Philippines Toll Road Giants to Seal Merger Deal by End of 2026
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Philippines Toll Road Giants to Seal Merger Deal by End of 2026

The planned merger of major Philippine toll road operators Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) and San Miguel Corp. (SMC) Tollways is on track to be finalized by the end of 2026. Both companies are in the final stages of asset valuation and will proceed with integration after government approvals.

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