GCL Announces $3 Million Strategic Investment in Publishing Subsidiary, 4Divinity, by ADATA Technology

SINGAPORE, Dec. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GCL Global Holdings Ltd (Nasdaq: GCL) (“GCL” or the “Company”), a leading provider of games and entertainment, today announced that its publishing subsidiary, 4Divinity Pte. Ltd. (“4Divinity”), has received a $3.0 million strategic investment from ADATA Technology Co. Ltd. (“ADATA”), a global leader in memory and storage solutions listed on the Taipei Exchange (TPEX), for approximately 1.2% equity interests of 4Divinity.

Strategic Investment Overview

Founded in 2001, ADATA is the world’s second-largest manufacturer of DRAM memory and SSDs. In addition to its core products, its XPG gaming division provides high-performance systems, components, and peripherals for gamers and esports professionals. This division has earned global design awards. The investment opens doors for potential partnerships and synergies, particularly through tie-ins such as memory cards and gaming products that can be customized with game IP.

Simon Chen, Chairman and CEO of ADATA, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, “We are thrilled to formalize our collaboration with 4Divinity by becoming its strategic shareholder. We believe that the gaming titles that 4Divinity has in its pipeline have true blockbuster potential. Its strong creative and operational leadership made this an easy decision for us. We look forward to playing a part in shaping the future of interactive entertainment.”

GCL's Vision and Goals

“We are honored to welcome one of the world’s most respected leaders in memory and storage technology as a strategic shareholder,” said Sebastian Toke, Group CEO of GCL. “This investment is a strong testament to the reputation 4Divinity has built in the global gaming industry. It further reinforces our brand as a trusted and ambitious partner in next-generation entertainment. The collaboration enhances our end-to-end ecosystem as we prepare to bring highly anticipated titles such as ‘Showa American Story’ and ‘The Defiant’ to market through our 4Divinity publishing arm. We look forward to exploring broader collaboration opportunities that leverage both parties’ strengths across gaming, infrastructure, and immersive digital entertainment.”

The Future of Gaming

The partnership between GCL and ADATA signifies a pivotal moment in the gaming industry. As we navigate the evolving landscape of interactive entertainment, collaborations like this will be crucial. They not only enhance our capabilities but also expand our reach within the global gaming community.

The gaming industry is rapidly changing. New technologies and trends emerge regularly. By aligning with industry leaders, we can stay ahead of these changes. This strategic investment is just one step in our broader plan to dominate the global games and entertainment industry, particularly in Asia.

About GCL Global Holdings Ltd

GCL Global Holdings Ltd. (“GCL”) is a holding company incorporated in the Cayman Islands (GCL together with its subsidiaries, the “GCL Group”). Through its operating subsidiaries, GCL Group unites people through its ecosystem of content and hardware in games and entertainment. This enables creators to deliver engaging experiences to gaming communities worldwide with a strategic focus on the rapidly expanding Asian gaming market.

Drawing on a deep understanding of gaming trends and market dynamics, GCL Group leverages its diverse portfolio of digital and physical content as well as multimedia peripherals. This approach helps bridge cultures and reach a global audience by introducing Asian-developed IP across consoles, PCs, and streaming platforms. Learn more at http://www.gclglobalholdings.com.

About 4Divinity

4Divinity is a digital and retail games publishing company and a wholly owned subsidiary of GCL. It focuses on bringing exciting game content from around the world to Asia while introducing Asian content to a global market. Along with its sister company, Epicsoft Asia, 4Divinity partners with publishers and development studios to introduce brand-new IP to the region. For more information, visit https://www.4divinity.com/.

About ADATA – Innovating the Future

ADATA Technology is the world's second-largest manufacturer of DRAM memory and branded solid-state drives. It ranks among the top 25 Best Taiwan Global Brands. ADATA's main product lines include memory modules, solid-state drives, consumer electronics, and industrial solutions. The company has also expanded into enterprise storage under the TRUSTA brand, AI AMR robots, electric vehicles, and gaming products through its XPG brand. ADATA’s products have garnered wide international acclaim over the years, including iF Design, Red Dot Design, and Taiwan Excellence awards. Looking to the future, ADATA remains committed to its sustainable vision of “Innovate Today, Embrace Tomorrow.” The company continues to embody the “hummingbird spirit” as it uses innovative technology to create a smart and colorful life for people everywhere. For more information, please visit www.adata.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

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These statements involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Although GCL believes that it has a reasonable basis for each forward-looking statement contained in this press release, GCL cautions that these statements are based on a combination of facts and factors currently known and projections of the future, which are inherently uncertain.

In addition, there are risks and uncertainties described in GCL’s annual report on Form 20-F, filed with the SEC on July 31, 2025, and other documents filed by GCL from time to time with the SEC. These filings may identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. GCL cannot assure you that the forward-looking statements in this press release will prove to be accurate. There may be additional risks that GCL presently knows or that GCL currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements.

In light of the significant uncertainties in these forward-looking statements, nothing in this press release should be regarded as a representation by any person that the forward-looking statements set forth herein will be achieved or that any of the contemplated results of such forward-looking statements will be achieved. The forward-looking statements in this press release represent the views of GCL as of the date of this press release. Subsequent events and developments may cause those views to change. However, while GCL may update these forward-looking statements in the future, there is no current intention to do so, except to the extent required by applicable law. Therefore, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as representing the views of GCL as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. Except as may be required by law, GCL does not undertake any duty to update these forward-looking statements.

Dec 2, 2025

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