Semilux International Ltd. and Taiwan Color Optics, Inc., a Taiwan-based provider of LiDAR and ADB components and solutions, together with Chenghe Acquisition Co. Announce Closing of Business Combination
February 15 2024 - 4:35PM
Chenghe Acquisition Co. (“Chenghe”), a special purpose acquisition
company, today announced the completion of its previously announced
business combination (the “Business Combination”), with Taiwan
Color Optics, Inc. (“TCO”), a Taiwan-based provider of LiDAR and
ADB components and solutions, and their newly formed holding
company, Semilux International Ltd. (“Semilux”), a Cayman Islands
exempted company with limited liability. Ordinary shares of Semilux
International Ltd. are expected to commence trading on the Nasdaq
Capital Market under the ticker symbol “SELX” on February 16, 2024.
The Business Combination was approved at a special meeting of
Chenghe’s stockholders on February 2, 2024. Upon the closing of the
Business Combination, trading of Chenghe’s Class A ordinary shares
and units will cease.
“We are pleased to announce the closing of the
Business Combination and would like to express our sincere
gratitude to all of our stakeholders for their support during the
process,” said Dr. Yung-Peng Chang, Chairman of the Board, Director
and Co-Chief Executive Officer of Semilux. “For 14 years, TCO has
provided laser modules and components across various sectors. Now,
we're capitalizing on the autonomous vehicle market, advancing our
LiDAR and ADB technologies to meet the industry's growing demand
for safety standards. The Business Combination’s completion is
expected to enhance our global brand and expand our U.S. customer
base. Eager to seize market opportunities through collaborations
with leading OEMs and Tier-1s, Semilux intends to leverage Taiwan’s
semiconductor ecosystem to deliver global, high-quality,
cost-effective product to improve its growth and deliver
sustainable shareholder value.”
“We are excited to have completed the Business
Combination with TCO and Semilux and look forward to witnessing
more technological breakthroughs and Semilux’s transformative
impact on the autonomous vehicle market,” said Mr. Richard Qi Li,
Chairman of Chenghe Acquisition Co. “With its innovative LiDAR
& ADB solutions and strong partnerships with the world’s
leading OEM and Tier-1 suppliers, we believe that the company is
well positioned to continue growing its business and deliver
sustainable shareholder returns. We are thrilled about the future
opportunities and look forward to working with Semilux as it
embarks on its journey as a public company.”
Advisors
Ogier and Ross Law Group, PLLC acted as the
legal advisors for Semilux. Cohen & Company Capital Markets, a
division of J.V.B. Financial Group, LLC, is serving as financial
advisor and lead capital markets advisor to Chenghe Acquisition Co.
White & Case, Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law and Maples and
Calder (Hong Kong) LLP acted as the legal advisors to Chenghe.
Landi Law Firm acted as the legal advisor to TCO.
About Semilux International Ltd. and
Taiwan Color Optics, Inc.
Semilux is domiciled in the Cayman Islands and
operates through its subsidiaries, TCO and Semilux Ltd., a Cayman
Islands exempted company with limited liability. TCO is an optical
and 3D sensing technology company that is primarily involved in the
customization, design and supply of optical components and
integrated chip for various industries including autonomous
driving, intelligent lighting, as well as unmanned aerial vehicles.
In collaboration with its clients, TCO conceptualizes and produces
high precision optics and sensing modules that are specifically
customized to clients’ needs for ease of integration in overall
design and production. Applications for TCO’s products include
automotive laser headlight systems, adaptive driving beams (ADB) as
well as light detection and autonomous driving systems (LiDAR).
More information can be found at: http://www.semilux.com.
About Chenghe Acquisition
Co.
Chenghe is a blank check company incorporated on
April 7, 2021 as a Cayman Islands exempted company with limited
liability for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange,
asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar
business combination with one or more businesses.
No Offer or Solicitation
This press release does not constitute an offer
to sell or exchange, or the solicitation of an offer to buy or
exchange, any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities
in any jurisdiction in which such offer, sale or exchange would be
unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the
securities laws of any such jurisdiction.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains, and certain oral
statements made by representatives of Chenghe, TCO and Semilux and
their respective affiliates, from time to time may contain,
“forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe
harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995. Chenghe, TCO’s and Semilux’s actual results may differ
from their expectations, estimates and projections and
consequently, you should not rely on these forward-looking
statements as predictions of future events. Words such as “expect,”
“estimate,” “project,” “budget,” “forecast,” “anticipate,”
“intend,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “believes,”
“predicts,” “potential,” “might” and “continues,” and similar
expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking
statements. These forward-looking statements include, without
limitation, statements regarding commencement of trading on Nasdaq,
the failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the Business
Combination, the expected use of proceeds, Semilux’s continued
growth and expansion and its ability to deliver value to customers
and investors, along with those other risks described under the
heading “Risk Factors” in the definitive proxy statement/prospectus
filed by Semilux with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the
“SEC”) on January 12, 2024, and those that are included in any of
Semilux’s and Chenghe’s future filings with the SEC. These
forward-looking statements involve significant risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially
from expected results. Most of these factors are outside of the
control of Semilux, Chenghe and/or TCO and are difficult to
predict. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties
materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect,
actual results may vary materially from those indicated or
anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Readers are
cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking
statements, which speak only as of the date made. Each of Chenghe,
Semilux and TCO undertake no obligation to update forward-looking
statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they
were made except as required by law or applicable regulation.
For investor and media inquiries, please
contact:
Semilux International
Ltd.Investor Relations DepartmentEmail: IR@semilux.com
Chenghe Acquisition Co.38 Beach
Road #29-11South Beach TowerSingapore 189767
Ascent Investor Relations
LLCTina XiaoPhone: +1-646-932-7242Email:
investors@ascent-ir.com
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