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Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 26

Mynt Seeks $1.5 Billion in 9.23 Billion-Share IPO as Philippines Eyes Record Listing

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Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 26

Mynt Seeks $1.5 Billion in 9.23 Billion-Share IPO as Philippines Eyes Record Listing

Q: Can GCash's record IPO truly transform its 94 million users into investors, or is it mainly for big players?

GCash’s IPO could widen retail investing in the Philippines, but the deal will still be driven mainly by institutional money. Mynt has clearly designed the offer to be more accessible to ordinary users. It split its stock to increase the number of shares and improve retail liquidity, and the offer price of up to 10 pesos a share is low enough to look approachable for small investors. With 94 million users and tools such as GStocks PH, GCash has a built-in distribution channel that few Philippine issuers have ever had. Market participants say that user base could bring in many first-time investors and deepen the local equity market. But scale matters. A fundraising target of up to 92.3 billion pesos would make this the country’s largest IPO, and an offering of that size typically depends on pension funds, asset managers, insurers and other large buyers to anchor demand. The float is expected to represent at least 12% of post-IPO shares, under special rules for very large listings, which also points to a structure meant to accommodate major investors. So the realistic answer is that it can do both, but not equally. Big players will likely absorb most of the shares at listing, while retail participation may be meaningful more as a market-development story than as the core funding source. If GCash successfully converts even a small fraction of its users into shareholders, that would still be significant for a country where formal investing remains relatively shallow.

1 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 26

92.3 billion pesos ($1.5 billion) is the amount Mynt aims to raise in what could become the biggest initial public offering in Philippine history.
9.23 billion shares may be sold, including an over-allotment option, at up to 10 pesos each, according to a person familiar with the plan.
An official announcement could come as soon as Friday, the person said, with details still not yet public.
Mynt is the company behind GCash, the Philippines' largest mobile wallet, giving the deal unusual scale in the local equity market.

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Mynt’s Historic $1–1.5 Billion IPO: Market Impact, Investor Opportunities, and the Future of Philippine Fintech

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Mynt’s highly anticipated IPO, as of June 26, 2026, is drawing strong attention in the financial markets. While the company has not yet disclosed the exact scale, valuation, or timeline, it has confirmed that preparations are underway and more details will be announced in line with regulatory requirements. Mynt’s robust ownership structure, involving major partners like Globe Telecom, Ayala Group, and Ant Financial, underpins its strong market position and is a key factor for potential investors. The final offering structure and financial metrics are still being finalized, highlighting the careful planning behind this landmark market event.

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