Ayala Corporation, one of the Philippines’ oldest and largest conglomerates, announced on July 7, 2026, that it has completed a major business partnership with A.P. Moller Capital. This deal involves AC Logistics Holdings Corporation, a company that handles the movement and storage of goods across the Philippines.

What Happened?

According to the disclosure filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), A.P. Moller Capital – specifically their Emerging Markets Infrastructure Fund II – has finished investing money to buy a 40% stake in AC Logistics. This means A.P. Moller Capital now owns 40% of AC Logistics, while Ayala Corporation keeps the remaining 60%.

The investment was made through a company called EMIF II Holding III B.V., which is part of A.P. Moller Capital’s investment structure.

Understanding the Partnership

Think of this like two people deciding to work together on a school project. Ayala Corporation knows the Philippines very well – they understand the local market, have strong relationships with Filipino businesses, and have years of experience building companies in the country. On the other hand, A.P. Moller Capital brings international knowledge about transportation and logistics (moving products from one place to another) from around the world.

By combining Ayala’s local expertise with A.P. Moller Capital’s global experience, they aim to make AC Logistics a stronger and more competitive logistics company in the Philippines.

About AC Logistics

AC Logistics is the logistics arm of Ayala Corporation. Logistics companies are businesses that help move products from where they’re made to where they need to go – like delivering packages, storing goods in warehouses, and managing the entire journey of products through what’s called the “supply chain.”

The partnership aims to accelerate AC Logistics’ growth and strengthen supply chains in the Philippines, making it easier and more efficient to move goods across the country.

What Had to Happen Before the Deal Closed?

Before this partnership could be completed, certain conditions had to be met. According to Ayala’s disclosure, the companies needed to get “merger control clearances,” which are approvals from government regulators who make sure business deals like this are fair and don’t harm competition in the market.

Now that these approvals have been received and all conditions satisfied, the investment is officially complete.

About Ayala Corporation

Ayala Corporation (stock symbol: AC) is one of the Philippines’ biggest and oldest companies, with businesses in real estate, banking, telecommunications, water infrastructure, power generation, and more. The company has been operating for over 180 years and is known for building businesses that serve Filipino families and communities.

According to the disclosure, Ayala Corporation currently has 620,415,577 common shares outstanding, along with various preferred shares.

Who Signed the Disclosure?

The disclosure was signed by Juan Carlos L. Syquia, who serves as Ayala Corporation’s Chief Financial Officer. The document was filed with the SEC, PSE, and the Philippine Dealing and Exchange Corporation on July 7, 2026.

This article is based on the company’s official press release and disclosures filed with the Philippine Stock Exchange’s Electronic Disclosure Generation Technology (PSE EDGE) system. For the complete and official version of the announcement, readers may visit the PSE EDGE website and search for the company’s filing directly.