Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX) has appointed WeR1 Consultants Pte Ltd as a service provider for both the Equip and Elevate programmes under its S$30 million Value Unlock initiative, designed to strengthen foundations and drive value creation among listed companies. The announcement, made on July 7, 2026, marks a significant step for small- to mid-cap companies struggling with market visibility.
Under the Equip Grant, WeR1 is launching three training programmes: Lining Your IR Calendar Effectively, Turning Crisis into Opportunity, and Specialist Writing for Financial Markets. Participating companies can claim 50% co-funding support of up to S$15,000 each. For the Elevate Grant, WeR1 has been approved to offer investor relations (IR) services, with undervalued companies receiving 50% co-funding support capped at S$200,000 per listed company to bridge valuation gaps.
Founded in 1999, WeR1 brings a 27-year track record in financial communications, led by founder and managing director Lai Kwok Kin (KK Lai), a former Reuters correspondent and Merrill Lynch equity analyst. The firm has supported dozens of listed companies in the region for corporate strategy, IPO and crisis communications, and IR. A core approach for the Elevate programme is the Corporate & Business Update (CBU) methodology, a disclosure-based narrative refresh designed for companies with limited analyst coverage, uneven trading liquidity, and low investor engagement. WeR1 has helped more than 30 companies articulate their corporate transformation, including Fu Yu Corporation and Zico Holdings.
“We are deeply honoured to have been approved for both programmes under the MAS-SGX Value Unlock Initiative,” said KK Lai. “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.”
The initiative underscores the importance of effective investor communication in unlocking value. Many small- and mid-cap companies face persistent undervaluation due to weak market visibility, limited analyst coverage, and inconsistent engagement with investors. By offering co-funding for professional services and training, SGX aims to equip these companies with the tools to sharpen their investment narratives and deepen investor and media engagement. WeR1’s approval for both programmes positions it as a key partner for companies seeking to enhance their corporate strategies and IR efforts. The firm is inviting SGX-listed companies, particularly smaller Mainboard and Catalist issuers, to explore their eligibility under the Equip and Elevate programmes. For more details, refer to the official release at www.newmediawire.com.
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