Purchase of GigaMedia Shares by CEO Collin Hwang

TAIPEI, Taiwan, Dec. 28, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --  GigaMedia Limited (NASDAQ: GIGM) today announced that its Chief Executive Officer Collin Hwang has purchased a total of 173,523 shares of GigaMedia stock at an average price of $2.98 during the period between December 18, 2015 and December 23, 2015. The purchases were made during an open window period and in full compliance with all company and legal guidelines. Mr. Hwang's decision to purchase shares reflects his firm confidence in the company.

Mr. Collin Hwang now holds a total of 636,833 shares, an ownership of around 5.76% in the Company.

About GigaMedia

Headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, GigaMedia Limited (Singapore registration number: 199905474H) is a diversified provider of online games and cloud computing services. GigaMedia's online games business is an innovative leader in Asia with growing game development, distribution and operation capabilities, as well as platform services for games; focus is on mobile games and social casino games. The company's cloud computing business is focused on providing enterprises in Greater China with critical communications services and IT solutions that increase flexibility, efficiency and competitiveness. More information on GigaMedia can be obtained from www.gigamedia.com.

The statements included above and elsewhere in this press release that are not historical in nature are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. GigaMedia cautions readers that forward-looking statements are based on the company's current expectations and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those contained in such forward-looking statements. Information as to certain factors that could cause actual results to vary can be found in GigaMedia's Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission in April 2015.

For further information contact:
Amanda Chang
Investor Relations Department
Country/City Code 8862 Tel: 2656-8080
[email protected]

SOURCE GigaMedia Limited

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