AIPTEK parent Aiptek International opens public share subscription from Sept. 8 to 10
Aiptek International Inc. (6225), known for the AIPTEK brand, is set to run a public share subscription from Sept. 8 to Sept. 10 as part of a cash capital increase worth about NT$322 million. The company’s underwriting price is NT$17.65 per share, and the article estimates that based on a market price of about NT$60, one lot could carry a paper gain of roughly NT$42,280, implying a return of about 240%. The piece explains that Taiwan’s so-called stock lottery is formally a public subscription process used when companies issue new shares in an IPO or a follow-on capital raise. Investors apply through brokerage platforms, and if applications exceed the available allotment, shares are allocated through a computer draw run by the Taiwan Stock Exchange. It also highlights the risks tied to this deal. Aiptek is currently under altered trading rules as a full-cash settlement stock, with lower liquidity and sharper price swings. Investors must also account for temporary fund lock-up and application costs, including a NT$20 processing fee and a NT$50 mailing fee, while the subscription results are scheduled to be released on Sept. 14.

