PLDT Inc. said Tuesday it will buy more shares in Kayana Solutions Inc. as part of its push to create new growth opportunities within the MVP Group.
In a regulatory filing, PLDT said its board approved the subscription of 1.22 billion additional common shares in Kayana worth ₱1.22 billion. The transaction is still subject to the signing of final agreements.
Kayana is a data-driven digital experience company that uses the MVP Group’s data assets to provide more personalized customer experiences and improve customer engagement across the group.
Kayana is currently owned 45 percent by PLDT, 27.5 percent by Manila Electric Company, and 27.5 percent by Metro Pacific Investments Corporation. After the additional investment, PLDT’s ownership in Kayana will remain at 45 percent.
Meanwhile, PLDT reported a net income of ₱25.07 billion in the first nine months of 2025, down 11 percent from ₱28.07 billion in the same period last year. Core telco income declined by 5 percent to ₱25.3 billion.
PLDT’s gross service revenues rose 3 percent to ₱158.9 billion, while consolidated service revenues increased by 1 percent to ₱145.9 billion in the first nine months of 2025.
