PHPhilWeb Corporation has announced a major investment of approximately P4.23 billion in JKS Tech Solutions Inc., a Philippine-based B2B technology and digital infrastructure company. This move comes shortly after Lance Gokongwei, a prominent businessman, injected P2 billion into PhilWeb and was appointed its chairman. The investment involves the purchase of 10.73 million common shares of JKS at P394 per share, with PhilWeb acquiring 3.41 million shares directly and its subsidiary PhilWeb Capital acquiring 7.32 million shares. Due to the size of the investment, which exceeds 10% of PhilWeb's total book value, the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) has suspended trading in PhilWeb shares pending further disclosures. PhilWeb stated that the investment aligns with its strategy to enhance its position as a digital gaming solutions provider and expand its technology infrastructure.
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