Consortium Formed, Proposes to Take Perfect Corp. Private at $1.95/Share, 44.4% Premium

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A consortium, including the Chairwoman and CyberLink, has formally proposed to take Perfect Corp. private at $1.95 per share, a 44.4% premium, with the group controlling 81.2% of the voting power.

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• Consortium Formed for Take-Private Bid

  A consortium, including Chairwoman Alice H. Chang and CyberLink International Technology Corp., has formally entered into an agreement to pursue a going-private transaction for Perfect Corp.

• Take-Private Proposal at $1.95 Per Share

  The consortium submitted a preliminary non-binding proposal to acquire all outstanding ordinary shares not owned by them for US$1.95 per share in cash. This represents a 44.4% premium to the closing price on March 17, 2026.

• Consortium Holds 81.2% Voting Power

  The group beneficially owns 53.4% of the total outstanding shares, which translates to 81.2% of the total voting power, significantly increasing the probability of the deal's approval.

• Intent to Delist from NYSE

  If the transaction is completed, Perfect Corp.'s Class A ordinary shares would be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange, and its SEC reporting obligations would terminate.

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This Schedule 13D/A provides critical details following the company's 6-K filing on March 18, 2026, which announced a preliminary non-binding take-private proposal. This filing confirms the formation of a consortium, including Chairwoman Alice H. Chang and CyberLink International Technology Corp., who collectively control 81.2% of Perfect Corp.'s total voting power. The consortium proposes to acquire all outstanding ordinary shares not already owned by them for $1.95 per share in cash, representing a substantial 44.4% premium to the closing price on March 17, 2026. The high voting control by the consortium significantly increases the likelihood of the transaction's success, which would result in the company's delisting from the NYSE. Investors should note the attractive premium offered and the strong insider backing for this take-private bid.