QYOU Media Subsidiary Chatterbox Technologies Completes Final IPO Book Building

Rhea-AI Summary

QYOU Media (OTCQB:QYOUF) has announced the completion of the book building process for its subsidiary Chatterbox Technologies Limited's upcoming IPO on the BSE Limited. The IPO, scheduled for October 3, 2025, has achieved remarkable success with a 52x oversubscription at the top-end price of 115 Indian Rupees.

The offering aims to raise 42.86 Crore (C$6.73 million) through the issuance of 3,727,200 equity shares. The strong demand resulted in orders exceeding 1500 Crore (C$235 million). Post-IPO, QYOU Media will maintain majority ownership, selling up to 18.02% of Chatterbox Technologies. Notably, Chatterbox Technologies will become India's first exclusive influencer marketing business to be listed on a public equity exchange.

Positive

• Extraordinary 52x oversubscription indicates strong market confidence
• IPO attracted over C$235M in orders against C$6.73M offering size
• QYOU Media retains majority control post-IPO
• First-mover advantage as India's first listed influencer marketing company

Negative

• Dilution of QYOU Media's ownership by up to 18.02%

Issue is 52x Oversubscribed at the Top End Price Signifying Strong Investor Interest for the October 3, 2025 Listing

MUMBAI, India and TORONTO, Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - QYOU Media Inc., (TSXV:QYOU OTCQB:QYOUF), has announced that, further to its news release dated February 24, 2025, it has completed the book building process for the open public listing on the BSE Limited (formerly known as the Bombay Stock Exchange) of its subsidiary, Chatterbox Technologies Limited, which will take place on Friday, October 3, 2025. The issue is 52x oversubscribed at the top end of the price range (115 Indian Rupees), which indicates strong and growing investor demand for the IPO. The Mumbai based influencer marketing business launched the book building process last week with the aim of raising 42.86 Crore (approx. C$6,726,000) through the issuance of 3,727,200 equity shares of Chatterbox Technologies. The IPO may result in the disposition by QYOU Media of up to an 18.02% ownership interest in Chatterbox Technologies; however, following the IPO, QYOU Media will remain the majority and largest shareholder of Chatterbox Technologies. The IPO has Chatterbox Technologies becoming the first exclusive influencer marketing business in India to be listed on a public equity exchange. 

The staggering 52x oversubscription level has resulted in over 1500 Crore (Approx. $235M CAN) of orders that have been placed and have requested to take part in the issue of 42.86 Crore (C$6,726,000), indicating tremendous investor and general public excitement behind the issue. Final allocations will be settled over the next two days in advance of the open public listing and the commencement of trading on the BSE MSE platform set for this Friday, October 3, 2025.

Founded in 2016, Chatterbox Technologies has played a pioneering role in India's creator economy, linking brands with influencers and creators across markets. Its creative arm, ChtrSocial, supports brands with content strategy and digital storytelling, while its international presence spans Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, the United States of America, and the United Kingdom.

Raj Mishra, Managing Director and CEO of Chatterbox Technologies commented, "This completes the final step in our push to be listed publicly and it could not have gone better. It is testament to the success of the Chatterbox Technologies business to date and a strong indication of the future potential of our business going forward. We all look forward to our launch on Friday."

Curt Marvis, CEO and Co-Founder of QYOU Media added, "I am here in India with the entire team and the excitement level is palpable at every level including, obviously, with our investors and future shareholders. We cannot be more thrilled with the upcoming listing and expect great things for our IPO launch on Friday."

About QYOU Media

Among the fastest growing creator driven media companies, QYOU Media operates in India and the United States through its subsidiaries, producing, distributing and monetizing content created by social media influencers and digital content stars. Our influencer marketing business in India, Chtrbox, is an influencer and marketing platform and agency, connecting brands/products and social media influencers. In the United States, we power major film studios, game publishers and leading brands to create content and market via creators and influencers. Founded and managed by industry veterans from Lionsgate, MTV, Disney, Sony and TikTok. QYOU Media's millennial and Gen Z-focused content has reached more than one billion consumers. Experience our work at www.qyoumedia.com and https://www.chtrbox.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Any statements that are contained in this news release that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are often identified by terms such as "may", "should", "anticipate", "will", "estimates", "believes", "intends", "expects" and similar expressions which are intended to identify forward- looking statements. More particularly and without limitation, this news release contains forward-looking statements concerning the timeline for completion of the IPO and listing of Chatterbox Technologies on the BSE Limited and final allocations for the IPO.

Forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, and the actual performance may be affected by a number of material factors, assumptions and expectations, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Readers are cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of any forward-looking statements may prove to be incorrect. Events or circumstances may cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted as a result of numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Additional risks and uncertainties regarding the Company are described in its publicly available disclosure documents, filed by the Company on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca) except as updated herein. Readers are further cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, as such information, although considered reasonable by management of the Company at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release, and are expressly qualified by the foregoing cautionary statement. Except as expressly required by securities law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or to revise any of the included forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/qyou-media-subsidiary-chatterbox-technologies-completes-final-ipo-book-building-302570659.html

SOURCE QYOU Media Inc.

FAQ

When is Chatterbox Technologies IPO listing date?

Chatterbox Technologies will list on the BSE Limited (formerly Bombay Stock Exchange) on October 3, 2025.

How much money is Chatterbox Technologies raising in its IPO?

The IPO aims to raise 42.86 Crore (approximately C$6.726 million) through the issuance of 3,727,200 equity shares.

What is the IPO price for Chatterbox Technologies shares?

The IPO price is set at the top end of the price range at 115 Indian Rupees per share.

How oversubscribed is the Chatterbox Technologies IPO?

The IPO is 52x oversubscribed, receiving orders worth over 1500 Crore (C$235M) against the issue size of 42.86 Crore.

What percentage of Chatterbox Technologies will QYOU Media own after the IPO?

QYOU Media will remain the majority shareholder, selling up to 18.02% ownership interest through the IPO.

What makes Chatterbox Technologies IPO unique in India?

It will be the first exclusive influencer marketing business to be listed on a public equity exchange in India.