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Pacific Electric (APWC) boosts control to 84.1% after $29.9M rights buy

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

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Pacific Electric Wire & Cable Co., Ltd. and its affiliates filed Amendment No. 6 to update their ownership in Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corporation Limited following a rights offering. The group invested about $29,864,550.38 to purchase newly issued common shares at $1.66 per share.

Through Pacific Electric, Moon View Ventures Limited, and Pacific Holdings Group, they received and fully exercised 16,690,693 basic subscription rights. After the transaction, Pacific Electric is the beneficial owner of 34,681,386 common shares, representing 84.1% of APWC’s 41,232,454 shares outstanding as of March 11, 2026.

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Controlling shareholder boosts stake to 84.1% via rights offering.

Pacific Electric and its subsidiaries fully participated in an APWC rights offering, investing working capital to buy newly issued shares at $1.66 each. They exercised 16,690,693 basic subscription rights across the group, consolidating control.

After issuance, APWC had 41,232,454 shares outstanding, with Pacific Electric beneficially owning 34,681,386 shares, or 84.1%. This includes large indirect holdings through Moon View and Pacific Holdings. Such concentration means public float is relatively small and governance is dominated by the controlling shareholder.

The filing also refreshes board composition at Pacific Electric and Pacific Holdings. Future company decisions, including capital structure and strategic moves described in later filings, will occur under this reinforced control structure, which can influence minority shareholder dynamics and liquidity.

Total investment in rights offering $29,864,550.38 Working capital invested by reporting persons in newly issued APWC common shares
Subscription price $1.66 per share Price per APWC common share in the rights offering
Basic subscription rights exercised 16,690,693 rights/shares Total basic subscription rights received and fully exercised by reporting persons
Shares outstanding post-offering 41,232,454 shares APWC common shares issued and outstanding after the rights offering
Pacific Electric beneficial stake 34,681,386 shares (84.1%) Beneficial ownership of APWC common shares as of March 11, 2026
Moon View Ventures holdings 26,418,188 shares (64.1%) APWC common shares owned of record by Moon View after the rights offering
Pacific Holdings Group holdings 4,054,108 shares (9.8%) APWC common shares owned of record by Pacific Holdings after the rights offering
Pacific Electric direct holdings 4,209,090 shares (10.2%) APWC common shares held directly by Pacific Electric as of March 11, 2026
Rights Offering financial
"terms and conditions of its subscription rights offering to holders of record"
A rights offering is a way for a company to raise additional money by giving existing shareholders the opportunity to buy more shares at a discounted price before they are offered to the public. It’s similar to a special sale where current owners get the first chance to buy extra items at a lower cost, allowing them to increase their investment if they choose. This process matters to investors because it can affect the value of their holdings and their ability to buy new shares at favorable terms.
subscription rights financial
"received a total of 16,690,693 basic subscription rights"
Subscription rights are short-term privileges given to existing shareholders to buy additional new shares before the general public, typically at a set price and in proportion to their current holdings. Think of it as getting a coupon for first dibs on extra slices of a pizza so your share of the pie doesn’t shrink; exercising them can be a cheaper way to maintain your ownership and voting power, while ignoring them can reduce your stake and potential future earnings.
over-subscription right financial
"and, subject to the requirements described in the Prospectus, an over-subscription right"
An over-subscription right is a privilege given to existing investors that allows them to buy additional shares during a company's new stock offering if there's high demand, beyond their initial allocation. It helps investors increase their ownership stake when more people want to buy shares than are available, similar to being given the option to buy extra tickets to a sold-out concert. This right can benefit investors by allowing them to strengthen their investment before the new shares are offered to the public.
Form F-1 Registration Statement regulatory
"Issuer filed Amendment No. 3 to Form F-1 Registration Statement"
A Form F-1 registration statement is the document a non‑U.S. company files with the U.S. securities regulator to register shares or other securities for sale to U.S. investors. It provides investors with standardized, detailed information — company operations, audited financials, key risks, how the offering works and what the company will do with the money raised — like a product label that helps you judge value and risk before investing.
beneficial owner financial
"Pacific Electric is the beneficial owner of 34,681,386 Common Shares"
A beneficial owner is the person who ultimately owns or controls a financial asset or property, even if their name isn't directly on official documents. Think of it like someone who secretly holds the keys to a safe deposit box—others may appear to have access, but the true owner is the one who benefits from what's inside. Identifying beneficial owners helps ensure transparency and prevent illegal activities like money laundering or fraud.
Schedule 13D regulatory
"for purposes of Section 13(d) or 13(g) of the Securities Exchange Act"
A Schedule 13D is a legal document that investors file with regulators when they buy a large enough stake in a company to potentially influence its management or decisions. It provides details about the investor’s intention, ownership stake, and plans, helping other investors understand who is gaining control and what their motives might be.





G0535E106

(CUSIP Number)
Mica Ko
26/Fl., No. 95, Sec. 2, Dunhua S. Road, Da'an District
Taipei City, F5, 10682
886-2-6636-6128


Paul Weber
2901 Dallas Parkway, Suite 360,
Plano, TX, 75093
469-797-7191

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
03/11/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)


If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).




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Pacific Electric Wire & Cable Co., Ltd.
Signature:Pacific Electric Wire & Cable Co., Ltd.
Name/Title:Yuan Chun Tang/President
Date:03/30/2026
Moon View Ventures Limited
Signature:Moon View Ventures Limited
Name/Title:Yuan Chun Tang/Director
Date:03/30/2026
Pacific Holdings Group
Signature:Pacific Holdings Group
Name/Title:Yuan Chun Tang/President
Date:03/30/2026

FAQ

How much of Asia Pacific Wire & Cable (APWC) does Pacific Electric now beneficially own?

Pacific Electric beneficially owns 84.1% of APWC’s common shares. After the rights offering, it controls 34,681,386 common shares out of 41,232,454 outstanding as of March 11, 2026, largely through subsidiaries Moon View Ventures and Pacific Holdings.

What did the APWC rights offering cost Pacific Electric and its affiliates?

The reporting group invested approximately $29,864,550.38 in APWC’s rights offering. They used working capital to exercise 16,690,693 basic subscription rights at a subscription price of $1.66 per common share, increasing their overall ownership stake in the company.

How many APWC shares were outstanding after the rights offering described in the Schedule 13D/A?

APWC had 41,232,454 common shares outstanding after the rights offering. This figure is used to calculate the reporting group’s ownership percentages, including Pacific Electric’s 84.1% beneficial stake and the separate stakes held by Moon View and Pacific Holdings.

What stakes do Moon View Ventures and Pacific Holdings hold in APWC after the transaction?

Moon View Ventures holds 26,418,188 shares (64.1%), and Pacific Holdings holds 4,054,108 shares (9.8%). Both are wholly owned subsidiaries within the Pacific Electric group, contributing to Pacific Electric’s overall 84.1% beneficial ownership position in APWC.

At what price did the reporting persons purchase new APWC shares in the rights offering?

The subscription price was $1.66 per APWC common share. Pacific Electric and its subsidiaries fully exercised their basic subscription rights at this price, acquiring newly issued shares and investing a combined total of about $29.9 million in working capital.

What changes to directors and officers are disclosed for Pacific Electric and Pacific Holdings?

The amendment updates board composition for Pacific Holdings and Pacific Electric. It removes certain prior directors and adds three Taiwan limited companies—RY Investment, Yuan Yuan Investment, and HY International—as new directors of Pacific Electric, reflecting revised governance at the parent level.