Article: MPIC to issue P12-B 9-yr bonds to fund FPHC loan.(Main Business)

Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC) is borrowing P12 billion to fund the soft loan it is extending to First Philippine Holdings Corporation as part of the P22.4 billion deal to purchase an additional 6.7 percent in Manila Electric Company in five months.MPIC said it will also be paying FPHC a yet undetermined amount for the call option which will allow MPIC to buy more time to raise funds by securing the purchase of the Meralco stake in escrow until March 31, 2010.In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), MPIC said its board has authorized the issuance by of up to P12 Billion 9-Year Fixed Rate Corporate Notes, in one or more tranches, to primary ...

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