- Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corporation Limited (APWC) has filed a Registration Statement on Form F-1 with the SEC for a proposed **rights offering** to its common shareholders.  **[1026980_3aad78701e2c42f6a9554e461be4e804_0]** 
- The purpose of the offering is to raise equity capital, with expected gross proceeds of approximately **$34.2 million** if fully subscribed.  **[1026980_3aad78701e2c42f6a9554e461be4e804_0]** 
- The net proceeds from the rights offering will be primarily used for investment in funding **new production facilities**.  **[1026980_3aad78701e2c42f6a9554e461be4e804_0]** 
- Shareholders will receive non-transferable subscription rights to purchase additional common shares at a subscription price of **$1.66 per common share**, including an over-subscription right.  **[1026980_3aad78701e2c42f6a9554e461be4e804_0]** 
- The Company's controlling shareholder, Pacific Electric Wire & Cable Co., Ltd. (PEWC), intends to participate with a cash investment of at least approximately **$27.7 million**, although this is not a guarantee.  **[1026980_3aad78701e2c42f6a9554e461be4e804_0]**

ASIA PACIFIC WIRE & CABLE CORP (APWC)