ADB and IFC Negotiating to Support Maynilad Water IPO as Key Investors
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 19 2025
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Source: WSJ
Investment in Maynilad Water Services: The Asian Development Bank and the World Bank’s International Finance Corp. are poised to invest significantly in Maynilad Water Services ahead of its initial public offering.
Potential Financial Impact: The investment could amount to nearly 40% of the utility's shares on offer, potentially raising up to $600 million, marking one of the largest deals in the Philippines in recent years.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
