PLDT Subsidiary VITRO REIT Files for IPO to Raise ₱24.2 Billion for Debt Repayment

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PLDT's subsidiary, VITRO Inc., has filed a registration statement for a proposed IPO of VITRO REIT, aiming to raise up to ₱24.2 billion by selling secondary shares, with proceeds intended for debt repayment.

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• Proposed VITRO REIT IPO

  PLDT's subsidiary, VITRO Inc., submitted a registration statement for a proposed Initial Public Offering (IPO) of VITRO REIT, which will be the first digital infrastructure REIT in the Philippines.

• Significant Capital Raise

  The IPO aims to raise up to ₱24.2 billion (approximately $440 million USD) through the sale of up to 2.2 billion secondary common shares of VITRO REIT, representing about 48.95% of its capital stock.

• Debt Repayment Focus

  Net proceeds from the sale of these secondary shares by ePLDT (a PLDT subsidiary) are expected to be used for debt repayment, enhancing PLDT's financial position.

• Strategic Asset Monetization

  This move allows PLDT to unlock value from its portfolio of eight data center assets, which will form VITRO REIT's initial portfolio, while strengthening the parent company's balance sheet.

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This filing marks a significant strategic move by PLDT to monetize its digital infrastructure assets through the first digital infrastructure REIT in the Philippines. The proposed IPO of VITRO REIT, a subsidiary, aims to raise a substantial ₱24.2 billion (approximately $440 million USD) through the sale of secondary shares. These proceeds are earmarked for debt repayment by ePLDT, a wholly-owned PLDT subsidiary, which will strengthen PLDT's overall balance sheet. This move unlocks value from a key asset while improving financial flexibility, especially as the company's stock trades near its 52-week low.