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Winking Studios Limited has worked on high profile titles such as FIFA, Call of Duty and Assassins Creed.
Fieldfisher's Equity Capital Markets team has advised Strand Hanson Limited and SP Angel Corporate Finance LLP , on the successful admission of Winking Studios Limited to trading on AIM. The admission raised £7.9 million giving Winking Studios Limited a market cap of c. £66 million.
This significant milestone listing allows Winking Studios Limited to expand its presence on the international stage, building on its established listing on the Catalist board of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (SGX:WKS).
Winking Studios Limited is known for its expertise in art outsourcing and game development services. It specialises in providing comprehensive end-to-end services across multiple platforms including console, PC, online, and handheld content, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the creative sector.
The Fieldfisher deal team was led by corporate partner Melanie Talbot, and supported by corporate senior associate Oliver Perkins, solicitor Adam Spinner, and trainee Lucy Cogley.
Fieldfisher has a strong track record in the gaming industry. Recent notable deals include advising AIM-listed Devolver Digital, Inc, an award-winning digital publisher and developer of indie video games, on its acquisition of US-based video game developer System Era Softworks, Inc. for up to US$40 million. The firm also advised Flexion Mobile Plc, the UK mobile games company listed on the NASDAQ First North Growth Market, on its acquisition of Düsseldorf-based influencer marketing agency Audiencly GmbH for €9.34 million.
The firm's Equity Capital Markets team which combines experts from across the firm's European network, specialises in all types of equity capital market transactions including initial public offerings (IPOs) and follow-on offerings, rights offerings, listings in international markets and public company takeovers. The firm acts for over 50 companies quoted on the Official List, AIM, Euronext Growth, Aquis Stock Exchange (AQSE), as well as investment banks, brokers, sponsors and nominated advisers.
Recently, the firm secured the top position in the AIM adviser rankings for Q4 2024, as reported by the Corporate Advisers Rankings Guide. It now stands out as the premier legal adviser to AIM-quoted companies, representing 45 clients - eight more than its closest competitor - and ranks joint top in the Technology and Energy sectors.