#bpi robinsons bank merger

JG Summit Capital, a wholly-owned subsidiary of JG Summit Holdings, Inc., has announced that it has approved the merger of the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) and Robinsons Bank Corporation (RBC), with the former emerging as the surviving entity. The company said that it will unlock various synergies across several products and service platforms, expand the customer and deposit base of both banks through the merged entity, as well as capitalize on BPI’s expertise and network to enhance the overall banking experience of RBC customers. Upon the effectivity of the Merger after receipt of all necessary corporate and regulatory approvals, the RBC Shareholders will collectively hold approximately 6% of the resulting outstanding capital stock of BPI. “Through the years, the Gokongwei Group has built and supported the growth of Robinsons Bank from a small savings bank to become one of the fastest-growing, full-service commercial banks in the country today. We believe that merging Robinsons Bank with BPI, which is one of the strongest and most profitable banks in the country, is the best path forward. The Merger will also open more opportunities for our talented employees given that BPI will continue to grow, evolve and adapt to the rapidly changing market environment,” said JG Summit President and CEO, Lance Y. Read more in our articles including "BPI, Robinsons Bank Corporation to merge" and "BPI partners with Robinsons Retail for barcode cash deposits in stores".