{
  "id": 10596809,
  "title": "HK-listed engineering firm Metasurface files for dual primary listing on Catalist",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/hk-listed-engineering-firm-metasurface-files-for-dual-primary-listing",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-29T03:14:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Business Times - Companies & Markets",
    "slug": "the-business-times-companies-markets",
    "url": "https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/hk-listed-engineering-firm-metasurface-files-dual-primary-listing-catalist"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Singapore-based engineering firm Metasurface Technologies has submitted an application for a dual primary listing on the Catalist board, according to a filing with the Singapore Exchange. The precision engineering services provider, which specializes in precision machining and welding, has its headquarters in Singapore and has been listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since July 2024. The company plans to issue a new share placement as part of the Catalist listing, which will be managed by UOB Kay Hian. Proceeds from the placement will be used to acquire advanced machinery and software to expand Metasurface's presence in data storage, aerospace, and oil and gas sectors through potential partnerships and acquisitions. Shares of Metasurface in Hong Kong have risen by approximately 135% year-to-date, from HK$1.50 to HK$3.52, and the company's market capitalization is around HK$523 million (US$66.7 million). The final offer document will be released following the placement. Metasurface's products and services cater to industries such as semiconductor manufacturing, aerospace, and data storage, with the semiconductor sector accounting for over 95% of its revenue in the first half of 2026. The majority of the company's revenue comes from a limited number of major customers, with one client accounting for 27.2% of total revenue. Metasurface is headquartered in Singapore, but its operations are supported by facilities in Singapore and Malaysia, featuring a large fleet of machinery and equipment. The company faces regulatory risks, including a recent notice from the Department of Environment in Johor concerning scheduled waste management issues at its Malaysian subsidiary.",
  "summary": "The semiconductor industry accounts for over 95% of its revenue in H1 2026",
  "key_points": [
    "Metasurface Technologies files for dual primary listing on Catalist board.",
    "Singapore-based firm specializes in precision machining and welding.",
    "Proceeds to be used for acquiring advanced machinery and software."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Metasurface's dual listing plan on Catalist signals a strategic expansion in fundraising capabilities to fuel growth through acquisitions and partnerships in targeted sectors, while diversifying its revenue base.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}