Braly, Head of
Design at KBS. “From the moment you step through our doors, you’ll
be immersed in a world where tradition and technology seamlessly
converge, creating an unparalleled haven for golf enthusiasts.”
Complementing the exceptional product and
service offerings, the KBS Golf Experience Taipei features a
dedicated bar and lounge area, providing a vibrant social hub where
golfers can gather, share stories, and connect with like-minded
individuals. This unique blend of premium golf experiences and a
dynamic community setting sets the stage for an unmatched
exploration of the sport.
The grand opening celebration on August 1, 2024,
at 2:00 PM, will officially unveil this exceptional golf
destination to the public, inviting golfers to discover the endless
possibilities that await them at the KBS Flagship Store in
Taipei.
FST Corp. and Femco Steel Technology Co.,
Ltd.For media inquiries, please contact:Kathee LinEmail:
kathee.lin@fstshafts.com
About Chenghe
Chenghe is a special purpose acquisition
corporation incorporated under the laws of Cayman Islands for the
purpose of effecting mergers, share exchanges, asset acquisitions,
share purchases, reorganizations or similar business combinations
with one or more businesses. While Chenghe may pursue an
acquisition opportunity in any business, industry, sector or
geographical location, it intends to focus search for an initial
business combination on the cutting-edge new economic industries,
including but not limited to TMT, green energy, biotechnology,
optoelectronics, etc. in the Asia Pacific where Chenghe can benefit
from huge potentials and achieve long-term capital growth. For more
information, visit
https://chengheinv.com/chenghe-acquisition-i-co/.
About FST
FST is a Taiwan-based company mainly engaged in
the research and development, production and sales of golf shafts.
Its customers cover the world’s major golf brand manufacturers and
distributors. In addition to contract manufacturing of steel golf
shafts, the Company also designs, manufactures and sells
high-quality golf shafts with exceptional craftsmanship and
advanced technology under its proprietary brands, like KBS, a
renowned golf club shaft brand and lifestyle innovator. Trusted by
PGA professionals worldwide, KBS shafts have set a new standard in
steel shafts, achieving unprecedented growth and acclaim. For more
information, visit https://fstshafts.com.tw/ and
www.kbsgolfshafts.com.
Additional Information and Where to Find
It
As previously announced, on December 22, 2023,
Chenghe entered into an Business Combination Agreement (as amended
from time to time, the “Business Combination Agreement”) with FST
Corp., a Cayman Islands exempted company limited by shares
(“CayCo”), FST Merger Ltd., a Cayman Islands exempted company
limited by shares and a direct wholly owned subsidiary of CayCo,
(“Merger Sub”) and the Company, pursuant to which, among other
transactions, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth
therein, Merger Sub shall be merged with and into Chenghe with
Chenghe being the surviving company and as a direct, wholly owned
subsidiary of CayCo (the “Merger”), and Chenghe will change its
name to “FST Ltd.” (the “Business Combination”).
In connection with the proposed Business
Combination, CayCo filed a registration statement on Form F-4 (the
“Registration Statement”) with the SEC, which
includes a proxy statement to Chenghe shareholders and a prospectus
for the registration of CayCo securities. After the Registration
Statement is declared effective by the SEC, the definitive proxy
statement/prospectus and other relevant documents will be sent to
all Chenghe shareholders as of the record date to be established
for voting on the proposed Business Combination and will contain
important information about the proposed Business Combination and
related matters. Shareholders of Chenghe and other interested
persons are advised to read these materials (including any
amendments or supplements thereto) and any other relevant
documents, because they will contain important information about
Chenghe, the Company and CayCo and the proposed Business
Combination. No offering of securities shall be made except by
means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or an exemption therefrom.
Chenghe, the Company and CayCo will also file other documents
regarding the proposed Business Combination with the SEC.
This press release is provided for informational
purposes only and contains information with respect to the proposed
Business Combination between Chenghe, FST, CayCo and Merger Sub.
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or
exchange, or the solicitation of an offer to buy or exchange, any
securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any
jurisdiction in which such offer, sale or exchange would be
unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the
securities laws of any such jurisdiction.
Investors and security holders will be able to
obtain free copies of the Registration Statement, the proxy
statement/prospectus and all other relevant documents filed or that
will be filed with the SEC by Chenghe and CayCo through the website
maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. The documents filed by
Chenghe and CayCo with the SEC also may be obtained free of charge
upon written request to Chenghe Acquisition I Co., 38 Beach Road
#29-11, South Beach Tower, Singapore.
Participants in the
Solicitation
This press release is not a solicitation of a
proxy from any investor or securityholder. Chenghe, FST, CayCo and
their respective directors, executive officers, other members of
management, and employees, under SEC rules, may be deemed to be
participants in the solicitation of proxies from Chenghe’s
shareholders in connection with the proposed business combination.
A list of the names of the directors, executive officers, other
members of management and employees of Chenghe and the Company, as
well as information regarding their interests in the business
combination, is contained in the Registration Statement filed with
the SEC by CayCo. Additional information regarding the interests of
such potential participants in the solicitation process may also be
included in other relevant documents when they are filed with the
SEC. You may obtain free copies of these documents from the sources
indicated above.
No Offer or Solicitation
This press release is not a proxy statement or
solicitation of a proxy, consent or authorization with respect to
any securities or in respect of the proposed Business Combination
and shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an
offer to buy any securities, or a solicitation of any vote or
approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any
jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be
unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the
securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offering of securities
shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the
requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act, or an exemption
therefrom.
Caution About Forward-Looking
Statements
This press release contains forward-looking
statements for purposes of the “safe harbor” provisions under the
United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any
statements other than statements of historical fact contained
herein are forward-looking statements and are based on beliefs and
assumptions and on information currently available to Chenghe, the
Company and CayCo. No representations or warranties, express or
implied are given in, or in respect of, this press release. These
forward-looking statements are based on Chenghe’s, the Company’s
and CayCo’s expectations and beliefs concerning future events and
involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to
differ materially from current expectations. In some cases, you can
identify forward-looking statements by the following words: “may,”
“will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,”
“anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “project,”
“potential,” “continue,” “ongoing,” “target,” “seek” or the
negative or plural of these words, or other similar expressions
that are predictions or indicate future events or prospects,
although not all forward-looking statements contain these words,
but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is
not forward-looking.
These forward-looking statements and factors
that may cause actual results to differ materially from current
expectations include, without limitation, statements regarding
future financial and operating results, Chenghe’s, the Company’s
and CayCo’s plans, objectives, expectations and intentions, and
other statements that are not historical facts. These
forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes
only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on by
any investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a
definitive statement of fact or probability.
The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive.
You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other
risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of
the Registration Statement referenced above and other documents
filed by Chenghe and CayCo from time to time with the SEC. These
filings identify and address other important risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ
materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made.
There may be additional risks that neither Chenghe nor the Company
and CayCo presently know, or that Chenghe and the Company and/or
CayCo currently believe are immaterial, that could cause actual
results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking
statements. For these reasons, among others, investors and other
interested persons are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon
any forward-looking statements in this press release. Neither
Chenghe, the Company nor CayCo undertakes any obligation to
publicly revise these forward–looking statements to reflect events
or circumstances that arise after the date of this press release,
except as required by applicable law.
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