Back 27 Mar 2026

Winking Studios Announces Strategic North American Acquisition and New Leadership

Winking Studios is excited to announce its acquisition of Studios Ampera Inc., establishing its first operational base in North America. This move is a key step in their global strategy to accelerate business development and presence in Western markets.

Expansion Highlights:

•⁠ ⁠New Leadership: Industry veteran Claude Bordeleau joins as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) to lead their global commercial strategy.
•⁠ ⁠Enhanced Capability: The acquisition brings Ampera’s talented 18-person team into the Group, boosting their AAA art outsourcing and development capacity.
•⁠ ⁠Western Growth: This North American platform will deepen their relationships with major global game publishers and developers.
•⁠ Growth Strategy: The deal is expected to be accretive to revenue in FY2026. To incentivize long-term growth, the Company may issue up to 35 million additional shares contingent on achieving a cumulative adjusted EBITDA of US$33 million between 2026 and 2031.

"Expanding our presence in Western markets is a key strategic priority... this is the right time to add experienced Western leadership and customer proximity."
— Johnny Jan, CEO (Founder)

Read the full press release here: https://investor.winkingworks.com/frontend/web/index.php?r=attachment/download&id=144