AC Energy signs P9-billion share purchase deal with Singapore firm

AC ENERGY and Infrastructure Corp. (ACEIC) has signed a P9.33-billion share purchase agreement with an affiliate of Singapore-based GIC Private Ltd. for a 17.5% stake in the former’s subsidiary AC Energy Corp. (ACEN).

Bain, Baring vying for outsourcing firm VXI

BAIN CAPITAL and Baring Private Equity Asia are among firms considering bids to acquire an outsourcing business from their private equity rival Carlyle Group, Inc., according to people familiar with the matter.

MPT South teams up with USAID for ‘green highway’

METRO Pacific Tollways South Management Corp. (MPT South) signed a partnership deal with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) on Monday as part of its efforts to make the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX) a “green highway.”

Saudi fund plans jumbo offering of telco stake

SAUDI ARABIA’S sovereign wealth fund is set for what could be the biggest secondary offering of the year in Europe, the Middle East and Africa as it looks to fund a huge investment program to diversify the oil-dependent economy.

DFNN board OK’s stock rights offer

DFNN, Inc.’s board of directors has greenlighted a plan to implement a stock rights offering (SRO), subject to regulatory approval.

iFUEL looking to expand presence

IFUEL, the petroleum company of iFranchise Business Services Corp., is looking to expand its retail presence to reach 100 gasoline stations next year by offering discounts to retiring overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and others who want to set up their own business.

How PSEi member stocks performed — December 6, 2021

Here’s a quick glance at how PSEi stocks fared on Monday, December 6, 2021.

Villar developing 2,000-hectare business district

REAL ESTATE tycoon Manuel B. Villar, Jr. said he is developing a 2,000-hectare central business district in the southern part of the Greater Manila.

Retailers expect ‘handsome’ sales despite Omicron

LOCAL retailers remain optimistic about strong holiday sales despite the threat of the potentially more contagious Omicron coronavirus variant.

Haus Talk to lead initial public offerings in 2022

THE Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) has approved the initial public offering (IPO) of residential property developer Haus Talk, Inc., the first company to list on the local bourse in 2022.

Converge entering more provinces

CONVERGE ICT Solutions, Inc. is targeting more customers in provinces as it connects more areas with low fiber penetration, its chief operations officer said.

Del Monte Pacific to issue $90-M senior fixed-rate notes

DEL MONTE Pacific Ltd. (DMPL) said it will be issuing $90-million senior fixed-rate notes.