Check out the World Gem Fireside Chat:
IPO edge On Friday, February 27, 2026, World Gem Corporation (TAI: 2762.TW) negotiated a fire settlement. The live event was attended by President John Carraccio and Executive Committee member Mark Harms, who moderated IPO Edge Managing Director John Janaron and Manager of Great Jarrett Banks In a video session that lasts approximately 40 minutes including a question and answer session with the audience.
Watch the replay here.
Mr. Carraccio and Mr. Harms spoke:
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Recent Q4 and full year 2025 financial performance as well as outlook for 2026
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The company’s revenue and earnings growth has accelerated rapidly due to its disciplined growth strategy, coupled with tight cost control
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Plans to add many new locations and offer new services
About International Gym Corporation
World Gym Corporation is Taiwan’s largest fitness chain, operating 139 locations. In 2024, it acquired World Gym International, securing the global gym brand and global operating rights, establishing itself as a global fitness leader. The franchise network spans 10 countries and 284 locations, serving over 900,000 members. The company continues to empower individuals around the world to achieve their fitness goals and live healthier lives through state-of-the-art facilities, innovative programs, and technology-driven solutions.
About John Carraccio
John Edward Caraccio serves as President and CEO of Global Fitness Services, the parent company of World Gym Taiwan, and Interim CEO of World Gym International. Under his leadership, Global Fitness Services acquired World Gym International in 2024, establishing Taichung as its new global headquarters and positioning Taiwan as a central hub in the global fitness landscape. With more than 130 locations in Taiwan and 250+ franchise locations on six continents, Karaoke has strengthened the company’s influence on a regional and international scale.
Caracciolo’s leadership combines business vision with operational precision. He pioneered state-of-the-art fitness center models in Taiwan, expanded the country’s largest fitness chain, and integrated innovative services around digital fitness, sustainability, and premium member experiences. Through strategic acquisitions and market expansion, John Edward Caraccio secures its place in the Global Fitness 100
2025 redefines global fitness leadership and brand legacy as a transformative force.
About Mark Harms
Mark Harms is the Managing Partner of Bespoke Capital Partners, and concurrently the President and CEO of Global Leisure Partners (GLP). Headquartered in London with offices in the United States, Bespoke is a private equity affiliate of GLP, a leading independent global leisure advisor with core strengths in travel and tourism, fitness, wellness and wellness, branded consumer, gaming and entertainment and business services. Over the past 20+ years, GLP has completed more than $75 billion in transactions and Bespoke has more than $400 million in assets under management, and has built an extensive network of more than 75 industry-leading operating partners.
