C05152-2024 |
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Subject of the Disclosure |
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Ayala Corporation (“AC”) through AC Ventures Holding Corp.(“ACV”), to increase its ownership stake in Globe Fintech Innovations, Inc. (“Mynt”), the operator of GCash, by ~8%. |
Background/Description of the Disclosure |
AC, through its wholly-owned subsidiary ACV signed a definitive agreement to acquire common shares from existing shareholders equivalent to an additional ~8% ownership stake in Mynt, the operator of the GCash platform, for approximately PhP22.9 billion. This transaction values Mynt at approximately PhP286.4 billion and increases Ayala’s ownership in Mynt to ~13%. |
Date of Approval by Board of Directors |
Jul 30, 2024 |
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Rationale for the transaction including the benefits which are expected to be accrued to the Issuer as a result of the transaction |
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AC’s strategic priority is to rationalize its portfolio and reallocate capital to clear business winners. The increased stake in Mynt allows AC to further benefit from GCash’s success and strong long-term growth potential. |
Date | Aug 1, 2024 |
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Manner |
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AC’s acquisition of secondary common shares equivalent to ~8% of Mynt post-transaction. |
Description of the company to be acquired or sold |
Mynt is the first and only US$5 billion unicorn in the Philippines. It is a leader in mobile financial services focused on accelerating financial inclusion through mobile money, financial services, and technology. Mynt operates two fintech companies: GXI, the mobile wallet operator of GCash — the #1 Finance Super App in the Philippines, and Fuse Lending, a tech-based lending company that gives Filipinos access to microloans and business loans. |
Number of shares to be acquired or disposed | 157,623,446 |
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Percentage to the total outstanding shares of the company subject of the transaction | 8 |
Price per share | Php145.372 |
Nature and amount of consideration given or received |
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Cash, approximately PhP22.9 billion |
Principle followed in determining the amount of consideration |
Negotiated price, aligned with market comparables |
Terms of payment |
Cash payment subject to fulfillment of conditions precedent |
Conditions precedent to closing of the transaction, if any |
Conditions precedent as are customary for similar transactions |
Any other salient terms |
None. |
Name | Nature of any material relationship with the Issuer, their directors/ officers, or any of their affiliates | |
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Consortium of private equity investors | None |
Effect(s) on the business, financial condition and operations of the Issuer, if any |
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The increased stake in Mynt allows AC to further benefit from GCash’s success and strong long-term growth potential. |
Other Relevant Information |
AC is currently in discussions with a strategic investor which has expressed interest in acquiring a portion of its ownership stake in Mynt subject to completing due diligence and receiving its approvals. |
Name | Jose Martin Lopez |
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Designation | Head, Investor Relations |