WeR1 Consultants, a specialist in corporate strategy and investor relations, has been appointed by Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX) as a service provider for two programmes under the S$30m Value Unlock initiative. This initiative aims to enhance value creation among SGX-listed companies by offering grants for professional services and training.
Founded in 1999, WeR1 has been approved for the Equip and Elevate programmes. The Equip Grant allows participating companies to claim 50% co-funding support of up to S$15,000 for training programmes, including “Lining Your IR Calendar Effectively,” “Turning Crisis into Opportunity,” and “Specialist Writing for Financial Markets.” The Elevate Grant offers investor relations services with 50% co-funding support, capped at S$200,000 per company, to help undervalued companies bridge the valuation gap.
WeR1’s appointment highlights its 27-year track record in assisting small- to mid-cap companies with financial communications. Led by KK Lai, a former Reuters correspondent and Merrill Lynch equity analyst, the firm has supported numerous companies in the region with corporate strategy, IPO, crisis communications, and investor relations.
KK Lai, WeR1’s Founder and Managing Director, expressed honour at being approved for both programmes, stating, “Many smaller listcos remain undervalued because they do not communicate with clarity and consistency. WeR1 intends to bring its experience and approaches to help these companies overcome the valuation gap and increase trading liquidity.”
WeR1 invites SGX-listed companies, particularly smaller Mainboard and Catalist issuers, to explore their eligibility under the Equip and Elevate programmes.
