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By Ashley Erika O. Jose, <\/b>Reporter<\/i><\/p>\n

THE FRESH investments by Ayala Corp. (AC) and Japan\u2019s Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) in Globe Fintech Innovations, Inc. (Mynt) may help enhance GCash\u2019s operational capabilities and stimulate investor interest in its planned initial public offering (IPO), according to analysts.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe investments from Ayala Corp. and Japan\u2019s MUFG are expected to propel GCash to new heights by accelerating its growth and innovation, enhancing its service capabilities, and solidifying its position as a leading fintech (financial technology) player in the Philippines\u2019 digital economy,\u201d First Grade Finance, Inc. Managing Director Astro C. del Castillo said in a Viber message on Sunday.<\/span><\/p>\n

G-Xchange, Inc. is the operator of GCash. The parent firm of GCash, Mynt, is an affiliate of Ayala-led telecommunications company Globe Telecom, Inc.<\/p>\n

In a stock disclosure on Friday, Ayala Corp., through its unit AC Venture Holdings Corp., announced it is increasing its ownership in Mynt by acquiring an additional 8%, raising its overall share to 13%, for P286.4 billion.<\/p>\n

It also noted that Ayala Corp.\u2019s board of directors approved the transaction on July 30.<\/p>\n

\u201cAC\u2019s 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\u2019s success and strong long-term growth potential,\u201d Ayala Corp. said.<\/p>\n

Separately, Mynt said it has also secured funding from Japan\u2019s MUFG, more than doubling its valuation to $5 billion from its $2-billion valuation in the 2021 funding round.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis strategic move underscores confidence in GCash\u2019s business model and highlights the increasing importance of fintech solutions in promoting financial inclusion in the region,\u201d Mr. Del Castillo said.<\/p>\n

Mynt said MUFG, through its unit MUFG Bank, Ltd., has also entered into a binding agreement to invest in Mynt, acquiring an 8% stake in the company.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe are thrilled to welcome MUFG as a new strategic partner. With their global expertise and reach within the financial inclusion space, they will be instrumental in further expanding GCash\u2019s social impact, especially to the underserved,\u201d Mynt President and Chief Executive Officer Martha Sazon said.<\/span><\/p>\n

The new investments signify confidence in the growth trajectory of GCash, Chinabank Capital Corp. Managing Director Juan Paolo E. Colet said.<\/p>\n

In January, the electronic wallet platform said it is working to be ready for its IPO target.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe entry of MUFG has a halo effect on Mynt that could boost its future IPO. The expectation is that the IPO will be priced higher than the latest valuation of $5 billion,\u201d Mr.\u00a0Colet said.<\/span><\/p>\n

He said that these investments could enhance investor interest, potentially positioning GCash\u2019s planned IPO as the largest in the Philippines.<\/p>\n

\u201cAssuming they decide to list in the local market. However, the higher valuation also bolsters the view that it might make more sense for Mynt to list in a major stock market abroad where there is better liquidity and appreciation for high-growth fintech companies,\u201d Mr. Colet said.<\/p>\n

Mr. Del Castillo said the move is a strategic investment that could bolster market appetite and drive confidence in GCash\u2019s plans to list on the stock exchange.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe strategic investments in GCash by both companies are likely to significantly enhance investor confidence in the company\u2019s potential for a successful IPO by bolstering its credibility, financial strength, growth prospects, and overall market perception,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

At the local bourse on Friday, shares in Globe climbed P56, or 2.59%, to end at P2,218 apiece.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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