Why use the services
at ePublicOffer.com?
At ePublicOffer.com we provide a convenient and easy-to-use electronic Internet-based IPO share application service, 24 hours a day seven days a week, allowing our registered members to apply for IPO shares that are distributed through us, by one of the following methods:
(a) On a First-Come First-Served Basis;
(b) On a Balloting Basis; or
(c) On a First-Come First-Served cum Balloting Basis.
In addition to the above share application service, members may access research reports issued by the Research Department of Westcomb Securities Pte Ltd. There is currently no additional charge for these research reports.
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What are the benefits of being a member of
ePublicOffer.com?
Registered members of ePublicOffer.com may apply for IPO shares using our website from the comfort of home or office, or even when on holiday. A predetermined quantity of IPO shares will be available and members who make successful applications will be provisionally allotted a fixed amount, by one of the above methods, until the predetermined quantity of IPO shares is fully applied for or the time of the application expires.
Registered members of ePublicOffer.com may access our research reports available daily during weekdays (except for public holidays). The Research Department may also publish research reports that are specific to certain companies listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange, or sector/industry specific research reports. All research reports issued by our Research Department will be available to registered members of this website.
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Who is eligible to be a member?
Any person aged 21 years or above holding a valid personal account (the "CDP Securities Account") with the Central Depository (Pte) Ltd ("CDP"), who is not an undischarged bankrupt nor a U.S. Person (as such term is defined in Regulation S under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended), and is resident in Singapore, is permitted to apply to be a member of ePublicOffer.com. Please note that securities accounts in joint names will not be accepted.
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How do I apply to be a member?
You may apply for membership online, by completing and submitting the application form electronically to us, followed by a copy of your IC or passport or CDP statement to be sent through the post or by fax or by hand to us, together with your payment of the membership registration fee. Please read the Terms and Conditions carefully before completing the application.
Payment for the membership registration fee may be by cash at our office, or by cheque made payable to "Westcomb Securities Pte Ltd" or by UOB/OCBC bill payment arrangement by quoting your IC number as the bill reference. Please send your documents and cheque to our address at 5 Shenton Way, #09-08 UIC Building, Singapore 068808.
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When will my membership be activated?
After we receive a copy of your IC or passport or CDP statement together with your payment of the membership registration fee, we will inform you via e-mail to notify of the activation of your membership with ePublicOffer.com.
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What is the membership fee payable and what happens when my membership expires?
Annual membership fee of $64.20 (inclusive of GST) will be payable for new applications and renewal. You will be informed before the expiry of your membership and you may renew your membership by paying the membership fee applicable at the time of expiry.
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How will I know that there are IPO shares available on ePublicOffer.com?
Members will be informed of the date and time when there is an issue of IPO shares available on ePublicOffer.com via email.
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How do I apply for IPO shares through
ePublicOffer.com?
Registered members may apply for IPO shares online following easy steps:
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click
 to select the IPO counter which is available;
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read and accept the Terms & Conditions;
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confirm that you have read the Prospectus;
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confirm your application details;
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receive the email confirmation that you have been provisionally allotted the shares; and
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make payment either by cheque or cash or UOB/OCBC bill payment arrangement within the stipulated deadline.
You will be guided through the above steps when you log on to apply for the IPO shares.
Please note that for bill payment arrangements, the transaction must be effected by 6 pm the day before the payment deadline as we will only receive the report from the bank the day after the transactions are effected by the members.
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How do I know whether my application for IPO shares is successful?
Upon completion of the application process, you will receive an email notification informing whether your application is successful. If you have been provisionally allotted the shares, there will be a binding contract when you make payment to us for the IPO shares. Please note that if payment is made by personal cheque, actual payment does not take place until the cheque clears. If your application is successful, the IPO shares allotted to you will be credited to your CDP securities account before the shares are traded on the Singapore Stock Exchange.
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Is there any fee payable for my application of the IPO shares?
Yes, there will be a handling fee amounting to 1% of the subscription money(subject to GST) for each application of IPO shares. The amount of such handling fee will be stated when you apply for the IPO shares. The handling fee is non-refundable and will be forfeited if the IPO does not proceed for any reason, or if your application is rejected by the issuer of the IPO or the Central Depository Pte Ltd, for whatever reason.
There will also be an administrative fee amounting to 20% of the subscription money (subject to GST) levied for members whose applications are rejected because of multiple applications.
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Can I make multiple applications for the IPO shares of a counter?
No, if you are successfully allotted the IPO shares of a counter through this website, please do not apply through ATM or application forms as this constitutes multiple applications and may render all your applications null and void.
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How do I access the research reports that are available to members?
You may access the research reports by logging into the website (www.ePublicOffer.com) with your username and password. Alternatively you may log on to www.estockresearch.com with your ePublicOffer's username and password.
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Can I print or download the research reports?
Yes, you may print, download or forward via email the research reports that are available in the website.
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Is ePublicOffer.com available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week?
Yes, you may log on to ePublicOffer.com any time of the day from wherever you are.
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Can I change my personal details?
Yes, you may change some of your personal particulars such as your address or contact numbers, by logging on to the relevant page.
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What happens when I forget my password and/or user ID?
If you remember your user ID and email address, you may click on "Forgot your Password" and type in the particulars to retrieve your password. The Administrator will then send the information to you via email.
If you do not remember either your user ID/email address, you may contact our Helpdesk at 6319 4988 during office hours from 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. (Mondays to Fridays, except Public Holidays), and we will guide you on the procedures to be taken.
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Can a company be a member of
ePublicOffer.com?
No, membership to ePublicOffer.com is restricted to individuals only.
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