Baker Tilly Congratulates Samurai 2K, First Company to Successfully List on SGX Catalist in 2017

Singapore, 16 January 2017 - Baker Tilly TFW would like to extend its heartiest congratulations to its client, Samurai 2K Aerosol Limited, on being the first company in 2017 to successfully list on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) Catalist. 

Established in 1997 and headquartered in Malaysia, Samurai 2K is an aerosol coating specialist with a focus on high performance coating solutions for the automotive refining and refurbishing industry. The company manufactures its products at its Johor production facility and distributes them under its own brands to customers in Southeast Asian markets, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines.

The company engaged Baker Tilly TFW as its reporting accountant in connection with the placement for its initial public offering (IPO) of 20 million new shares.

Said Ian Ong, Samurai 2K:  
“We’re extremely pleased to have worked with Baker Tilly TFW as our reporting accountant and would like to extend our special thanks to Mr Joshua Ong and Ms Guo Shuqi. Their familiarity with the SGX listing rules, understanding of the paint aerosols industry and dedication contributed to our successful listing on the SGX.” 

Said Joshua Ong, Baker Tilly TFW: 
“We are honoured to have played an integral role leading up to Samurai 2K’s Catalist IPO and wish them every success moving forward, even as they commence trading today. IPOs involve various aspects of a business, and at Baker Tilly TFW, we are proud to have an experienced team to help our clients navigate the complexities of the listing process.”

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