Cre8 Enterprise Limited Announces the Acquisition of Upperhand Investment Limited, Growing Its Market Presence in Japan

(SeaPRwire) –   HONG KONG, April 02, 2026 — Cre8 Enterprise Limited (Nasdaq: CRE) (“Cre8” or the “Company”), an integrated financial printing service provider based in Hong Kong, today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Cre8 Incorporation Limited (“Cre8 Incorporation”), has finalized the acquisition (the “Acquisition”) of all issued and outstanding shares of Upperhand Investment Limited (“Upperhand”). Upperhand is a British Virgin Islands-incorporated holding company that delivers integrated financial printing solutions in Japan via its wholly-owned operating subsidiary, Upperhand Japan Limited (“Upperhand Japan”).

Cre8 Incorporation executed a share purchase agreement for the Acquisition (the “Agreement”) on March 10, 2026. The total consideration for the acquisition, as per the Agreement, was US$200,000 in cash, which was settled in full on March 17, 2026. Ownership of the Upperhand shares was officially transferred to Cre8 Incorporation on April 1, 2026.

The Company anticipates that the Acquisition will provide it with the ability to support cross-border initial public offerings and dual listings, with a specific focus on the Japanese market. By leveraging Upperhand Japan’s local operations, the Company seeks to more effectively meet jurisdiction-specific regulatory demands and client requirements. Furthermore, the Company expects to achieve operational efficiencies by integrating resources in logistics, technology, and infrastructure, which is projected to improve execution capabilities and bolster its wider expansion strategy.

About Cre8 Enterprise Limited (NASDAQ: CRE)

Cre8 Enterprise Limited offers round-the-clock integrated financial printing services to listed companies, IPO candidates, and private companies within the finance and capital markets in Hong Kong, and has recently entered the Japanese market through its acquisition of Upperhand Investment Limited. Its comprehensive service portfolio includes concept creation and artwork design, typesetting, proofreading, translation, printing, binding, logistics coordination, uploading or electronically submitting customers’ financial reports and compliance documents, and media placements.

Additionally, the Company supplies complementary services including website design, branding, and marketing content development. It also delivers technology-enabled solutions via its “Cre8IR” platform, which facilitates the distribution of announcements, circulars, financial reports, and industry news.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking statements. These statements relate to plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions, and are not statements of historical fact. The Company’s actual results could differ significantly from those expressed in these forward-looking statements due to a range of factors and uncertainties. The Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission detail these and other significant factors and risks that could impact its business, operational results, and financial position. For these and other reasons, investors are advised against placing excessive reliance on any forward-looking statements contained herein. The Company does not commit to publicly updating these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

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Cre8 Enterprise Limited

Email: ir@cre8corp.com
Phone: +852 3693 2688