PLDT Eyes KKR Stake to Take Control of Philippines Fintech Unit

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PLDT Inc. is interested in acquiring KKR & Co.’s stake in its fintech affiliate in a move that could allow the top Philippine telecom company retake control of the now-profitable business.

“It looks like Maya is starting to turn the corner. We’d be keen to increase our stake,” PLDT Chairman and CEO Manuel Pangilinan told reporters on Thursday.